The majority of the time I seek out projects and junk to reinvent. But, every once in a while a project seems to seek me out. The hunter becomes the hunted. In some unusual way something gets put before me that I wasn’t expecting and BOOM! I have a new task at hand. That was the case with the little project I am sharing today. My daughter, Mae, is an avid lover of puzzles. She always has been. In an effort to keep her vast collection organized we store them in ziplocs with the picture cut off ... continue reading...
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Where We Hunt – Attics
Welcome to week three of our 10 part series - Were We Hunt. Stick with us as we walk you through some unexpected spots to gather goodies for your home. One of the coolest stories I know involves treasure from my friend Janet's attic. Twenty years ago Janet's parents house was burglarized. One thing not stolen was a box of silver. Her father promptly hide the silver in the attic, I guess just in case they came back and really started to look around. As you can imagine the silver sat ... continue reading...
10 Winter Yard Tips
In case you followed my lead on hunting in your yard and were less than thrilled by the way your area looked, we have put together a list of winter tasks for you. Curling up with a good book by the fire right now certainly sounds more inviting than spending any time or thought on the outside of your home. However, if you want a yard that looks good year round now is a pretty critical time to lay some ground work. Most of this to-do list is not super fun, but reaps great rewards later. Isn't that ... continue reading...
Got to Have It
One of the best hunting grounds I know and love is Round Top Antiques Week. Twice a year I trek there with one of my dearest friends, my college roommate. We spend the day unrushed, catching up and sharing life. This time together feeds our friendship and our bellies. We eat at the same place, our favorite spot, every time. We both wake up thinking about what sandwich we will get that day. The anticipation of what treasures we will find and what deep conversation we will get to have ... continue reading...
Where We Hunt: Our Yard (plus free download)
Welcome back to our junk hunting series. You know, the spot where we tell you all the best places to score trinkets and treasures for your home. This seems really obvious. I know a lot of people who spend a great deal of time in their yard. I know more people who don't. How many times do you walk to your mailbox or take out the trash and don't even look at what is going on around the outside of your house? Especially this time of year when the weather isn't always beckoning you to come ... continue reading...
Lovely Horn Decor
Now that you have run out and searched the wild for treasures ( see the where we hunt post ) let's look at a few ways to put those prizes, specifically horns, to use. It is important to know that deer horns don't need to be banished to a man cave or some mountain hideaway. They are beautiful, delicate works of art produced by Mother Nature. They can totally be girly and glamorous! Let's walk through my friend's house and see the unique ways she displays her lovely horn decor. 1. Entry Way ... continue reading...
Hunt and Host: office and family room makeover
I'm not sure I could be more excited about the first makeover happening on my blog! My beautifully gifted friend Stacie and I are tackling a home office and family room makeover. Our dear friend Katie is so busy pouring herself out to others. Katie has had a home office built on Pinterest for a while now, she just hasn't had time to actually get to the project! We are so honored to take on the task for her. Here are a few before pictures...the afters will be coming soon! see the post here ... continue reading...
Men Know Something We Don’t
I know, I know...I said it out loud. Yes, I hear the words that are coming out of my mouth. It is with great reluctance that I make this statement. But...I have really grown to believe that these men in my life are on to something! We have a deer lease that we go to every chance we get during hunting season. (I promise this blog is not really about animal hunting, it just happens to be that time of year) It is a family affair; my husband and I, all the kids, my parents, plus six other men and ... continue reading...
Where We Hunt – The Deer Lease
Welcome to H&H's ten week series on where we hunt. Our family is constantly on the lookout for interesting stuff. Junk some might say. Gems to others. Over the next ten weeks we will tell you about our go to shopping grounds, some expected, some not. You'll get tips that work for us. Hopefully, we will inspire you to take your family out on a treasure hunt of your own. The Deer Lease/Eyes to See Hunting for anything is a learned skill. One that can be taught, shared and cultivated. I ... continue reading...
How to Make Paper Flowers with Old Sewing Patterns
How to Make Paper Flowers Old sewing patterns are awesome. They are cheap, easy to find and provide a touch and texture you can't get anywhere else. Below are some simple steps to make a beautiful flower out of old patterns you can easily pick up at almost any thrift store, if not your own craft room. Sewing is not my gift, but I love remembering all the amazing clothes my mom used to make me growing up. She is uber talented. These flowers make me think of her. Here are FIVE ways to ... continue reading...
