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...
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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...
For Me!?
As most of my hunting days go, I start out looking for one thing and find ten others. Today was no different. I set out in hopeful search of a table and some chairs for the kid's playhouse (post on that later). Most of the morning was gone, as I searched one garage sale after another to no avail. If I haven’t found what I am looking for, especially in regards to furniture, by mid-morning I feel like my opportunity is lost for the day. Good furniture tends to go quickly. Deciding to give it one ... continue reading...
O Come Bright Morning Star
Texas Snowballs
A white Christmas is a rare sight in our neck of the woods. In an effort to channel the snowy feel of a place that actually gets four seasons we made our own Texas Snowballs. They are easy, old fashioned fun. You will need: 1 - 10 oz. bag of marshmallows 1 (or 2 depending on how gooey you like 'em) bags of microwave popcorn, or the equivalent fresh popcorn, which is what we used 1/4 Cup butter salt to taste optional: M&M's, peanuts, sprinkles, any candy you love Melt ... continue reading...
Some Things Just Aren’t Pretty Alone
When I go out junkin (the blanket term used at my house for Mom’s love of hunting) I have a few staple items that I'm always on the lookout for. One of them is carnival chalk ware, specifically dogs, but I have branched out to religious pieces as well over the last few years. There are basically two main types of chalk ware, earlier European and carnival. The first being nicer, more detailed display pieces and the second being exactly what it sounds like. It was the prize you won at a carnival ... continue reading...
