thrifted owls

I found this owl lantern at a local thrift store. I just love him! He looks even better with a little tea light candle inside.

I found this one when I was thrifting with my Mom over the holidays. We found the best thrift store that benefits the humane society. They had so many cute things, I will definitely be returning! ...anyway, I'm not really sure what this is meant to hold. change or candy maybe?

Have a great weekend!

C for Charles, C for Claire

We drink a lot of coffee. like, a lot.

Charles spotted these mugs when we were at Anthropologie while on vacation in SC.  Although I love that store, I usually don't buy anything because they are oh so expensive and I am oh so cash-poor. But I couldn't resist. Mine is on the right. I love the bird in the middle. So feminine and pretty!

Hope everyone is having a splendid week!

-Claire

home again, home again

Had a wonderful time visiting the in-laws in South Carolina. Especially my sweet sisters-in-law:

As usual our flight home was delayed. Also, our bags were delayed. so yeah. that was quite inconvenient. With each trip, flying becomes an increasingly unpleasant experience. It makes me think seriously about the option of driving out to SC- even though it is a 19 hour drive... eww.

I did come home from our trip with some goodies - both vintage and new. But I haven't taken photos of anything yet, so that will have to wait for another day. I spent most of today unpacking bags, tidying up the apartment, and crocheting granny squares (which are dangerously addicting). On to a new week!

-claire

it's a new year!

Happy New Year!

The arrival of a new year always makes me want to redecorate. Unfortunately, since we're moving this summer (when Charles and I graduate), there's not much point in redecorating. I'm so looking forward to moving and getting settled in to our new home - wherever that may be.

So for now I'll just admire all the pretties in blogland.

These rooms are the decor of Elise Vaughn - found on Design*Sponge.

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So vintage and chic. lovelovelove.

merry christmas to all!

I love Christmas, and a white Christmas is even better! (as long as it's not delaying my travel plans) On Sunday we're heading out to Myrtle Beach to visit my hubby's family. Good bye snow and ice, hello sunshine and sand!

granny squares

Why am I just now learning to crochet?? After a few hours of following along with youtube tutorials, I can do it! I want to make a granny square blanket, because I have always loved them. They aren't perfect yet, so I think I'll make a scarf out of my practice squares. 

good day

My brother got married today. It was b e a u tiful!

We're headed back home tomorrow. I'm looking forward to a little crochet time in the car on the way back.

Lately I've been knitting/crocheting these headbands using this tutorial:

They're so quick to make and are a great way to use up scrap yarn.

Happy Weekend!

christmastime is here, happiness and cheer

I've been seeing lots of cute wreaths in blogland lately. So, I had to make one of my own. I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out. I used pages from Emma. I had two copies so I didn't feel so bad about ripping the pages out of one. I crocheted the hanging loop. So pretty, and I think I'll leave it up all year round!

Here are some other pretties I've been eyeing:

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Have a great weekend!

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I'm feeling festive. and crafty. Off to make a crochet garland for my tree!

a bit of a break

My little newbie blog and my crafting activities are moving to the back burner while I muddle through these last few weeks of classes. Once finals are over I'll be right back to crafting/blogging!