Okio B Designs

**You still have time to enter my Stampin' Up giveaway!** I've had this vintage high chair for a few years now.  It was a garage sale find ($5) but I could never seem to find a permanent home for it.  I gave it a chalk paint makeover yesterday. Of course, I forgot to take before photos.  The color was something I would compare to a poopie brown.  Not pretty by any means.  I used Annie Sloan...

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I bought these lanterns from Home Goods about 5-6 years ago.  We use them on our porch but they started to rust a bit.  I didn't want to do dump them, so... I gave them a fresh new look with a couple of coats of this robin's egg spray paint.  Rust-Oleum, I believe. I'm going with a beach theme on the porch this summer and now they will fit perfectly with my vision.  And speaking of...

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A few goodies from my Mom's local Goodwill: I can't seem to pass up Mason Jars.  The large one was only $2.99. And how sweet is this little ashtray (at least I think it's an ashtray!)  Could also make for a pretty jewelry dish. I spent $8 for everything. Jeanine ...

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When the new Pottery Barn catalog arrived over the weekend, I couldn't help but notice the nautical-inspired clipboards on page 58. Of course the entire room is my dream office, but I also really love the clipboard idea so I did a quick copycat. These are hanging out on a bookshelf until I can figure out where I want to hang them.  I have a few more to work on.  I just added some white...

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Another dreary Monday in our neck of the woods.  And guess what?  More snow is coming.  Ick!  The boys are off from school this week and we're having fun crafting together.  I made some sweet glassine bags this morning. The French script is an image I bought from Etsy a couple of years ago.  It's definitely one of my favorites.  The gown image is from The Graphics Fairy. You probably can't tell but the gown...

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**You can enter my Stampin' Up giveaway here!** When I was looking for the kids' Easter baskets yesterday, I came across a bunch of raffia ribbon.  The wheels started turning, and I decided to use it for a quick Easter nest. I just wrapped it in a nest shape, tying some parts with twine so it would stay together.  I snipped off any renegade pieces that were sticking out. Then I added some store-bought Easter...

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**This giveaway is now closed**   The folks at Stampin' Up were kind enough to let me have a sneak peak at a new product bundle that will be available in June.  Even nicer - they've provided me with one bundle for you too!  The Spring Surprise Bundle includes the brand new “A Round Array” 6-piece stamp set and a 7/8” Scallop Circle Punch. When you purchase these two products in the bundle, for only $23.95, you...

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Popped by a local estate sale this morning.  The pricing was a bit, well, pricey.  I did find a few steals though: The camera was $5.  It comes with the complete case.  The gloves were $1.  I can't resist vintage gloves! The ceramic cow head, I'm still trying to figure out.  Clearly it can be wall-mounted but I'm not sure if it's to hold ties, jewelery or ????  Still, for 50 cents, it's a cute...

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More snow falling as I type but I'm keeping the faith. Jeanine ...

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We're hosting the grandparents this year for Easter.  I'm already playing around with the table settings to get an idea of what will look the prettiest.  I bought a pretty Chevron table runner from Etsy that will match the plates perfectly.  Here's what I have so far: I will have to mix and match plates because the ones you see I got from the Pottery Barn outlet a few years ago - but are only for four. ...

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I always have a ton of Dollar Store candles in the house.  Given last year's hurricane, I think it's wise to stock up.  Unfortunately, they aren't the prettiest candles in the world.  That is until you dress them up... I printed off the images onto clear transfer paper.  The women are from Pinterest.  The bee with the crown is from The Graphics Fairy. I simply cut around the images.  Then just peel and stick. Super...

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I picked up two of these little metal buckets from Target (in their $1 section) last week.  They were $2 each.  I broke out some Annie Sloan chalk paint to give them a shabby/Frenchy makeover. First I gave each bucket 2 coats of ASCP.  I wasn't worried about being sloppy because I wanted them to have a shabby/chippy paint look. Next I printed off my graphics onto waterslide decal paper.  (I told you I'm obsessed...

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I have been waiting literally months for my local Ikea to get the pretty aqua blue kitchen cart that you've probably seen all over Pinterest.  Guess what? I grabbed mine this morning!  Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!  I'm so very excited!  As soon as my hubby steps foot in the door, he's putting this baby together.  I'd do it myself but I don't have a great track record with assembling Ikea products.  Better to be safe than sorry! Jeanine...

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I'm looking forward to a fruitful garden this year.  My dad has offered to help me pick the perfect spots in our yard.  You see, we do well with tomatoes and cucumbers, and some random herbs, but my eggplant and green peppers never seem to take off.  Anywho, I decided to start early this year with some of our seeds.  Of course, I had to dress up my peat pots just a little. These mini peat...

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It's been a really beautiful weekend here.  I almost feel like Spring is nipping at my heels.  The mild weather inspired me to put out some of our Easter decorations. A Spring nest propped onto a vintage typewriter. Nests and eggs are everywhere!  See the little bunnies tucked into the egg cups?!  I keep them out all year. More nests.  I have mason jars in a milk bottle carrier as our centerpiece on the dining...

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It's cold and stormy here yet again, but I'm definitely thinking of summer.  Wouldn't these be great for sipping some lemonade on a beautiful, warm summer day? Someone added the No. 7 clipart to Pinterest.  I downloaded it onto sticker paper.  Before cutting and adding to my recycled Starbucks bottles, I gave them a coat of clear spray paint. Cut, stick and done!  The only real messy part is getting the Starbucks label completely off. ...

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I just love dress forms, don't you?!  I have about 20 in the house of varying sizes.  Some are fabric; some are metal.  I think I have one in just about every room in the house.  Here is my newest one: Someone posted a lovely dress form template on Pinterest.  I used it to make this cardstock tag that measures a little under 8.5" x 11".  First, I printed it out onto regular white paper. ...

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I am the world's worst wreath maker.  Yup, I admit it.  And while I could probably easily plunk down $20 or so to buy one, I'm just too frugal to do it.  I wanted to add something, anything to my front door for Spring... This fleurs basket is from Marshall's.  It's normally hanging in my tearoom.  I bought it a couple of years ago and as luck would have it, it fits into the skinny...

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