Fun Thrift finds for a Tea Party and Decorating Projects

Cruising my favorite thrift stores and I found these great treasures perfect for my dd's 3rd birthday tea party.  Vintage lamp from Germany... $10

Czechoslovakia tea pot (purchased specifically for the pink and purple) $10

pink tea cup and saucer $4

and cute little mini tea cup $2.

Post tea party... what will I do with all the tea cups and pots? I plan on creating a floor lamp... I've seen so many cute ones on Pinterest for inspiration, like the one below, or even the curtain tie back from Better Homes and Gardens.

These cute ideas are from a cute blog called the silly old suitcase! Check it out, what a cheery place to visit for ideas and DIY's!

Royal Tea Party Table Settings for a Birthday

I am completely fixated and compulsively addicted to the idea of throwing a royal tea party for my dd's 3rd birthday!  Being the thrifter that I am... I have a small collection of plates, tea cups and saucers.  The best rule for thrift shopping is to BUY IT if it speaks to you.  Many of the plates you see only cost me .50 cents!  As a matter of fact, many of my serving pieces are used endlessly for dessert tables and entertaining are thrift finds.  I am toying with table settings, napkins and table cloths... it is so much fun and keeps my mind busy.  My dd helps out too... "I wike tha... so peety, mommy... good job, I wike pink and pah-ple!" she says.  These small things make my heart sing.

How can you not love flowers?  This Christmas clearance, I stocked up on holiday trimmings to help with the decor and those $2 dollar grab bags from Michaels are the BEST investment I have ever made.

Join us on our tea party journey.  Check our our inspiration board on Pinterest! Can't wait to get sewing for her special pink and purple tea party dress, let alone a tiara.

Baby Brooke's Princess Room, Perfect for a little Girls' Nursery

Brooke's nursery was so much fun to do. Once I chose the rug from Pottery Barn Teen, it was easy to choose fabrics from Bari J. Ackerman and Tanya Whelan! All the rest came from diy projects and repainting pieces from GW, Craigslist and garage sales.  Never doubt the potential a piece might have.  If you like the shape and style... it can be transformed into anything.  In the hopes of helping out another family, I entered our dream come true nursery into Posh Tots Design Dynamo Contest and became one of 10 fabulous finalists! What an honor! It was a close call to the end, and we came in 2nd place .

I am blessed to have an Aunt Jan that is extremely talented in the quilting department.  She sewed the pillows and quilt, and I sewed the bumper, crib skirt and curtains!

The ceiling medallion is from Lowe's. I hand-painted it with acrylics.

Aunt Jan even did a baby doll quilt!