Whimsical Blue Living

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My Latest and Greatest Fabulous Finds!

Friends, I’ve found my new favorite way to shop for antiques and furniture that fit into my teeny tiny budget! I have recently been having unbelievably good luck finding some beautiful pieces on Facebook Marketplace, and I can’t wait to share just a glimpse of a few of the treasures I’ve found! … [Read more...]

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My Secrets For Great Yard Sale Finds

Friends, the weather is getting warmer, which means Yard Sale Season is upon us! Hooray! Yard sales are such a fun way to spend a Saturday morning. Driving around cute little neighborhoods looking for treasures is the perfect start to the weekend. And the thrill of the hunt is so exciting! You … [Read more...]

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An Easy and Inexpensive Tip to Look Ten Years Younger

Friends, I've just recently celebrated my birthday, and it got me thinking about age and beauty. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that according to the mathematical rules for rounding that I teach my elementary school students, I'm supposed to round UP now that there is a five in the ones … [Read more...]

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Details From The Circus Room Transformation

Growing up, I can remember watching the painter Bob Ross on TV.  I was fascinated by the process he would use to paint landscapes. He would layer the paint in such a way that I never quite knew how the painting was going to turn out. Every single time I watched him paint I always felt a slight … [Read more...]

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Vintage and Whimsical Girl’s Bedroom

Oh friends, I’m so excited to share this transformation with you today! Every now and then I have a project that stumps me, where I lack my usual creative vision and drive, and the entire project feels like work. Sometimes those projects don’t turn out so great. But sometimes the end result is … [Read more...]

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Things That Are Saving My Sanity

Friends, we’ve had some big changes at our house recently! After taking several years off from teaching to stay home with my kiddos, I’m back in the classroom again! I started substitute teaching at our local elementary school this year, and it has been such a wonderful experience. It is so nice to … [Read more...]

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Want to Buy My Antique Buffet?

*UPDATE* The buffet is sold! Friends, I'm selling my beautiful antique buffet! I know, I know, it hurts my heart to let it go. It's absolutely gorgeous! But, I have a very good reason. I'm going to Africa! Do you remember my post about my cousin Laura who started an orphanage in Uganda? … [Read more...]

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The Tale of Two Antique Beds

I’d been dreaming of two sweet little vintage twin size beds for the boys’ room ever since I found out that we were going to be a family with three kiddos. I could just picture their beds tucked under the slanted walls and ceiling with the large window that has the most amazing view of the river in … [Read more...]

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My Favorite Sources for Vintage Chandeliers

It is no secret that my love for vintage crystal chandeliers runs deep. So deep, in fact, that when my husband recently took me to the movie theater to see “The Greatest Showman,” I barely noticed Zac Efron dancing on top of the bar because I was so distracted by the stunning crystal chandelier … [Read more...]