Today's FUNky finds...

The budget is tight these days. Luckily I can usually scrounge up a few dollars under the sofa cushions.If i'm lucky I can find some sweet little deals while out antiquing that don't break the bank. It takes time and lots of scouring, but if you have a color scheme in mind and a general idea of what your theme is, I think you can shop for your home on any budget.

Here's what todays' scavenging unearthed, in the depths of shelves burried in junk at the antique mall...

My favorite find was this little white porcelean hand. I can find a million uses for this unique curosity!

I think I had a little too much fun posing it! Haha

I also got a few more pieces of vintage looking flatware and a reeeally old little framed drawing matted in the most interesting shape.

That is all. Nothing big or dramatic today. Stay warm!
oxox
♥Linsey

Welcome to my nest...

I came across this huge jar today while shopping for something else. I couldn't resist. $12.99!

The entryway (is that one word or two?) needed some oomph. I thought this jar might be just the thing I needed to add some interest. I wanted something that people would notice right when they walked in, something that would draw them in to investigate.

So I just grabbed some things from around the house. That's a real birds nest in there, the magnifying glass is very old (hubby's great grandfather's I think). The post card is old and french, one of those things where the back is as pretty as the front...which side to display?!?). The little metal charms were given to me by students over the years.

Maybe this spring I'll fill it with dirt and put a little plant in there like a small terrerium. Or fill it with Easter eggs. Whatever the case, it's a keeper!

♥Linsey

Ta-da! Same blog...new Look!

I spent most of the day teaching myself the ins and outs of photo editing on Picnik. What a great site!

Remember when I found all of the amazing illustrations in my old books .: I found hidden treasure in my home!!!
My favorite finds were the old agricultural "breed" illustrations. I just love these. And they're so Farmhouse Porch. So I looked up the artist and found them online. I used one as my banner up there. Here was a runner up that was pretty darn cute too...

I am still trying to get rid of the fuzziness. I'll keep plugging along at that...

I feel like Farmhouse Porch is really finding it's identity. When I started blogging it was sort of all over the place and unfocused (the worst thing a blog can be). I guess the blog reflects the person writing it. As it ages it knows who and what it is, what it likes. It takes more risks and doesn't need constant affirmation to keep going.

Of all the things I resolved to change about myself this new year, i'm VERY happy to be reaching the age where I know what I like and what i want out of life.

And I like "Farm Fresh Style"!

♥Linsey