Heart Shaped String Art – Video

February 3, 2017 By TheGoodwillGal Leave a Comment

I’ve been on hiatus from my YouTube Channel for many months, but now, things have changed, I just posted a new video! Yay! You can go watch it and get your crafty on and make this fun string art project.

What I love about this project is that it can be displayed around the house all-year-round. You choose the color of thread, whether neutral or colored, and it can really be a pretty addition to a gallery wall.

This is Julie’s project and she went with a pattern. The beauty of making your own crafts is you can do whatever you like to make it your own.

While you’re checking out the video, take notice of my blouse. I purchased it from one of my favorite shopping spots, Lizard Thicket. It’s feminine and pretty, perfect for Valentine’s Day – I’m wearing it every day in the month of February. 😉

Let me know if you make some string art of your own!

‘till next time,

Lisa

At Home with Art Me Out

January 27, 2017 By TheGoodwillGal Leave a Comment

I’ve been working on updating my master bedroom. I started with replacing the carpet with wood flooring, painting the walls in a light gray, added a new bed and bedding and NOW I’m ready to accessorize. All of this did not happen over night but more like 9 months!

I’ve been very selective of the furniture I’ve added to the room, paying attending to quality and style that will last for many years to come. When www.artmeout.com reached out to me, I knew it was exactly what my bedroom needed – gallery quality art!

Art Me Out is an on-line gallery who features mounted prints at museum quality from today and tomorrow’s artists. Such beautiful fine art photography from amazingly talented artists. These prints are museum quality but available to everyone at an affordable price. Most of the prints are exclusive to Art Me Out so you probably won’t see them everywhere else. I love originality!

The process was so easy, well, once I finally decided on a print, (literally at least HOURS of being amazed at the talented photographers), I chose, “The Angel with the Violin’s Chapel”.

From the first moment I saw it, I was drawn to it’s peaceful and serene beauty, exactly what a bedroom needs.

I ordered my print and once it arrived via Fed Ex, I was so excited to open the sturdy packaging and hang my artwork!

There are different formats of framing to choose from and I chose the large format (24”x36”). My print is mounted onto an aluminum back with a floating effect with an added UV filter for maximum protection.

What’s really cool is the Certificate of Authenticty that’s attached to the back. There’s information about the artist and the photograph which I think is wonderful. I love to have a story to share about items I use for decorating and this print has a wonderful story to tell as well. It also has my print’s number. (It’s a first edition!)

There’s a French Cleat that comes with the print for hanging but I used a Gorilla Hook and now it hangs quite beautifully in the master bedroom. So simple to hang, no extra holes in the wall to cover up!

The detail of the photo is so intricate, when I walk by it to take a glimpse, there’s always a new detail I missed the first time.

Oreo is feeling the serenity.

Stop by their website, www.artmeout.com, I’d love to hear what are your favorite prints!

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I’d love to hear what are your favorite prints!

‘till next time,

Lisa

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Milk Glass and Lemons

January 18, 2017 By TheGoodwillGal Leave a Comment

I picked some lemons from the backyard and added them to my Milk Glass display.

These mini lemons are not real and I found them at Goodwill. I’ve never seen Arizona lemons that small even in the early growing season.

Our fridge is always stocked with iced tea and now we’ve added lemon water to the mix.

It’s quite tasty and refreshing.

The lemons look so pretty next to the Milk Glass.

This mini lemon tree is not real but has fooled many who have come over to visit. That means it’s done it’s job!

I purchased this Milk Glass vase in December and placed a faux Christmas tree in it for display in the bathroom. It’s quite an elegant piece.

Thanks for stopping by to see the lemons and most important, my Milk Glass!

Do you decorate your Milk Glass collection for the seasons? If so, I’d love to see your photos, please share.

‘till next time,

Lisa

Turquoise Buffet – Metal and Wood Elements

January 12, 2017 By TheGoodwillGal Leave a Comment

Tall Black Stand (Hobby Lobby (similar), Driftwood Sputnik

Rustic Buckets (thrifted)

Green plant (Ikea)

Driftwood Sputnik (Similar)

Houseplant (Lowes), Metal Stand (Rod Works)

I haven’t had a chance to say Happy New Year!

Life is always crazy over here, a lot of moving parts as am sure is the same with you.

I’m going to try and post on a weekly basis and I’m currently working on more YouTube videos! Yay!

Since sunlight pours through our front door my house plants thrive in that area.

I’m going to add more plants to create a nice little green jungle. 🙂

This month my turquoise buffet from Goodwill has gotten a mix of metal and wood elements.

The driftwood spheres were a thrift store find and when a Pottery Barn recently arrived in the mail,

there was a large one available for $49! Pottery Barn calls theirs the Driftwood Sputnik. ha!

I purchased Sputniks last August and paid $24.99 for both spheres! It’s always a thrill to know I didn’t have to

pay full price for decor pieces that I am drawn to.

And trust me, the $25 I saved by not buying mine at Pottery

Barn has already been spent on clothes!

Here’s to your 2017 and amazing finds we love!

‘till next time,

Lisa

P.S. I’ve linked some sources for my decor.

Milk Glass and my Christmas Kitchen

December 21, 2016 By TheGoodwillGal 1 Comment

You knew the Milk Glass post was coming. Well, here it it, my pretty little precious Milk Glass is ready for Christmas.

This year I put plaid wrapping paper on the back of the shelves to create give the background some interest.

I love my vintage handprinted tree. I’ve got three unique trees added to my collection and I’ve found them all at Goodwill for less than $13. I know they are hard to come by and can run around $60. I’m counting my blessings.

This adorable plate was giving to me by my friend, Steph. It was a birthday gift in October and quickly became the inspiration for my 2016 Christmas decor.

Last year I longed for these reindeer from Pottery Barn but they sold out pretty quickly. This year I was on the ball and picked them up with an additional 20% off.

This sit on the island on top a piece of barn wood I collected from the family home in Colorado.

I don’t have a formal dining room, which is perfect because we would NEVER use it for dining, so here’s our everyday dining table. More Christmas trees with mini reindeer that match the kitchen island.

My thrifted $2 cart is currently serving hot chocolate. I’ve collected the mugs and thermos’ over the years, of course, they were all thrifted.

Thanks for stopping by my kitchen! Now I’m off to have some hot chocolate!

‘till next time,

Lisa

HUGE Deer Print for my Christmas Fireplace

December 20, 2016 By TheGoodwillGal Leave a Comment

This year the theme for my Christmas decor was inspired by some twig deer I found at Pottery Barn. (See Post HERE) I wanted something cozy and rustic and I feeling that I was in the high country in Colorado.

I needed something above the fireplace mantle to pull the entire theme together. While I was browsing Goodwill looking for anything to inspire me, I came across this huge southwest painted canvas print. I know this doesn’t scream cozy cabin but it had size on it’s side and the price was right, $24.99! I had a 20 percent off coupon and my print came out to $19.99. There’s no way I could ever walk away with a canvas of this enormity for that price at a craft supply store.

I was not blessed with an artistic ability so I handed the canvas off to my friend, Stephanie, along with an inspirational photo of a deer and requested the color palette to be cream and white, along with some browns and grays.

A couple days later, she delivered!

I had my new print in my possession and as always, she did an amazing job!

It’s the perfect size and I love it’s simplicity and it’s a show piece in my family room.

Shopping sources: Topiaries, Birch containers, Garland, Bucket (thrift find), Sheepskin,

Antlers (family find), Mini Christmas tree (HomeGoods),

I hope this inspires you to think creatively when decorating and using your friend’s natural born talents as much as possible!

‘till next time,

Lisa

A Rustic and Cozy Christmas

December 4, 2016 By TheGoodwillGal Leave a Comment

I planned ahead to create a rustic and cozy home for Christmas, so I thought I’d share with you some of the items I put in my shopping cart.

I wanted to add a bit of nostalgia with the pieces I have collected over the years but this year I hoped to add some new items to the mix, like plaid and more fur.

Some of the decor items I’ve picked are items I have thrifted and are still available in retail stores! Classic pieces like sleds and apparently the reindeer themed napkins, which I purchased at Goodwill, never go out of style.

My decorating is well under way and while I purchased some items from retail stores, I thrifted some mini trees, ornaments and more. I’ll be sharing more pics this week!

Do you pick a theme for your decor?

Click the photos to see where the item can be purchased!

A Rustic and Cozy Wishlist for Christmas Decor

Fall House Tour

November 9, 2016 By TheGoodwillGal 2 Comments

Hi Friends,

I shared my Milk Glass collections decorated for the Fall season, now here’s a bit a fall decor from around my home.

I’ve included some links of the locations where I’ve purchased my items. I’ve picked up quite of few decor pieces from Goodwill,

so I found something similar just in case you’re interested.

Silver Champagne Chiller, Goodwill (Similar), Mercury Glass Pumpkin, HomeGoods (Similar),

Faux Antler

Squirrel (Goodwill) similar, Mercury Glass Lamp,

Turquoise Buffet (Goodwill) similar

Couch with nailhead trim (Z Gallerie) Similar, Coffee Table (Pottery Barn) Similar,

Mercury Glass pedestal bowl (Goodwill) Similar, Striped Box (Dillards) Similar,

Magnifying Glass, (Thrifted) Similar

Fiesta Pitcher (Goodwill)Similar, Scalloped Bowl (Pier One), White bowls, Silver Gravy Boat,

Silver Champagne Chiller (Goodwill), Glass Beer Mugs,

Moscow Mule Mugs, Tiered Wood Stand,

White mugs, (Pottery Barn) Similar

Fur Rug, Beverage Caddy (Goodwill), Vintage Green Seltzer Bottle

Linen Napkins, World Market (Similar)

Metal and Wood Lanterns

Large Wooden Bowl (Goodwill)

Gray Fur Pillow (Home Goods), Blue Plaid Pillow (Target), White Fur Pillow

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing my home for Fall and it gives you a bit of inspiration!

Thanks for stopping by,

Lisa

P.S. That’s Stevie, our Golden.

My Milk Glass Fall Decor

November 3, 2016 By TheGoodwillGal 2 Comments

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like the transition from Summer to Fall.

Living in Arizona you have to make your own transition because we don’t see the

temperature dip under 90 degrees until November!

It’s actually quite depressing when October rolls around and it’s still 100 degrees!

What is not depressing is my Milk Glass collection.

It keeps me happy at all temperatures!

Decorating around Milk Glass is the easiest thing ever.

It’s so pretty, all I have to do is add of bit of greenery here and there.

This year I added some wood slices that my brother Ike saved for me from Colorado.

I would also like to say that he gave me those pheasant feathers but unfortunately he did not.

I’m pretty sure he’s keeping all of his to himself.

I made the flannel pumpkins with some shirts I bought at Goodwill for $1. I simply cut a circle and stitched a purse stitch all the way around the edge, added some pinto beans, then pulled the threads tight to create a pouch. Next, I glued on a pumpkin stem. The grocery store lets me pick the stems out of the bottom of the pumpkin bin for FREE. They’re the ones that have fallen off in transit.

Cotton stems are the best. I use them all-year-round but for whatever reason,

they just make a statement with the fall decor.

I just keep adding more Milk Glass by picking it up when I see it add Goodwill. There’s still space in these cabinets but at the rate I collect it, pretty soon it’s going to get crowded. Then what? I really don’t want the answer to that question.

Thanks for stopping by,

Lisa

P.S. In addition to my Milk Glass is another of my “must haves” is my Boos Chopping Block. Not a day goes by that someone in the family doesn’t use it. It’s solid and durable and if you treat it right, it can last for many many years. You can find one like mine here: Boos Chopping Block.

October Instagram

October 26, 2016 By TheGoodwillGal Leave a Comment

Here’s a few photos I shared on my Instagram account, just in case you missed them.

A large tree died in our yard, I was so bummed so see it go, but before the landscaper hauled it away, he left me with some tree stumps and slices. I plan on removing the bark from the stump to bring it inside to use as an end table. I just hope I can complete the project within a year! It’s been a bit busy around here.

For Fall Break, our kids get 2 weeks vacation. It’s a beautiful time of year around other parts of the country, in Arizona, it’s still in the high 90’s, so this year we went to San Francisco to escape the heat. We toured Alcatraz, ate our way through the city, Fisherman’s Wharf and Napa and it was fabulous! The weather was awesome!

In my previous blog post, I showed this photo with a bundle of cotton in this huge wooden bowl, which also goes by the title, My Favorite Goodwill Find. I have this on bowl on display all-year-round. I can’t bear the thought of putting it away in a closet. It’s perfect for any season! Hand carved and unique for only $14.99!

My kitchen table decor goes through tabletop changes depending on my mood. Some weeks it changes two or more times, other times it will stay in a holding pattern for a couple of weeks. This tablescape hasn’t changed for a few weeks, either I’ve been too busy to change it or I actually enjoy the fall hues. Without over thinking it, it’s the hues of fall that makes it stay. The little velvet acorns came from Safeway and I adore them.

This last photo I shared was from my closet. I bought this chair from Goodwill for $7.99 many years ago. The wood was dark brown and the fabric was a light gold. I finally decided to give it a bright new update. I painted the wood with white chalk paint and for the fabric I went with gray chalk paint. It was a very simple project to complete and with a light sanding on the fabric, after the paint dried, the results were a soft velvet. It now sits in my closet and I must say I log a good amount of time sitting in the chair sifting through Pinterest and other social media!

Here’s some more fall decor in my home. It’s going to be 99 degrees tomorrow so when you live in Arizona you have to bring the fall outdoors in, the outdoors being from other parts of the country. Everything is faux but it’s the reality I live in!

P.S. Yes, that’s a price sticker on that vintage book from Goodwill. Just in case you are wondering!