Hand-me-downs

I have always been fortunate to be the recipient of hand-me-downs over the years.  I love passing things on to other people in turn.  My kids live in hand-me downs, and frankly, I’m glad that they can appreciate gently used clothing, shoes, and other things.  I love going to Goodwill and finding high quality clothes (although they do not technically count as hand-me-downs, since I have to buy them) for a very low price.

The other day, a friend passed along a bag of hand-me-downs that someone had passed on to her.   I had a lovely time trying on several articles of clothing that I would never buy, for various reasons (okay, leopard print just isn’t quite my thing!).  It was like a one-woman fashion show.  My ever-patient husband just watched, never voicing the thought that I knew was running through his mind: where are you going to store these clothes—your closet is already full!

Guilty!  I guess I am going to have to pass along a few of my own hand-me-downs in order to make room for the newest ones!  Anybody up for a few gently used clothes?  :)

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All Things Vintage

I have decided that I really like the vintage look, especially when it comes to decorating my home.  I tend to gravitate to old prints and classic styles, along with the mellow colors that belong to days gone by. 
This past summer, I found a yellow pitcher at a thrift store and fell in love with it.  Since it was only a dollar, I bought it. I stashed it in the cupboard every time we hit the road in hopes of preserving it until we reached our home some months later, but I got it out and admired it quite often, even in the trailer.  Now that we are home, it has a place of honor on the kitchen table – as my centerpiece.  The other evening, while shopping at Goodwill with my mom (same night I got the picture frames), I saw a pretty green ceramic teapot.  I thought it would look nice with my yellow pitcher, but didn’t want to spend any more than I already had (I found a lot of good deals that night).  My sweet mother bought it and gave it to me later! Awww!  She also gave me a little red ramekin, so now they are all part of my centerpiece.  I think I need to find a bit taller red object – the ramekin is dwarfed by the others – but for now, it will be fine.  You never know when you will find that perfect item.  I will be keeping an eye out for it at all the yard sales and thrift stores. :)

Here is my lovely vintage pottery centerpiece.

What is your decorating theme for your home?  Are you classic, shabby chic, vintage, modern, or something totally eclectic?