Vintage Railroad Crossing Sign
When I embarked on my vision of a vintage train station in our entryway, with our restored Depot Bench taking center stage, I knew I had to have some appropriate signs to adorn the wall above as well....
View ArticlePottery Barn Inspired Swan Throw Pillow with a Free Template
It’s that time of year! A little more sparkle and magic entices us, sugar tries to persuade us, and in Alaska, the darkness overtakes us. I have always loved decorating for Christmas, to a fault,...
View ArticleA Sneak Peak of the French Nursery and an Eiffel Tower Rosette Lamp Tutorial
I’m so excited to finally share with you a sneak peak of my little girl’s nursery! When I found out we were having a baby girl (after four boys), one year ago, I immediately had a vision for her...
View ArticleThrifters Rock Inspiring Creativity and a GIVEAWAY
If any of you have read the story of how I came up with the title of this blog, Of Ruffles and Rifles, you will remember that it has connotations to the poem, “the best laid plans of mice and men often...
View ArticleA New Linen Throw and Tutorial
Summer in most places boasts of hot temperatures, outdoor living, playing in the water, and sun. And while people are shedding layers and basking in the sun, we are still bundled up in sweatshirts and...
View ArticleCollecting Vintage Thrifted Glassware and How to Make Them Shine
There was a time I was only buying acrylic drinking glasses. We found several sets at Costco, and I reasoned, with a young family, that would be the most logical solution to inevitable breaks. So for...
View ArticleSneak Peak of the Nursery and a Crib Sheet Tutorial
You may have long given up on seeing the nursery. I know, I promised a reveal over a year ago. And I can assure you, it is coming. It is unquestionably the sweetest room in the house. I still am so...
View ArticleHighland Christmas in the Master and a Plaid Tassel Throw Tutorial
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. We sure did. We also had some hiccups with the Christmas tree and a sick kid on Thanksgiving, but over all, it was such a relaxing, blessed...
View Article2017 Favorites
Happy New Year everyone! This was the first New Years that I actually saw midnight in a long time. Actually, I was busy working on a dog bed project, coming soon to a blog near you, while watching...
View ArticleFrench Mattress Dog Bed and Tutorial
Before I jump into today’s post and a fun creative piece, I want to take time again to thank you for all the encouragement I’ve received from you all on the last two posts. I laid my heart out there...
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