Thursday

Building Progress Two Months In

Anyone who has ever built a new home can close their eyes and still smell the fresh scent of the pine wall studs.  

I know I can, and walking into #1 sons house as it was being framed took me back to the time I first encountered that smell.  I loved that smell then and I love it now.

New Home Building, Bliss-Ranch.com

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Tuesday

200th Vintage Inspiration Party

Welcome everyone!
Would you believe that today marks the 200th Vintage Inspiration Party?!!
We're so glad you are here to join in with us.  
There are some party giveaways for you as well, so don't miss them below.
party features
Take a look at what your hosts have been up to recently!
Knick of Time
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My Salvaged Treasures
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Bliss Ranch
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Villabarnes
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shabby chic decor
Here are our feature picks from last week's party!
VIP Features
Angie pick
vintage card catalog
Betsy pick
vintage Shasta trailer
Carlene pick
ironstone collection display
Bliss Pick
nautical decor
Rosemary pick
antique crate storage
You Can Buy It
vintage wooden cutting board
VIP Featured Blog
Patina Paradise
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giveaways
Giveaway #1. Win your choice of any 2 Vintage Sign Stencils!
To enter Look at the stencil styles HERE, and leave a comment telling me which 2 you would like if you are the winner!
Giveaway #2. Visit My Salvaged Treasures HERE to enter her wonderful giveaway as well!
Winners will be announced at the party next week!
VIP It's Your Turn
Let's see your Repurposed, Upcycled, Vintage & Vintage-inspired creativity!
(No foods or general crafts please)
By linking up at the VIP, you agree that your photos may be shared on social media to promote the party or featured in a round-up, with a link back to you.







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Sunday

Blooming Hydrangea

This is a first for me.  I think.

I've been waiting so long I can't remember if it happened before.

I anticipated it every year for the last four or five years, and for whatever reason, it just.didn't.happen.

Blooming Hydrangea, Bliss-Ranch.com


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Friday

Man Overboard - Dumpster Finds

I recently mentioned that furniture finds have been making their way to me.

My kids, friends, and even strangers have started to look at discarded items as a potential project for me. 

They probably think there is no way that a certain piece of junk can be turned into something anyone would want, so they drop it off at my doorstep to try to prove their point. 

Or maybe it's out of curiosity to see if I can in fact transform the item.

My philosophy has become bring me your junk, if it's THAT bad that I can't turn it into a treasure, I know how to light a match, and we always need kindling in the winter.

Dumpster Find, Barn Style Doors, Bliss-Ranch.com


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Wednesday

Wood Clock Redo/Thrift Store Decor

I've got something new on the Bliss Ranch blog, or rather I've got something old.

The something old is a new to me thrifted item that once a month I'll spruce up.  You know I like challenges whether it's furniture or some other cast off I can update.

Thrift Store Decor Bliss Ranch.com
The new is that I'm joining eight other bloggers for this last Wednesday of the  month series called Thrift Store Decor, and I'm pretty darn excited to be part it!


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Tuesday

Vintage Inspiration Party #199


Welcome back to the Vintage Inspiration Party!
The VIP is the place to share anything old, treasured, passed-down or tattered,
and you can also share projects that were made to look old,
including repurposed and upcycled creations.




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Monday

Orange Garage Sale Traffic Cones

I went out on the usual Friday thrifting with my pal Dii (hi Dii!) and the finds for the day were mostly a bust.

No that does not mean I found a bust at a thrift store or garage sale.

Nothing much good to be found other than the salted caramel truffle ice cream we both had instead of lunch.


No photos of those, you gotta eat them fast in the summer heat.

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Saturday

Barn Wood Whale

Today when I downloaded the photos from my camera there were photos I didn't remember taking.

Because I didn't take them.

This is the second time that's happened this month.  

My family is learning not only to save free furniture finds in case I can create something, but also when they make a project they are remembering to take photos.  

I thank them for doing that because it's not really any work for me.

Barn Wood Whale, Bliss-Ranch.com

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Thursday

Orange Marquee Letters

A couple months ago I purchased a new rug for the family room in my quest to actually decorate with color.

I know what I like when I see something in someone elses house, but I don't always do so good picking out my own things.

But the rug.........I got it right.

And it's orange.

Adding some color to my otherwise beige toned home was sort of earth shattering for the people that know me.

Marquee Letters Painted Orange, Bliss-Ranch.com


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Tuesday

Vintage Inspiration Party #198


Welcome back to the Vintage Inspiration Party!
The VIP is the place to share anything old, treasured, passed-down or tattered,
and you can also share projects that were made to look old,
including repurposed and upcycled creations.
Vintage Inspiration Party Features July


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