Blogger, Laura, treats us to her vintage decorating with a British feel. Fans of antiques or Anglophiles in general may find themselves caught up.

 

Third-person narrative blog about the tales of budget-conscious “Ms. A” and her husband, “The Big Guy.” A. shares her experiences and knowledge on thrifting, art and other topics.

 

Nicely put-together blog site detailing projects of a newer homeowner in the quest to turn a house into a home.

 

From weaving and wool, to livestock and family living, there’s a little bit of everything on this outdoorsy rural craft blog.

 

This blog talks about the trials, tribulations and successes associated with recent historical home renovations.

 

Blog hostess, Anne, has six kids, and still somehow manages to take the time to cook up inventive meals for them. So in-between your decorating and crafting, you might just want to take a moment to see what Anne is cooking up today!

 

This is a pretty vintage decorating and home blog done by a fellow Western Pennsylvanian and clever reupholsterer.

 

Informative cottage/romantic decorating blog which discusses things like collecting, must-have items, and more. The hostess, Debbie, does have a related sales site, but the blog content here and the decorating ideas are definitely worth visiting. I was particularly taken with her organized yet fun way of displaying her vintage vase collection.

 

Whimsical crafting blog with a range of discussions from craft swaps and knitting projects to a lesson on purple vegetables. (No really, PURPLE vegetables, and we're not just talkin' eggplant and plums here.)

 

From photos of the local wildlife to decorating and crafts, you’ll find it at the Dear Daisy Cottage blog

 

Ginger has lots of ideas and her own unique style as she transforms her small home into the sort of cottage with old world charm she’s always dreamed of.

 

I do love a good samosa. And the first time I had sweets from India, I couldn’t believe the pretty silvery treats were edible. Sindhu, AKA “Flower Girl,” posts tried and true recipes from Southern India, and lists them in a way that’s easy to understand and requires very few ingredients.

 

There’s a lot of talent crammed into Susie. She does lovely nature photography, impressive painting as a hobby, and has a passion for the environment. There’s a little something for everyone here. Largely a photo-a-day posting style.

 

Super-cute retro-look site that’s all about thrifting, flea marketing and antiquing, with a side of kitsch. Some good tips here, and just a nice layout in general.

 

If you haven’t seen what cordwood walls look like, and the challenges (and great ideas) they can spur on, then this blog should tickle your fancy. The author resides in a remote area and the internet is one important connection to a larger community.

 

For fans of Shabby Chic or Paris Apartment, there’s a lot to like about this blog. Chippy furniture, flowers and great ideas abound.

 

My friend Greg’s lovely garden blog. His knack for photography and his appreciation for nature make visiting this site a real treat. It always feels a bit like a brief vacation or a nice stroll in the park.

 

Excellent Norwegian nature photographer Thomas Laupstad shares another creative hobby of his-- knitting. And the fellow makes some seriously warm and lovely looking socks!

 

Carrie at Oak Rise Cottage is  a fellow thrifter and collector. Recently she had a really nice post on just one of her collections, her pincushion chairs.

 

My humor blog, which doesn’t involve thrifting, but you might get a laugh from. Offbeat observational humor abounds. Family friendly, too-- since being funny AND being family friendly is a real challenge for humor these days.

 

“Grinnin’ Gramma” is a lady with a fun sense of humor, a lot of knowledge, and a creative streak. Visit her blog for talking trash-to-treasure.

 

Cottage/vintage decorating, craft projects, family life, and overall living come together here.

 

Lovely, artistically-done blog site which shows the very best that the Victorian/Shabby Chic/Cottage look is about.

 

This beautifully-written blog can make tales of the every-day seem special and transporting. Enjoy the blogger’s reminiscences, thoughts, ideas of home and hearth and reflections on both past and present.

 

Not to be confused with Romantic Homes magazine, this blog relays one woman’s effort to create romantic decor in her home, and shares the things that inspire her.

 

Buttons, gifting and other vintage goodies await at Queenly Things. She posts regularly!

 

Who can turn yard sale odds-n-ends into quirky earrings, yard art or functional furniture in seemingly under 24 hours? Why Robolady can. It is astonishing to me how fast this lady works, and how she manages to turn trash into treasure. Go, go Robolady!

 

Gardening, decorating projects and some lovely photos. You’ll find a nice mix of information and diversions here.

 

The hostess of this blog puts a delicate French spin on vintage-inspired projects. From enticing garden images to her original paperwork projects, stop by here and see how Shabby Chic and French old-world sophistication blend beautifully together.

 

While this is part of a vendor site, and I haven't purchased personally so I can't attest to customer service, what I liked about this blog is the unusual variety of Shabby Chic-styled items, and the other non-sales related information the owner provides. I think Shabby Chic fans would enjoy the eye-candy here, which is why I've included it.

 

From decorative painting and crafting projects to interior decorating and thrifting, this blog has a little of everything. The style here is relaxed and romantic with a strong natural element to it.

 

This blog gives helpful tips for shopping smart, making the most of your wardrobe and more. These can sensibly be applied to thrifted or new shopping.

 

Lots of nice photographs of the things that are meaningful to the blogger in her life-- seasonal things she adores, images of home and of  the country.

 

Your online hostess, Mandy, has an older home which is being updated with Mandy’s own personal style. She also does beautiful paperwork projects.

 

 

Rebecca’s become a bit of an Internet sensation with her powers of finding the thrift, and her retro-vintage style.

 

A young man’s witty take on the power of the thrift, kitsch and the off-beat thrifting culture.

 

Astrid, located in the Netherlands, goes to prove that the desire to make the most of curbside finds, and be environmentally responsible while doing it, is not just a US trend. Join her on her fun t-to-t excursions and gain a view of curbside shopping in Holland.

 

One of the most active trash-to-treasure bloggers I’ve encountered. She’s done some nice furniture revamps and a number of other fun projects. Lots of pics of Befores as well as Afters.

 

By the same blogger who brings us the CozyCottage blog, comes Twice Upon A Time. This allows her to share more of her recycled, repurposed and trash-to-treasure type of projects.

 

Posts about family, home, crafting, decorating and collecting can be found at this blog spot. I liked in particular her recent post on collecting charms for charm bracelets.