Reader Favorites...the Best of 2018

Christmas is winding down and New Year's Day will soon be here! It's time for another year and a new beginning. I always like to take a last look back over the year to see which posts were the most popular...just to give me an idea of what you, my readers, like to see here at Confessions of a Plate Addict! Sooo...here are my top ten posts...

The Best of 2018! 

Joanna Gaines Fall to Christmas Wreath Makeover

I am sure that by now you have seen the line of home décor from Joanna Gaines at Target. You've got to love her farmhouse style and the reasonable price of many of the items. Her floral line in particular seems to be well-made and unique. So when I found several of her fall wreaths in the clearance aisle you know my thrifty little wheels started to turn!

15 Easy Ideas for Christmas

If you are like me and make a lot of your Christmas decorations, it's time to get in the holiday spirit and start crafting! I have a few ideas in the works right now so I thought that in the meantime, I would share some of my favorites from previous years. And if you know me, you know that they are all easy and inexpensive!

4 Elements of a Christmas Mantel and Some Inspiration

Now that November has arrived, my mind is turning to decorating for Christmas! Always first and foremost in my mind is the mantel because, for me, it sets my theme for the holidays and gives me a direction for the rest of my decor. So I thought I would share my thought process with you and also show you a few of my past mantels for a little inspiration!

A Little Fall Antiquing

Tomorrow is September 1st and I am calling it the first unofficial day of fall! This Georgia girl has had it with the heat and humidity and I am ready to at least pretend that fall has arrived! ;-) So to celebrate, I did a little early fall antiquing at The Queen of Hearts in Alpharetta, Georgia. Want to come along?

8 Ways to Get Farmhouse Summer Style

Summer is definitely here in Georgia and it's time to add those seasonal accents to my home. I love the simplicity of farmhouse style because it just seems to lend itself to the ease and slower pace of our summer lifestyle. And the good news is that you don't have to spend a fortune to do it! I am sharing eight ways to create that look and still go easy on your budget!

A Little Spring Antiquing

If you know me, you know one of my favorite things to do is to spend the day checking out the fabulous antiques and collectibles at my favorite spot, the Queen of Hearts in Alpharetta, Georgia, and then come home and share them with you! :-) I always find lots to love and a few special things that really speak to me. So let's go on a little imaginary shopping spree...and please feel free to spend your virtual money if you see anything that you like! ;-)

Best Thrifting Find Ever!

I just discovered that a fun thrifting trip netted me my best antiquing find ever! It looks like a little book...2 inches by 2 ¾ inches...and I don't know how I even managed to see it. But if you know me, you know that the combination of roosters and French script drew me in right away! And it was only $10...best bargain ever as you will see!

Bunny and Carrot Spring Mantel

I'm excited today because I have more of my spring décor to share with you...my mantel! And you may begin to notice that I seem to have a sort of theme going on this year with bunnies and carrots. What is it about those cute little fluff balls and their favorite snack that just say spring?

A Little Virtual Shopping Spree

Are you in the mood for a little antiquing...the kind that doesn't cost anything? Do you love anything vintage or French...or even better, vintage and French...like me? Well, come along with me on a virtual shopping spree! We are heading to the Queen of Hearts in Alpharetta, Georgia, my favorite spot for antiquing. And...your virtual purchases are limited only by your imagination! ;-)

14 Easy Ideas for Valentines Day

Can you believe that Valentines Day is just a few weeks away? If you like to create your own décor like me, it's time to get started! So I am sharing 14 of my favorite fun and easy Valentine projects just in time for February 14th! You'll find everything from candles and pillows to wreaths and tea towels! And, as always, any graphics that you need are included absolutely free! Enjoy!