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Journey Jots #25

By Rachel

published 04/14/2024

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Welcome to Journey Jots #25!

In each weekly recap, I’ll share some of my most recent posts, favorite finds or things I’m currently shopping for, and an assemblage of home decor tips and encouraging content from other creators. Settle in and join me for Journey Jots #25!

Journey Jots #25

Hello, guys! Hope you are well.

Table of Contents

It’s my birthday week…I’ll be turning 37 on Wednesday!

We’ve had a super fun weekend so far full of all my favorite things…thrifting, coffee, biking, homemade donuts, and my favorite cake. I’m not too much of a cake person but there’s just something about red velvet. We still use my Grandma Jean’s Red Velvet Cake recipe and it’s SO GOOD!

I plan on going to Caribou to get my free birthday drink on Wednesday and hopefully go out for lunch!

Life Lately

I had a few hours open last Saturday so decided to check out a few thrift stores that I’ve had good luck at in the past.

Well, as you can see, those same two stores did not fail me once again! I found my most favorite old things like an ironstone pitcher, restaurant ware plates, a beautiful round linen, a pair of gorgeous milk glass plates, AND a vintage wooden plant stand. Wahoo!!

Have you found anything neat at the thrift store lately?

The latest with Miss Molly is that she LOVES swinging!

She giggle and giggles…I just adore her.

Lastly, I will leave you with this sign that my mom took a photo of. It was hanging on the wall of a bakery that she recently went to.

It’s such a good reminder, isn’t it?!

Favorite Weekly Shopping Finds

April is Earth month and, here at The Antiqued Journey, we celebrate living in a sustainable way!

So, this month, I’ll be sharing all eco-friendly products whether that be home decor, home goods, or otherwise. Let’s pull together and take care of our planet!

These soap dish bars replace 2-3 plastic dish soap bottles!
If you need to use paper plates, use these biodegradable ones instead.
Try these scented sachet pouches instead of plastic-bottled air freshener.
This all-purpose cleaner replaces the use of plastic cleaning bottles.
These reusable scrub brushes are so cute!
Use this compostable cutlery for all of your upcoming barbecues instead of plastic ones.
How pretty is this Stanley tumbler?! Perfect for on-the-go( it fits perfectly in a car cup holder) or at your desk!

On the Blog-Journey Jots #25

Last week, on Tuesday, I shared an updated post about how to create a floral basket for Spring! If you have an old basket laying around, now’s the perfect time to use it.

On Thursday, I shared a super easy DIY on how to make a watering can wreath for Spring. With a few materials, you can have this done in minutes!

Lastly, check out post about collecting and decorating with vintage kitchen scales! It will give you a brief history of these helpful kitchen items as well as simple ways of styling them into your home in unique ways.

Coming Up on The Antiqued Journey

This coming week I’ll be sharing a pretty Spring table scape, styled with only thrifted items and things I had around the house. Then, in a few weeks, come back for the next installment in the Thrifted Goodies series. We have a special guest joining us this month, too!

Lots of super fun content coming your way. Be sure you are subscribed to my e-mail so you are the first to know about new posts and merchandise updates!

The Antiqued Journey Shop-New Merch Update!

I also wanted to let you know that I have brand new merch available in The Antiqued Journey shop. I’m so proud of how they turned out!

There is a super cute t-shirt that comes in light pink, light purple, and heather grey. I mean…how cute for Spring, right?! I also added a few travel mugs that are so fun…one with a handle and one with a straw.

Inspiring Content from Around the Web

This 3D pompom yarn art DIY is SO CUTE!
Wendy shares how to re-purpose old tools into succulent planters.
This vintage birdcage vignette is incredible for Spring decor!

Closing Tidbits for Journey Jots #25

Thank you so much for being here and joining me for journey jots #25! I love sharing a little bit of my daily life with you.

Sustainable Living Tip of the Week: Did you know that you can save gas by maximizing right turns when driving?!

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