Last Updated on February 18, 2025 by Rachel
Greetings! Welcome to this week’s Journey Jots #68 newsletter!
In this weekly recap, I’m sharing latest news from life and blog, early Spring decor ideas, thrifting tips, and an assemblage of encouraging content from other creators. Settle in and join me for Journey Jots #68!
Journey Jots #68
Hello, guys!
How are you? How was your week? Do have any fun plans coming up? Have you found anything neat thrifting lately?
I love hearing from you and learning what’s new in your world. Let me know in the comments!
Life Lately
You guys! I did it! I After two months, I finally finished my paint by number!!
Here it is, all framed and matted. Doesn’t it look so pretty? I’m so proud of it!
It was for sure quite the task but I totally enjoyed myself. Filling in little tiny numbers really makes one slow down. I’ll definitely be doing another one next winter!
Last weekend, we took a drive to my sister’s house for dinner. Tilly has the most pitiful faces when going on car rides…here she is in her hoodie 🙂
The main reason we went over there was to give Molly her Valentine’s Day gift!
I found the cutest pink bear, and a book, for her. She loved the bear and wanted to take it for a ride in her wagon.
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen the newest antique furniture piece to my collection!
This is my curved cabinet, an early birthday present! I’ve been looking for one of these for at least 6 months. They are SO expensive and hard to come by. So, I just kept the faith and checked FB marketplace regularly to see if any came up for sale in my area.
Well, as luck would have it, I happened to check a half hour after the listing was posted in a town only 20 minutes from my house for just $30!!!! I couldn’t believe it. I messaged the gal right away and told her I wanted it.
We picked it up the next day and here she is in all her beautiful glory. I’m beyond excited to be the new owner of this gorgeous piece!
Finally, as always, I’ll leave you with miss Molly. My sister bought her some cookies at the grocery store and Molly was SUPER excited because she usually doesn’t get many treats 🙂
She brings joy to our family everyday and I hope she brings a smile to your face, as well.
Weekly Shopping Finds- Favorite Spring Decor on a Budget
- This Tulip vase is ADORABLE!
- This set of 6 Easter egg ornaments would look so pretty in a bowl, on an Easter tree, or styled into a vignette.
- How cute are these leaping bunny picks?! Think how lovely these would look on an Easter table!
- OMG how stinkin’ cute is this handmade bird?! SO adorable.
- This cement bunny is the perfect minimal Spring decor for indoors or out!
- An elegant and simple bud vase for any space in your home.
- Tulips are my favorite flower for Spring. This bunch of faux Tulips look SO real and are on clearance!
On the Blog-Journey Jots #68
This past Thursday, I shared a blog post about a topic that is dear to my heart.
In it, you will find my take on how vintage decor contributes to a simple life. The post is filled with insights and ideas on how vintage decor has allowed me to live a minimal, simple, and mindful life. I hope it speaks to you!
And, if you are in need of some thrifting tips or ideas on how to style thrifted finds, I’ve got you!
In this post, you’ll find a plethora of home decorating ideas on a budget using items found at the thrift store. You can totally decorate your home, in a beautiful way, for less!
And, as we are just a few weeks away from March, you might be starting to think about Spring decor!
This post offers easy tips and tangible ideas on decorating your home for Spring.
Coming Up on The Antiqued Journey
This coming week I’ll be sharing a brand new post for Spring! I’ll be giving you 14 tips for early Spring decorating. Then, in a few weeks, come back for the next Thrifted Goodies.
Also, if you have any specific topics or things you want me to cover, send me an e-mail! I’d be happy to oblige.
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Inspiring Content from Around the Web
- My friend CoCo shared the coolest way to DIY thrifted glass to make it look like pink milk glass!
- In this post, you’ll find an easy tutorial on how to tint glass jars with mod podge for the prettiest spring decor.
- Learn how to spend less and save more with these tips!
Closing Tidbits for Journey Jots #68
Thank you so much for being here and joining me! I love sharing a little bit of my daily life with you.
Have a lovely week ahead!
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Love your painting and you did a great job. Tilly doesn’t look too happy,haha! Molly is so cute and by the look on her face she really liked those cookies. Your cabinet was a steal, will wait and see it all pretty with wonderful things inside. Have a blessed day.
Hi, Marlene!
Thanks so much! I really had a blast painting it. Tilly is still not happy because it’s SO cold here….the high today is -4!! I’m super excited to share more about my cabinet in the coming weeks! Thanks so much for coming by today…I appreciate it! Have a lovely day.
Hey Rachel, your painting turned out so pretty! It’s a great winter craft! I’m so excited about your early birthday present—FB Marketplace for the win! Molly looks so enthusiastic about her cookies! Hope you have a wonderful week!
Hello!
Thank you!! I had so much fun working on it!
Yes…I couldn’t believe it…very excited to style it 🙂 Have a great week!
Losing in the best possible way over Molly, Rachel, oh my word she is literally the cutest thing I’ve seen all week. She looks so happy with her grocery store loot and pink bear! Love the way your paint by numbers came together and that you got your dream cabinet. That is such a steal! Thank you so much for sharing my pink plates. I really appreciate it! Sending you big hugs and thank yous, CoCo
🙂 I know, right?! She makes us all so happy and literally don’t know where most of my laughter would come from without her! Thanks, CoCo AND you are SO welcome!