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Vintage Charm Party #549

July 22, 2026

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #549!

Thanks to all who linked up last week. And if you're new here, welcome! We appreciate each and every one of you who continue to come back and party with us. We're in constant awe of your creativity and talent. And once again we can't wait to see what vintage goodies, finds and projects you all have to share with us today.

Now let's find out what our

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Cold Brew Earl Grey Tea Summer Drink Recipe

July 18, 2026

Hot summer days call for cooling summer drinks -- like my favorite cold brew Earl Grey tea with lavender vanilla cold foam.

cold brew earl gray tea with foam in farmhouse glass

Along with my favorite sun tea and diet strawberry lemonade cocktail recipes, this recipe is one for the history books, folks.

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Vintage Charm Party #548

July 15, 2026

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #548!

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Savvy Shopper Series #3: Woven Rattan Urn Vase

July 11, 2026

So many home decor goals. So little time. And for most of us -- so little money. But that hasn't ever stopped me from reaching my decorating goals! Knowing how to score upscale home decor for less is my gift.

two woven rattan urns filled with dried florals

Welcome to my Savvy Shopper Series #3!

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Vintage Charm Party #547

July 8, 2026

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #547!

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Thrift Store Haul #159

July 6, 2026

Welcome, friends, to another fun-filled Thrift Store Haul where I share my latest thrifty (and usually) vintage finds with you.

I also share how I use and style the finds in my home. I hope that by sharing my thrifty finds I can motivate and inspire you to explore your own local thrift stores, estate sales, flea markets, barn sales and clearance aisles in the hopes of making your own fabulous finds for yourself. So let's get started.

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DIY Dark Tuscan Mirror Transformation

July 1, 2026

As far as epic thrift store finds go, I'd have to put mirrors at the top of the list. I've been lucky enough to find SO many great mirrors over the years, and I love each and every one of them.

Beside the thrill of the hunt, there's another benefit to finding thrift store mirrors -- they're WAY cheaper than mirrors found anywhere else! (And you know mirrors can be darn expensive.)

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Vintage Charm Party #546 and June Feature of the Month

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #546 and

June Feature of the Month!

But first we'd like to announce

our June Feature of the Month:

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Vintage Charm Party #545

June 24, 2026

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #545!

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hostesses have been up to!

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Does Candy Corn Grow in Your Garden?

June 22, 2026

Yes, I'll say it. Candy corn is growing in my garden. And no, I'm not crazy. I've just discovered a new-to- me plant known as Manettia inflata, or Candy Corn Vine.

candy corn vine in pot with wooden skewer trellis

And I'm super excited to grow it this summer. So what can I tell you about the candy corn vine? Sit yourself down on the porch or patio and read on to find out.

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