Tag Archives: Thrifty Scores

Christmas Wrap Up

By Jessica | January 5, 2010

Christmastime Decor is on the way to the Attic
I packed away the tree and cleaned the house. I feels good to get a fresh start on the new year without the beautiful *clutter* of Christmas.
Before I say goodbye to this season’s Christmas, I thought I’d post about a few of my favorite things…
My favorite gift: [...]

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Thrift Store Sign Gets a Beach Update

By Jessica | November 24, 2009

Rooms $1.00 Per Person

Really? Seriously, someone at some point thought this sign was cool. Such are decor fads I guess.
Still, I don’t really get this sign. Is it like a brothel? An early day econo-lodge? Prairie days homestead renter?
I just had to change the poor sign from weird to fun!
Here is how I did it:

Cover [...]

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Bathroom Reveal

By Jessica | November 23, 2009

Just Beachy
Before-
What I wanted to change:

Wallpaper border
Peel and stick linoleum flooring (Do not install this if you ever plan on potty training a little boy! The cracks soak up everything!)
Blah feeling to the room

What I wanted to have:

A bold but neutral color on the wall without a border
Fresh tile flooring
A fun and relaxing feel to [...]

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Towel Rack from a 25 cent Shutter

By Jessica | June 25, 2009

Just Beachy
{Linked up to Trash to Treasure Tuesdays at Reinvented.}
I painted a shutter from a garage sale in my pre-blogging days. Hence, no true before photo.
It was just wood.
Next, it was glorious, in it’s sage and black shabbiness. It was ideal for the top of my kitchen cabs as a backdrop for other decor. (when [...]

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Welcome to Just a Blink

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Hi! My name is Jess.

When I'm 90 I'll probably feel like my whole life was just a blink. Even my early 30's it feels like life is speeding by.

Just A Blink gives me a place to jot down all that makes my life full. I write about thrifty home decor, family life, and finding simplicity.

My posts cover everything from my garage sale addiction to how I live my faith.

Thanks for reading along. Watch as time flies, it'll be fun!