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Journey Jots #26

By Rachel

published 04/21/2024

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Welcome to Journey Jots #26!

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 #26!

Journey Jots #26

Hello, guys! Hope you are well.

Table of Contents

I had an amazing birthday last week. Thank you all so much for the birthday greetings!

Hubby spoiled me, as always. He baked me homemade doughnuts, waffles, and cooked me fresh pizza. He took me to REI and let me pick out a few new things because…truly…I never pay full price for anything. But, he convinced me that it’s okay to buy yourself a new pair of sneakers 🙂

As I begin my 37th year around the sun, I’m just so, so grateful. Grateful for this life I get to live with my husband and Tilly girl. And, grateful for my job and let’s be creative, be me, and stand up for the things that I’m most passionate about. So cheers, guys! Here’s to another year!

Life Lately

On my birthday, I slept in a tad and woke up to these beautiful daisies.

How pretty are they?! Such a happy yellow!

Then, I went and got my free birthday coffee from a local coffee joint!

My red velvet birthday cake turned out amazing!

We actually ran out of powdered sugar to make enough frosting so we used cream cheese to make it creamy and…let me tell you…that put the flavor over the top. Hubby spent so much time frosting the cake and it looked SO pretty!

And…he even did 4 layers!

Even though it was a tad chilly, we walked Tilly at the lake.

To round out the day, we went out to dinner at a super neat restaurant and they gave me a free dessert! Isn’t that so nice?!

We ordered lemon cheesecake with blueberry compote to share…it was super delicious.

And, I would be remiss if I didn’t share what Miss Molly has been up to.

She LOVES to eat and avocado is super fun because it’s so messy!

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!

I’ve been using wool dryer balls for many years and love them!
A re-chargeable lighter?! Yes please! Do you know how much plastic these will eliminate?!
These reusable cleaning bottles with plastic-free refills are incredible.
Reusable produce bags are a game changer.
Try reusable paper towels instead!
These glass food storage containers make for easy to-go meals.
If you are unable or don’t want to compost food waste, try using these bags instead!

On the Blog-Journey Jots #26

Last week, on Tuesday, I shared an updated post on how to paint furniture from Target. Many of us probably have a basic piece of Target furniture and I show you how to easily update it with paint!

On Thursday, I shared a brand new post on how to set a Spring table setting with mix and match vintage dishes.

And, the best part is, since I used decor that I had on hand, I didn’t spend a dime!

From delicate floral patterns to bold and colorful designs, vintage dishes, paired with soft vintage linens, add a touch of nostalgia and elegance to any gathering.

Lastly, if you are looking for Spring hutch decor ideas, you can check out my most recent hutch post here or this post from last year!

Coming Up on The Antiqued Journey

This coming week I’ll be sharing the next installment in the ‘Thrifted Goodies’ series. I’ve found some incredible vintage pieces over the past few weeks and can’t wait to show you! Then, in a few weeks, I’ll be writing a post all about how to be an intentional thrifter.

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!

Inspiring Content from Around the Web

My friend Lora shares how she up-cycles ‘junk’ that she finds on the curb!
These repurposed and up-cycled projects are incredible.
Donna shows us how to best organize a potting bench!

Closing Tidbits for Journey Jots #26

Thank you so much for being here and joining me for journey jots #26! I love sharing a little bit of my daily life with you.

Sustainable Living Tip of the Week: Use the things that you have until they literally can’t be used anymore. Wear them out before buying a new thing just to buy something new.

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