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Journey Jots #30

By Rachel

published 05/19/2024

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Welcome to Journey Jots #30!

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 #30!

Journey Jots #30

Hello, guys! Hope you are well!

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It was another quiet week with not a lot going on, which was amazing.

The weather has been just stunning! We’ve been doing some projects around the house as well as getting in plenty of bike rides.

The Lilac bushes are in full bloom! They are everywhere and smell HEAVENLY. I would love to pick a whole bunch for a bouquet but I don’t know where! All of the parks by us have signs that say to not pick the flowers so…I guess I’ll just enjoy them as they are 🙂

Life Lately

Last week, I had the very fun opportunity to get professional blog photos taken! It was such a beautiful day.

I took myself out for coffee on the way to meet the photographer, who also happens to be my dental hygienist 🙂

It was such a blast walking around this neat park and stopping to take photos as she saw fit. My entire outfit was thrifted, by the way 🙂 The jeans are LOFT, brand new, and were $12. The top is also LOFT, barely worn, for $6! You just can’t beat that!!

Anyways, here’s one of my favorite photos from the shoot.

It was also bass fishing opener here last Saturday and I had one very happy hubby. I dropped him off at the lake for the day, went thrifting for a few hours, and treated myself to lunch from a local coffee shop!

Tilly has been LOVING the sun…she would lay outside basking all day if I let her.

I’ve been noticing lately how old of a girl she looks in photos now…she’ll be 6 this year and I just can’t believe it. My sweet, sweet girl.

Lastly, Miss Molly turns ONE next week! Isn’t that crazy?!? Her first birthday party is coming up and I can’t wait. It’s a wildflower theme and I’m in charge of flowers 🙂

I’ll be sure to share photos from that soon!

Favorite Weekly Shopping Finds- This and That

I just purchased this outdoor ottoman for the patio. The color is amazing!
If you, like me, are looking to be as plastic-free as possible, try these laundry detergent sheets.
These gingham napkins are so pretty for Summer!
Outdoor dining is made perfect with these outdoor tumbler glasses.
How fun are these plaid melamine plates?!
I love this vintage Tulip tablecloth and this vintage tablecloth for Summer…the color motif is so fun!
These hobnail milk glass goblets would look so pretty on a table for a Summer gathering!

On the Blog-Journey Jots #30

Last week, on Thursday, I shared a brand new post all about thrifty patio decor ideas on a budget. Here, you will find simple tips and tricks to style your outdoor space without spending hundreds of dollars!

With Summer quickly approaching, you might need some quick and easy decor ideas.
In Summer decorating with thrifted milk glass, you will find ways of styling this pretty old glass into your home for just a few dollars!

And, in this post, thrifted home decor for Summer, I share simple ideas for finding and styling thrifted Summer finds into your home for the season.

Coming Up on The Antiqued Journey

This coming week I’ll be sharing a new post all about decorating with vintage glass jars. Then, in a few weeks, come back for the latest Thrifted Goodies series.

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

Also, in case you forgot, there is new TAJ merch in the shop section of my website. You will find super cute t-shirts and mugs designed by yours truly.

Each purchase means the world to me and helps me to continue writing weekly content. I do hope you will check it out!

Inspiring Content from Around the Web

My friend Lora shares how to thrift for craft supplies!
CoCo shows us how to make THE EASIEST flower napkin rings.
Michelle has the most amazing tutorial on how to create mixed media art with pressed flowers!

Closing Tidbits for Journey Jots #30

Thank you so much for being here and joining me for journey jots #30! I love sharing a little bit of my daily life with you.

Sustainable Living Tip of the Week: Doing all of your laundry on the same day saves energy because the dryer is already warm from the previous load!

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