OK, so I have a confession to make and I hope you don’t judge me too harshly. You see, this weekend I started playing with Christmas decor. I know, I know for the last 10 years I’ve said it over and over again. No Christmas decorations until after the last Thanksgiving plate has been cleared away. This post is sponsored by King Of Christmas , all opinion are my very own. Whoops. Well, it's not my fault.

When it comes to fall decor, I seem to stick to the basics. And by the basics, I mean pumpkins. I guess you could call me a traditionalist, but that's just what makes me smile. Yes, yes, I have branched out a very few times to create ghost lanterns from old ceiling fan parts or  adorable spooks from air dry clay . I've  whipped up a black cat and, most recently, a creepy little spider sign . However, on the whole, I'm all about those pumpkins.

I've been on a crafty upcycling kick lately. For some reason fall always gets me in the decorating mood. I'm not sure if it's that let's get cozy vibe the cooler temps bring or the fact that the holidays are inching closer. Either way, lately, my creative spirit has taken hold. And I find myself digging into my thrift store stash to play. Exhibit A.

Well, it's official, fall is here and Mother Nature is dishing out some appropriate weather. Now, normally, I'd be kicking and screaming as summer slipped away. However this year, when my husband closed the pool, I barely noticed. Seriously. You see, this year, I knew I had a very large stash of thrifty finds in need of attention waiting for me. And trust me, I haven't wasted anytime digging into that pile. I started with, what I think, is the most darling makeover I've ever tackled. It's literally dripping with sweetness...which is quite appropriate, since it started out as doll furniture.

Some people decorate with their eyes. They see something and know, right away, that they've struck gold, but not me. Nope. I've always, always decorated with my stomach. Weird right? I know. It sounds odd, but hear me out, because maybe you do this, too.

So. When we last met, I was sharing my most recent second hand finds. And it was a quite a haul. There were so many fabulous treasures that honestly, I had a hard time picking a true favorite. However. If you forced me, I'd have to say that this hand painted floral picture is definitely right up there at the top of that thrifted list . You may recall, that I left shop without it, due to its $40 price tag. Of course, the nagging pit in my stomach forced me to go back and as fate - and the really sweet kid at the register - would have it, I scored it for half price. Unfortunately, white the painting was perfect, the frame was not. That orange toned wood was all wrong for my cottage style decor.

Shopping in thrift stores always brings me great joy. I don't know why exactly. Maybe it's the thrill of the hunt, the bargain prices or the really interesting things you can find on those crowded and (sometimes) dusty shelves. I think I like that part best, especially since everything in the retail stores looks so similar today. Um...boring. However. While I'm always up for a visit to one of my local shops, finding treasure is never guaranteed.