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Retro-Glidin’ and POWW Faves

May 5, 2012 by Cassie 36 Comments

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First of all, this is tour last day to enter the Scentsy giveaway!

This morning, I am headed off to some yard sales before soccer, then off to a birthday party!  Let me share with you what Emmy and I found last week in our yard sale travels.  We found lots of small items, but the best find was a chair.  Now, it is not a typical purchase for me, but let me give you a little background.

When we were kids, my brother had this little brown pleather rocker.  It was like a mini old man chair.  My parents still have it and the kids LOVE to sit in it when they visit.   Emmy especially loves to sit in it with the afghan we used as kids on her lap, and rock as she watches movies, sometimes Shirley Temple movies because classics just suit the chair.  Well, we found our own at a yard sale for $5 and I knew we had to take it home for the kids.  They often argue over who gets to sit on one couch, so I figured it would give them another option for seating.  You ready?  Here it is in all its retro glory!

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Did I mention it had aqua pleather?  Oh yeah, baby.  And you know what, the kids LOVE it already.

Oh, and some of you wanted to see my haircut… it is nothing earth shattering, but I am trying to grow it out.  I go back next week to darken it, too. πŸ™‚  And pardon my no makeup look- when it is hot, no thanks!

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And here is a similar picture I sent to Chris the other day with our free gift with tractor purchase…  That riding mower is totally worth it now that I have a cool hat.

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So let’s check out the POWW faves, shall we?

JS Chronicles shared this fabulous armoire makeover!  LOVE the colors!  I had a fun look around her blog and am a new follower after loving what I saw!

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Denise from Pink Postcard shared another awesome green project… love the gold details!
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Karen from Redoux showed off this sewing table redo- she created a new planked top that I adore!
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Mel from Junkin Junky scored some awesome pagoda bamboo shelving units! They look awesome in their new white coat!
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Chrissie from Chrissie’s Collections linked up a punchy pink dresser!  So fun!
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Fiona from Lilyfield Life shared this gorgeous vanity!  It’s hard to find pieces shaped like this in the US, and I am a little green over here!
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That’s all I have for you!  Happy weekend!  Happy Cinco De Mayo!  Happy Derby! Sharing my glider here: Pin

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  1. Meg and Mum's says

    May 5, 2012 at 10:26 am

    Great features Cassie! I would have snapped up that chair in a heartbeat too πŸ™‚

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  2. Fiona, LilyfieldLife says

    May 5, 2012 at 10:27 am

    Cassie – love your haircut! love the retro chair and love that you like my desk and featured it. much appreciated.
    Saturday night here, just home from the pub where we had dinner with friends and all our kids. and now settling down to a movie with Phil. nice. even got the heater on as it’s getting cold here at night.
    take care and have a lovely weekend
    cheers Fiona xx

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  3. vintageshabbychicks says

    May 5, 2012 at 11:05 am

    Love the features from this week Cassie…and your haircut is adorable:-) Julie

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  4. Laura from Top This Top That says

    May 5, 2012 at 11:13 am

    hot mama in your new hat!

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  5. Sarah AKA The Thriftress says

    May 5, 2012 at 11:16 am

    That glider is way cooler than I could have imagined! Can’t wait to see your new hair in person. πŸ™‚

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  6. Katie @ Wildwood Creek says

    May 5, 2012 at 12:06 pm

    The rocker is way cool and love your new hair cut!

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  7. Carrie @ Hazardous Design says

    May 5, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    That rocker ROCKS! How lucky are your kids???
    Damn girl, you look good without makeup!
    Have a great weekend!

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  8. Susan says

    May 5, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    Love ALL the features! Hey Cassie…you are officially a country girl now. Great hat! πŸ˜‰

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  9. Chrissie says

    May 5, 2012 at 12:31 pm

    Thanks sp much for featuring my pink dresser Cassie! You are too cute! Love the glider too and all beautiful features, have a wonderful weekend!

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  10. Ange says

    May 5, 2012 at 12:44 pm

    That little old man chair is so fabulous! I want one, for me! The haircut looks cute, I like it! Great link ups as always! Happy Saturday!

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  11. Dana Frieling says

    May 5, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    What is it about miniature furniture that just draws you in? Your rocker is fun, and for $5…even better! Cute hairdo, stylish lady. Hope you get some crazy steals at the sales this morning!

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  12. Terrie Lee R says

    May 5, 2012 at 12:54 pm

    That rocker is adorable! I remember when I was a little girl that my grandparents had one of those little “old man” rockers in brown vinyl. We used to fight over who would sit in it also. My plan is to find one for when I’m blessed with grandchildren.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Eclectically Vintage says

    May 5, 2012 at 1:11 pm

    I want a mini old man chair! I would have snapped up that baby too – it could have been BFF’s with my new (old) glider!

    LOVE Karen’s plank top table – I want that too!

    Oh no, I want it all – that’s the problem!!
    Kelly

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  14. erinstwo says

    May 5, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    That chair is adorable! I feel you on the ‘siblings fighting on the couch’ thing. I’m ready to invest in a sectional, just so mine can both lay (lie?) down and not touch each other. Ha! I don’t comment often (I know I should comment more! – sorry!), but love your blog. πŸ™‚

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  15. Allison@FabRehab says

    May 5, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    That chair is fantastic!! You have the prettiest eyes, lady! Enjoy your day!

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  16. Bella says

    May 5, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    Great features as always and the pearly aqua rocker is wicked awesome! And your new cut is cute! Are you going long?

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  17. Twice Nice says

    May 5, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    That cool chair reminds me of the seats in a 60’s era Thunderbird. Sweet! The haircut looks great, and I love you in your new hat! LOL, you are one coooool chick!
    Deb

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  18. Jen says

    May 5, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    That chair is so adorable!
    and love the cut!!!
    Thanks so much for the feature!!!

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  19. Rita says

    May 5, 2012 at 6:10 pm

    Well I think you look quite beautiful… And of course I’m totally digging the chair!! I’m all about retro!!

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  20. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    May 5, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    Lots of great features, Cassie! Love your new haircut — very sassy for summer. πŸ™‚
    Enjoy your weekend ~ xo Heidi

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  21. Mel says

    May 5, 2012 at 7:27 pm

    Hey, thanks for including my pagoda’s in your POWW faves.

    Your are stylin’ in that hat girl. πŸ™‚

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  22. Kara @ June & Bear says

    May 5, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    love the aqua pleather and i can see why the kids love it. such a cute little rocker. and love your hair! i caved and got mine chopped yesterday. i just couldn’t take it anymore now that it’s getting humid.

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  23. Gwen @ The Bold Abode says

    May 5, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    You should totally wear that hat thrifting…

    Awesome features, my friend. That des is so pretty!

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  24. Karena says

    May 5, 2012 at 8:44 pm

    Hey cutie, love your hair! Some great pieces and your find is terrific, aqua, fun!!

    I have featured an Interview with Tina from The Enchanted Home…

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

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  25. Gwen @ The Bold Abode says

    May 5, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    PS. and that rocker…WOW.

    PPS. cute hair cut!

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  26. Katie says

    May 5, 2012 at 10:35 pm

    You shut your mouth! That chair is awesome! Aqua pleather? Yess! Cute hair too! I loved that planked top table as well! It looks so cool!

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  27. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com says

    May 5, 2012 at 11:19 pm

    That rocker was made for you!! Who even knew aqua pleather existed? It looks great in your house. Cute haircut too…I like your bangs.

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  28. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    May 6, 2012 at 12:37 am

    I have never even seen a chair like that – how cool! Cute haircut and great features!

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  29. Julia @ 551Eastdesign says

    May 6, 2012 at 3:22 am

    I love the green coffee table! And you must have the most amazing skin in the world, because you look fantastic with no make up. πŸ™‚ Jealous, oh so jealous. πŸ™‚

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  30. Ali Richardson says

    May 6, 2012 at 4:01 am

    Awesome faves yo. And I can’t wait to plop my big butt in that tiny chair and rock out πŸ™‚
    xoxo

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  31. Catherine says

    May 6, 2012 at 5:16 am

    That chair!!!!! I love it! And what a great story – your own memories of childhood and then finding your very own with your daughter.

    I also love those bamboo shelving units – makes me think I need to get onto my kitchen bench chairs… soundas like a weird link, but they have a similar style!

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  32. Allison says

    May 6, 2012 at 5:44 am

    Love the rocker! That was a meant to be find! Love your haircut, too! It’s very flattering on you. All great features this week! That vanity is lovely. I like that shape as well and the sweet little feet. Hope you had a nice Saturday Cassie!

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  33. Lisa Scibilia says

    May 6, 2012 at 11:05 am

    Your kids’ new chair is so fun – I would have loved that at their age! And ya just can’t beat aqua pleather!
    Your hair looks great btw!

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  34. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    May 6, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    that little vintage rocker is so awesome! and love the haircut…and the hat. πŸ™‚

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  35. Junky Vagabond says

    May 6, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    That chair is the most awesome thing for kids! And how cool that it matches your decor πŸ™‚ Cute haircut!

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  36. Maury Kilgo says

    May 8, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    That chair is super cool. Also if I looked like you without makeup (and I definitely do not), then I wouldn’t wear it either. πŸ™‚

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