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When I think Summer I think of juicy, pink fading into red, watermelon! I can't wait to sink my teeth into a slice. Watermelon has so much going for it: beautiful colors, sweet taste, crisp fresh texture. My love for this fruit led me to all these wonderful finds on Etsy. See them here.

Wes and I are heading over to 1109 Amy Lane in Ozark on the first day to possibly snag his favorite western style shirts. Looks like quite a manly sale to me and I'm excited to see what we get for Wes and for my Etsy store.

May looks to be a promising month for local estate sales! There are two this weekend in 417 Land.

• 1938 Tanglewood Lane in Nixa looks to have oodles of stuff. I'll be there Saturday.
• A 1 day sale this Saturday in Springfield. Click here for the address after 9 AM Thursday.

At estate sales, I like to go the last day. That's when most companies offer a discount and are more receptive to offers. Bundling can be a great way to take home a lot of items at a great price. I gather up an armful of vintage clothing and make an offer. Most of the time the host is ready to make a deal to get rid of stuff.

I carry cash in small denominations. It seems awkward to offer $5 then hand the cashier a twenty. If you go to sales often you can develop a rapport with the company. It may mean just a dollar or two off an item, but that can make the difference between a sale for me and passing on an item.

Lastly, I consider how much better a piece will look after a thorough washing. It's ridiculous how nice pieces can look after just a bit of cleaning. Keep this in mind to take advantage of great prices. No one else will be able to look beyond a little dust, and that's when you get the steal!

Mystery Item Mirror

Not long after we moved into our house, I hung a large round mirror on a cabinet door at the end of our hallway. It adds interest to a very plain part of our house and gives the illusion of space. I've been thinking of different items to add to the red frame around the mirror and recently thought of a bag of colorful, free items I picked up a few months ago at an event for work. Can you tell what they are?

I love the look of mirrors with shapes outlining the frame. I've seen great ones using spoons, popsicle sticks, and crayons. My shapes are made with used shotgun shells. (Surprised?) I picked up a whole bag for free at (of all places) a shooting range. I think the colors are interesting. Some have rusted ends and worn in colors. I stuck to the warmer tones and mixed in some greys and blues. I simply use hot glue to affix these shells to my cabinet door.

For everyone local there's an estate sale
Saturday only at 1106 Glenoaks in Nixa.
It doesn't look that hot; I think I'll pass and save up
for the better looking one next weekend.

Cupcake Fondue from Bake It Pretty

If you've never browsed the pages of Bake It Pretty, you should. One part store, one part blog, and all parts sugary goodness. Cupcakes have been en vogue for the last several years. Why not add a spin on this favorite and bake them mini to use in a cupcake fondue? That's exactly what Bake It Pretty did for Pint Size Social. This idea is great for kid and adult parties alike. Who wouldn't enjoy dipping and decorating their own cupcakes? I can just imagine a beautiful table laden with mini cupcakes, sprinkles, and gooey icing...