Hey, y’all! I’m Dusty!

Hello, and welcome to Linen & Wildflowers, where vintage charm meets budget-friendly elegance!

Dusty is posing with her mug with the letter D, pretending she is taking a sip of a hot drink on this crisp Fall day. She is a blogger, the heart & soul behind LinenandWildflowers.com photo taken by Ryan Light.
  • Dusty is the creator behind the blog Linen and Wildflowers. She is posing by a half stone wall with flowers and trees on a Fall day at Appleford Park. Photo taken by Ryan Light

First, let me introduce myself!

Hi, I’m Dusty, the heart & soul behind Linen and Wildflowers

Where the art of living beautifully meets the magic of a bygone era.

I have been happily married to my best friend and the love of my life for 33 years. We have four children (one in heaven) and three grandchildren. In addition to our clan, we have one dog and five cats. We live in a small town in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

I’ve spent over 20 years as both a photographer and a daycare owner. After retiring to focus on my health, I’m excited to be back behind the camera, doing what I love most—capturing the magic in life’s moments.

Furthermore, I started blogging a few years ago to share my love of thrifting and antiquing, and of course, sharing delicious homemade recipes!

When I am not capturing memories for my clients, I am spending time on family adventures, antiquing, or working on projects on our 1885 fixer-upper.

Dusty shares a creative collage of her five cats & 1 dog!

Here are some fun facts about what I rather be doing!

  • Just enjoying life with my clan and never take a moment for granted!
  • Thrifting or Antiquing! That, of course, goes without saying!
  • Sitting on the beach or taking a troll through the park with my husband!
  • Baking with my children!
  • Going to a Lynyrd Skynyrd Concert…I can listen to their music all day, and every day!

So, there you have it, just a few interesting & fun facts about me!

Mason Jar with Wildflowers and a linen napkin graphic. Logo graphic fror www.LinenandWildflowers.com

We bought our home in 2018, which was built in 1885.

I love old houses. We are doing our best to restore them without adding too much new stuff, and we are doing it on a tight budget. I love thrift stores and antiquing.

I always enjoy finding that special piece to add to my home decor that tells a story. You always enjoy finding that special piece to add to my home decor that tells a story.

My favorite time of the day is in early in the morning enjoying some quiet time with a cup of coffee in hand, reading God’s word, jotting down ideas, or creating my to-do list before the day begins. ​

But Linen & Wildflowers is not just about decor; it’s a celebration of the art of living well. Amidst the vintage tapestries and aged bookshelves, you’ll find a collection of curated recipes that elevate the ordinary to the extraordinary.

From cozy family dinners to delightful gatherings with friends, each recipe is a testament to the joy found in simple, heartfelt moments.

Here are some interesting  facts about me!

  • I am a Professional photographer by trade.
  • I do not like to be barefoot.
  • I do not have a favorite color, but I always seem drawn to purple.
  • I enjoy watching reruns of “I Love Lucy” & “The Golden Girls.”
  • I read the bible in a year, beginning to end through the bible recap.
  • Lynyrd Skynyrd is my all-time favorite band.
  • Music plays most of the day in my home
  • I always dreamed of having an animal rescue.
  • I love ice cream, especially peanut butter ripple! Yum!
  • I was born with cataracts & had them removed when I was 28 years old.

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The Heart & Inspiration of a Vintage Home

Join me in embracing a lifestyle that marries the past with the present, where thrift and antique finds become the building blocks of a warm and inviting home. Linen & Wildflowers is more than a blog; it’s a community of kindred spirits who appreciate the beauty in the old and the grace in simplicity.

  • I collect old mason jars like they’re gold.
  • I believe every home needs a touch of vintage charm.
  • I’d choose thrift shopping over the mall any day.
  • My favorite decorating rule? There are no rules.

Let’s embark on this journey together, where each post is a chapter in the story of creating a home that reflects not just personal style, but a love for history, a passion for budget-friendly beauty, and a taste for the delectable.

Cozy dining room with a wooden table and black chairs. An oil lamp sits centrally. Natural light filters through blinds, illuminating a warm decor.
Kitchen scene with a wooden shelf filled with jars of grains and pasta. A countertop with hanging cast iron pans and a basket of eggs is in the foreground
A clear glass vase holds red roses and purple daisies on a dark wooden table. Soft, warm light creates a cozy atmosphere with a wooden cabinet in the background.

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