*Quick disclaimer – I almost didn’t post this because it felt a little harsh. Perhaps your experience was different – if it was I’d love to hear about it! A few weekends ago I went to Shipshewana with my Mother and two sisters. We love going to thrift stores, antique stores and flea markets, so we […]
Trend or decorating main-stay? I think painted furniture is going to be around for awhile. Sure, in generations to come, they might say things like “Ewww….look at that yellow table, I’d rather see the nice oak finish.” (insert choking sounds here). But isn’t that the beauty of vintage – retro – and antiques! Each generation looks […]
Better words of advice have never been spoken. I stumbled upon a Goodwill Outlet Center in Indianapolis the other day and ran in to check it out. I thought it would be just like a regular ole’ Goodwill store only bigger – more humongous with primo finds! Uh…..I had to ask for some help once […]
Pretty to look at and so easy to do! Did you ever think you’d spend money on a vintage handkerchief? Something that people use to blow their nose. Really? Neither did I. Until one day in an antique store a sweet little handkerchief caught my eye. The colors were so pretty and the design was […]
Happy Monday friends. With just a few days before Halloween I thought I’d do one last post about this holiday. My kids are getting older (13 and 11) and they are just about done with Halloween…sniff, sniff. Here are a few ideas that I wish I had known when my kids were toddlers. 1. Don’t […]