Snow & Lucketts
We had a perfect snow fall this afternoon here in Pennsylvania. Mini took my youngest son out to make a snowman he named “Dog.” I guess kind of like the bounty hunter. Although he’s never seen that show. Neither have I. Anyway, I was able to snap a picture of the slightly camera shy Mini… […]
Best of MMS – My Floor Refinishing Story
Thanks so much for all of your support while I’m working on my book. It really, really means a lot. Some of you also had a great idea to share some “best of” posts from the earlier days of my blog. I thought that was brilliant, so I’m going to sharing some blasts from the […]
blogging & writing
I’ve spent the last couple of weeks focused on the writing of my book and I’m finding it so difficult to write blog posts as well. I’ve been locked in my room in sweat pants, just writing. So, what am I going to share on my blog? Yeah…this is challenging. All of my writing and […]
the peanut scale
I don’t believe I ever properly showed off this peanut scale I purchased in the fall from one of my “pickers.” As soon as I saw the picture of it, I knew it would be mine. Oh yes, it would be mine. I have no idea why I have a soft […]
I Love Ironstone
From the moment I spotted a hutch full of white Ironstone in a magazine, I knew that’s what I wanted to collect and I have hunted it down for the past ten years. I don’t look for the high end stuff, though. I look for the bargains. Pieces that are chipped, crazed, stained, missing tops, […]
my apologies to Lowe’s
Since I don’t have anything brand new to write about today, I thought I would share some more details of my half bath makeover. First, my oh-so-fancy TP holder… I knew I wanted something nontraditional, so when one of my “pickers” sent me a picture of a wire fry basket (I’m assuming that’s what it is), […]
just my type
Excuse the pun. Those who “know” me, know that I have a soft spot for typewriters. I usually go for the really old Underwoods and Coronas, but while I was at the furniture shop last week, this little guy caught my eye. The color is so pretty, isn’t it? I haven’t restocked my […]
back in the saddle
I went out last week to a used furniture store and, much like a kid in a candy shop, I didn’t leave empty handed. Here’s my favorite find… …and a sneak peek at another one… They both need some work, but I think I can manage. I’m back in the […]