The primitive blue hutch has been one of my favorite pieces of furniture for several years, but it is a little too primitive for my current home. The shape is simple enough, so I think it has more to do with the color and distressed, worn paint. I have been debating painting it for months and I finally did it! … Read More
the gift
When I was in North Carolina, Jeff’s mom surprised me with a gift. We were sitting on the sofa one afternoon, chatting, and she leaned forward to get out of her chair. “Come with me. I have a gift for you. It’s a thank you for helping Jeff finish his Masters degree.” I followed her into her bedroom and she … Read More
Finds from my old PA honey holes
One thing I wanted to do when I went back to PA to visit my parents was visit some of my favorite antique stores. I have found some nice things in Minnesota, but I really missed the antiquing back east. No, that’s too general. I really missed my stores – the ones that were on my regular route. I knew … Read More
a new love for dip pens & other found art supplies
I have found a new favorite thing… dip pens. Yes, they are completely impractical by modern standards and you have to get used to the rhythm of stopping to dip your pen every couple of lines, but there is something about the scratching sound on the paper and the grace of the delicate nibs that captivate me. I recently bought … Read More
antique finds from cannon falls
I decided it was finally time to start exploring my local area a bit more in search of new-to-me antique honey holes. I’ve been so busy with the house and the kids and just trying to establish a routine in our new city, that I haven’t been outside of the bubble of Rochester very many times. I haven’t even done … Read More
Junk Bonanza Buys
Oh man, oh man! If you follow me on Instagram, you know I’ve spent the last day and a half at Junk Bonanza in Shakopee, MN and I am pooped! It was so much fun, though, and such a great event. I took lots of pictures and I’ll tell you all about it next week. Today, though, I’ll just share … Read More
blue & white transferware details
I’ve been asked a lot lately about my pale blue & white antique dishes, specifically about the handleless cups and the pattern, so I thought I would share the details with everyone. I found my first handless cup several years ago. I’m not generally a lover or collector of teacups, but I loved the more functional shape of these. They … Read More
five reasons you need hemp oil in your life & answers to FAQs
When you’re around something for a while, whether it’s a smell, an environment, something you created or wrote, it’s easy to not appreciate or notice it any longer. Sometimes I’ll go back and read a post I wrote years ago, that I have completely forgotten about and it makes me laugh and I can see my blog in a fresh … Read More
