The day after my birthday earlier this month, Jeff and I went to breakfast together and headed to Carlisle to find some birthday goodies at one of my favorite antique stores - Bedford Street...
favorite things | antique transferware plates
I have loved antique transferware plates for years, decades even. I think they were one of my earliest yard sale purchases as a newlywed. I remember reading a magazine article that showcased...
favorite things | antique overshot coverlets
As I've been sharing our living room makeover over the past few weeks, several people have asked about the blanket over the back of the sofa. Even though it sometimes annoys my family, I've always...
wicker market cart
One of my sweet readers has been asking me for several weeks to share more about the antique wicker market cart in my kitchen and I looked for a blog post about it and couldn't find one! I have had...
antique cane stand & collection
I blame the cane collection on my six months in a boot when my foot was broken in 2022. I bought a couple of them to actually use when I was getting used to walking on both feet again, but I bought...
adding a new shelf to an antique pine hutch
When it comes to knocking projects out, I have learned that it helps to pay attention to the tools and materials I have out and try to hit projects that need those same tools and materials. For...
the replacement priciple
For those who don't know, my husband, Jeff, is a pastor. So, he prepares and gives sermons each week and one of the topics that come up in sermons (and in our home) is the replacement principle. ...
Lucketts Fall Market 2023
Another Lucketts Market has come and gone and, I must say that I love attending the event as a shopper instead of a vendor. Both are fun, but it's a lot more enjoyable to just show up and enjoy all...
the 1810 mantel
A few weeks ago, when I was out and about to pick up the recliner for the living room, I decided to stop in one of my favorite local antique shops. In case you missed the recliner, I found it on...
antique pine cabinet in the foyer
I picked up a charming antique pine cabinet at the Lucketts Spring Market and, because the house was in upheaval from the kitchen renovation still, it went straight into the garage. It occurred to...