I recently bought an antique German grain sack off of Etsy. As an antique textile junkie and a lover of German things, I have been drawn to them for years and I've actually bought and sold a few...
This weekend is the big antique event in this corner of the world - Gold Rush! It's an antique market that sets up in the entire town of Oronoco, MN and at the Rochester Fair Grounds. I went last...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...