If you haven't discovered this about me, yet, I love learning about old things, researching them, and hunting for just the right thing to add to my collection. It appeals to the history-love in me,...
thrifting & antiquing in Raleigh
I have always enjoyed poking around town, and checking out shops I haven't been to, so that's what I've been doing with my mom and mother-in-law. We hit some antique malls, thrift shops, and used...
thrifting in PA
My mom and I went out to a local antique shop and thrift shop on Thursday and it felt so good to be hanging out with her in some of my old haunts. Before we get into thrifting and what I bought, I...
antique French architecture portfolios
Yesterday, I scored two amazing finds - a pair of antique architecture portfolios by Wulliam & Farge of Paris. Here's how that came about... As we were planning some afternoon outing options...
antique baby shoes | favorite things
One of the first things I bought when I meandered into an antique store as a young adult was a thin, cream cotton baby bonnet. I really couldn't tell you why I bought it other than I felt drawn to...
one last trip to Stillwater
Going on a day trip while hobbling around with a broken foot isn't what I would normally plan, but I couldn't turn down the opportunity to check out the antique stores and my favorite used book...
purchases for our imaginary future house…
If you get it, you get it. One of the most exciting things about moving for people like me is anticipating what the next house will be. I've been this way since I was in 6th grade when we moved...
a beginner’s ironstone collection
Yes, moving is a pain, but I have to say that there are aspects of it that have been very enjoyable for me. I've loved going through all of my things and deciding which ones are my current...
eclectic south carolina home tour
When we were down in Isle of Palms, we had the chance to visit my great aunt and uncle's house for a tour. It's such a lovely home that I asked if I could take pictures and share them on my blog...
georgian paintbrushes
I'm going to share more about packing and moving soon, but let's just take a minute to admire some antique art supplies. Specifically some amazing Georgian paintbrushes. Between getting a house...