If you’ve read my blog for any amount of time, you’ve probably caught on that craigslist is one of my favorite places to shop for furniture. I’m often asked about it, so I thought I would share some updated tips along with my craigslist strategy and how I sort through the trash and treasures. First of all, I know I’m … Read More
keeping & letting go
I was going to go shopping for more antique goodies today as well as some supplies for building pieces, but instead I stayed home to get some “stress-relieving stuff” done – computer work, e-mail, paperwork, cleaning & tidying up the house, etc. It was all much needed. Unfortunately, in all of my tidying up on my computer, I somehow managed … Read More
$100 Kohl’s Home Giveaway
You know me. I prefer to buy old things. They just speak to me in a way that new things don’t, but it’s not always practical to buy old. Sometimes you need a chair that people can sit in without wondering if and when it might give way. Right? Sometimes new things can work really well with all of the … Read More
tips on finding the “rare finds”
We’re been spending a few days at Myrtle Beach and it’s been such a fun time. My boys are really taking to the water, sand and surf. They want to spend every minute at the beach or the pool. It’s been a delight watching the discovery and excitement. I really enjoy the beach, but only aspects of it. I’ve never liked salt … Read More
ask miss mustard seed & more finds
I am asked a lot of great questions in the comments on my blog. Some I answer in a reply to their comment and some I just shoot an e-mail to, because it’s easier. I received a couple of really good questions over the weekend, though, so I thought I would answer them in a post. The first question was … Read More
Tips on Shopping for Ironstone
I wrote a post a couple of years ago about ironstone, but I thought I would write an updated post. I’ve been showing a lot of my recent finds and selling some in my online shop and that has brought out a lot of questions about ironstone. What is ironstone? I answered this question in my first ironstone 101 post, so … Read More
Guide to Shopping The Chapel Market
Well, this is a guide to shopping my space specifically at the Chapel Market tomorrow. First of all, here are some pictures of my space and the things that are for sale (and everything is for sale!)… I did not bring t-shirts, because I am almost sold out and need to reorder, but I did bring a bunch of books… … Read More
Love it. Buy it?
Those of us who have the collecting/thrifting/junking gene know that it’s hard not to buy something we love, especially when it has a great price tag. Then, we all end up at the same place…too much stuff, not enough space, but we still want to buy more. Right? So, what is one with this dilemma to do? Here are some … Read More
