by Marian Parsons | Sep 7, 2021 | Antiques, Favorite Finds
Well, this is the last of my Gold Rush Days finds from 2021, but I saved a good one for last! I wasn’t even sure if I wanted to go to an antique market that particular day. I am almost always in the mood to shop for antiques, but it was a hot and sticky Friday...
by Marian Parsons | Aug 26, 2021 | Antiques, Favorite Finds
One thing I’ve learned after years of shopping for antiques is to always open up boxes and cases. Sometimes, the most delightful things are hidden away in a case that doesn’t look very impressive. Typewriters, binoculars, sets of silver flatware, and...
by Marian Parsons | Aug 23, 2021 | All Things Home, Antiques, Favorite Finds
This weekend was Gold Rush Days in Oronoco and Rochester, MN! We don’t have a lot of antique shops in my immediate area, so I look forward to this event every year. It’s actually the same event held in two separate places. The original Gold Rush Days...
by Marian Parsons | Aug 17, 2021 | art supplies, Painting & Refinishing
I spent much of last week working on some freelance writing projects, so I didn’t have a chance to make more progress on the basement family room makeover. I am planning to install the chair rail this week, though, and get some more painting done. This is a...
by Marian Parsons | Aug 9, 2021 | Favorite Things
I don’t know about you, but this summer is flying by for me! I always think it will go slowly as I’m trying to balance working while having the boys home, but it seems to speed things up and we’re going back-to-school shopping before you know it. ...