Honest Scrap Award
Kathy at Creative Home Expressions has awarded me an Honest Scrap Award! My very first award! I was so excited! Thank you, Kathy!Here are the rules that must be followed upon receiving this award:1) Say thanks and give a link to the presenter of the award.2) Share “10 Honest Things” about myself.3) Present this award […]
These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
I love old things and antiques, so I thought I would share some of my very favorites with you… Antique trophies…I found two of these in my grandparent’s attic. Anything silver or silver plated, especially family and monogrammed pieces. I’ve already shared my love of Ironstone and Bakelite flatware. I just learned today that my […]
My 1940’s Bathrooms
**Giveaway reminder – Only 20 followers to go before I have my 100 followers giveaway! Sign up now, so you don’t miss out! The winner will receive something custom hand painted for their home. I live in a house that was built in 1948 with a 2003 addition. Two out of three of our bathrooms […]
Approaching 100 followers & Giveaway!
Only 29 away from 100! How exciting! Once I hit 100, I will have my first giveaway for all of my wonderful followers, some who gave me a chance when I only had three. Everyone has to start some where. I’ll include more details later, but as a teaser, I will let you know that […]
Saturday Finds
You never know what to expect when you go out to yard sales. Last week was gray and wet and I came back with a great haul. This week, the sun was shining, the weather was gorgeous, there was a community yard sale…those are the makings of a great day of treasure hunting. I got […]
Furniture Stripping Tutorial
I purchased this piece of furniture a few weeks ago off of an antique store porch (you know, the junk section.) It was $39, which was a bit more than I wanted to spend, but I loved this table and it was coming home with me! The table was fine as it was, but the […]
Slipcovering a Chair
I bought this pair of french styled chairs at an auction a few weeks ago. (Only one is pictured, but they are a matching pair.) I was in love with the lines, the style, the down seat cushion…not the fabric so much, but that can be remedied. Those chairs were coming home with me and […]
Ironstone Attic Heirloom
When I stumbled across Emma Calls Me Mama’s Heirloom Party today, I was bummed that I didn’t have a post to share. I have so many wonderful heirlooms, so I got out the camera, took some pics, and put this post together, so I could participate. My grandparent’s attic has yielded many wonderful treasures, but […]