December 14, 2010
by jennifer
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Last spring I picked up this rusted metal wreath for a song. It was the bow that got my attention, reminding me of something Dr. Seuss would have drawn, but here it was in three dimensional form. I’ve been waiting … Continue reading
November 24, 2010
by jennifer
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Last night I made a quick trip to my local thrift store looking for something specific. Naturally, I didn’t find it, but I did find this: It was the pattern that made me stop. A picture of golden wheat on … Continue reading
November 17, 2010
by jennifer
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How is it that polka dots up the cute factor of everything by about five hundred percent? How could I leave them in the store? They were just begging to come home with me and I had no objections. They’re … Continue reading
November 16, 2010
by jennifer
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Baking with parchment paper was a luxury right up until the day I purchased one of these packages. It’s been on my gratitude list ever since. I bake almost everything on parchment paper now. When I roll out cookie dough, … Continue reading
September 6, 2010
by jennifer
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Other ideas for titles of this post: 1. My obsession with salad/bread/dessert plates continues 2. Why I stay out of stores If you don’t go to the store, you never see what’s there. If you never see what’s there, you … Continue reading
August 17, 2010
by jennifer
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My last fun purchase while thrifting in Colorado is this lovely vintage tablecloth. I haven’t added to my tablecloth collection for several years. I manage my collections like this: I decide what I’ll use it for, and a place to … Continue reading
August 16, 2010
by jennifer
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I found these plates at a yard sale in Colorado. Something about the pattern really appealed to me, so I picked them up to get a closer look. I turned one of the plates over and saw this: 1945! My … Continue reading
August 12, 2010
by jennifer
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Any time you spend 7 hours checking out yard sales, a flea market, and a store that sells the leftovers from yard sales, chances are good that you’ll find something fun. This is exactly what happened to my parents, sisters … Continue reading
July 13, 2010
by jennifer
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One of my summer goals is to get rid of everything we don’t need, everything that doesn’t enhance our life as a family. It’s a bit tricky to reconcile this with my love of thrifting and old things. Mostly it … Continue reading
June 4, 2010
by jennifer
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Hitting some garage sales with my Dad is one of my favorite things to do when we’re in Colorado. Last weekend was no exception. This time it was doubly fun because my brother and sister and their spouses were also … Continue reading
