September 6, 2011
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I scored this old dresser for $15 at a yard sale in Denver early in the summer and it took me a while to rehabilitate it enough that it could be used. Now it’s done, and I’m so pleased with … Continue reading
September 1, 2011
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I added a vintage metal sign to my kitchen this week. I found it earlier in the summer at a consignment shop in Newport Beach, California and loved it instantly. One of the things I love about my kitchen is … Continue reading
July 21, 2011
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One of my all-time favorite childrens books is a little one written in the 1950′s. The carrot seed by Ruth Krauss is an absolute treasure. It tells the simple story of a boy who plants a carrot seed, then waters … Continue reading
June 29, 2011
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A fun way to dress up any gathering is to serve food or drinks in unusual containers. It gets attention, looks festive, prompts conversation and generally makes everything more fun. Don’t you love those red labels? They had me at … Continue reading
June 24, 2011
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When we bought our lot there was an awesome old ladder leaning against the cherry tree. I’ll admit it was my favorite thing about the land at the time, that and the size of the lot in general. After the … Continue reading
June 7, 2011
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While in Denver for Memorial Day weekend, we couldn’t resist hitting some yard sales on Saturday morning. We drove into town around 2:30 a.m. but my eyes popped open at 7:30 and I was wide awake, ready for the fun. … Continue reading
March 24, 2011
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I’ve mentioned before that I’m working on being a better, faster finisher. This project earns no points in speed, but it’s done. I’ve been living without a bedside table for over a year and it wasn’t working. Taking a cue … Continue reading
February 22, 2011
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Last month when I attended my Aunt Laurie’s funeral in Idaho we stopped for a few minutes at the home of her mother-in-law Leora Brown in Malad, Idaho. Built in 1901, she and her husband married in 1941. They raised … Continue reading
December 14, 2010
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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
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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
