Purposes for Plates – Displaying Your Collection

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Some of us may have a collection of mismatched plates in our possession.  Maybe we just can’t let go of Grandma’s last remaining plate or we’ve picked up a few miscellaneous treasures at a local vintage/resale shop.  Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time, but it’s a shame to keep them in the cupboard.  Your unique plate collection could make a wonderful [...]

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A Burlap Christmas

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As the Christmas holiday draws near and the presents are resting quietly underneath the tree, I now have a moment to sit back and reflect on this tradition of gift giving and sharing.  The past couple of years have been economically hard for most people I know and  many of us have been forced to redefine our lives and seek for more meaning.  I’m reminded [...]

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Repurposed as a Headboard

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Sitting in my hallway are some shutters that I removed from one of my windows. I took them down because they just didn’t allow enough light into what is a small room. So I’ve been thinking about repurposing them. Shutters and doors can easily be repurposed as a headboard, as you’ll see in the following images.  The trend of repurposing is environmentally friendly and creates [...]

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Flea Market Shopping Tips

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This holiday weekend I’ve made it my goal to do some antique and flea market shopping.  I’ve got the family on board and we’re going to make a day of it.  Though we’ve been to a few in our area, we’ll be heading west to some unfamiliar towns and markets.  Flea market shopping can be a bit overwhelming and I need to be prepared so [...]

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