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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]