It wasn't until recently that I started shopping thrift stores. The smell at Goodwill kinda skeezed me out, and more often than not, they are full of discarded junk that no one wants. Broke vases, mismatched glasses, holiday decor, old pots and pans, 100s of vases you get from the floral shop, fake Coach purses...shelf after shelf after[...]
If you've been around these parts, you know I'm a sucker for estate sales. That link leads to a how-to-guide explaining all the ins and outs in case you missed it. Where to find estate sales, what to expect, how to pay, what to bring, etc... But, what do you do when there are no estate sales in your area? Or maybe you work every weekend.[...]
Have you ever attended an estate sale? I was surprised to learn many have not. Yes, walking into a complete stranger's home can be intimidating, but estate sales are where you'll find the best vintage decor for the best prices. Because not everyone is versed in this art of secondhand shopping, I decided to write a complete guide on how t[...]
Happy Thursday! Erica Reitman, The Design Ninja Extraordinaire, is stopping over today to talk about how to start a collection. I don't know about you, but I've got a ton...trophies, indigo, navy books, vintage barware...errrrmmmm *cough* chairs...ya let's not go there. But sometimes it all goes in a box, and I never know what to do with[...]
This past weekend for me was really weird. The boy goes on a duck hunting adventure in Wisconsin every year. Normally that means he drives the kiddos up a day early, drops them at grandpa and grandma's house, and I follow Friday night after work. Well, this year was different. He kept saying to me, "Wow momma! You get 4 days off to yours[...]
Happy Wednesday you guys! I have to tell ya, I didn't think much could top my getaway weekend at Camp Wandawega, but let me tell you, I think I died and went to junkyard heaven when walked through the pearly gates of the Elkhorn Flea last Sunday morning. Now, I've been to many a flea, but I'd have to say this is one of THE best I've ever[...]