When we first toured the Dupont house, my initial impression of the kitchen was that it was small. It’s a u-shaped kitchen, with nearly all the usable counter space on only one side. Nonetheless, when we presented our contractor with our list of renovations, the kitchen was not on the list. There were a couple of reasons…
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7 Tips for Successful Thrift Shopping
I wrote 7 Tips for Successful Thrift Shopping as a follow-up to my post The Joy of Treasure Finds by Thrift Shopping about all the treasures I have found by shopping at garage sales, consignment stores, rummage sales, and thrift shops. I wanted to share here what I have learned from a nearly life-long…
The Joy of Treasure Finds by Thrift Shopping
The joy of treasure finds by thrift shopping is practically the theme song of my life. I was recently visiting the blog “The Wicker House” and she had written a post showcasing her treasures from yard sale shopping. Since I consider myself a Hall-of-Fame-level thrift shopper, I was immediately intrigued and made a beeline to…
4th of July On The Front Porch
4thof July displays on lawns, front porches and entryways are a great way to extend your spirit and share your celebration of this patriotic holiday! It’s a bit like Christmas, just not so many lights! My impetus for creating this 4thof July on the front porch display was to only use items I already owned. …
How to Mix Up Your Decor Style
If you love decorating your home and creating an environment that is your personal happy space, you probably run into the same challenge that everyone else does. That challenge is being drawn to different types of home decor, but maintaining your own personal ‘stamp’; your own unique style. So how do you go about…
