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Roy’s Valentine Dioramas

In holidays, swaps, thrifting on 15 January 2012 with Comments Off

When I saw a call for a “Somerset Style” valentine diorama swap, I knew I’d have to join and make one for my daughter, too. These two little shadow boxes are made from a vintage heart-shaped candy box that was given to me in a previous swap, a bunch of odds and ends, and some [...]

Recycled 8-Track Book

In books, swaps, thrifting on 31 July 2011 with Comments Off

I was recently in a “thrift store challenge” swap, where we had to buy something for under $1 and re-purpose it into something awesome for our partner. I trudged around a few different shops looking for something to just jump out at me, and was at a complete loss for an idea until I happened [...]

Things that Make Me Happy

In domestic bliss, friends, garden, thrifting on 23 June 2010 with 1 comment

crispy fresh peas from our patio in beef stir fry the intoxicating smell of roses on every breeze, and on the living room mantle finding a great deal ($1.50 for this beautiful handmade tablecloth) the excitement of a cross-country road trip,and meeting friends new & old, along the way

Vintage Shop Update

In etsy, thrifting on 21 May 2010 with Comments Off

Because I love my husband (and I don’t wish to bury him in piles of fantastic treasures I find while thrifting) I am trying to weed out a few of my awesome books and list then in my vintage shop. This gorgeous printing of “Strange but True” things of hard to believe from 1952 is [...]