thoughts from a freckle-faced pisces
I hit my friendly thrift store to see what great vintage goods I could find and it did not disappoint. Burgundy candle holders, $2.99. Not old, but great for the holidays. Small cloche, $2.99. Good for putting a wee, little feather Christmas tree under. Two small vintage plates, $1.99. Just plain good. Two strawberry serving … Read more
Nancy and I are now in the full-fledged vintage business, with a rented space and sales twice a month. With this new space comes the pressure to change it up, keep it fresh, and add new merchandise. And to be on the hunt all the time. I hit some sales over the weekend with a … Read more
When The Big Daddy and I got married, he was a graduate student and I was a loan processor for the local bank. Four years into said marriage, The Big Daddy received the Big Diploma. From that point on, he became an expert on everything. On and on he’d spout about any subject, until one … Read more
Oh, I’ve been in a real funk lately. I just can’t put my finger on what’s wrong. Source: noms.icanhascheezburger.com via A Speckled Trout on Pinterest I got to thinking about those years of dating The Big Daddy. Those were real special. Why, we were like two peas in a knitted pod. Source: havinghorns.tumblr.com via A … Read more
I am a crafter, sewer, hot gun gluer, spray painter, framer, scrapbooker, creative person. If that’s how you roll and Hobby Lobby happens to be ten minutes away, you could find yourself there at least twice a week. I loathe The Hob Lob. Much as I’ve frequented the place over the years, I’ve never had … Read more
What Employee Open Enrollment looks like for your 2012 health benefits………. Source: auto-for-all.com via Aram on Pinterest What Employee Open Enrollment sounds like for your 2012 health benefits………….
Every year our hood has a block party, and the neighbors gather to share food, conversation, and brewskis. It’s an opportunity to get to know everyone better, and inevitably, the topic of home improvement comes up. The womenfolk lean toward home decor. It’s how I always lean, so I am more than happy to join … Read more
Source: tripadvisor.com via A Speckled Trout on Pinterest No spring nor summer beauty hath such graceAs I have seen in one autumnal face. – John Donne
When we moved to the Kansas City area, it didn’t take long to figure out that we might be able to afford a house. Coming from the outskirts of D.C. this was a crazy concept, but we crunched the numbers and started our search. We’d go all over the area on Sunday afternoons, and nearly … Read more