Archives for February 2012

Today I'm going to show you the easiest magnet board EVER!  I sold these at my last Porch Sale and this is the one I have in my studio. It's so obvious, it doesn't need instructions but I'll show you what I did anyway. Remember my motto.....never say never to a thrift store find?  Don't worry if people think you're nuts...stand there and think for … [Read more...]

Hello all....thanks for stopping by.. Today I am going to show you how I made this French style Market Basket But first...the winner of the FOLK magazine is Bliss Ranch Yay! She will be receiving her issue soon!  Now, on the the basket... I collect the woven, double handled picnic baskets because I love them for storage. I found this one at … [Read more...]

I'm off to buy some ASCP today...have to travel 3 hrs to get it! Wish I had a shop so I could be a stockist! What a pain. But, I'm picking up my travel buddy and we'll check out a couple cute shops that I'll post on the Thursday Shopper this week....so technically....I'm working!! You MUST check out the pretty paper wreath this morning on Chatty … [Read more...]

This past week I showed you some of my thrift store finds. I didn't show you this one... An angel with a lamp in her butt.....yes it's true.  Some manufacturing decisions result in real bloopers!  But, for those of us who like to make things look better... it was a great find! I was taken by her little face and her hair blowing back. And … [Read more...]

Remember the little girl in Annie who says"oh my goodness, oh my goodness"over and over? Here I am....worrying....I hate changes that are thrust upon mebecause they NEVER seem to happen at a good time.I make SO many decisions in a day and have made so many decisionsrelated to the blog and my business that I was just getting relaxedand CONFIDENT … [Read more...]

I'm back with some great finds today! First, the things I brought home with me... An oval hobnail milk glass bowl A metal carrier A BIG key....have no idea what I'll do with it, but I wanted it anyway! This reproduction sign My husband grew up outside of Atlantic City NJ now known for gambling, previously known for salt water taffy A … [Read more...]

Good morning Dahlings! Thursday Shopper going thrifting! Check back a bit later for her finds! Remember one or two items will receive the Kiss Kiss award for excellence! Now on to the SURPRISE! I know I am still pretty small but I want to give my followers a thank you gift for supporting me! If you haven't seen the new FOLK magazine...you need … [Read more...]

As promised, here is a tutorial for the dresser I restyled with a mosaic top made from broken china.  This project looks difficult but it's not really. It is not a one day project but can be completed in two to three days.  So, let's get started..... Here is the completed dresser I am adding a glass top to the dresser but have taken all the … [Read more...]