This Weeks Flea Market Finds

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Happy Monday Every one!Last week was a good week for hunting and pecking. I went to a few local thrift stores and on Saturday morning my daughter and I went looking for yard sales. This is what I found… I found … Continued

A Shabby to Chic Beachy Bistro Set

This little bistro set started out as two beat up old stools I think I bought for $2 each. I created the table with an old porch post, found shelf brackets and plywood I cut into a circle. I covered … Continued

From Shabby to CHIC! A Vintage Dresser Redesign

I bought this vintage dresser at a thrift store for a mere $20.00 about a year ago. What a steal! I loved the shape of it and the casters on the bottom. I brought it home and placed it in the garage. … Continued

New Uses for Old Canning Jars

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I have admired and collected vintage canning jars for years. To me they represent simpler times, living on a farm and good old fashioned home cooking. I have never canned anything in my life but can remember my Grandmother canning … Continued

A Trip to The Salvage Yard and a Shabby Birdbath

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A few years back I stumbled upon a wonderful salvage yard full of the neatest junk. When I first convinced my husband to turn into the place he looked around and then looked at me like I was nuts. All … Continued