As someone who searches out treasure for re-sale, most of the time, I’m looking for items that are near perfect. I want things with zero chips, cracks or crazing. I’m looking for bits with lots of life left in them to be used in the homes of my buyers. Patina is one thing, but… Continue reading Embracing the Flawsome
Category: DIY Home Decor Projects
Creative Vintage Darlings Spring Blog Hop
Oh my word friends! I’m so excited for this spring blog hop! Our absolutely fantastic Creative Vintage Darlings are hosting this and if you haven’t yet heard of CVD let me fill you in. We are a community of like minded vintage goods lovers. We are drawn to the stories behind vintage items and always… Continue reading Creative Vintage Darlings Spring Blog Hop
Canadian Christmas Home Tour
Man, I almost didn’t participate in the Canadian Blogger’s Home Tour hop this year because right in the middle of November my husband and I went on a (kid free!) vacation and let me tell you – when you go on vacation in November, it feels like Christmas is going to pounce on you when… Continue reading Canadian Christmas Home Tour
How to use Thrift Shop items in your decor
It’s no secret that I have a little addiction to thrift store shopping. It’s a wee thrill when you see past all the junky big box cast offs to a little gem with more value than it’s price sticker would have you think. Bringing value to old items also tickles my fancy, I mean, why buy new… Continue reading How to use Thrift Shop items in your decor
Backyard Blues
This is my first post in a series about backyard entertaining with Lowe’s. Find out which fireplace I chose in post #2 – it can be found HERE When we bought this home it was brand new and there was no landscaping at all. It had also been on the market for a year and so… Continue reading Backyard Blues
Have unwanted stuff? Read this.
Oh boy do I ever love a good thrift shop. I really, really, really love a good thrift shop! It’s a treasure hunt like no other and you just never know what you’ll find when you start looking. When I head to Value Village I scour the shelves for things I can use to re-purpose… Continue reading Have unwanted stuff? Read this.