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May
14

Flea Market Finds

Today I thought I would write up a Flea Market post sharing some of the neat things I see while shopping and some of what I buy as well!  I'm lucky to live in Chicago where there are quite a few great flea markets all less than an hour from where I live. And I count myself very lucky to have a husband who is willing to watch our kids so I can go visit at least one a … [Read more...]

Apr
4

A Weekend at the Flea Market

Is it Monday already?  The weekends just go by way to fast, don't you think?  As much as I love the routine of the week, it's always such a bummer to see a Monday morning come around again. On Sunday some good friends and I did some Flea Market shopping...so much fun!  We are lucky to live within a not-so far driving distance of a pretty large Flea Market that only happens … [Read more...]

Jan
21

Thrift Store Fun Finds

I was able to get out and do some thrifting last week!   Come take a peek at what I bought... Delicious vintage baking dishes!!     Soooo pretty! I found this sweet little round bowl... And then this lovely bread pan made it's way into my heart (and cart!)... Can't you just see a loaf of cinnamon bread baking in this little beauty! I also found this pie … [Read more...]

Aug
27

Vintage Lovelies

After reading Cheryl's post here, I got the thrifting bug BAD.  How jealous am I of her ginormous vintage finds!!  So, yesterday I had the pleasure of taking little babe out with me and doing a little thrifting, just the two of us.  I thought just taking Eloise would be a breeze since when she is in her car seat she just falls asleep.  Without the other two crazies the … [Read more...]

Nov
8

Hoop Dreams

Oooh, I had the best start to my weekend! On Saturday my mother-in-law came up to babysit the littles and I was able to finish up some errands kidlet-free as well as do some thrift shopping!! I found such great things...maybe it was because I could actually browse and concentrate...hmmm!?! Well, here are some of my finds...and all for six dollars!!! What a bargain! I … [Read more...]

Sep
2

Decorative Pedestal Platters Tutorial

Yesterday, I decided to stop by our local Goodwill to see if I could find any neat vintage linens or pillowcases that I could use to create something lovely. Unfortunately I couldn't find much in that arena but what I did find was a bargain. Check it out: I found these great ceramic plates with the flowers on them, two beautiful china plates, two glass candlestick … [Read more...]

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