BLUE & WHITE TRANSFERWARE
I have been collecting Blue Willow and other blue and white china since I was a teenager. I remember the first piece I ever bought was a small blue transferware flowerpot that I found at a yard sale. After I purchased my first piece, I was hooked and as the
IT’S BAKING DAY
Today I am going to bake a pound cake. I love to make pound cakes, they are my favorite thing to bake. This one will be a little special because we have company coming and I want it to be just right for them! Since we don't have our own
I’M OUT ON THE PORCH
There was a time when most houses were built with a front porch. The porch was a place to gather to visit with family and neighbors, to cool off in the hot summer months, or to enjoy a few minutes to yourself with a glass of iced tea. It provided
THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX
Nothing makes me happier than going “pickin” or “junkin!” I just love looking for treasures and I also love to find a great deal,. This helps inspire me to work a little harder to find the great things I bring home. My best sources are usually flea markets, thrift stores,
IT STARTED WITH A PICTURE
I recently bought a magazine that was filled with pictures of all things vintage, shabby and farmhouse. I love looking at this type of magazine for all the wonderful eye candy and ideas! Well this particular magazine had a photo of a dining room that stopped me in my tracks! I
VINTAGE FINDS
This photograph brings back fond memories. I love the photograph of this sweet little iron bench because it reminds me of how we got our start and how far we have come! On one of our early “pickin” trips we found a single iron bed that I felt pretty sure