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My Blog List
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SuzAnna's Antiques and SuzAnna's Antiques Station 07/18/18 - I know I say it almost every week, but we really do have so much new stuff! Durant This stunning new blue dresser came into Durant on Tuesday! Youngsville...
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5 things that are perfect for summer stylings - It is the middle of July. And it is HOT. I thought California was hot. And Atlanta was hot. But Charleston in July? With that humidity and near triple di...
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Thanks to Italian kitchens. . . . . . . . . . . - No, not from my kitchen this time! Sometimes you just want someone else to prep, cook and clean up, don't you? A recent hot evening drew us out of the hou...
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“boxwood” recipe & glass hardware - I had in mind just the color of green I wanted for the kitchen island and butler’s pantry – the color Boxwood I developed for the MMS Milk Paint line. ...4 hours ago
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a new place to sit - Since the world cup, we bought a new telly for our sun room/extension room next to the garden, and we realised what a nice place to sit it is. We usually ...
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Mebane Wedding Photographer: Drew and Sara Married! - This was the sweetest wedding! A warm late May day, Drew and Sara, with their closest family and friends, celebrated their marriage! We met this sweet c...4 days ago
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Love the Skin You’re In - Is there really time in life for self care? Can you take care of your skin without toxins? Is toxic free skin care and makeup even possible? Self ca...4 days ago
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Small Summer Changes - Hard to imagine that Summer is at it's mid-point. It's been hot, hot, and hot here in the lower Midwest. I think we're all having abnormally warm temperatu...
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DIY Salvaged Junk Projects 435 - Welcome to DIY Salvaged Junk Projects 435 Every Friday, 7 PM through Wednesday 11 PM Pacific Hi all! Things in my little La La Land in Maui continue on ...4 days ago
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Early Registration Open | Draw and See with Rebecca Sower - I can not remember a time during this creative journey that I haven’t admired and deeply respected the work and heart of Rebecca Sower. She is a prolific...1 week ago
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Hello New Wheels! - Hello friends! Big news--David got new wheels--his first wheelchair. We've been using a BOB stroller for the last couple2 weeks ago
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June Finds! - We have way more to show you than you'll see online, and we can't wait for you to discover all that's coming in the next month! We'll see you in-store for...
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Soooo MiSSiNg Selling... Buying... Setting Up AT-THE-FLEA... - ~** LIFE'S TWISTS & TURNS *~* *Only days away from officially listing* * Our Home For Sale* - My ~*Sweet Frog Husband*~ * SHOCKINGLY… UNEXPECTEDLY…* Had...
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Sometimes I lose my way ~ - It's true. I lose my way, my juju, my muse and simply want to kick myself. Do you ever feel that way? I've been trying to look through books, magazines and...
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Summer Poem - *“Her soul trembled on her lips like a drop of dew on a flower.”* *Victor Hugo ‘Les Misérables’* *In crochet lace I walk barefoot** ...
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Authentic French Living - I’ve just returned from spending the month of May in France. My time there was...3 weeks ago
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Sweet Liberty ~ time to Celebrate the red, white and blue ... - Well it was a beautiful rainy day here in the Missouri Ozarks .. so much needed rain at that .. it's been unusually hot early in the season and it's cause...
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Letting Your Love One Go....it's the hardest thing you'll ever do. - I have spent nearly the entire month of May in tears and unspeakable sorrow. On May 26 at 5:30 a.m. my brothers, sisters and my brother's wife and childre...
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~Lilacs~ - *Since five months have past since I last posted here on my blog, I decided to share some lilac photos. Enjoy! K. * *I finished this seating area in my be...
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romantic country - spring 2018 #204 - The other day that purveyor of the past Facebook, reminded me that it had been one year since Fifi O'Neill visited my home for the second time. I had the...
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Our Biggest Warehouse Sale Ever! - *That's right! It will be our biggest one to date!* Saturday May 5th at 9am is when all the fun happens! We've been adding so much stuff to this sale tha...
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Design Inspiration May 3-4-5-6 Market - Classic Home, Spring 2018. My daughter Rachel's home. See the full spread on our Facebook Furniture and most decor from The PORCH & Atelier & France. Take...
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The Blog Has Moved to Our New Website... - For those of you who follow our blog, I apologize for being behind in posting. We have been working on a new website and working the kinks out. To conti...3 months ago
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Master Bathroom Makeover with Unlacquered Brass Rohl Faucets - We recently renovated our master bathroom. We partnered with* Rohl Faucets* for our makeover. I have used *Rohl faucets* throughout my home and love the ...
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~fixer upper style living room on a budget~ - *This post is a continuation from the dining room house I posted about.* *This is the first room you walk into when entering the house.* *This is the only ...
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I'm not late.....I'm just really, really early - I didn't get my act together enough before Christmas to share how I decorated for the Season this year and wanted to post it before 2018~ so here goes... ...
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Well, Hey There..... - Been a little while. A good little while, in fact. I'll be honest and admit that not only do I not blog anymore, but I don't read or follow any blogs an...
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Happy Holidays! - *It’s hard to believe that a new year is already here! * This is big year for us, as 2018 will be our 25th year in business! We could have never imagined, ...
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shop small - Shop the Barn Tote Bags! Crossbody Bags! Note cards! Wholesale prices. Order now and shipping is on me!
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New Blog... - Happy November 1st! Our first real storm of the season is coming! So ready for rain here in California! #vintage #french #farmhouse #country#cottage #chic...
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How can I help? - I knew this day would come... I just didn't know the deep down feelings that would surface. God prepared me for this! I often wondered how in the world ...
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Tag Sale! - It's been a long time since I did a tag sale but sending my first born to college has made me become a crazy purging lady - I guess it's the opposite of th...
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Updates in the Kitchen - Friends, it's been so long since I blogged! My apologies. No excuses here....just life. We are winding down summer vacation before homeschool begins aga...
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"Home Sweet Home" at Highland Yard Vintage - As I shared earlier in the month, I am now a vendor at Highland Yard Vintage, a monthly market that takes place in Chandler Az. I am thrilled to be in the...
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Mother’s Day Brunch - Or should I just call this post a “Mother’s Day Table”? I don’t know why I used the word BRUNCH, except that it sounds kinda fancy, doesn’t it? I wanted ...1 year ago
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Spring Cozies - Thank you for all of your kind, supportive words. I've forgotten how wonderful it feels to share such warm, positive energy with dear friends across thi...
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Events - *Funky Junk Sister's Events* *Rebel Junk Vintage Market* Hillsboro, Oregon February 3 & 4, 2017 The Washington County Fairgrounds *Pinspiration Market* Pu...1 year ago
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My Living Room - It has been a while! I have missed writing on my blog and connecting with all of you. I am now up on instagram and looking forward to sharing more proj...
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Basement Fireplace Update - Tiles, Planks, and a Stair Railing - In my last basement renovation post I shared a picture of the fireplace area all dry-walled and looking ready for lanterns and baskets finishing materials....
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It's been a Fun Ride - I've had this blog going on 10 years this month and I've decided to take a new direction. I'm changing my business name to Walker 1791 Architectural Salva...
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New Website! - I've moved on to a new adventure. You can find me at LisaMcIlvain.com. Please come check me out! Lisa [image: lisamcilvain.com] .
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A Kaleidoscope Life - Oh....my friends... it's been such along time since I last sat down with you all and shared my heart. I feel so bad for neglecting you...but please know th...
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Gingerbread House - Hello….yes I have been gone for quite some time now but for some reason while looking through these storybook houses I wanted to share one on my blog tod...
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I Can't Believe it's Been 2 Months Since I Posted... - *Wow. Time is moving at warp speed in my world. At this rate, it feels like it was just yesterday that i turned 60 - and before you know it, i'll be...
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Join Me at My New Blogging Home! - Hello, everyone! Are you all well? I really hope so! So many things have changed since I last blogged with regularity here. I'm now a town-living lady. ...2 years ago
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TEN YEARS OF BLOGGING - *{everyone remember when we all* * used Picnik to make our headers?} * *It's funny how the road in life takes* *twists and turns. * *Ten years ago this...
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The End - Update: Now regularly posting on my new blog Niki Fretwell. . source On June 29th, my blog was 9 years old. Also on June 29th we began a rather epic 4 day ...
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Introduction to Chalk Paint Workshop Saturday 13th June - Before After Painted in English Yellow, Provence, Antionette, Paris Grey and Louis Blue Base. Before After Painted in French Linen with Clear Wa...
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sketchbookery... - This vintage cast iron door knocker was inspiration for this page... these English floral ceramics inspired a page too... and a lovely tea party with homem...3 years ago
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She's a dreamer... - A new year and a heart with a renewed vision three hundred and sixty five beautiful mornings and starlight evenings, fifty two promising weeks and tw...
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Jenna + Bernie - Since it is sooo cold and snowy out today I thought I would share photos of a beautiful wedding I decorated over the summer (figured it'll brighten your da...
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The buick ohana 2014 - I’m so bad…..and i apologize that i never blog anymore…….. life is busy but still no excuse. I thought i would just pop in and do a little update on our li...3 years ago
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Ask the Expert: Jenny Kompoldt and Creating Art with Junk! - Meet Jenny Kompoldt of The Junk Girls! She is next up in the *Ask the Expert Series *on the Ki Nassauer Community. Her topic is *Creating Art with Junk*, a...
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Check out what's new! - Take a peek at what is new around *the cottage*! Feel free to contact us about pricing and as usual, you can always pay over the phone. Also, don't forget t...
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It's an Inside Job - When I first walked into my new house one of the first things I noticed was they had built too many walls downstairs that were blocking the view. They j...
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New Canvases - Since these days I spend most of my time at hospitals and rehabilitation facilities, my creative canvases are pretty limited. I'm becoming my own canvas b...
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Just Getting Warmed Up - *Enjoy all the things the summer months have to offer...* *Messages for the Men in Your Life:* -- Scrabble signs for Father's Day -- *Porch Possibilities:...
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Closet Remodel: Behind the Scenes, Including our Wood Wall - Hi Friends! Quick announcement before we get started here… In the next few days, I will be moving over to WordPress!! I began with Blogger in December ...
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We're Here!! - We are set up and ready to go! Come visit us in Mall 1 - G12! We hope to see you soon! Happy Junkin'!!!! Sarah
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Main Street Market vendor profile - Tattered Tiques! - I am SUPER excited to be hosting my first vintage & handmade market, Main Street Market, here in Rockford, IL on May 10th! We are still accepting applic...
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FLASH SALE AT FETCH! MAY 26th - 30% OFF! - *Hi Fetch friends!* *Come to our Flash Sale tomorrow Monday May 26th!* *30 % off almost everything* *We decided yesterday, wouldn't it be fun to have a flash...
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How to Solve ED Problems Quickly Using an Effective Drug - Whatever the cause of erectile dysfunction, experiencing ED must be devastating especially if you feel that you are not as strong as you are used to be. I...4 years ago
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Lisbon and a Wedding - A few months ago I traveled back to Lisbon to attend my niece's wedding. Let's say it was one of the hardest traveling experiences I have ever had. First,...
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twinkle twinkle little nightstand (a makeover) - Happy Wednesday! I have a little some old and a little something new (and a little something twinkly) for you. The little something old: A wooden box that ...4 years ago
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Change is Good/A New Name - After thinking a long time, I decided to change my business name to Pretty Old Things. Still love me some roses, but the new name goes with both of the C...
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Luckett's Fair!!! - On a JUNK drunk from all of the treasures from the Fair!! Had a Great show and brought back some finds!
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New Blog Link... - Don't forget to visit me at my new blogging home! Click here to visit See you over there! ~Alice W.5 years ago
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DREAM CREATED..... - This week the village of Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture worked towards creating a magical moment in NYC for the DIFFA event held at the Architectural D...
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Calling All Pearl Girls!!!! - Are you a "Pearl Girl"? Do you love all things Magnolia Pearl? Well, my friend and fellow blogger Anne Lorys from FIONA AND TWIG just announced a PHENOMEN...
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How to give a chest of drawers a beachy look... - I love the casual, worn, beachy look! It's very simple... all you need is a painted chest and a sander! This chest was already painted, all I had to do...
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Barn House was a Blast! - Happy Friday! Here are a couple of shots of my Barn House Booth. I had such a blast working with Joe and Jermonne, their beautiful home, wonderful vendors ...
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Are you seeing this? - If you are seeing this post in your sidebar it means you haven't updated to my new blog address! Please take a moment and update my address for the blog t...
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{Sun Prints Inspired by Nature} - Good Morning!! How are you!?!?!? It was a spectacular morning yesterday! The kind of morning that just makes my soul sing:) I poured my morning cup of joe...
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~What in the JUNK has been going on?~ - *JUNK.....still on the hunt for it....this old sucker describes all of us JUNKERS to a tee.....and NO it ain't mine but it shore is a sight!.....* *I am s...
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It's A Giveaway!!! - I'm filled with Joy......... To have my very first *giveaway*!!! So here it is............. An Antique Postage Stamp Pedestal.... AND...............
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Beautiful Day - I've just come in from feeding all our farm animals, and it is absolutely GORGEOUS outside! The sun shinning, the smell of fresh cut grass, our ducks all ...
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Favorite things~
- lavender
- coffee and doughnuts
- jazz
- mercury glass
- birdnests
- flip flops
- tarnished silver
- barkcloth with roses
- country music
- Jane Austen novels
- lace tablecloths
- cupcakes
- comfy chenille
- old mirrors
- seashells
- crystal chandeliers
- chippy paint
- picket fences
- roses
- white linen
- the beach