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My Blog List
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A few new Sweet Magnolias Farm Original Patriotic Flag Buntings ... - Well the last 10 days have been busy ones for me how about You all ? Lots and lots of work days for me lately. I'm hoping to get a day away for a littl...
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Our new backyard {progress!} - We have been working on getting out backyard up to speed so we can enjoy it with friends this summer. For those of you catching up on Leonard news, we move...14 hours ago
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Art in the Living Room - It's taken us awhile to get the framed wall art up on the walls here at our new place. In the past I've zoomed through decorating a new home, but this time...
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A medieval castle in Roquebrune, France & a few snaps from Monaco - Roquebrune was full of walking. And climbing. Up and down. And the most beautiful views everywhere you looked. READ MORE...
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ecridor retro fountain pen - I used to spend my birthday money on clothes. It just seemed like the thing to do. Go out, do a little shopping, buy a few new things. But, a few year...1 day ago
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Special Sunday. . . . . . for birds and Dads! - It turned out there were actually eight baby House wrens in that little nesting box on the front porch! How they managed to fit in there, and sometimes one...
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DIY Salvaged Junk Projects 482 - Welcome to DIY Salvaged Junk Projects 482 Every Friday, 7 PM through Wednesday 11 PM Pacific Hello all! I have some SUPER exciting news… while you are read...3 days ago
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Early Registration Open! The Raw of Silence with Emma Petitt - I have become a bit of a collector of the works of Emma Petitt. Each time I was able to purchase another piece I fell more and more in love with all of t...5 days ago
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SHOPPE...is Officially OPEN! - I am so HAPPY to finally announce that my SHOPPE is officially open! I have been working on it for a good year now...and announced I would be opening one ...
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NEW RU.ST | Pearls, white sapphires and a new work colleague - I have just made a very little collection of new things which will be available online soon (they have not yet been assayed). I used some really tiny fresh...
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Beautiful Raleigh Wedding - Weekly wrap up! Summer is full swing here at Castle Caudle! Happy to report that our pup is feeling so much better and acting like her playful fun self....1 week ago
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FiND-Me-NeXt!*!*! JUNE 30TH ELKHORN FLEA - Wisconsin - S*H*O*P-My-SHaBBieS *S U N D A Y* *JUNE 30th* *Walworth County Fairgrounds* *411 E. Court Street* *ELKHORN - WISCONSIN* *Find Me in Our Usual Spot!!!* *Boo...
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Essential Oils for Gardening - I’m going to share with you how I use Essential Oils for Gardening, and then I’ll share my Gardening Basket that I made just for you and here’s why…. As ...2 weeks ago
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Wild Air Spring Social! - DRINK the WILD AIR Spring Social This weekend! FRIDAY, MAY 31, 11am - 5pm & SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 10am - 4pm It'll be our favorite meet & drink, garden inside a...
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SuzAnna's Antiques and SuzAnna's Antiques Station 05/23/19 - You are all invited to the first Summer Open House at SuzAnna's Antiques in Rolesville! Saturday, June 1st 10-5:30 We will be joined by https://www.signup...
3 weeks ago -
Long time no see! - Hello my blogging friends! It’s been waaaay too long since I’ve visited Blogland! I feel like all I do is work! And while it’s wonderfully fun, and I am ve...
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Life is full of sweet surprises!!! - Well, one wonderful surprise is this sweet little sparrow nest that the mama built inside of the wreath on our front door! I'm still taking photos as times...
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New Website - We just launched our new website. If you have time please check it out. *DreamyWhitesAtelier.Com* *You can shop our new French Farmhouse finds over on our...
1 month ago -
APRIL 4-5-6-7 & more! - Original French painting (with clip) available in our French finds, starting April 4 So much to shop, so much to do! Join us April 4-5-6-7, and again Apri...
2 months ago -
insta inadvertent decor diary - We're living in an age where our every move is documented in some form or another. Sometimes this is a useful thing; for example in a few moments I retrace...
4 months ago -
IT'S WAREHOUSE SALE TIME! - Bring the trucks! Bring the trailers! This is one sale you don't want to miss! Our recent move has allowed us to see what needs to find new homes, and ...
5 months ago -
I've MOVED! Come visit me at the new blog... - Hello friends, I've made a fresh blogging start over at: www.ABoxofTwine.com Please visit there and see what's new. Hope you'll stop by! I'll keep these a...
6 months ago -
My view to create - I don't get down to my studio space as often as I would like these days. At times, the rest of the room is a complete disaster, but this corner, I keep ...
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Authentic French Living - I’ve just returned from spending the month of May in France. My time there was...11 months ago
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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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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...1 year ago
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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 ...
1 year ago -
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...
1 year ago -
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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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 ...
1 year ago -
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...
1 year ago -
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 ...2 years 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...
2 years ago -
Events - *Funky Junk Sister's Events* *Rebel Junk Vintage Market* Hillsboro, Oregon February 3 & 4, 2017 The Washington County Fairgrounds *Pinspiration Market* Pu...2 years 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...
2 years ago -
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....
2 years ago -
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...
2 years ago -
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...
3 years ago -
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...
3 years ago -
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. ...3 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...
3 years ago -
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 ...
3 years ago -
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...
4 years ago -
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...4 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...4 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...
4 years ago -
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...
4 years ago -
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...
4 years ago -
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:...
5 years ago -
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...
5 years ago -
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...5 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 ...5 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...
5 years ago -
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.6 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...
6 years ago -
{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...
7 years ago -
~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...............
9 years ago -
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 ...
11 years ago -
Bella Bleu - Meet the newest member of Sea Cottage... ~Bella Bleu~ She came to us last night, delivered in a leopard doggie purse. Some dear friends gave her to us. ...
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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