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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
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Heather
owner, blog author, facebook poster, junk lover, mom to Olivia, married to my highschool sweetheart, loved by Jesus...
Hannah
shop manager, organizer of Heather's 'artistic' messes, reminder of important dates, to do's, ect., junk lover, busy wife and mom of three...
Bonnie
runs the shop every Thursday, mom of 5 {including Heather & Hannah}, loved junk before it was cool.
About us
- Nest
- Mebane, nc, United States
- We are sisters with a life-long love of all things vintage! Follow our little blog for bits and bobs about our shop, Nest, our families and whatever else is on our minds...
It's gonna be a great year in Downtown Mebane!
My Blog List
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Top Three from Be Inspired - It's Wednesday and time to check out the Top Three Visited Links from last week's Be Inspired. ahhhh chippy white wicker... it's addictive! The Curious Boy...
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Transformation Thursday: No. 209 - Hey, hey, hey! It's Transformation Thursday! It's time to all get together to share DIY projects, recipes, and craft ideas. With so many great ideas all...
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Whatever your style ... - ... you're sure to find something at our shop that you just can't pass up. [ vintage mirrored tray ] [ assorted glassware ] [ little mirror with gold-colore...
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Passions for... - An unknown author once wrote, "She loved life, and it loved her right back". Our passions guide us and move us, they lead the soul to an unabashed happines...
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{Thank you} – the auction is closed - Wow. Seriously- you guys are amazing. I am so happy with the results of this auction and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for being so incredi...10 hours ago
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Italy The Best Girlfriend Getaway to Tuscany! - What's not to love! Belle signore! Such beautiful ladies joined us for our Red Shed Tuscany, Italy tour. What more could you ask than a group picture on a ...
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" A Heap of Beauty " - *A reason to live fully comes at a cost sometimes.* ** *Then there is that moment when you stop* ** *and see the beauty in having less* ** *and an abu...
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artisan collection {what i wore} - I’m linking up with Lindsey at The Pleated Poppy for some fashion inspiration. I am so excited about our new artisan collection. The pieces bring together ...19 hours ago
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Yummy Sour Cream Pound Cake!!! - I had to share an old post with one of my most favorite recipes!!! Give it a try sweet friends, I promise... you will NOT be sorry!!! Here is my tri...
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laundry & the loveliest giveaway! - It’s no breaking news that I love a little laundry around here. And, just as much as I love laundry, I love it when it smells fresh and lovely. I also lo...1 day ago
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On-line Shop Update - I've been busy updating my on-line shop today with a selection of my handmade rag dolls and fairies. If you'd like to take a look, please visit my website...
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Chirpoy Islands, Russia...........Orcas at last! - The two Chirpoy Islands are the remains of a partially submerged volcanic caldera which measures 8-9 kilometers wide. Arrival early morning, with high ...
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Salvage Garden Rebuild... - Our *Home & Garden Show* has ended and everything is being packed up, but not to worry... Come in this weekend and see what's new in *THE SALVAGE GARDEN* ...
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Summer Lovin.... - Hi everyone! Hope you are enjoying your summer. The weather here on the coast of NC has been absolutely beautiful...blue skies and lovely sunsets....doe...
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A Contributing Editor - Last Fall, while discussing the details over the feature on our guest house, I was asked to join *Country Living* magazine as a contributing editor. ...
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Monticello Spring Home & Garden Show 2013 - As I mentioned in my last post, which was quite awhile ago, I was asked, along with my good friend, Mitzi, to participate as a vendor in this years Monti...
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no words to say - It is with tremendous, unbearable sadness and grief that I inform you that my 14 year old son passed away suddenly. I will be closing the White Flower Farm...
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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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The Rat Dresser Makeover - This is where it all began... The story of Dumped and Discovered. This is the first piece of furniture that I purchased for our business. Meet "The R...
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Hello world! - Welcome to WordPress.com! This is your very first post. Click the Edit link to modify or delete it, or start a new post. If you like, use this post to tell...8 months ago
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new shop update - working super hard to meet the opening date deadline for the new shop here is a little of what I have been up to getting the signs on the window c...
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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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You never know where you'll find pretty things - I found these adorable little bowls at the grocery store! They have a small little section with some dish...
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Latest CREATIONS and COOL FINDS... - These are a few of the great cool pieces that I have just added to my ETSYsite. You can click on a photo to view a larger slideshow of my photos. Vintage E...
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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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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
Beautiful new items!! I can't wait until I stop by again and see all the pretty things. Have a great day! ~ Vanessa
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