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I’ve been telling stories here on this blog since 2009, but they’ve mostly
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My Blog List
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Easy DIY hanging plant stand from an upcycled coat rack - [image: hanging plant stand from an upcycled coat rack]Transform an old coat rack into a stylish, eco-friendly hanging plant stand with this simple DIY p...22 hours ago
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Ideas for Hanging Kitchen Towels - If you are a dish towel collector like I am, after a while you find that you have an abundance of kitchen dish towels after a while and in need of a way ...2 weeks ago
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Beauty Round-Up | Beauty Found May 2026 - I am constantly in awe of the beauty that is all around me if I have my eyes open to it. Sometimes I find it living out of a suitcase, walking everywhere a...1 month ago
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Equinox // Solstice - It's that time of the year when I start to make new things for the shop! This winter I have been reading all about Celtic traditions. It is absolutely fa...
3 months ago -
I'm always thankful for new beginnings! - Spring is on the way y'all!!!I don't know why but every year, Spring makes me feel like wishing you "Happy New Year!!"I haven't added a new blog post in a...
4 months ago -
Seawater - *"...and immerse in the sea." Rumi* *S e a w a t e r* *"The rivers quicken, finally meeting the ocean from which they have so long been parted. They w...
4 months ago -
Tulip Sessions: The Sweetest Pop of Spring for Your Family - There is just something about tulips. Maybe it’s the color.Maybe it’s the way they show up after a long winter.Maybe it’s the reminder that beauty can bl...4 months ago
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Christmas Greetings - - Many thanks for all the lovely comments on my previous post. Bob and I truly appreciate your kind words and thoughts during these difficult days. ...
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Flea Market SeLLing - ~*SKiPPING SeLLing *at-the-flea**~ * THIS SUMMER* **Life's Twists & Turns** I WILL NOT be setting up this upcoming Sunday, June 29th, 2025 at Elk...1 year ago
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Privacy Policy - Privacy Policy – Parisienne Farmgirl / Everyday Château At Parisienne Farmgirl and Everyday Château, we respect your privacy and are committed to protect...1 year ago
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Re "focus" - Hi Friends, I've been absent from the blog for this last month after a back "situation" that has been with me for quite awhile worsened with a minor injur...
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Friday favorites & some exciting news! - *Hello and happy Friday my friends!* *I have some very exciting news to share with you all, so be sure to read this post in it's entirety. * *I am going...
4 years ago -
My New Book- Inspired Gatherings - I am wearing my heart on my sleeve, pulling that curtain aside and spilling some beans today. [image: French Country Cottage Inspired Gatherings book] I h...
6 years ago -
looking ahead - New Year's Eve is the perfect time to be reflective, right? I was sitting on the couch watching a live broadcast of fireworks in Boston, it had just turned...
6 years ago -
New Year Day sale: 2020 edition! - It's hard to believe that 2020 is almost here! As we enter our 28th year of business in Old Town Orange, we want to thank all of you who have played such...
6 years ago -
~ An Extra Baby Jesus ~ Tis the Reason for the Season ~ Merry Christmas - ~ An Extra Baby Jesus ~ Although this is not my story this is from a group I am part of, May you enjoy this as much as I have... I hope you have...
6 years ago -
whimsy - I love my coffee station. It has plenty of vintage charm with a touch of industrial lure. This is definitely one of my favorite spots to decorate at Chri...
6 years ago -
HOLIDAY at The PORCH & Atelier - Welcome to the holidays at The PORCH & Atelier Join us Our holiday events, decor and style are chosen and offered to you with joy and care. French seltze...
6 years ago -
One day closer - Hi friends, After my last post, seems as though we have made some progress. So much in fact, Madison was able to have a seat in her very first class today....
6 years ago -
Sisters is Blowing in Wild Air! - September at Sisters is spectacularly special!!! We are gathering the goods, and getting ready for our upcoming Fall Open House the third weekend of THIS...
6 years ago -
Vintage Finds Coming Soon! - VINTAGE FINDS from my Treasure Chest coming your way! I have been busy collecting...staging and photo'ing some great Vintage pieces for my online Shoppe....
6 years 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 v...
7 years ago -
SuzAnna's Antiques and SuzAnna's Antiques Station 10/24/18 - We are hard at work at both SuzAnna's Antiques on Durant Road and SuzAnna's Antiques Station in Youngsville getting ready for our Holiday Open Houses! Dura...
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A Vintage French Harvesting Basket Filled with Olive, Quince, and Apple Branches for Simple Fall Decorating - Hello! I hope you are all enjoying your Labor Day Weekend. Have you guys started decorating for fall yet? I am not one of those people that goes all out f...
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Authentic French Living - I’ve just returned from spending the month of May in France. My time there was...8 years ago
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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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Spring Home & Garden Show... - *Coming soon....* Spring is almost here and we cannot wait to bring you this beautiful show! Save the date...we open at 8:00 April 6th Don't miss it!
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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......
8 years ago -
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Are you into the Rae Dunn craze??? - Are you into the Rae Dunn craze??? Or, have you been in the dark about the Rae Dunn madness or are you not interested at all??? If you are on Instagram, t...
8 years ago -
Warehouse Sale Update! - We've had a slight change of plans! The location for the warehouse sale will now be located INSIDE our current store. You'll use the same entrance an...
8 years ago -
Spring House Tour! {my very own} - Let's face it, I don't get asked to do home tours anymore. I am hardly a blogger, and that's a-ok with me. Don't get me wrong - I love that I can come ...
9 years ago -
Published, Spring 2017 Where Women Create - Well finally! It's high time that I shared my contribution to the Spring 2017 issue of Where Women Create Magazine... more specifically, the feature st...
9 years ago -
Happy Spring - Happy Spring everyone! I’ve been so busy lately with our small shop space in Canton, Texas that I haven’t been able to do a Spring home tour this year...9 years ago
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Spring Greetings - Greetings dear friends! Thank you for all of your wonderful notes over the past several months, and please accept my sincere apologizes for not posting...
9 years ago -
The Great Junk Hunt - Official Video Release - Here is a good look at the market that started it all! The Great Junk Hunt in Puyallup started in a small gym and has grown to over 30,000 sq. ft. at the W...
9 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....
9 years ago -
August 20th - Today is our sons birthday. I can't even begin to tell you how proud we are of him and the man he's become. Time flies from him having been this little ki...
9 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] .
10 years ago -
Reloved Living at Las Vegas World Market Center - I recently went to the Las Vegas World Market center to set up a booth at the home/gift show for my business, Reloved Living. My sister and business pa...
10 years ago -
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...
10 years ago -
Lavender Sachets - Well it's official. Summer is here! Our children had their last day of school Friday and now the summer fun commences. I love these long, sunny days, an...
11 years ago -
Beautiful Music - source LOVED the *Home Fires* TV series, did you?...and the theme tune was stunning... Goosebumps inducing! (Have a listen here) Niki x
11 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 W...
11 years ago -
French Vintage Tours Round Top Warrenton Antique Fair - We were so excited to see our ad in SHOW DAILY the official magazine of the Round Top Warrenton Antique Fair. We are even more excited to be on our way to ...
11 years ago -
A Place That Beckons - *At the beach, life is different. * *Time doesn't move hour to hour but mood to moment. * *We live by currents, plan by the tides, and follow the sun. * *~ ...
11 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...11 years ago
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I'd Like to Introduce You to Marley... - *Hi everyone... * *Hope you survived the Holidays. Gosh, it's just crazy the weeks before, with shopping and decorating, and wrapping, and getting groce...
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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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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...11 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*, ...
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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...
11 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 ...
11 years ago -
Bloom Again - *"In the hardest times of your life, you can choose to bloom once more."* *Janice Carabine* It's been far too long, friends; I've missed you. And I've m...
12 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...
12 years ago -
I have a Girl Crush….Sophia Amoruso from Nasty Gal - Yes….that's right! I have a major girl crush on this lady~ Sophia Amoruso! This woman is such an inspiration and I can't wait to get a copy and read he...
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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 ...12 years ago
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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...
12 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 flas...
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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. ...12 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 ...12 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...12 years ago
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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.13 years ago
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Spring Jewelry! - We just put out tons of really pretty spring and summer jewelry/accessories! Here are just a few...
13 years ago -
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 ...
13 years ago -
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 PHENOME...
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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 d...
13 years ago -
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...
13 years ago -
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 ...
14 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...
14 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...
14 years ago -
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...............
16 years ago -
My Bunch of Florals - As per usual I can't stop at just one of something. My latest flame? I love vintage framed pictures of roses and flowers. ( Don't forget about my floral T...
17 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 ...
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