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My Blog List
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Christmas Scenes from the Garden Room - Hopefully, even though it's after Christmas, you can still enjoy seeing a bit more Christmas around my house. Before Christmas we were unexpectedly hit...
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New Upcycle Ideas 759 - [image: tape tube Christmas ornament]Visit 20+ New Upcycle Ideas 759 – Empty tape tube Christmas ornament, DIY Christmas card gift boxes, cardboard winte...18 hours ago
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Xmas 2024! - Happy Xmas everyone! Here are some pictures of xmas dinner number two (we had a big family dinner on the 21st), just us three and the dog in the end. Al...
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Christmas French Farmhouse Scavenger Hunt Winner! - Thank you for making another Farmhouse tour a success on Youtube. Though technically I’m “out of the office” until the 3rd, as promised, I’m here to anno...4 days ago
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A Different December - - Les Mois - Décembre Eugène Samuel Grasset 1845-1917 Cold nights and mornings now. The Winter Solstice is today and it will be Christmas in a few day...6 days ago
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four things | twelve (Christmas edition) - This will be my final Four Things of the year since I will take a few weeks off for Christmas break. If you’ve been reading my blog, you might remember ...1 week ago
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Thrift Store Gifting This Holiday Season and Easy Thrift Store Gift Ideas - Gift giving should be about the gift and the receiver, not the cost. Doing what I call “Second Chance” gifting is a great way to not only save in the poc...1 week ago
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A ChiPPy-SHaBBy ViNtaGe Christmas - *~* HaPPy ViNtaGe Christmas *~* *~ 2024 ~* This Year's Seasonal Vignette in our home, was inspired by my LoVe for ChiPPy-WhiTe Architectural SaLvaGe...2 weeks ago
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Art Audio Prompts | Download and Use in Your Studio! - When I am leading a live art workshop I often spend a little time inviting the artists into a time of creative warm-up. This is a time to get out of th...2 weeks ago
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Sometimes, changes are a good thing!!! - There have been so many changes in the last three years that have been challenging.I've been fighting sadness daily.Truthfully, I'm so ready for a wonderf...
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What to Wear!!! Senior Girl Edition - I know this is one of the things that stresses out our clients the most! What do I wear for my senior pictures! For some this can be the best part, but f...4 months ago
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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...
3 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...
4 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...
4 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...
4 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...
5 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...
5 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...
5 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....
5 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...
5 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....
5 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...
5 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...
6 years ago -
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...
6 years ago -
Into Ocean - *”My river runs to thee- Blue sea.”* *Emily Dickinsen* Ocean A large expanse of sea. Saltwater covering the earth. A great stream encircling earth....
6 years ago -
Authentic French Living - I’ve just returned from spending the month of May in France. My time there was...6 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......
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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...
7 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...
7 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 ...
7 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...
7 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...7 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...
7 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...
7 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....
7 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...
8 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] .
8 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...
9 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...
9 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...
9 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
9 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...
9 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 ...
9 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. * *~ ...
9 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...9 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...
9 years ago -
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...10 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...
10 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 ...
10 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...
10 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:...
10 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...
10 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...
10 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. ...10 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 ...11 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...11 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.11 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...
11 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 ...
11 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...
12 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...
12 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 ...
12 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...
12 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...
12 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...............
14 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...
15 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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