From the monthly archives:

April 2008

FOUND IN ALBUQUERQUE

April 28, 2008

In Albuquerque last week, I saw 100’s and 100’s of bowlers. Male bowlers. Now, I won’t describe the stereotypical bowler that I saw as my husband was one of them. I’ll leave it to your imagination.
While in town, I was so hoping to shop Albuquerque’s infamous 4th Street Antique Mile. Alas, it wasn’t [...]

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A FAIR TRADE

April 23, 2008
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During a neighborhood yard sale at our town home community, I traded a small portable kitchen island for this less than “Lovely” corner cabinet.

An ugly duckling for sure, but it was the perfect size the the itty-bitty corner in our itty-bitty dining room. I knew it would be perfect for my Blue Willow.
With a [...]

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DIAMONDS & RUST

April 16, 2008
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Florence, Colorado is a quaint southern Colorado town a short detour off Highway 50 on one’s way to the world famous Royal Gorge – an acrophobia’s worse nightmare. Antique shops line both sides of bustling Main Street. It’s no wonder the town bills itself as the Antique Capitol of Colorado.
Well, there’s a new antique shop [...]

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HOW TO REMOVE WALLPAPER – FAST & EASY!

April 11, 2008
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I believe anyone who papers a wall should be required to sign a legally binding contract promising to return to the home at such time when the paper removing process occurs.
I’m NOT kidding!

Removing wallpaper can be quite the daunting task. I’ve scraped, used those rollie spike wheel contraptions, steamed and scraped some more. Here is [...]

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CROCHETED CURTAINS

April 10, 2008
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I love to crochet. I spent many years toiling over tablecloths and doilies — only to have an accident with a drink (wine, coffee, soda — you name it!) ruin my hard work.
So I’ve focused on crocheted curtains instead. No one can possibly stain something hanging in a window, right? Haha — if it can [...]

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