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Why does this blog exist? Blame it on the ugly couch…
So I’ve been lurking around on my favorite blogs for about six months now and keep thinking – I have wicked cool stuff to share, too! Before and afters, mistakes, cool details, thrifty finds and...
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Rocket lamp
The other day I was wandering through a big warehouse thrift store and nothing was really speaking to me. At first glance I was sure I’d find something! The place was cavernous and there were rows and...
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The fabulous, terrific table assembled from parts found at the dump!
That’s right – the dump. Our town dump (the “transfer station” for those who are more politically correct) – has two great areas: one is the metal pile where people get rid of old file cabinets, broken...
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Metal salvage treasures
Here’s a quick round up of the lovely little artsy bits I found at the dump in the past month. Truly my town dump reminds me of Brimfield on a good day. And old green industrial light was folded in...
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Pair of mid century artichoke lamps
Note from the management: Last post on this blog? Last May. LAST. MAY. I was so into it for a while and then it all faded away. I think I was trying too hard. Link parties, photo watermarks, long...
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Secrets of summer treasure hunting in New England
You loved that vintage vase when you bought it years ago, but now it doesn’t quite light up the room the way it used to and may be time to move on. Don’t get down on yourself. Sometimes love isn’t...
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Family Heirloom gets a makeover
About two years ago – just as we were finishing up our big renovation – I got a call from my father-in-law: Him: “Moo (he calls me Moo) do you want that big thing that was in the dining room in the old...
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Frolicking donkeys and sherbert sheets: a thrifty round-up
Well I’ve been having fun junk hunting lately. Here’s a quick blah blah of what I’ve found over the past few months. I don’t keep any of it – I’m just the middle man between one man’s trash and one...
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