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open and organized flatware drawer with wooden containers

Organization

Around the end of last year, my husband and I realized that we were down to two dinner forks in our everyday flatware set.  We thought we probably tossed them into the trash, along with takeout boxes, due to some brain fog we experienced from an illness we both had the month prior.  The mystery […]

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ironstone punch bowl with dried flower arrangement

Flower Arranging

When the more economical florists kept falling through for my website launch party, I knew I needed to consider dried flower arrangements for the party instead.  I had a short time frame for setup, and I needed something that would last long after being assembled since I was trying to work ahead of time to […]

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Antique vignette with a muted oil painting and small oak mirror in the background of two brown transferware bowls and a stack of books and a partial sculpture to the left

Antiques

As an antique dealer, I’ve shopped many antique shows all over the country, and Vintage Pickin’ is one of my favorites to attend.  I love that it is a short drive away (2.5 hours) in Fort Payne, Alabama.  More importantly, I love the talented group of antique dealers and makers that April gathers for each […]

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Rusty filagree vase filled with dried corn next to two antique brown transferware pitchers and a quilted pumpkin

Antiques

When it comes to fall, there are a handful of antiques that I typically always incorporate into my home décor.  The plus side of these particular antiques, especially for those who might be starting their antique collections, is that all of them are very easy to source.  Most every antique mall or flea market will […]

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Custom kitchen with white cabinets and marble countertops in custom home

Custom Home

Building a house can be both rewarding and stressful.  You get to custom tailor every detail towards your unique family, lifestyle, and tastes, but that requires a considerable amount of time, energy, and of course, money.  My husband and I undertook this rewarding, yet stressful, challenge a few years ago.  Our main goals in building […]

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