A New Closet Rug
I have been looking for a new rug for the closet I share with my daughter. Yes, with old houses there’s always closet sharing going, isn’t there? My daughter’s bedroom is the smallest room in our house and yet, it has the largest closet -go figure! I re-did the closet several years ago (I’ll need {A New Closet Rug}
Hiding Spots Are My Friend
Our entryway doesn’t have a closet but it could really use one. Coats, jackets, scarves, lint brushes, and shoes still need a home or a place to go. Kids (and adults) don’t always want to take everything to their rooms and many times they’re heading in the door in a hurry. Or heading out the {Hiding Spots Are My Friend}
Coffee Table Tale
Design Sponge posted recently about tray tables and I was admiring how practical and useful tray tables are. Then I remembered – I have a tray table – that I made. It’s the coffee table in our living room and the table base part used to be a bench. I don’t have the part that {Coffee Table Tale}
Totally Tubular Aluminum Chair
image credit: Canoe Here’s a question from a reader, Robin, who was forced to buy a chair while she was out shopping with her very stylishly frugal friend – me! Robin’s house is mid-century modern and she has fabulous taste. This modern rocking chair, which does need fixing will look great in her house. Robin {Totally Tubular Aluminum Chair}
Abraham Lincoln Love
Happy Birthday, Mr. Lincoln, we sure do love you. Around here we celebrate Lincoln’s birthday with a cake or special cookies. And for some strange reason the kids have created the February 12th tradition of my husband (who is absolutely NOT a dunker) having to dunk a cookie in milk. Whether you know only the {Abraham Lincoln Love}
Yes, I Love Chairs
They say the first step in acknowledging you have a problem is admitting it. Well, I have a problem with chairs. You could call it a chair obsession if you wanted to. I like to think of them as my entertainment. So I love chairs – what’s the big deal? They’re free, on the sidewalk, {Yes, I Love Chairs}
Super Bowl Sunday Love
This is not about football, even though it is about Super Bowl Sunday. I love Super Bowl Sunday because I love my dining room rug. If you’re wondering how these could possibly be related, they are. The bidding on my dining room rug, which I purchased used from eBay, ended on Super Bowl Sunday. If {Super Bowl Sunday Love}
My Chair Obsession
I love chairs. I really do. If there’s a chair on the sidewalk with a sign that reads “FREE” there’s a pretty good chance it’s coming home with me. Sometimes, although not often enough according to my husband, I reject a chair. Yes, even I have chair standards. Now, what’s funny about this chair, is {My Chair Obsession}
Bed Bug Question
A reader sent me this question recently: Are you worried about bed bugs when purchasing used items? Answer: No, but I do inspect items very carefully before bringing them into my home. With furniture that has cushions or stuffing, I take the cushions apart to make sure no little creatures are living inside it first. {Bed Bug Question}
Decorating Ideas: Home Office
Everyone needs a little space to have as an office. Opening mail, paying bills, reviewing school work, and writing notes are all part of running a home and require a spot to do these activities. My home office is a little, cozy corner is in our dining room. We live in an old craftsman bungalow {Decorating Ideas: Home Office}
Field Trip Adventure in SE PDX
Want to start buying used clothing and household items, but need someone to show you the ropes? Well, you’re in luck! I’ve scheduled a field trip adventure in Portland and you’re invited! Get out your calendars (or smart phones) and enter this date: Wednesday, January 26th, 2011 at 9am We’re meeting at “The Bins” as {Field Trip Adventure in SE PDX}
Why I love Portland!
I just picked up this little table on my way to the grocery store! I just love it when people put their “junk” out on the sidewalk with a little sign that says “free” and it becomes my “treasure” and it fits into my little car. Actually, this would not have fit into my car {Why I love Portland!}
Decorating with Tables
There are two tables in this picture. The little black table and the table hanging on the wall. Yes, that is a table. The floral table has 4 legs, tucked neatly behind it. For the cost of an old card table, you too can have a stylish wall hanging. This floral card table also has {Decorating with Tables}
