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Day Cu’ig (Five)
Before I get to Day Five of my trip to Scotland, I have to mention getting winked at by a young man on the street! I was following Trisha down the sidewalk and approached a group of college-aged guys on the corner waiting to cross the street. One was facing me, and as I was…
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Mature Musings Monday: A Collector’s Realization
I spent my 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s obtaining stuff. First it was stuff for my apartment. When I rented my first apartment I moved in with a bed, a hope chest, a drab bookshelf that leaned against the wall, and a laundry basket. Thanks to Fingerhut, I was able to collect towels and cookware on…
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Wild Wednesday: A new name for our booth!
Look at that sign! It’s official now! We have a real shop, even if it is a booth inan antique mall. My sister Sharon shares the booth with me, and she made the sign. We named our business after our grandmother who was the original thrifter. She always showed off her secondhand clothing finds and…
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Teacher Tuesday: Dolly Python Vintage
It’s Teacher Tuesday on my blog, so today I am going to share what this teacher learned visiting Dolly Python Vintage in Dallas last weekend. I have been wanting to visit this place for quite some time after seeing it mentioned in a magazine (I can’t remember now which) and then looking it up online.…
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Meaningless Drivel Monday: From Old and Busted to New Hotness!
I have been busy! This is the hardest I have ever worked while not working. Keeping an antiques booth well-stocked and inviting is not an easy proposition. I knew it would be work, but this much? I love it, though! Here is one of my latest projects. “Old and Busted” (From Men in Black) I…
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