While I was preparing to move into The Christmas Shop, I was planning my display pieces. I think the most creative (and frugal!) display pieces are repurposed. This isn’t always easy–you have to be in a creative and repurposing groove. We all know the mind isn’t 100% on it’s game every single day. I started [...]

My latest find junking find! I’ve been looking for these rinse tubs for quite a while now — and I have finally found them — for FREE!!! My sister was going to scrap them, they were rusty she said. Well, duh, most anything this old that was used with water is rusty. They’re not rusted [...]

On my most recent antiquing day,  I found something I really, really wanted, but didn’t buy that day.  GUESS WHERE IT IS NOW????  Yep, that’s my kitchen! Nat, my great, great friend who I went antiquing with that day, read that post and went back to get it for me!!!  And brought it to me!! [...]

And you might say My Favorite Thrifty Find Ever!    I have no idea how old it is. I found it at a yard sale last year for 50 cents! When I found it, I imagined a beautiful silver vase of flowers with a beautifully curved, dainty spout.   As I was cleaning it up, [...]

Today I hit a thrift store that I heard rumor was closing.  And yes they are.  Today was their last day of sales.  The owners weren’t bummed out with it at all, which I was glad to hear.  They have ventures they are working on. ~ Going Out Of Business Thrift Store~   Today I spent [...]

Anyone have a pantry?  Or a cupboard where all the spices are intermingled with other food?  DISASTER! Capital!!! I reorganized my pantry last week, and the area for my spices always look nice when I do, but it never lasts!  So that means it’s not a good system. I started talking to John about a [...]

I’m always changing something.  Hmm, imagine that!Last fall, I had all my blue canning jars in my old wooden toolbox. It has satisfied me for 3 months.But now I’ve decided it is taking up way too much room on my counter. So my mind started wandering. I wanted a shelf….but I had an electrical outlet in the [...]

I was sitting at my desk area yesterday, and this is what I had for Christmas decorations going on. Needless to say, I wasn’t loving it!  This was some reimagining from back at Easter time. I love all the different ways I’ve been able to use it! So, onto Christmas decorating my little centerpiece stand. [...]

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE blogland!! So many creative people, my head just hurts with everything I want to do! I had the last of my craft fairs for the year Saturday, so yesterday, I created for myself. Well for myself to give to others for Christmas gifts. This next couple weeks I will be creating [...]

I’m joining party today! I love, love, love green canning jars with zinc lids. They are always on my “want/need” list and will never be removed! I use them for my pantry storage, in every size! I won’t pay over $1 for one…many are sold for much more, but if you scrounge enough, you can [...]