Whenever I am working on a project that needs painting or has a saw involved my "workspace" is the porte-cochere between my house and our guest house. The guest house was a garage in it's past life, before we bought our house and turned it into a retreat for company. That means we don't have a garage. A lovely covered drive through makes due for our impromptu workshop. Working in the shade of this space, enjoying the breeze that blows through, listening to music while my kids ride bikes around ... continue reading...
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Where We Hunt: Garage Sales
Ahhh...the most obvious of all hunting grounds for purveying goods. Here are a few tips that hopefully are new to you! Here are my who, what, when and where of garage sale shopping Who - What kind of shopper are you? There are many varieties in the yard sale world. If you aren't having luck, you may need to change who you are as a shopper. If you don't dig around, start trying. If you slowly look at everything and talk forever to the hosts, maybe you are taking too long and would find more if ... continue reading...
Jam Tarts: A British Tea Time Treat
British Jam Tart Recipe We really love going to the movies. Well, all of us except my husband...but that is another story. I took the kids to see Paddington a few weeks ago. It was a cute movie about the unintentionally mischievous bear of the famous children's books. We all enjoyed it. Out of the gate the whole movie had me thinking about my grandmother, who I call Neena. She was brought to my mind by the common love she shares with Paddington Bear. They both adore Orange Marmalade. While ... continue reading...
Saving For Later
I'm a saver. Not necessarily in the good money kind of way. Not in the hoarder way either. I'm the kind that buys a new outfit and saves it till I have somewhere important to wear it. I save my favorite scrapbook paper and stickers till the perfect project comes along. I save scripture verses for posts I haven't written yet, but just know they'll be exactly right someday. Good china - safely tucked away in the cabinet. Reserved for holiday use. What in the world am I waiting for? Lately I ... continue reading...
Where We Hunt: The Library
Welcome to week 7 of our 10 part series on where we scour for the best junk around. Check here if you missed a week and want to catch up. A Case for Books The Library might seem a bit odd as a hunting ground for junk. It pretty much has only one item to offer, but if you ask me there is so much to do with that one item! Our library has a FREE books section. Now, you know that is one of my favorite words. It is this giant case full of free books. Books land on this shelf when they are retired, ... continue reading...
My Hearts: An Easy Valentine Décor Idea
Easy Valentine Decor Idea Yes, it says hearts with an s. I have more than one. I have 5. Five hearts God put under my watchful eye, in my loving heart and gave me the privilege of caring for. Those hearts belong to my husband Todd, my daughter Mae, my sons Hank and Sadler and my heart. Maybe it is really one heart in five pieces. Anyway you look at it I am not whole without each part. I usually glide right past Valentine's Day, we rarely make a big deal of it around our house. I consider it ... continue reading...
From Discarded to Light
I frequent all the typical junk joints – flea markets, garage sales, thrift stores, etc., but curbside shopping is a personal favorite. Curbside shopping is open for business 24/7, any place, anytime for anybody. Best of all it’s FREE. You will rarely find something in someone’s bulk trash pile that doesn’t require some TLC and imagination. Not to mention you have to be willing to pull over, dig around until you find something and then put it in your car. It’s not for everyone. You’ll find like ... continue reading...
Where We Hunt: Curbside
If you have followed Hunt & Host at all you have heard me profess my love of curbside shopping. I mean I REALLY love it. When I drive around it's like following the Easter Bunny on Easter morning. I just find little treasures hidden in piles on people's curbs. I feel the same way as back when I hunted those Easter eggs. Giddy with excitement, I can't wait to see what will be left out for me every day. If you haven't shopped curbside it can be daunting, intimidating and possibly feel ... continue reading...
Link Parties
Here are a few places I go for inspiration and to share what I am up to at Hunt and Host. I hope you'll join the fun! My Repurposed Life ... continue reading...
Time Change
I'm not sure where this clock came from. My friend Stacie had it at her house and donated it to the office remodel we worked on this past week. I have actually seen another just like it in a thrift store since she gave it to me. It was her idea to paint it, and a good one at that! I am not sure I would have even given it a second thought. Paint is a miracle worker though. The cool part is you really can paint just about anything. I have to remember that when I am out junking. If something ... continue reading...
