When I go out junkin (the blanket term used at my house for Mom’s love of hunting) I have a few staple items that I'm always on the lookout for. One of them is carnival chalk ware, specifically dogs, but I have branched out to religious pieces as well over the last few years. There are basically two main types of chalk ware, earlier European and carnival. The first being nicer, more detailed display pieces and the second being exactly what it sounds like. It was the prize you won at a carnival ... continue reading...
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Last Minute Christmas Touches
If you are down to the wire and the holiday is rapidly approaching that is when all attention to detail gets thrown out the window. Trust me, I've been there before, but don't worry! I have you covered. Here are a few last minute tricks you can use to look like you went to a lot of thought and trouble. You won't even have to leave your house for supplies. amen. Husband/kids ripped jeans? Save them from the trash and rip them up more! Nothing will be safe - old sheets? That's what I used ... continue reading...
Happy Birthday to Me
Wow - what a year it has been. This time last year I was wrapping up a season of intense prayer, asking direction for our family. God delivered in a mighty way with a new job opportunity for my husband. This opportunity also brought the need for us to sell our company. The company my family had built, grown and loved for the last six years. God delivered there too. We spent last December hammering out the details to sell our company to the buyer God brought us. We signed it over on December 31, ... continue reading...
Where We Hunt: the series
Be sure to check in January 2nd for the kick off of the H&H Where to Hunt series. Every Friday for 10 weeks we will walk you through all the places we frequent to find cool stuff. Be sure to let us know what questions you have about the who, what, when and where of Junking! ... continue reading...
