In Virginia: Stumps Old Town Antiques

Did I tell you I was going to Virginia for a week? Well I did  :) Had so much fun and mostly relaxed but did run into a super cute antique shop nearby.  Stumps Old Town Antiques was adorable if priced somewhat above you're normal thrift store finds. These people know when they've got good stuff! I left with just pics...but wishing I had bought!

>Cassie

Thrifting Treasures

Here are a few of the things I have picked up recently. a small Samsonite case, some melmac dishes and a laundry hamper.

The quilt top in the first pic was actually my great, great grandma's, and was recently given to me to finish and use :)

Also I got a few picture rails from Ikea to do the forward facing bookshelves for the girls- I like it, I just need a few more so I can put all their books up! 

> Jessi

Post Holiday Monday

Vacay is officially over - aside from it being next to impossible to get out of bed, I am actually excited to get into the groove of things again.  How were your weekends?

Mine Consisted of:
- a little thrift shop run
- playing some games (apples to apples is our new addiction)
- making a house to do list (curtains, counter, sink, doors etc.  - quick stuff, right?)
- brainstorming session with Cassie for an exciting new opportunity!

- cooking - operation "No Take Out" is in full swing

- and working on the most ridiculous DIY craft project ever for a friends party this coming weekend - will have to wait until after to share, but it makes me laugh every time I walk by it!

this weeks finds

and this lamp! which prompted us to get rid of our floor lamp, which obviously
leads to changing everything on the walls

ingredients for a crazy craft project!

> Jessi

Yard Sale Season Has Begun

So I am not a big yard sale-er, or thrift shopper, I go for the social aspect of getting together with friends, but have never been good a spotting things, or the seeing the potential in something. I am also shy and don't like to ask for prices if they aren't marked, because I hate when someone says "Make me an offer".

Well this weekend I feel the tides changed a bit, and I feel a little more like this could be a fun way to spend the weekend mornings (I already have to leave the house so Clifford can sleep..so really it's for him right?). I think it's kinda like when I went to the Casino the first time and didn't win - I was like Casino's are meh. Then I went to one with my grandma and won right away - and then I was like well this is better than I remember lol... just like that :)

This was my favourite find - $1 for all 3  - I felt like I was stealing from them

I have re-style plans for this

I am hoping I can paint this up and find a home upstairs for it

> Jessi