estate sales
Our Son’s Room Make-Over
Well, it’s been more than two years since our son lived in this room. Trust me, it looked completely different then! The bed and nightstand came from our condo in…
Read MoreSpray Painting Like the Pros!
Months ago, I went to an estate sale at a beautiful home in Sierra Oaks, one of Sacramento’s nicer neighborhoods. I found a number of things to buy, including two…
Read MoreRepairing a Stripped Screw (Giving Our 50 Year Old Picnic Table New Life)
Hi there!, Have you ever tried to repair a piece of furniture, with a stripped out screw? Nope, neither have I. But Mr. Wonderful showed me how and you may…
Read MoreAround the House (Summer Mantle Update and …)
Well, I may be a little behind schedule, but it’s never too late for a mantle update! It’s been looking like this for a while, and I thought it was…
Read MoreWhat a Difference a Frame Makes
I bought this sweet carousel horse, about 25 years ago. I recall that it was one of the first pieces of “real” art I had ever purchased. I found an…
Read MoreA New Love for Old Linen & Lace
I used to see women digging through piles of linens and lace at estate sales. I never could understand what the attraction was. But now, I think I know! My…
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