Veranda Antiques
Estate Sale on the River
Oh my! I absolutely love a good estate sale and today, Lora, the Head Honcho at Veranda Antiques called, to let me know there was a great one, close to…
Read MoreReplacing a Recessed Light with an Antique Pendant Light
If you were here for my last post, showing you the fruits of shopping for my spring wardrobe at Target, you might remember that I mentioned that I’d rather buy…
Read MoreNew Chalk Board
A few weeks ago, I spied a cool chalk board at a shop in the area. Mr. Wonderful said, “I can make that!” Before I knew it, I had one…
Read MoreMy New Friend, Sherwin Williams
Annie Sloan, move over dear. I need to make room on the shelf for my new friend. Sherwin’s his name. Sherwin Williams. This little beauty is looking lovely, if I…
Read MoreBringing History Into Your Home with Vintage & Antique Pieces
One of the things I find so fascinating about vintage and antique pieces in the home, is that they have this wonderful history. I wonder what kind of home the…
Read MoreHow To Shop an Estate Sale
When I’m sourcing treasures for my shop, I search high and low, at antique shows, garage sales (usually quite sparse in potential, but you never know!), Craig’s List and at…
Read MoreNew Custom Pillow Series, Honoring “Tangerine Tango”, Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2012
In honor of Pantone’s Color of the Year, for 2012, (yes, I’m a bit late on this!) Tangerine Tango, I thought it would be appropriate to start my series of…
Read MoreAt Veranda Antiques this Weekend
Greetings, friends! Big things are happening at Veranda Antiques! Fran’s taking more space, here in the cottage, bringing more fun painted furniture into the place! Come check it out. I’ve…
Read MoreFoot Stool Re-Do #2
As the self-appointed foot stool expert, (having recovered 2 now, in two weeks!), I’m back with my newest DIY project. I found it Sunday, at the Sacramento Antique Fair. It…
Read MoreHow to Add “Poof” to a Cushion
Hello again! Thanks so much for stopping by! On a recent buying trip, I found this cute little foot stool, that someone had carefully recovered! The only trouble was, that…
Read MoreImperfect Hearts, New Annie Sloan Color, Questionable Craig’s List Purchase & My New Veranda Find
It’s been such a fun-packed week, so far, that I haven’t even let the rain and grey skies bring me down. First of all, I always love a craft experiment…
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