Category Archives: thrifting & vintage

finding value and treasures.

what (not) to do with an old cheese dome.

this could also be called: how i didn’t make it so. you’ve seen them. especially if you’ve been in thrift stores and such. usually made of a teak base, with a glass cover. popular in the 70’s and 80’s. there … Continue reading

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old clock, new clock: how i made my audrey hepburn clock

i see old clocks in thrift stores constantly, and i’ve always wondered if i could somehow take them apart, keep all the good bits, and change the rest. i finally caved in to this idea the other day. i liked … Continue reading

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thanksgiving long weekend in a nutshell

thanks for all the comments and wishes for a happy thanksgiving over the weekend! the weekend here started out well enough, with a yearly trip to the amusement park. it’s the perfect time of year. the summer crowds have thinned … Continue reading

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chacun à son goût: his and hers thrift store finds

i usually go to the thrift store alone, or at most, with the kids if i’m feeling particularly brave. bulls have nothing on kids in the china section of a thrift store. mythbusters actually did an experiment on the old … Continue reading

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bright floral dish made in brazil

the other day, halima asked about the dish i used to serve the pear crisp. i don’t know much about it, to be honest. this is the back of it. it looks like it was made in brazil… i’m not … Continue reading

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