DIY, Decor and More
I recently watched this pretty incredible video of a man who handmade a translucent wooden shade by turning a stump of wood on a lathe. I was so impressed. I showed it to my husband and asked him if he could make one for me. I got the are you serious look. Ha, I didn’t think so, but wanted to check first. … Read More
Cleveland Flea Just imagine vintage treasures, mixed with yummy artisanal foods and handcrafted beer, dotted with lovely handmade goods and surrounded by live music and you will be imagining the bliss that is the Cleveland Flea. It is held on the second Saturday of the month from April to October. I had been wanting to go since April, but we always seemed to… Read More
How to Clean and Reframe Thrift Store Art After unpacking all the boxes we brought to Cleveland, I had some items that I realized we didn’t need in our new home. I took them over to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in our area. Once inside I couldn’t resist the temptation to browse. I ended up coming home with a side… Read More
Thrifty Finds Cleveland Style Remember when I was worried I wouldn’t be able to find any great antique shops in the Cleveland area? Well it turns out there was no need to worry. My friend Kelly, who you will be meeting later this week, likes to antique too, and she offered to take me around to some local shops. Boy, does she… Read More
Thrifty Finds: Vintage Barware I know that I should not be out thrifting when I should be packing for our move. I know it. I do. I know it doesn’t make sense from a practical point of view. But … stay with me … what if I can’t find a really great local antique shop in Cleveland. What will I do? Did… Read More
This months thrifty finds are brought to you by the mid century. Every fall the women in my family – aunts, cousins, mom, sister and sister-in-law – gather together for a weekend. It’s been a tradition for the last twelve years. We stay at my aunt’s cottage in the lake region of Maine. It is a wonderful time of bonding…. Read More
