Travel Souvenirs

CheriANTIQUES, RECENT, TRAVEL

I enjoy gathering souvenirs from a trip as much as anyone. They are a tangible way to remember trips and vacations and for me to enjoy our travel experiences long after the trip is over, however my souvenirs are a little out of the ordinary.

Vintage Leather Attaché Case

CheriANTIQUES, RECENT

vintage

It didn’t take me long to spot this vintage, leather attaché case and claim it for myself. The attache is in great condition. The thin profile has plenty of room to easily hold my 15″ laptop (yes, it’s big), some file folders and even a couple notebooks and writing utensils

Antiques | Garage Sale

CheriANTIQUES, RECENT, TIPS & TRICKS

If you like hunting for antiques, especially at garage sales, you know that giddy feeling when you set eyes on all the lovely treasures. This garage sale was dreamy – full of so many wonderful items.

Favorite Antiques | Craftsman Bookcase

CheriANTIQUES, DECORATING, RECENT

I’ve chatted with my mom several times about the history of this bookcase, and its origins. We are sure it wasn’t from the old family farmhouse, but I can’t help but wonder if it was in the Sear’s Craftsman Style Kit home where my grandparents, mom, and aunt first lived (and lost during the Depression).

Antique Finds

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I recently made an antique haul on Facebook Marketplace, local thrift stores, and a few antique shops. I was thrilled when I found these crocks on Facebook Marketplace. I’ve wanted a Red Wing crock since we moved to Minnesota 28 years ago. Red Wing is a little over 40 miles from our home and one … Read More

Thrifting

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Oh my goodness, does it ever take me way too long to get a post up these days! I’ve been pretty busy lately. Over the last few days, I have accomplished quite a bit. I took a meal to a close friend and her family who had just lost their mom and were here from … Read More

Painted Chest of Drawers

CheriANTIQUES, DECORATING, FURNITURE MAKEOVERS

forsythia on dresser

Last summer and fall I started scanning Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist for antique dressers to paint and re-sell. I really only expected to find one or two, but they just kept showing up. By winter the garage had a nice collection of antique furniture. I managed to collect 6 dressers, 4 tables, a vanity, a … Read More

1892 Farmhouse, Part 2

CheriANTIQUES, FAVORITE HOMES

castle door

Before we move onto peeking into other rooms in this classy farmhouse, I feel I should show you some of the beautiful collections that adorn this unique home my cousins (“D” and “A”) call home. So many of the antiques, art, and keepsakes in their home reflect the travels, journeys and rich family history of … Read More