If you follow me on Instagram you may have figured out that we are currently spending some time in Austin, Texas. It’s a pretty good gig – Kirk works for IBM in Rochester, but a good number of his teammates work here in Austin, so our stay gets us away from the bitter cold winters … Read More
Dresser Project
A $15 vintage oak dresser was hidden behind some mint green paint — a little work and it is a beautiful classic dresser now.
Updated side table
When I interrupted my refinishing last week to give the tiered stand a new look, I also decided it was time to update a side table that was no longer giving me joy as a plain white table. I picked this little table up at a garage sale for $3 many years ago. It was … Read More
Antique Coat & Hat Rack
One of my favorite buys at Gold Rush this year was an oak and iron coat/hat rack for the wall. As soon as Marian pointed it out to me, I knew it was coming home with me. It was a bit dirty and the wood was dry, so I wiped it down and put some … Read More
Chair clean-up
A chair was for sure not on my “look for list” when I headed to Gold Rush last weekend. However, it is no surprise to me that I brought one home. A $5 chair is difficult to pass up, especially when it is so cute. As charming as the chair is, it was extremely dirty. … Read More
Gold Rush 2019
This year I went to Gold Rush with my friend, Marian. It was the first time in 27 years (that’s how long we’ve lived in Rochester) that I didn’t go with Kirk. He was happy to stay home and work on some landscaping and sent me on my way. Neither Marian or I had anything … Read More
2018 GOLD RUSH, Part 2 . Typewriters
Typewriter Fever. On Saturday of Gold Rush weekend we went to the Rochester Fairgrounds. Shortly after arriving, my cousin found a portable Royal typewriter. She really liked it, but she had just purchased a beautiful desktop typewriter at Oronoco Gold Rush the day before, and though she really liked this portable typewriter, she really … Read More
2018 GOLD RUSH WEEKEND Part 1
Gold Rush is an annual antique show and market located in Oronoco, Minnesota. Hundreds of dealers from throughout the country converge and fill the small town with their booths. When our children were young, Kirk and I made Gold Rush a date day. When the kids became young adults they joined us now and then. This year … Read More
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