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.
Antiques | Garage Sale
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.
Office / Studio
My Studio | Office is one of my favorite rooms in our house. This room does double duty for me. It is where I work and where I create. I keep my art supplies in an antique Hoosier cabinet on one side of the room and on the office side it is all business with … Read More
Fredricksburg, Texas
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.
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