I’ve heard it said that you can never go home again, but I beg to differ. Let me explain… Those of you who have followed my blog for awhile, may recall that a little over a year ago, my cousin lost her home, and most of her belongings, when a tornado struck her town, and nearly wiped out her neighborhood. This is the same town I grew up near, and went to high school in. If you missed that post, the {Read More}
Old Barn Pulleys and Hooks
November 10, 2014 by 12 Comments
Several years ago, I used to come home from auctions with a full pickup of all the bids I had won, but my workshop is overflowing with things waiting their turn for me to do something with them, so these days, I’m a little pickier about what I bring home. Often, things are sold by the box, so even if you really only want one thing in the box. I used to bring home those full boxes full of “stuff”, {Read More}
Antique Hymn Book Page – Fully Persuaded
November 8, 2014 by 1 Comment
This antique hymn book page came from one of my hymn books that was published in the 1800’s. This hymn was written by a minister who was a former Civil War soldier, and was the first hymn (of many) hymns he wrote. Although this hymn isn’t one I’m familiar with, it reminds me of of another hymn, “Almost Persuaded”, except this hymn speaks of a devout follower of Christ, and has joyful lyrics, whereas “Almost Persuaded” is a very sad hymn, written {Read More}
An Identity Crisis and more Tiered Stands
November 6, 2014 by 52 Comments
You’ve all seen my tiered stands before, so rather than talk too much about my latest batch, I want to address an issue you might be wondering about – am I going nuts? To clarify, if you are a regular reader of my blog, I’m sure you noticed that just about every time you visit, something looks different, and it looks like I’m having an identity crisis. I’ll spare you the longggg story, but did want to explain what I’m doing, and ask {Read More}
Chippy Wood and Vintage Plates Wall Display
November 2, 2014 by 14 Comments
When my mom and I hung antique Bible pages on my living room walls a few years ago, I used a few illustrated pages on a small strip of wall between the hallway, and a closet. Although the images were beautiful, I’ve always wished that I hadn’t used them, and just put the regular text pages there instead. They just look a bit out of place in my living room. I still have a few pages left from that Bible, {Read More}
Antique Recipe Card Printable – Baker’s Breakfast Cocoa
October 30, 2014 by 1 Comment
What drink pops into your mind, when you think of chilly autumn weather? Yep…I’ll bet you said hot cocoa, didn’t you?! Today, I have a beautiful printable for you, from the early 1900’s. It’s a recipe for breakfast cocoa, that would look lovely printed as wall art, or just print it as a recipe card to save. Enjoy – and stay warm!
Enamelware Pie Pan Pedestal Stand and a Beautiful Autumn Day
October 29, 2014 by 13 Comments
Any fellow lovers of vintage enamelware out there? Enamelware immediately makes me think of an old farmhouse kitchen, and I never walk away from a reasonably priced piece. Many are retired from cooking and baking service, because of their condition, and those are the ones that make their way home with me! …
Free Printable Vintage Postcard – Pretty!
October 23, 2014 by 1 Comment
It’s been awhile since I shared a vintage postcard, but I found this one at an antique store when I was on vacation in New Mexico, and really like the pretty scrolled font. I think it would be fun to create a Christmas card with it, adding a family photo to the front. It would also make a wonderful graphic for a blog. {CLICK ON IMAGES TO ENLARGE} This image is a JPEG. Click here for the PNG version of {Read More}
Vintage Inspiration Party #160 – Link Up and Get Inspired!
October 21, 2014 by 22 Comments
Welcome back to the Vintage Inspiration Link Party! As you can see, my blog is undergoing some remodeling work, and remodeling is never neat and tidy, is it? It may take a few days (but, hopefully not weeks!) to make things look presentable, so please be patient! We’re so happy to have you partying with us! This is the place to share anything old, treasured, passed-down or tattered, but you can also share projects that were made to look old, {Read More}
A Mop Wringer, a Baby Cradle, and other Vintage Finds
October 17, 2014 by 9 Comments
There are some vintage finds I bring home that I know exactly what I’ll do with, and others that have me completely stumped. I’ve had this old mop bucket ringer so long, I can’t even remember where I got it, and it’s practically become a fixture in my workshop. I’ve gotten so used to seeing it in there, I almost stopped noticing I even had it. Then a few days ago, I went out to get a piece of wood from {Read More}
