Category Archives: Recycle,Reduce,Reuse

China Cabinet: Painted Knobs

I FINALLY finished painting my China cabinet.  A few weeks ago actually.  It’s been so nice to look at considering we had been looking at THIS for the last 10 months. It was the windowed doors that kept me at … Continue reading

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10 Days of Happiness- Day 2

Thrifted vintage pillowcases make me very happy, as you may have guessed.  But, a novel idea came to me the other day, to use them as actual pillowcases for pillows!  On the bed! Yeah, brilliant I know.  It makes me … Continue reading

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Bag Lady Skirts

  These two skirts were made from thrifted bags that I found at Savers for $2 each. They were big enough for me to fit into and a quick-n-easy sew.  I just had to cut off the tops and bottoms … Continue reading

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Eco Travel and tote giveaway!

Now I don’t refer to myself as a hippie, though I think others might. Oh no,no,no!  I am clean, use deodorant, shave my legs and enjoy clean hair on a daily basis.  I do, however, really love this earth I … Continue reading

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Earth Day 2008

First:  Thank you for all the kitchen love!! Second:  Happy Earth Day!!! One of my favorite days of the year and I had to work.  Ah well, as my Super-E says, “it’s earth day every day!”  My little earth guys … Continue reading

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CSA- Week #3

It keeps getting better and better every week.  Week two was almost the same as week one, but with added spinach and bok choy.  This week we got some spinach, kale, bok choy, braising greens, spring mix, fava beans and … Continue reading

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I know I shouldn’t…

but I just can’t help myself!! I really was only going to a church rummage sale that I saw a sign for, then one house led to another and before I knew it, I had a car full. More stuff … Continue reading

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CSA- Week #1

Today was our first pick up from our local CSA. We got ourselves some arugula, kale, spring mix, braising greens, petite lettuce head, garlic tops and radishes. I am so pleased to be able to participate in this wonderful experience.  … Continue reading

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Thrifting Therapy

There is nothing like thrifting. It gives me such immense joy. The anticipation, the seeking and the ever so glorious discoveries! I went on Friday and had a great time, just me and my I-guy. Here is what I found… … Continue reading

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Vintage Pillowcase Challenge

You know about this? Handmade Parade’s Vintage Pillowcase Challenge? I saw it a while back and had forgot all about it, until I was reminded by this amazing entry(!!!) and I became totally distracted with this challenge. I knew right … Continue reading

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