I’ve mentioned before that we moved into a 107 year old house last summer, right? Well, the family who lived there before did a renovation in the late 1990’s…and that’s where the house has stayed since. I’m hesitant to embark on any major updates since we’re planning to do some renovations and upgrades soon and […]
Tag: thrifting
Makeover Monday: Refurbish, Don’t Refinish
I found this well-loved desk in Goodwill months ago. I grabbed it for $15, knowing it just needed a little TLC. It’s smaller than a regular desk, perfect for an elementary school-aged student (or a hall table until then…). I loved the shape and the little details (brass keyhole, pull-out writing surface), and wanted to […]
Makeover Monday: Coffee Table
Some people like to rescue stray puppies, I rescue stray furniture. I see it on the street, “FREE” sign hanging limply to the side, waiting for a loving home. So I bring it home, I clean it up, feed it well, love it, and turn it into part of our family. Because I tend to […]
Thriftaholism: There is No Cure
Hi, I’m Jen. And I’m a Thriftaholic. After discovering the awesomeness that is the Goodwill in my new ‘hood, I find myself wandering over there 1-2x/week. This is an addiction I have no desire of curing, however. I abide by a few rules in my prowling: – Will it serve a function in our home? […]