Category Archives: Our House

March 16, 2009

Our Foyer – Pink and Tan Marble

Here is the magnificent view from the foyer in our house. :)  Well, magnificent in my opinion, anyway.  I love the mosaic marble flooring that greets you straight from the front door. It is unique to our area in that the color of the floor … Continue reading →

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March 5, 2009

I Hear You – Pictures Of Thrifted Sidetables

Just to let you know that I am listening to you, oh clamoring throng, here are pictures of the two side tables I purchased the other day.  It was $15 for both, so I consider that to be a pretty … Continue reading →

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February 25, 2009

Spraypainted Lightswitch Plates – Easy Idea

As with most older homes, our house has been treated to a lot of room painting since its original construction.  Some was done by professional painters, and some was…welll…not. Oddly enough, it is the painting of the professionals that got … Continue reading →

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February 16, 2009

The Easiest Post Ever – My Vintage Kitchen

So, hubby and I have just purchased a 1956 brick ranch home in Michigan, and afterwards found out that we were some of the luckiest people on the planet. When we first walked into the house, we were shocked at … Continue reading →

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