Last-Minute Gift Trick$

Look what my clever mom did last year. It was attached to a package, but it’s just as cool all alone. She even added an antique stick pin. But I just like turning a dollar bill into a decoration. Super simple!

Gateway to imperfection…

My Home-as-Scrapbook philosophy makes me constantly re-invent displays and vignettes around the house. I’ve been hauling this old gate around for years, but finally found a wall for it in my new home office.

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It has been so much fun pulling all my priceless treasures out of shoeboxes to display them. I’m using all kinds of things to connect them to the gate…binder clips, clothespins, S-hooks, a bracelet, and…vintage jewelry. Clip earrings are the most fun!

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Rain or shine…junk’s divine…

Vintage Market Day
Lone Wolf Arena
Cleveland, Missouri
September 16-18, 2016
This fabulous market never disappoints – unique, talented vendors with amazing stuff to take home…

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Hot day…hot bargains…

Shopping + Inspiration = Vintage Market Days
Through Sunday, 6/12 in Overland Park, Kansas

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Pack it up…

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I love this beautiful vignette from Prize Antiques in Bottoms Up (first weekends, West Bottoms, Kansas City, Missouri). It makes me want to pack my suitcase and hit the road! Hmmm…who’s up for a road trip???

Instant Shelves (just add junk)

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The first thing I need to do here is admit that I don’t cook. I basically just use my kitchen to display my retro kitchen collection. So as long as the microwave and freezer are working, I’m happy.

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