A Bright Idea: An old lamp gets a new look

Not much to look at right now--just years of grime in need of a Magic Eraser and some Mr. Clean.

I’ve been on the prowl for a desk lamp and came across just the thing at a recent estate sale.  Estate sales, auctions, and flea markets are great places to find vintage treasures.  I go with an eye on buying merchandise for my Etsy shop but more often than not end up with goodies for [...]

Our Irish Adventure Commences

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Please excuse me while I hold you hostage to my vacation photos–I feel a bit like that annoying relative who forces you to watch a slide show of his trip to Walla Walla.  I’m live blogging for our friends and family but you can enjoy the photos, too!  If this isn’t your cup of tea, [...]

How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

photo cred. Ari Mintz

Last Saturday morning found me up at the crack of dawn and heading into New York City by 7:15am.  I was online at the discount TKTS booth in Times Square by 8:30am.  As an emissary for my family, I volunteered to go into the city and get us discounted tickets to a Broadway show for [...]

Wordless Wednesdays: Beachy Edition

Where are all the kids?

Ant and I spent last Saturday at the boardwalk in our town.  Generally, we avoid the beach and boards in the summer because it’s too crowded, but there’s something about the beach in the winter that draws me.  We had some treats, some fun, and I even managed to snag a prize in the giant [...]

Wordless Wednesdays: Disney Style

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