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This blog is about the love of all things vintage! It will also feature everyday objects that have been upcycled into amazing new pieces.

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1, 2, 3, 4 - Antique Chest of Drawers!

I have been taking a bit of a break from keeping up with the blog posts. I think if I did not have a full time job, I would enjoy writing this little blog a whole lot more! I don’t plan on going...

Sep 25, 2012 Like

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London Craft Market and Shopping

In hindsight, I wish I would have taken more pictures at this market, but some people do not like for their craft ideas to photographed. So, here are the few I was able to take.Old beer bottles...

Aug 10, 2012 Like

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Taking the Tube in London

So we fly into London’s Heathrow Airport, both of us lugging around a 50 pound suitcase and a carry-on. I also had a purse and souvenir bag from Rome. We’re not really sure about the best way to...

Aug 8, 2012 Like

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Summer Olympics 2012, A Salute to London

A few pictures from our April trip to London in honor of the 2012 Summer Olympic games.Changing of the GuardCool transportation!One of my favorite pics!Things you will only see in London!

Aug 7, 2012 Like

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Vintage Saturday

More great finds from this past week!Vintage Frye Cowboy BootsVintage Bayer Aspirin Tin3 piece Vintage Hairbrush, Mirror and Comb setWhich one is your favorite?

Aug 4, 2012 Like

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Furniture Flip Friday– Chalk Painted Teal Kling Dresser

This is one of my favorite make-overs so far! I picked up this beautiful vintage Kling dresser on Craig’s List. The only scary part was asking hubby to pick it up sight unseen by me! He just picks...

Aug 3, 2012 Like

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Screen Printed Shaving Kit

My most popular screen print item this past week was the Fish Print Shaving Kit/Toiletries Bag:Screen printed fish (fish graphic from The Graphics Fairy)This item is available at The Gypsy Chix...

Jul 29, 2012 Like

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Furniture Flip Friday

I was walking through the thrift shop a few weeks ago when I came across this end table for $5.95! It was solid with no broken pieces. The inside was in pristine shape. I snatched it up! I let it...

Jul 27, 2012 Like

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The Tower Bridge Looks Like it Belongs in A Fairy Tale

This is one of the coolest bridges I have ever seen. Plans for the Tower Bridge were devised around 1876 when the east of London became crowded and a bridge across the Thames seemed necessary. The...

Jul 26, 2012 Like

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Look Left, Look Right, Look Both Ways

Where am I? Did you guess right? Since Londoners drive on the left side of the road, it's important to make sure you look the right way when crossing the street. Often times you will see directions...

Jul 25, 2012 Like

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Vintage Saturday

I would like to set aside some time to post some of my cool vintage finds from the week. A Vintage Bread Box:A Vintage Cheese Box A Vintage Kodak 8mm Brownie Movie Camera Eastman Kodak...

Jul 21, 2012 Like

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I Went to My First Auction – Hooked!

I have been toying around with the idea of going to an auction and since the weather was not cooperating for boating, I decided to find an auction to go to instead. Luckily, I was able to talk...

Jul 20, 2012 Like

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London’s Iconic Red Telephone Booths; A Little Red Eye Candy!

Those adorable red telephone boxes that adorn the streets of London were designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. The color red was chosen simply to make them easier to spot. I read an article while in...

Jul 19, 2012 Like

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Big Ben

I’ve always heard the term “Big Ben” and now I can say I have seen it in person! Exactly what is Big Ben? Technically, Big Ben is the massive bell inside the clock tower located in London. The name...

Jul 16, 2012 Like

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Zig Zag Lines in London

I remember when I first watched the Disney movie “Parent Trap” when Lindsey Lohan (yes, this was a long time ago!) went to London and they showed these zig zag lines in the streets. I didn’t think...

Jul 13, 2012 Like

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The London Eye

The London Eye opened in 2000 and is the worlds largest observation wheel. It is the fourth-tallest structure in London, offering panoramic views that extend for some 25 miles if the weathers...

Jul 12, 2012 Like

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Buckingham Palace; Changing of the Guard

Queen Victoria was the first person to reside in Buckingham Palace in 1837. Today, part of the palace is still used by the Royal family with a number of rooms reserved for staff members living...

Jul 11, 2012 Like

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Costa Coffee, Now that’s One Big Cup!

On a dreary day in London in 1971, a cup of Costa coffee was poured for the very first time. Creators Sergio and Bruno Costa, first sold their coffee to a handful of local caterers. A few years...

Jul 10, 2012 Like

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Happy Endings, A Story About a Boat

What do quasi empty-nesters do with all their new spare time? Well one thing you can do is buy a boat….which is exactly what we did! We have never owned a boat before and took a chance buying one...

Jul 2, 2012 Like

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Trafalgar Square in London

“Trafalgar Square, the largest square in London, is often considered the heart of London. Since its construction in the early 1800s, Trafalgar Square has been seen as a center of national democracy...

Jun 27, 2012 Like

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Chalk Painted Dresser–Aged Barn Wood

I have been collecting furniture in the garage and it was requested that I start doing something with them or else! Since I wasnt sure what “or else” meant exactly, I started my first project this...

Jul 30, 2012 Like

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Wet and Rainy London

What does London look and feel like in April? It gives new meaning to the term “April Showers.” It was downright miserable at the end of April 2012 while we were there for a 4 day visit. We went...

Jun 22, 2012 Like

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Some of my favorite photo’s from Rome

This is the last of my Rome series. If you want to see all the things we did in Rome, you can go to this link.See the building below? The Pope lives here, top second window from the right. Did you...

Jun 20, 2012 Like

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Graffiti, Rome Style

There seemed to be a lot of graffiti in Rome….This was the only vehicle I saw that had graffiti on it.Garage type door graffiti – seemed typical. Sorry if this is offensive to anyone!More garage...

Jun 18, 2012 Like

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Modes of Transportation in Rome

How do you get around in Rome? Well, theres public transportation....or super tiny cute little cars....maybe something a little more fancy like this little red Ferrari...just a little something...

Jun 14, 2012 Like

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Rome Outdoor Café’s

Did you ever imagine sitting in Italy at a little outdoor café on a charming cobbled alley or square listening to a street musician play the Italian accordion? Close your eyes and just imagine...

Jun 11, 2012 Like

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How to Park a Car when in Rome

It’s true – lane lines are for decoration and there are no parking rules. Pedestrians do not have the right of way. I thought New York cab drivers were crazy – take a cab ride in Rome for the ride...

Jun 8, 2012 Like

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The Trevi Fountain in Beautiful Rome

The Fontana di Trevi or Trevi Fountain is the most famous and beautiful fountain in all of Rome. It was constructed in 19 B.C. It brings water all the way from the Salone Springs (approx 12 miles...

Jun 4, 2012 Like

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The Spanish Steps

The Piazza di Spagna, is one of the most popular meeting places in Rome. In the Renaissance period, the square was the most popular tourist attraction in the city, attracting artists and writers...

Jun 1, 2012 Like

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1, 2, 3, 4 - Antique Chest of Drawers!

London Craft Market and Shopping

Taking the Tube in London

Summer Olympics 2012, A Salute to London

Vintage Saturday

Furniture Flip Friday– Chalk Painted Teal Kling Dresser

Screen Printed Shaving Kit

Furniture Flip Friday

The Tower Bridge Looks Like it Belongs in A Fairy Tale

Look Left, Look Right, Look Both Ways

Vintage Saturday

I Went to My First Auction – Hooked!

London’s Iconic Red Telephone Booths; A Little Red Eye Candy!

Big Ben

Zig Zag Lines in London

The London Eye

Buckingham Palace; Changing of the Guard

Costa Coffee, Now that’s One Big Cup!

Happy Endings, A Story About a Boat

Trafalgar Square in London

Chalk Painted Dresser–Aged Barn Wood

Wet and Rainy London

Some of my favorite photo’s from Rome

Graffiti, Rome Style

Modes of Transportation in Rome

Rome Outdoor Café’s

How to Park a Car when in Rome

The Trevi Fountain in Beautiful Rome

The Spanish Steps

The Pantheon in Rome

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