Thrift Find of the Day
This 1950s European pop-up book is rare. When it opens, it takes the shape of a circus tent. Unfortunately, the condition is not better. If in great condition, it retails for 175.00 on eBay. My find of the day on May 26th, 2025, Memorial Day fun find.
Collecting Vintage Beaded Handbags
Where to begin to find these rare vintage one of a kind bags? Vintage beaded purses were popular during the 1920s and 1930s era, many were handmade. These beautiful dainty beaded creations were creative and unique. Collectors of these purses look for them at antique shops, garage sales and flea markets in hopes of finding…
Refreshing My Garden with Thrift Finds and Paint
Spring is here in Ocala, Florida and all over the Country, although with these hot temps. We confuse Spring for Summer. Many Floridians are fixing their gardens with plants and garden decor. Now is the time to plant and seed before the real summer heat gets here. Where do you start? Sometimes it can be…
Tips When Attending Yard Sales in Ocala Florida area
My favorite pastime is going to various yard sales in the central Florida town of Ocala. This area is great for finding treasures at yard sales, Thrift stores, and Antique shops. There is nothing like a great yard sale to get your Fridays and Saturdays going. My friend and I went to the…
Valuable Collectible Items: Patches, Buttons, Pinback Buttons, Pens, and Key Chains
A Guide to Small Treasures Worth Big Money Collecting small items can often lead to discovering treasures of great value. Here are some examples of patches, buttons, and Pinback buttons. Pens and key chains have also gained significant monetary worth over time. Patches Patches, often linked with military, scouting, or sports, can be highly collectible. …
The Creative Use of Armoires
The Upcycling of Armoires Upcycling is a sustainable practice that has gained popularity in recent years, allowing individuals to breathe new life into old furniture pieces. One item that is often overlooked for upcycling is the armoire. These large, freestanding cabinets are not only functional but can also serve as stunning focal points in any…
The Obsolete Photo Album
There are so many items in our society that were once popular but are no longer considered useful due to modern-day technology replacements. Items that are obsolete now, include DVDs, DVD players, CDs, CD players, VHS, landline telephones, record players, watches, clocks, telephone booths, pagers, and now photo albums. Since the cell phone became…
Why I love vintage clip earrings instead of pierced earrings.
Opinion as an active Jewelry wearer As a person who loves to wear earrings every day, I prefer Clip earrings to pierced earrings for two reasons. The first reason being that you don’t risk as much damage to the ear lobe like with pierced earrings. Second, the clip earrings design are glamourous vintage timeless…
MI Estilo de Decoracion con articulos de la Segunda
Mi Estilo de Decoración Describiría mi estilo de decoración como bohemio Thrift Shabby Chic estilo playero. Si existe un estilo así, es mi propio estilo extraño único. Todo en mi porche era gratis o de segunda mano. Con un poco de pintura e imaginación, puede devolver muchos artículos a su antigua gloria o crear…
Local Haunts: Exploring Ocala’s Antique and Thrift Stores
The internet is a vast resource for researching and collecting items, leading to the rise of online retail. This has fueled a secondary retail market and created opportunities for individuals to sell antiques and collectibles. However, it’s important to support local businesses to maintain a thriving community. Ocala, Florida, offers numerous thrift and antique stores,…
Thrift Style Decorating in Ocala
My Decorating Style I would describe my decorating style as Bohemian Thrift Shabby Chic beachy style. If there is such a style, it is my own unique weird style. Everything on my screen porch was either free or thrifted. With a little paint and imagination, you can bring back a lot of items to their…
When an Amazing Find turns out to be Fake
The Find I was looking throughout the Thrift shop when I came across something unusual. I thought at the time, what an unusual, amazing piece. I thought the item I found was silver because it had four hallmarks on the base and had the number 95% on it. On the base there was a made…
You never know what you will find at the local Thrift
Vintage old art found at an estate sale
eBay Sellers Worst nightmare realized scammer Alert
eBay Sellers Worst Nightmare Realized Scammer Alert The Scam As an eBay seller for 16 years, you would think that I have come across a scammer or two. Luckily, I haven’t had any such problems with past customers and their items. Until, last week. I had sent this very collectible Science theater 3000 DVD collection…
Smart Ways to Save Money on Goods and Services: Practical Tips
Inflation is at its highest in years to save money we have to come up with ways to reuse, spend thrifty, and make those dollars stretch. As companies and corporations raise their prices on goods and services as consumers we have no choice but to pay the high prices. Here are some ways to…
Updating your home with paint and accessories
I have not kept up writing with my blog due to my day job. I pledge to be more consistent. I decided to paint my home during the hottest time of year in Ocala, Florida. I started after Memorial Day, and it took me six days from start to finish. I painted the house a…
Beautiful vintage sofa and chair found at Sheriff’s Ranch thrift shop.
I saw this amazing Victorian-era sofa and matching chair at the Sheriff’s Ranch thrift store off Hwy 200 in Steeplechase Plaza near Bravo Supermarket. The fabric was a white damask-style fabric it was clean and in very good condition. The furniture had wood detailing all around it and the wood looked like Rosewood. This furniture…
My Japaned vintage estate sale find lamp and vintage small French table
Twenty years ago, inside PINE RUN Estates, I attended an estate sale and found a vintage Japaned metal and raised brass design oriental style on the lamp. I liked it instantly and the estate was selling a lamp for 1.00 so I bought it. I have had this lamp ever since. I found on eBay…
What is this item, if you know let me know?
A few years ago, I found an interesting object in Divine Providence for a quarter. This item is a cylinder wooden item that had micro miniature carvings of people inside. The carvings were intact in some of the scenes inside. Anyway, I thought to myself how detailed this item was. What was it? I’ve never…
Amazing oriental Asian antique cabinet found at sheriffs ranch thrift.
Was walking around the sheriff’s ranch thrift shop when I came across this beautiful wooden antique Asian cabinet. It is in a pre-owned condition could use some TLC but overall great condition. The asking price is 395.00. It’s very old beautiful cabinet. This is the photos of the cabinet. Check out my blog for more…
Found a vintage wooden Tole desk organizer for a Dollar!
I was at the Countryside Presbyterian church at 8 am for their yard sale when I walked into their book section. Well, along with the miscellaneous items was this really beautiful wooden black floral tole design desk organizer. I couldn’t believe the price of a dollar! I said sold! I grabbed it quickly and took…
Amazing news about my chair it’s official
My Nichols and Stone black 1930s Windsor chair is original. One of the owners said it’s a Windsor chair worth 350.00 depending upon geography. In NY my chair is worth 350. But in Ocala, FL only worth 125.00. I was told at Ocala auction. I’m not selling keeping my original gem. Excited to find Out…
My find of the month Nichols and stone 1930s black Windsor chair
I was walking around the sheriff’s ranch thrift store when I spotted this amazing chair. It called me to it with its amazing simplicity in style and it’s antique vibe. I loved it right away, I knew it was a Windsor chair and I knew it was old by its stencil. So I bought it…
How Inflation is affecting the thrift stores
It seems that Inflation has hit a 40-year high affecting everything from gas prices, housing, food, and consumer goods. Inflation started to creep up on us back in December 2021 as the pandemic took its toll on employees who were resistant to going back to work again and risking their health by…
How to make thrift clothing last longer?
Some thrift clothing can last a long time depending fabric it made with . I would purchase name brands like Ann Taylor loft, Express, the Gap, Talbot’s, Chico’s because they are quality brands and the clothing may be more resistant to wear and tear of the washing machine. Purchase clothing that is washable in laundry…
Why thrift store reselling is ethical and not unethical?
Why thrifting and reselling is ethical and not unethical? I read an article in the North Texan Daily where the writer wrote that reselling is unethical because it causes thrift store prices to rise. Therefore, making it less affordable for the community that relies on these items. The writer argues that thrifting…
Some problems with thrift store items
Although I love to thrift, I have to admit these are some cons when you go to thrift especially when looking for items to resell. One of the cons of thrift store items is that once you bought the item you can’t return it. It is bought as is if you purchase the item and…
How to repurpose dated thrift store paintings?
Ever go to a thrift store and find an amazing art that you like off the bat. Then, you find some pieces that you feel need Improvement. You brainstorm how to improve on the art or in some cases, you just want the canvas. In these rare cases, where you purchase the art just to…
Writing about the thrift niche
When writing about a niche, the blogger or writer will give you very generic information. For example, write what you like to write about or pick a topic of great interest to you. The writers never give you specific subjects to write about. I write about thrift store finds and going to thrift stores…
What are the rules of thrift store shopping etiquette
This is a good question, what is thrift store etiquette? Thrift store etiquette is the rules that make interaction with others less inoffensive and comfortable at a thrift store. Thrift store etiquette involves learning proper behavior socially and professionally, in casual or formal circumstances, here and abroad in the thrift stores. Some rules of thrift…
Top tools of the trade to go thrift shopping
Tools of The Trade When Thrift Shopping Going to the thrift store may be a fun adventure, especially if you are looking for something specific. If you are looking for that one item to decorate or for reselling purposes, then you should bring along these items when shopping. 1. Bring a tape measure to…
How to save more money shopping at thrift stores.
Thrift shopping is the best way to save money shopping. There are even more ways to save at the thrift store despite all the regular savings. Thrift stores often have sales to get rid of excess inventory. They will list it on a sign or whiteboard, and list which items are on sale. An…
DIY tables done Shabby Chic
I found these two great end tables at a thrift shop solid wood but the finish needed some TLC. At first, I thought they were by a furniture maker named Hadley from Massachusetts. But I was wrong, they did not have a brand marked on them but they were sold as heavily well-built tables. The…
How to decorate your bathroom with thrift finds
The first thing you should do when shopping for items to decorate your bathroom is to scan the bathroom and make a list of items to purchase. Some great items to decorate a bathroom include: 1 bathroom signs 2 small succulent plants 3 dish soap holders 4 baskets 5 small…
How to display your thrift store finds around the home
Often, when we pick up something we like from the thrift store. We will evaluate what use we wanted it for. Sometimes, we want something displayed or add to a collection. How do you display your items if you don’t have a curio or hutch? If you have a collection, group them altogether if you…
How to be a good reseller
Reselling items from thrift can be difficult. Often times when shopping at a Thrift shop or an antique mall, the variety of inventory can be overwhelming. Where do you start? I know that looking for items from the Thrift is not always easy. To be a good reseller you have to know which items will…
Top 20 items to resell from the Thrift
If one is looking to find items at the thrift to resell it can be overwhelming because there is so much to pick from. It can be hard to choose which items to purchase. Before you pick items for resale you have to make sure the condition is very good. They can’t be chipped or…
How to decorate with faux flowers from the thrift?
Thrift stores are a great place to find beautiful quality faux flowers. A lot of people donate silk flowers and faux flowers when they change their decor. Many dollar store flowers look really fake and are not good quality. At the thrift you never know what you will find but I Divine Providence, they have…
Why Thrift Shopping is good for mental health?
Thrift shopping is good for mental health because there are so many benefits to shopping thrift. There is a Euphoria when you go through everything and find that amazing find. The happiness one feels when they find something unexpected or what they find if they have been looking for a specific object. It’s thrilling and…
How to Save Money by Shopping Thrift IN HWY 200 Corridor in Ocala Florida
How to save money by shopping Thrift in Ocala How to save money by shopping thrift includes saving money by setting a budget to shop Thrift. Depending upon your budget set you can shop for both quality and a large number of items at thrift stores. Shopping Thrift you can set up a small…
Thrifting Fun Unique One of a Kind Items
Thrifting fun unique one-of-a-kind items. The Thrill of the hunt as I visit thrift stores makes me anxiously happy as I see as I scan through the items. There’s nothing more exciting than looking for vintage treasures at the thrift. There are some thrifts where you can dig but for the most part, there are…
How People avoid Inflation shopping Thrift
Inflation has hit a 31 year old high and products and goods have risen up 7%. Prices on food, rent, gas, and everything else has risen. Thrift stores helps customers during these difficult times. Thrift stores allow people to purchase clothing, home goods, pots, furniture, and appliances, as an example of only a few items…
How to go shopping thrift for different holidays?
How to go shopping at Thrift for different holidays? Shopping Thrift all year round helps to find unique items that may no longer be found in retail shops. Unique items can be found for different holidays and Seasons. Some items are donated in original boxes or with tags still on them. Although it may be…
Top ten reasons why Thrift Shopping is great?
Top 10 reasons why thrift stores are great? I have an addiction to Thrift because I love unique and different things that you can’t find anywhere else. I love to find unique one-of-a-kind items that you can’t find at a regular retail store. I love vintage art, figurines, clothing, books, and vintage jewelry. I remember…
What does it mean to go thrifting?
What does it mean to go thrifting? Thrifting means to go shopping at Thrift stores, flea markets, estate sales, yard sales in hopes of finding amazing deals on vintage personal items. Thrifting is the act of attending thrift stores and other venues that sell Pre-owned items. Thrifting is an action word or verb that describes…
30 thrift slogans and ideas
A list of 30 thrift ideas and slogans have been compiled for online thrift stores. These are names that would fit any online thrift store and reseller store. Thrift slogan ideas should be easy to remember, catchy slogans ideal for your business or brand. Shopping thrift helps the buyer buy unique one of a kind…
Snow babies history oh great snow babies
Snow babies were created by Hertwig and company Thuningia in 1864 according to kovels.com . Snow babies were made out of candy and kept as Christmas decorations because they were cute children in white snow suits. As the years went by many companies made bisque models of snow babies since people were keeping as collectibles. …
Our nation shall rise from a great divide
Our Nation is divided For so far it is blighted With our differences so stark Pure motives are too dark We fail to reach consensus As politics have lost their senses News media have chosen sides Contributing to a farther divide Fake news created every day Facts no longer the only way Alternate news…
Marcia herring art sold after in thrift store
I found a beautiful Marcia herring painting at a thrift store it was marked 275 on the back. It was an 11 x 11 painting small and square but very beautiful red floral art on rice paper. I resold it for 60 on eBay. Marcia herring is a Sotheby s artist .
The benefits of Journaling
Journaling can benefit us in the long run because it can help people see something that they couldn’t see on their own and they can improve upon. Journaling can improve a person’s life by aiding in many areas of their life. Journaling can be anything that the person wants to write about. Some people…
Why is thrift shopping so popular?
This vintage cameo Thrifting is so popular because everyone likes to treasure hunt especially with pre owned items. Everyone likes a deal and many like to haggle over prices at sales. Yard sales, garage sales and estate sales are especially popular for people searching for specific items or for spontaneous finds found to either…
Daytona beach trip
Life’s a box of chocolates Did you know that Daytona Beach was where the first Daytona nascar races were held in the 1910s before being moved to present location. On the boardwalk there are plaques about the history of Daytona Beach which is fascinating. Have to go there to enjoy the history and scenery. Here…
A trip to kennedy space center
On August 1 1967 kennedy space Center opened on merritt Island as a bus tour since then it has grown to the many exhibits offered at kennedy Center visitor center. Here are some of the photos taken at the kennedy space Center Atlantis rocket The moon landing The rover The rocket The moon landing Astronaut…
Some of the most unusual items sold on auction for high amounts of money
There have been some items that have sold for large sums of money that you wouldn’t believe would sell for that amount due to the item itself. According to CNN, in Auckland New Zealand a rare houseplant named Rhaphidophora Tetraspema sold for 19,297 dollars. This is the highest amount ever paid for a plant in…
Holy land in belleview fl
I visited Holy land in belleview fl still under construction very nice place to visit here is a photo
Top 60 thrifting blogs on the web my blog was 16th
My blog was selected as one of feedspots top 60 thrifting blogs on the web which is such an honor. My blog ranked 16th on feedspots blog. There are 59 great blogs on and about thrifting in the USA. Many blogs showcase sustainable design by recycling clothing. There are great blogs about thrift store shopping…
History of homer laughlin virginia rose pattern
Homer Laughlin began in the 1870s located in East Liverpool Ohio and was founded by Homer and Shakespeare Laughlin. The company originally started as Ohio valley pottery then renamed Laughlin bros. In 1879, Shakespeare sold his interest to Homer. Homer renamed the company as Homer Laughlin company and ran it for two decades before selling…
Rare jadiete piece sold at auction
I recently sold a rare Jadeite piece I didn’t know how rare it was. Until I found it in an old vintage book on anchor hocking fire king identification and price guide. It was a large 11-inch Swedish modern mixing bowl. As soon as I placed it on auction I got offers on it, I…
Items for sale and sold on ebay 2021
Selling baseball jacket and vintage jewelry. Go to eBay .com. And type in mightynetbuyer for sellers Check out amazing deals. Visit http://www.vintageoldtreasures.com
America is Divided so how to bridge divide?
A America is so divided because of three issues that have never been really resolved, first the issue of race, second the issue of social class, and third and the most divisive is that of political affiliation. Slavery has left a mark on America so deep that it scars the American fabric of life. …
How to make the Internet friendlier
How to make the Internet friendlier I always say an anonymous troll will deflate the Internet as quickly as an airless balloon. What is a troll? It isn’t those hairy scary trolls on the tip of your pens, they were popular baxk in the 1980s. On the Internet, trolls are users that follow well-trafficked pages…
Junk Drawer Organization
Junk Draw Organization I use recycled check book boxes as small storage for drawers. I clean out the junk drawer by placing small items in boxes. The larger items are placed towards the back of drawer neatly in rows. Get a folder for menus and place manuals in a clear plastic bag. You don’t need…
How to turn an unused lanai into a third guest bedroom
How to turn an unused lanai into a third guest bedroom. When creating a third guest bedroom from an idle lanai, you must first decide if room is large enough and will be comfortable.Many vacant lanai’s are not climate controlled meaning that they are not insulated so when remaining room is hot in the summer…
ART is Personal
Art work can be both expensive and inexpensive but it is personal because Art speaks to a person’s individual tastes and likes. The same artwork can be interpreted differently by people, some can be offended and others not. I like the American and Puerto Rican flags as art. I hand painted a dining table with…
Is it really DIY if you get help
I enjoy DIY projects because I get a lot of pride knowing I did a project myself. There are times that that DIY project can be a lot harder than it looks. There may be a project that may be too hard to tackle and you need professional trades people to help. You can order…
Rearranging a Room for functionality or esthetics
Rearranging a room Sometimes a room can be decorated with both in mind, it an be rearranged to look beautiful and function well. But there are times that furniture can be placed in an place in room because of the room layout itself. There may be an awkward half wall dividing the room or not…
MY Christmas lights in Ocala FL
My neighbors and I put up lights outside this year making this street the most lighted up this year. Lights are pretty and joyful. Here are some photos of my lights only.
My scrapbooks
I enjoy scrap booking, it is relaxing and fun. My scrapbooks are time capsules for the future I have one for current events, for favorite things, for genealogy and for journaling. It is good to express yourself in a creative way to de stress from every day living. Here are some of my photos
MY NYC Trip last year
I took a lot of photos of Times Square and of Bronxville NY I have family that lives there. Here are some of the photos
Divine Providence treasures
Here are some of my treasure finds at Divine providence thrift shop; you always find something there:
Another Year Over and a New another year over one's just begun
Remember these iconic words from John Lennon’s song War is Over. Ironically, American troops are out of Afghanistan;only a few left. These words so true in meaning as we bid adieu to the old year and welcome in, the new year. May this new year bring happiness, hope, and success for dreams being realized for…
Visiting The Bronx & Yonkers
My younger sister’s wedding in NYC is on November 15th 2014, my dad and I are in town as part of wedding party. Happy and estatic about upcoming wedding, my sister is marrying a nice guy. Some photos of areas in Bronx and yonkers area in NYC.
Some where over the rainbow
On a rainy predawn, an orange light comes through my window. the glow of the colors warming my face as the rain drops sound fainter and fainter. I look out my window and find a hint of an outline of an arc in the sky right over my neighbors home. I had to get…
Old vintage classic car in lot in Ocala Florida
In and around Ocala, Florida there are many old vintage cars driving around. Once a year these cars are showcased to vintage car enthusiasts. here is one great car
Travel USA campaign part III
This is part three of my stimulus idea for small town rural America to start a Travel USA campaign in the spirit of the “made in America series”. Manufacturing jobs are slowly coming back to America but not fast enough and unfortunately not in all of the original products created here. America is becoming more…
Recycle linen blind slats into a fullsize head board cover
how to create a linen blind headboard cover I made a headboard cover from clean linen vertical blind slats. These blind slats were from windows that were sill length. These blind slats are being used directly over the old wooden head board to create a beautiful contemporary cover. The items needed are the following; A…
How to keep your password safe
Russian Hacker gangs have stolen more than 420 billion passwords from well known sites. The internet has a growing threat of hackers from China and Russia that have government supporting these gangs into finding vulnerabilities in the US infrastructure and banking system. Americans have to find a method to protect their passwords because of these hackers…
Washington post commentors on Siberian crater story unbelievable
Science and technology have been politicized by the GOP conservatives whose anti-science stance is generated by fuel fossil lobbyists and companies that contribute to their political funds. Ignoring climate change and science is not the way to deal with the changes happening in our World. I was reading the Washington Post story on scientists knowing…
Give America a stimulus
A few days ago I posted the first of a series of blog posts on how small towns should start a campaign to attract tourism to small town America to give our US economy a local boost. If ABC could start the “Made in America” campaign which successfully has created jobs without the help of…
Collecting vintage jewelry as a hobby
I love finding old vintage antique jewelry at estate sales, yard sales and on eBay. When shopping online for vintage jewelry it is best to shop from reputable well known websites such as Ruby Lane, Tias, Tocadero, and shop goodwill. Vintage jewelry from different era’s are really old gems, many pieces are intricate with the art…
DIY Disaster Painting furniture
In today’s current economy, many Americans are finding ways to save money and help the environment by recycling and up cycling vintage furniture and other items. There are many websites, magazines and cable TV shows that teach people to decorate using vintage furniture pieces. Many of these resources teach how to paint furniture, change hardware…
Start a Travel USA small town campaign
Congress is failing the American public; the tea party conservatives have control over John Boehner who is one of the worst House leaders in the history of Congress. When the leader allows a loud minority control his actions, by allowing what would be brought to the floor to vote.; it demonstrates how ineffective a leader…
How to organize home with reused items
There are creative ways to save money by using items around the home intended for other uses and recycling them for a new purpose. Shower hooks could be hung on the closet clothing hanging rod to hang purses, scarves or belts. The empty cardboard toilet paper holders can be reused to hold and store unused…
How to Spring Clean your porch
The best way to clean your porch is to use a solution of warm water and a safe cleaner named Simple green on the concrete patio, leave the mixture on for 15 minutes scrub with a brush then rinse. Let the concrete dry naturally. After power washing, the concrete should look very clean afterward. Use…
Silhouette Pillow Project
Things needed for project; one solid color toss pillow, silhoulette stencil, stencil tape, stencil brushes, and stencil fabric paint in different colors. Place the stencil on the center of the pillow and attach with tape to hold in place. Place stencil brush into paint and gently dab it on to palette board. Leave small amount…
Have You visited Ocala Florida lately?
Ocala Florida is a central Florida city with history, charm, horse farms, Silver Springs National park, and the Appleton Museum. Ocala Florida has amazing shopping and dining areas.There are eateries on every block along Hwy 200 corridor and great shops which include big and small local shops. If you enjoy antique thrift shopping you might…
Is current Capitalism in U.S. really laissez faire or is it really Socialist Capitalism?
The current laissez faire U.S. Capitalism system is not pure Capitalism; as Republicans would argue because regulations hurt free enterprise. I would argue that the current system of Capitalism, is not a true laissez faire system because of Corporate Welfare. Laissez Faire is the term known as a pure unregulated form of capitalism where government…
Polly Palmer Park in Ocala Florida
Walking around the park named Polly Palmer Park around Palm Gardens, and the Heritage Garden apartments area. There is a beautiful trail and lake area with a fountain, it is very peaceful and a good place to feed the geese that walk up to the people. There is a nice little foot bridge over a…
Steeplechase Plaza in Ocala, Florida
This plaza has had many of its store spaces vacant for a few years but since 2013 many businesses have began opening its doors here again. There is an antiques consignment store, a fitness center, a laundry mat, hobby store, Papa John’s Beall’s Outlet, Chinese restaurant, and many other businesses. Parking lot of Steeple Chase…
DIY disaster turned bold masterpiece
A few years ago, I had stained an old table with mini wax stain in a mahogany red stain. There were a few years where the stain remained in very good condition as I kept it indoors. As I left it in the screened porch area, I noticed that the stain started to form a…
How to save a blouse with bleach stains
I was upset to discover that this really nice pink linen blouse I washed got messed up with two bleach stains from left over bleach residue from the washing machine. I had washed whites in the load before and some of the bleach residue remained in the washing machine when I washed some colored clothing afterwards. A pair of old black…
How To make A Scrap Book Journal
A scrap book journal is a creative combination of creating or making a scrapbook and a journal. I have been writing in a journal for over 10 years. I think its a great way to write about dreams, goals, documents events. I had created a scrapbook where I kept photos and newspaper clippings about important…
How to wash a crocheted vintage lined purse
I was afraid to wash a vintage old crocheted purse that my mom owned. It is in very good condition, the issue with it is that I’ve noticed that the purse has yellowed with age and has turned brittle. I don’t want to damage the purse by washing it in harsh detergents or in washing machine.…
The Kumquats are coming, the Kumquats are coming
After years of this kumquat tree of not yielding many fruits; this year has been an exception with a strong number of kumquats growing left and right. The large number of kumquats falling on the driveway on the lawn; and now on the street being cleaned off daily is sort of a pain and at the same…
Beautiful hibiscus and roses blooming
These bushes are flowering after being cut down and trimmed, didn’t know there were any hibiscus there until it was cut down. Roses are blooming despite the cold; overall Ocala weather has been warmer than most winters. Pretty in Pink Hibiscus. http://www.savingshouse.blogspot.com Springs Here! http://www.savingshouse.blogspot.com It’s a little before Spring but I couldn’t wait too…
SOTU Address and Four GOP Responses
The State of the Union Address 2014 And the Four Republican Responses The State of the Union address has been the most anticipated since it is the sixth year of President Obama’s administration where he will outline his agenda for year 2014..President Obama outlined many plans and policies he wants Congress to advance which include Immigration, tax , unemployment…
January 6, Three Kings Day Tradition in Puerto Rico
January 6th is Three Kings Day in Puerto Rico also known as ” el dia de Los tres Reyes Mago”, this day is remembered as the day the three wise men bought baby Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense, and Myrrh. According to Huffington Post, Latino voices article. “For Christians, Christmas and holiday do not end…
The Top 10 New Years Resolutions
Top Ten New Years Resolutions There are promises that people make to themselves to improve or achieve a goal every New Year known as a New Years resolution. I have fallen into the 24% of who fail at their New Year resolution each year. Regardless of how I try, the treadmill becomes my new laundry…
Christmas Lights In Pine Run 2013
Some of the neighbors in Pine Run have really nice light displays. Beautiful home decked in lights Most decorated and lighted in Pine Run Very beautiful Blue Christmas tree Color changing Christmas tree on water oh, the lights Full Moon I can see Jupiter from my house All lighted up Beautiful lights all around…
Vintage Christmas Ornaments on eBay
Instead of braving the crowded Black Friday shopping events, I decided to get a jump on cyber shopping. I came across beautiful eBay vintage Christmas ornaments shop. This seller has some beautiful Christmas glass ornaments dating back to the 1940s WWII era. If searching for vintage Christmas ornaments, you just have to visit eBay store at Diana’s…
