tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91063447569068328902024-03-19T04:21:44.831-07:00The Garage Sale ArcheologistSome people see it as stuff from Grandma's cottage, but I see it as art that tells us about how people lived.MozARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05652113433395095494noreply@blogger.comBlogger234125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106344756906832890.post-24405288218967862352019-06-28T10:31:00.003-07:002019-06-28T10:33:02.514-07:00Dollhouse Bed Makeovers! Have Fun Making The Bed!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I took my love for bed linens and applied it to dollhouse miniature bedrooms. With a little imagination, paint and some fabric you can create the dollhouse bedroom of your dreams! Each of these fab makeovers are available in my Etsy shop, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/GSArcheologist?ref=pr_shop_more" target="_blank">The Garage Sale Archeologist</a>!! All beds are in 1:12 scale.</div>
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Two years ago I began to think about our upcoming 40th wedding anniversary. I wanted to create something that would celebrate forty years of loving and living with my one and only fab husband. I gave a great deal of thought about making a scrapbook and I even began to collect items to create one. But the scrap book did not fulfill my artistic and creative drive to "make stuff". I scrapped the scrap book and began to think about building a house filled with mementos from our lives together, historical events, art work, and photographs. Assemblage has always been a strong drive in my work so I thought why not a dollhouse built by an artist about 2 artists. In the next few posts I will be sharing my journey in creating a house and hopefully someone else can learn from my mistakes.</div>
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<br />MozARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05652113433395095494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106344756906832890.post-60374055839726918212016-01-12T07:54:00.002-08:002016-01-12T07:56:07.998-08:00Hip Square Sweaters & Wools<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>S</b></span>ometimes I just need to break out and do something different and <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HipSquareSweaters?ref=hdr_shop_menu" target="_blank">Hip Square Sweaters & Wools</a> </b>is just the ticket. When I'm out and about at garage sales I often find pre-owned or vintage sweaters that still have years of wear left in them. A good quality sweater should last longer then one season. Wool or wool blend sweaters seem to hold their colors and stitches better then most and now that most modern washing machines have a "hand wash" cycle it makes owning wool sweaters much easier. Aside from that you cannot beat the warmth. Where I work it tends to be on the cold side and I have learned that wool sweaters are definitely warmer then any other. This is how I came to start a new shop on Etsy, called <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HipSquareSweaters?ref=hdr_shop_menu" target="_blank">Hip Square Sweaters & Wools</a></b>.<br />
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A hip square is someone who doesn't want to be defined by current "popular" trends in fashion. They want more then what the stores are pushing at the mall. Hip squares prefer not to be defined at all. They want choices and that's exactly why they prefer vintage attire. Hip squares want fun clothing for work and play that last a long, long time.MozARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05652113433395095494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106344756906832890.post-49776119466003631422015-12-28T07:38:00.002-08:002015-12-28T07:38:16.647-08:00Christmas Tree Napkin Fold<div id="fb-root">
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MozARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05652113433395095494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106344756906832890.post-56667716281541308432015-09-14T16:34:00.000-07:002015-09-14T16:34:35.808-07:00The Kingdom of the Story Garden Fairy HavenThe Saga of the Kingdom of the Story Garden began 27 years ago when my oldest son was having a bit of trouble with sibling rivalry with his one year old brother. We made up a story with characters and adventures that included 2 young princes, a kingdom, a wise old sage, a butter-fairy,and a miniature dragon. Oh and I can't forget the ogre and his dark knight. There's always a villain. As the years went by the story grew and his brother also took part in it. I began to sculpt the characters out of clay and we built a garden at the base of an old tree. They could play and have their adventures outside in the back yard. We have moved a couple times since that first garden but the Kingdom of the Story Garden will always remain a part of my garden. The current garden is comprised of careful stacking and layering of houseplants. When fall comes the plants return to their spots inside the house. <br />
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<br />MozARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05652113433395095494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106344756906832890.post-49869266216016228822015-09-13T12:13:00.001-07:002015-09-13T12:14:56.759-07:00Building a Fire Pit With Tough Love and a Little Muscle.<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Once</span></b> again I've neglected this blog but as you can see I've been pretty busy this summer building a fire pit.We moved to a new home last year. The house is in relatively good condition but the yard had been neglected. Once again we found ourselves a little tight on cash to do all the things we wanted but as we looked around we discovered we had most of what we needed to build a comfortable fire pit right here on the property. The main item we needed was a fire ring the rest was muscle and lots of tough love for our new home. There were several overgrown garden areas that we disassembled and used then re-purposed the materials for our fire pit. It also helped that the former owner had acquired a rather large rock pile in the dog kennel. I used a two wheel dolly to move the rocks and pavers. I began thinking I could do all this myself but about half way through I called in my husband who helped finish adding the pavers and the back wall. Amen for the help.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">It's</span></b> officially fall! There's a chill in the air and football is on!!!! I just love freshening up my linens with new vintage sheets. There is just something about older sheets and pillowcases that makes a bed doubly inviting. My love for vintage sheets has turned into a new product for my Etsy shop, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/GSArcheologist?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">The Garage Sale Archeologist</a>. You can find vintage Cannon, Dan River, Ralph Lauren, Lands End, JC Penney, Springmade and more in my shop. Happy October!</span></div>
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Break up taco shells and line the bottom of a casserole baking dish.
Layer with meat mixture, chili beans and cheese then repeat. Top with
olives, jalapenos, tomatoes or other yummy vegies. Serve with a little
guacamole, sour cream or salsa! It's a fast easy meal that will easily
feed a hungry family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Well</b></span> the garage sale hunting has been great for patio furniture this season. If you're like me I hate to set something outside that cost me more then 20.00. Between summer storms and the potential of theft I prefer to buy used and give it an easy make over. This old wicker chair was destined for the garbage if it didn't sell at a garage sale. I purchased it for 1.00 and with 7.00 of paint and a cushion I purchased off season at a local big box store for 5.00 this chair will make a great house warming gift for my son's new home. He has 3 porches to furnish and I think his renovated home from 1872 will match this chair nicely.<br />
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Frnciscan Dinnerware in a pattern called "Bird n' Hand." Great condition and looks like it would be the perfect set for Christmas. Available for sale <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/192768002/franciscan-dinnerware-set-pattern-bird-n?ref=shop_home_active_6" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</b><br />
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National Stainless Flatware in the Valinda pattern. Very distinctive and in 45 pieces.<br />
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Federal Glassware set of 4 small goblets in the Nordic Smoke Pattern. I have several more pieces in my shop. Available for sale <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/192766552/four-goblets-by-federal-glassware-in?ref=shop_home_active_3" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> & <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/122472286/federal-glassware-stemware-set-of-4-in?ref=shop_home_active_4" target="_blank">HERE </a></b>& <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/122480636/federal-glassware-stemware-set-of-3-in?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>!MozARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05652113433395095494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106344756906832890.post-13210428437206710872014-05-21T17:16:00.001-07:002014-05-21T17:16:07.783-07:00Could you live in a tiny house?Every spring we head to our tiny house of 450 sq feet. It's the place we go to when we want to relieve ourselves of the burdens associated with accumulation. I'd love to live in my tiny house year round but there are 2 musts I feel I need. One is a washer and dryer. I hate going to the laundry mat. Two I'd really like a storm cellar next to my tiny house. I have a great fear of trees crashing down around my tiny house during severe weather.<br />
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The photos below, by <a href="http://www.lincolnbarbour.com/" target="_blank" title="Lincoln Barbour">Lincoln Barbour</a> are of the Sauvie Island Tiny House. This house exemplifies great use of space and design. The home is owned by Jessica Helgerson and Yianni Doulis. Could you live in a tiny house?<br />
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If you want to see more fine examples of interior design by Jessica Helgerson please visit her website <a href="http://jhinteriordesign.com/" target="_blank" title="Jessica Helgerson Interior Design">jhinteriordesign.com</a>.MozARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05652113433395095494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106344756906832890.post-24354829559984134922014-05-20T19:35:00.001-07:002014-05-20T19:35:15.977-07:00General Electric Clock Radio and MODern Sculptures<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ok</b></span> it's time to get back in the swing of things! Garage Sale Season is officially open! Today I am posting this fantastically cool killer clock radio! Best part is that it seem to work just as well as it looks and is available for sale <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/190284917/clock-radio-mid-century-modern-by?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>!<br />
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Next up is this very sweet set of wood figurines or sculptures that were likely made in the 60s. These make a statement! They are available for sale <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/190280590/midcentury-modern-sculpture-figurines?ref=listing-shop-header-0" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a>!MozARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05652113433395095494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106344756906832890.post-76028404509873570272014-03-30T15:43:00.000-07:002014-03-30T15:43:10.480-07:00Midcentury Modern American Designers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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George Nelson, Edward Wormley, Eero Saarinen, Harry Bertoia, Charles Eames and Jens Risom Playboy Magazine, July 1961. <br />
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What you will need: frozen spinach, 1 cup ricotta cheese, tomato sauce, 6 lasagna noodles cooked, mozzarella cheese, 1 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce and Italian spices.<br />
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I mixed a few tablespoons of spaghetti sauce with some tomato sauce, Italian spices and a squirt of ketchup.</div>
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Cover with mozzarella cheese and bake for about 40 minutes. Serve with a salad and bread!</div>
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Now instead of feeding 2 I can feed 6 hungry people. How do I make 2 cups of Chili go farther? Chili Dogs!!!MozARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05652113433395095494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106344756906832890.post-24041615219663108032013-12-30T17:33:00.000-08:002013-12-30T17:33:05.372-08:00Who Wants Desert?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>I</b></span> love serving a beautifully made deserts on beautifully made German porcelain from the Victorian era. These gorgeous pieces have served me well or should I say I served them through the years. Downsizing is never easy but it's time to say goodbye to a few of my treasured pieces. They are now available for sale. From the top: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/174158093/austrian-cake-plate-desert-dish?ref=listing-shop-header-1" target="_blank">Austrian hand painted cake plate</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/174155917/victorian-cake-plate-by-zeh-scherzer-and?ref=listing-shop-header-3" target="_blank">Zeh Scherzer and Company cake plate</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/174129024/cake-desert-set-by-zeh-scherzer-and?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">Zeh Scherzer and Company large cake plate, bowls and snack tray</a>, and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/174136672/victorian-dishes-relish-tray-desert?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">Zeh Scherzer and Company relish tray and salad plates</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>It's</b></span> amazing what you can do with a few garage sale and thrift store finds for your Christmas center piece, I'm looking forward to making some new memories around the table.MozARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05652113433395095494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106344756906832890.post-49904351912212493702013-12-15T19:33:00.002-08:002013-12-15T19:39:19.682-08:00Betty Crocker Christmas Cut Out Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When my husband and I got married 34 years ago my Mom gave me a cookie cook book for a wedding gift. My initial thought was "why", I wasn't that into baking. But life marches forward and soon enough I was baking cookies every Christmas. When my sons were little they always pitched in by being my official taste testers. Soon enough the Christmas cut out cookies became our tradition. I miss those little taste testers but every year they still look forward to these cookies and a few other things. Traditions just sort of happen when time passes and people gather for the holidays!<br />
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Ethel's Sugar Cookies is the one that works best and tastes best!! I don't use shortening in Christmas cookies...........just butter. Christmas only happens once a year.</div>
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Easy Creamy Icing is the best cookie icing out there. After 34 years of baking and decorating Christmas cut out cookies I have tested them all!!</div>
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I cheat and buy a gingerbread mix! Cut outs take a lot of time and this little trick has helped cut the preparation time. I switched to plastic cookie cutters about 30 years ago. They don't rust. And yes, these are the same ones.</div>
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This old Sunbeam mixer has never let me down. Plus harvest gold is the bomb!!</div>
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Don't those look ridiculously yummy??</div>
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This is the same icing minus the food coloring! These little gingerbread reindeer are topped with sugar and cinnamon.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Alrighty</b></span> Pantone has announced the best colors in women's fashion for the fall!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The</b></span> <a href="http://www.prufoxroach.com/Real_Estate/PA/PHILADELPHIA/204_SUNRISE_LN/129-2-5902780/?listingID=129-2-5902780&searchID=95384423&pso=ListPriceDescending&referrer=%2fSearch%2fResults.aspx" target="_blank">Esherick house</a>, commissioned by Margaret Esherick, in Philadelphia has been waiting for 51 years for a new owner. This one bedroom Mid-century Modern home designed by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Kahn" target="_blank">Louis I. Kahn</a> is for sale with an asking price of $1,100,000.00. I'd be happy just to go to an open house!<br />
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The home sits on a 3/4 acre and with gorgeous windows that bring the outside inside, highlighting every season Pennsylvania has to offer. Once again a fine example of America's interest in Naturalism in the late 50s and early 60s.. This home highlights much of what Kahn took pleasure in creating during his 50 year career as an architect, teacher at Yale and lecturer at Princeton.<br />
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The kitchen was designed by Margaret Esherick's uncle, <a href="http://www.whartonesherickmuseum.org/" target="_blank">Wharton Esherick</a> a well known sculptor and furniture designer in Philadelphia. Additional photos of the kitchen can be found on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eamesd/sets/72157604814555009/detail/" target="_blank">Flickr</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>They</b></span> just don't make things to last anymore do they? This mailbox by Remington Hardware Co. Inc., has surely seen lots of mail in it's day. Just think of the letters written from one family member or friend to another that have passed through this old cast aluminum letterbox. Nowadays we send a message, letter or note just by clicking the "send" button. Yet there is still a need for the mail. I can't imagine a wedding invitation sent electronically but who is to say what the future will bring?<br />
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This great piece of Americana is available for sale at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/GSArcheologist?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">The Garage Sale Archeologist</a> online <a href="https://www.etsy.com/?ref=si_home" target="_blank">Etsy</a> shop.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>I</b></span> just had to share <a href="http://opendoorstudio.blogspot.com/2013/06/our-little-retro-camper-debut-this.html?m=0" target="_blank">Open Door Studio's Retro Travel Trailer Makeover</a>! It just goes to show you with a little creativity and lots of love old things can come back to life in a new and colorful way. Join Martha and her family on their vintage travels! Lots of great ideas are bound to spring from it! :)MozARThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05652113433395095494noreply@blogger.com0