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stool sample
Honestly, I couldn’t think of a better title for this post. Today I want to share a sample of what happens when mixing milk paint colors. But first a little eye candy from the Circa Dee space at...
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tell me everything you know
About Brimfield. Friends, May is on the horizon. And it’s going to be phenomenal! For one, we’re getting hitched. I will have tons of details and pics to share here on the blog afterwards. Can’t...
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open this weekend
Hey guys! Circa Dee Brick & Mortar is OPEN this weekend. Saturday & Sunday 12-4 – 1814 Valley Forge Road, Worcester, PA We won’t be open at all in May so stop in now to see what’s new and say...
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romantique honeymoon
Seriously, I have the best husband ever. Not only did he agree to spend a good portion of our honeymoon antiquing our way through Brimfield but he actually loved it as much as I did! I had to laugh...
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part 2: the haul
Did you catch my last post about our romantique Brimfield honeymoon? It was fate that our wedding was the Saturday before the spring antique market. Honestly, I didn’t plan it that way. With such...
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they found me
Sometimes when I’m simply minding my own business, not hunting for vintage or even thinking about it – ok that part’s not true. I’m always thinking about vintage. But minding my biz and just running...
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august milk paint workshop
You asked, we listened! There’s a new milk paint workshop on the calendar… Who: DIYers, Paint Enthusiasts, Paint Beginners, Anyone, But Especially You! What: Introduction to Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk...
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ol’ peg leg
I have been wanting to brighten up this neutral corner of our living room for sometime now. I do love the lantern lamp and just about all of the accessories but not together. The proportion of the...
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my fleet
After my last post about my new to me vintage ship captain lamp, I got to thinking… Exactly how many of these guys are living in our home? Well I’m here today to inventory them and introduce you to all...
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happy labor day
Here in the states, we are celebrating Labor Day today. We’ve taken some time off for R&R. How are you spending your long weekend? I have a new treasure to share this Labor Day. Authentic US...
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clover and a jacket
Oh the Clover Market hangover has arrived… We had a fantastic time yesterday at the fall opener with splendid September weather. It is so fun to see all of the familiar faces after the long summer...
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pumpkin-spiration
Friends, it’s time! Fall is officially here. Yay! I am ready to do some pumpkin picking and jack-o-lantern carving! And I’m waiting for the leaves to change colors right before my eyes! Yahoo!...
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treasure hunting mojo
Guys, my treasure hunting mojo was seriously down for a little while at the end of the summer. I was all down and out and feeling like a I needed a major score. I know, I sound like I’m addicted to...
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chestnut hill, here we come
I have always loved the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia. It is situated in the northwest corner of the city and boasts lots of historic charm on either side of Germantown Avenue. I grew up in...
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lumberjack holiday
As everyone is preparing for Thanksgiving today, I find myself thinking about Christmas. I opened some of the bins over the weekend that house my decorations. Some vintage, some family heirlooms, some...
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adamstown
You know it’s a good year when you honeymoon in Brimfield and celebrate your birthday in Adamstown. That’s like the Disney World and Disney Land equivalent to us east coast antiquers. Side note, I...
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merry milk paint giveaway
I want to wish all of my friends, family, loyal blog readers, customers and DIYers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I’d love to give everyone a gift but since that is not practical I thought it...
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eating in
The eat-in portion of our kitchen was an addition on the original house put on by a previous owner. Rumor has it that the addition was redone three times because the lady of the house was not...
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a copper top table
Last week I shared the updates we made in the kitchen, specifically in the dining nook. You may have caught a glimpse of our vintage dining table. It’s a one-of-a-kind find that seems to infuse French...
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shop news: west end garage
As the tides change and we settle into life in Cape May, the timing has also allowed me to get back to my roots. How’s that for puns? Once in a while an opportunity comes along that is just so right....
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