I found a table and chair set curbside by the lakehouse. It was obvious that the set had been left outside in the elements, and the paint was showing wear. I decided to paint it white and create a little dining area on my porch. I started by sanding the loose paint off the table. Then, … Continue reading
I picked up a vintage floor lamp at a garage sale a while back. I paid $5 for the lamp, and I think the milk glass shade alone was worth that much. The lamp had a lot of corrosion on it, so I cleaned it up with some #0000 steel wool. I stopped when I … Continue reading
A couple of weekends ago, Billy and I went camping at Nelson Dewey State Park near Cassville, WI. Nelson Dewey is on the banks of the Mississippi river. We invited my parents and they were nice enough to bring all the food. Billy and I had one of the best campsites in the place (campsite … Continue reading
If you watch Portlandia, I’m sure you recognize the title of this post. I’ve pickled a few things lately, with mixed results. My attempt at pickling radishes was ok, but not good enough for this blog. They looked pretty, but the flavor was too sharp. My bread and butter pickles were another story – so addictive-ly sweet … Continue reading
My house is over 80 years old, so there isn’t a lot of built-in lighting. I have slowly accumulated lamps over the last two years, but lighting is expensive. I’ve had this particular floor lamp for a while. It was found curbside by my parents’ house. It’s a heavy, well-made lamp. At some point, someone … Continue reading
