Author Archives: kathy & deb

Damsels in Distress

Posted on September 20, 2019

We have been shopping twice a week since Kathy started her Friday job. I’m not sure that poor Fort Collins can take the Dynamic Duo twice as often as usual. We were at a thrift store on Thursday, talking to … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Finds, Giveaways | Tagged Crafts Gone Wrong, Dolls, Figurines, Garage Sale, Linens, Purses, Thrift Store, Vintage | 12 Comments

Bling Is Our Thing

Posted on September 13, 2019

I was thinking just the other day that we don’t post a lot about jewelry and wondering why. Then it hit me—we almost never think jewelry is weird! And if we do, well, then we are just as likely to … Continue reading →

Posted in About us, Friday Finds, True Confessions, Weird Collections | Tagged Birds, Cats, Frogs, Garage Sale, Jewelry, Tiny hats | 2 Comments

“It was a beautiful, bright autumn day …

Posted on September 6, 2019

… with air like cider and a sky so blue you could drown in it.” Diana Gabaldon, Outlander We’re heading into my favorite time of the year—late summer and fall. It’s time for cooler weather, although northern CO didn’t get … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Finds | Tagged Crafts Gone Wrong, Dolls, Furniture, Pictures, Thrift Store | 2 Comments

All About Town

Posted on August 30, 2019

It must be late summer in Colorado. This morning it is a cool 48 degrees, and by this afternoon it is supposed to be 95. My poor plants can’t seem to figure out what to do—the tomatoes are just starting … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Finds | Tagged Baskets, Cats, Dolls, Figurines, Garage Sale, Kitchen items, Signs, Thrift Store, Toys | 5 Comments

Did You Ever See Such a Sight in Your Life?

Posted on August 23, 2019

Fall can’t be too far off. How do I tell? Is it the cooler nights, shorter days, leaves turning red, or school starting? No, the sure sign is when mice try to work their sneaky way into the house via … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Finds | Tagged Animals, Crafts Gone Wrong, Garage Sale, Lamps and Lighting, Pictures, Thrift Store, Yarn Play | Leave a comment

Estate Sale in the Boonies

Posted on August 16, 2019

As you might have noticed, we will drive quite a ways for a good estate sale. Actually, we will drive quite a ways, just for the PROMISE of a good estate sale, or if there are more than one in … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Finds | Tagged Animals, Estate Sale, Furniture, Garage Sale, Hats, Lamps and Lighting, Pictures | 4 Comments

Let’s Take This Show on the Road

Posted on August 9, 2019

As Kathy said last week, I do travel a bit! Lucky me, we have lots of family and friends all over that need a visit from us now and then. I’ve written about visiting Oregon and Idaho before; you can … Continue reading →