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I have been ridiculously derelict in my on-line duties, including IAO, and for that I apologize. My husband and I are on the road with the rv. We don't subscribe to a wireless internet service, preferring instead to only have internet when staying at a campground that offers it. And a lot of this trip has been spent in national and state parks and forests - so no wi-fi. And that's a good thing sometimes. We've spent a lot of traveling time looking at property and a lot of time doing my favorite… Continue

I wasn't even going to go to any garage sales today. I have work to do here at the house, and the weather was crappy this morning. But...it's Saturday, and there's ritual and habits to consider...so I told myself I would go for just a little bit. Maybe hit a couple of places and call it good. I checked Craigslist...church sale two neighborhoods away. Good. That's close to my favorite thrift store. I can kill two birds with one stone. I tell my husband I have my cell, and not to worry, I won't be… Continue

Currently, I'm buying, not selling. With the economy being what it is, it's not a bad time to be a buyer. I'm finding some great pieces and great prices. But the economy isn't why I quit selling.

So why do I keep buying? Because I can, I want to, and at a point in the near future I'll go back to selling full time.

Right now we're in the process of preparing to move.

No, we haven't bought a house yet, but we will (it's also a fairly good time to buy a house), and when we find the right place,… Continue

This slideshow is full of great kitchen designs from the 50's and 60's. Anyone looking for any mid century decorating ideas has got to take a look. http://flickr.com/photos/10197266@N05/sets/72157608506908174/
I recommend the full screen slide show. So much eye candy...just makes me drool!

A new group with the tongue twisting title of Eclectic Electrical Collectibles Group is ...(wait for it)...drum roll...UP and RUNNING.

Anyone interested in electrical household devices should drop in and join the discussion. We're not limited to just small (or large) kitchen appliances, but of course those are MY first loves...but we want to explore the explosive world of old-time electrics...clocks to toasters...oddities to rarities....

Everyone has a short-circuit, blown… Continue