Well December 17 is here already. Time to celebrate me turning 25 - again.
Looking forward to some home-made chocolate cherry cake - same cake mom has made me since I was a little girl.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Adele turns 25...again!
Well December 17 is here already. Time to celebrate me turning 25 - again.
Looking forward to some home-made chocolate cherry cake - same cake mom has made me since I was a little girl.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Hoosier "possum belly" Baker's Table
Jon certainly knows the way to my heart.
This is my birthday present!!
It's a Hoosier baker's table, manufactured from around the 1890's to 1940. This one is sometimes known as a "possum belly" as it has the flour drawers hanging underneath. This style of baker's table was popular before there were mass-produced kitchen cabinets to store items. The table is an early style, made all out of wood. Later models were made with zinc, tin, and even marble on the top. Tin drums kept rodents from gnawing through to eat the flour.
Jon spotted this while he was dropping off some items at the Habitat for Humanity Re-Store in town. It's in rough shape, but he knew it was just what I was looking for to put our TV on.
Turns out they are rather rare (though mass produced at the turn of the century, mostly out of Indiana). He paid $75 for it. A quick look on e-bay, Craiglist and Kijiji shows us that these sell normally from $300-$1500. So not too bad at all! We love it!!!
You can see the 2 drums and the drawers in this photo. The top of the whole table actually hinges up, underneath (where the dvd player is), actually has a piece that flips down to conceal the front. We're leaving it open to store the dvd player and digital cable box though.
Handles are missing off the drawers, but overall, not in too bad shape. Will probably restore/refinish it someday when we have time.
Sewing table
Picked up this little gem off Kijiji. It's an old sewing table (no machine inside anymore though). I loved the little drawers on the side. Will be a great table for keys and mitts by the back door. $20.
Winter wonderland
We've had some awesome winter days over the last week. Pretty to see the snow in the trees.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Funny what you find...
....when all the leaves fall off the plants and trees. This was spotted under a bush in the back yard. Jon and I have never seen it before today!
Welcome home!
Getting ready for the holidays during the nice weather today. Hot enough to tan on the side of the house!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
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Monday, October 18, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
New House!!
So Jon and I have bought a new house! It is located in Brandy Point, the neighborhood I grew up in, located in Grand Bay. We cannot wait to take possession and start renovating (again)! Our townhouse is sold, and unless something unfortunate happens, we'll be moving into this new place in August!
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Jon's old rock climbing hang out
Jon and I took a hiking trip up to Welsford to check out where he used to rock and ice climb. Great day, no bugs! Pretty tough hike in some spots though. Great views.
Species Identification?
I call this a "Lady Slipper". It was pink, but I saw yellow as well. We need Dutch Girl to weigh in...
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