I just got back from beautiful Massachusetts, the Brimfield antique show was pretty amazing. I had no idea what to expect, except for the fact that it is hectic. I had space on a container that is on a train to southern California as I write. Next week I will drive down and pick up my goods....Read More

I think you all know by now that when I get a wild hair to do something, it’s pretty much going to happen. An idea gets into my head, actually it’s usually an idea that has been there, waiting in the wings for many many years, and when it is the right time it comes...Read More

Hi, I’m back! That, my twelfth trip to the Texas antique fair, was the best one by far for buying. Yes, things were more expensive, there’s no getting around that. The internet, tv shows and social media has told us that our junk is worth more. Junk that I can do cool things with has...Read More

Making the Most Out of a Small Space Scarlett Fiona Reed of Saffron and Genevieve talks quality over quantity “I could almost tent it here and be happy,” says Scarlett Fiona Reed, referring to her quaint cottage, which overlooks Schwan Lake in Santa Cruz. The founder/owner of local home furnishing shop Saffron and Genevieve moved...Read More

In 13 days I’ll be flying back to Texas for my 12th visit to the antique fair in Warrenton. I have had my purchases come back to California in 5 different ways. This time I decided to make sure I had exhausted every option. I’ve spent at least two hours a day working on it...Read More

Today was amazing, but then again, so was yesterday and the day before that. I did a half days work and enjoyed every minute of it, enjoyed a beer with friends in the warm sun, took care of this little oasis I live in, and chatted with neighbors. I was in an apple orchard, at an...Read More

1. Free yourself. Unless you are living with your parents or grandparents you are under no obligation to live with their furniture and belongings. As much as I love old things, if they do not work in your home and you do not love them you should not be living with them. Your memories are...Read More

Günther, great gate, Juliska light, the most awesomest Carlton V fabric That we took the most terrible quality photos in, I apologize and hope to go back to get good shots. This was a room in one of three homes on the Summit League Homes for the Holidays tour. The showstopper in this room, besides...Read More

You may remember I moved into a small cottage in January, and finally got it the way I wanted in June.  Or, I got it the only way I thought possible. My bedroom measures 8 x 11′, and is 7’3″ tall. The only window faces north and is behind my headboard. The door and closet...Read More

I’m back from Texas, had a great time and found amazing things as always… See more images here and new inventory posted here on Second Shout Out. I drove the truck home this time, with some help from Maurice Connolly. We both like to drive, but he gave me full reign over the music, so I was...Read More