Good day friends! I have been wanting to share this post with you for a while, but have been crazy busy with kids and life in general! A few months back (8 months to be exact) I purchased this antique dresser from and auction, and a few months after that (5 months later) I got around to restoring it. Come along for the ride as I show you how to restore a vintage dresser. Like I said, I purchased this at an auction. I actually purchased this piece at the Johnsville Memorial Day Auction ... View Post
Labor Day Auction Recap
If you saw my Facebook Live from a few weeks ago, you know I was attending the annual Johnsville Labor Day Auction. This is one of my favorite auctions to attend! I love how diverse the good are at this auction. Since the items are not from one single estate, there are usually a ton of options (especially furniture). Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy my auction recap! I was looking for specific items at this year's Labor Day auction. We are expecting to move into our new home next month, ... View Post
Caned High Back Chair Makeover
I am so excited to share this caned high back chair makeover with you all! Let me start by telling you a little story of how this chair became mine. I attended an auction two years ago where there was a ton of furniture and lots of mismatched chairs that didn’t look like they were in great condition. The chairs were the last thing to be auctioned off and there were probably only about 15 people still around. The auctioneer was basically giving them away. I told my husband, “If he gets down ... View Post
10 Tips for Scoring Big at an Auction or Estate Sale
Have you ever been to an auction? My first time was exhilarating! I had my auction number and had scouted out a few things that I really wanted to take home with me. There were times I got caught up in the moment and times I felt too shy to bid. Here are 10 tips for scoring big at an auction or estate sale. If you are looking for a more comprehensive guide to auctions then click here to grab my free ebook. Scout out the goods! Know what is being sold. If you have a chance ... View Post