by Patty Thompson August is becoming one of my favorite months. It certainly is the most satisfying month for those of us who plant...

From January through August the decor in my house stays pretty much the same. However, once September hits, I go into decorating mode. ...

by Patty Thompson As a native New Englander and lover of antique and thrift shopping, route 1 in Maine is the holy grail of thrift and...

With the cost of designer clothes and the environmental impact of inexpensive “disposable” fast fashion, thrifting for clothing is a...

Cottage core, granny chic, cottage style … whatever you call it I love it! But what exactly is cottage style and how can you achieve...

I had every intention of creating a lovely and casual outdoor garden party for the fourth of July. However, Mother Nature had other...

I CANNOT leave these three items behind at the Thrift Store It’s no secret that I love thrifting. I love to search estate sales, thrift...

If you are a thrifter then you know exactly what I mean when I say that my sister and I have been bitten by the thrifting bug. We are...

Are you shocked by the rise in prices at your favorite re-sale or thrift store? You are not alone. Increased demand for thrifted items is...

Renovations can be intimidating, costly, and time consuming. Sometimes all it takes to make a big impact are a few small changes. When...

French 75 with Lavender Syrup On a recent trip to visit my mother, we went out to lunch after a day of thrifting and antiquing. The meal...