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  • Jayson Home Warehouse Sale | Chairs

    Jayson Home Warehouse Sale

    The Jayson Home Warehouse Sale started today and continues all weekend. I got down there about a half an hour…
    November 11, 2016
  • PoachIt

    Keeping Track of Sales (and a Giveaway!)

    Sponsored by PoachIt. I tend to shop for specific clothes only when I need them. A new coat because my…
    November 25, 2014
  • Rugs in the Marrakech Souk

    Negotiating at the Souk

    It's funny how we each have our own tactics. I'm in Marrakesh for a few days right now with friends…
    June 25, 2014
  • Perennial Antiques

    Perennial Antiques, in Wisconsin’s North Woods

    We went to Perennial Antiques last Saturday, per this suggestion. (Thank you, Tina!) It's an antique shop about halfway between…
    August 14, 2013
  • DIY Trunk Show 2009

    The DIY Trunk Show, a show that features handmade goods by Chicago crafters, took place on Saturday. These were a…
    November 23, 2009
  • Jayson Home Warehouse Sale | Chairs

    Jayson Home Warehouse Sale

    The Jayson Home Warehouse Sale started today and continues all weekend. I got down there about a half an hour before it opened this morning.…

    November 11, 20162 commentsDecorating, Local
  • PoachIt

    Keeping Track of Sales (and a Giveaway!)

    Sponsored by PoachIt. I tend to shop for specific clothes only when I need them. A new coat because my old one has become threadbare,…

    November 25, 2014110 comments'F' for Freebies
  • Rugs in the Marrakech Souk

    Negotiating at the Souk

    It’s funny how we each have our own tactics. I’m in Marrakesh for a few days right now with friends and we’ve been navigating the…

    June 25, 201423 commentsDecorating, Travel
  • Perennial Antiques

    Perennial Antiques, in Wisconsin’s North Woods

    We went to Perennial Antiques last Saturday, per this suggestion. (Thank you, Tina!) It’s an antique shop about halfway between Rhinelander and Minocqua, in Northern…

    August 14, 201330 commentsDecorating, Elsewhere
  • DIY Trunk Show 2009

    The DIY Trunk Show, a show that features handmade goods by Chicago crafters, took place on Saturday. These were a few of my favorite things……

    November 23, 200927 commentsCovetable
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