I decided after Christmas it was time to give my fireplace mantel a face lift.  After all…it had been like this for almost 6 years! I hadn’t actually decided what I wanted to do, so it sat with the mirror, the 4 candlesticks and a picture of my daughter for…

Let me preface this by saying….this is not my normal post, but I am so passionate about this, I had to post it! Thanks for enduring! This morning I had to stop and pick up fresh fruit from the grocery for the office.  As I was walking in, I passed…

I am a little behind an getting things posted.  Last weekend we took a blanket chest/truck/coffee table up to the booth.  It was hand made by my dad (http://stevesbunkbedsandmore.blogspot.com).  He thought it would be best to leave it unfinished so whom ever purchased it, could finish the way they would…

Does this remind you of peaceful days at Grandma’s house?  Good food, good company and lots of great stories?  Along with a lot of really bad decor?  Maybe not for you, but I often see things at the thrift shops that remind me of my grandma or things my grandma…

I Beat the Beast!   If you remember on Friday, I was fighting the “Outlet Beast” aka an antique desk.  I had sanded and primed before attempting to paint it a nice creamy white.  However, something kept bleeding through the paint. So after three coats of creamy white and my frustration…

I bought this beautiful (soon to be, hang with me), desk at the Goodwill Outlet.  Ha…I know, if you have never heard of the Goodwill Outlet, I am sure your reaction was the same as mine.  Really?  An outlet for the Goodwill?  Seriously, The Goodwill is already a place for…

It’s time to update this blog!  I have never been quite happy with it, but I am new to the blogging world, so it’s been a learning experience.  And now it’s time for CHANGE!  As of late, I have been reading a LOT of other blogs….WOW am I boring.  I’m…

All proceeds to benefit the Promise Walk for Preeclampsia TM Tooth Fairy Pillow for a Cause. From March 1-June 1, 2011, The Pauper’s Castle will donate 100% of the TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE of every tooth fairy pillow purchased to support The Promise Walk for Preeclampsia.    Pockets are made from vintage…

  Chandeliers and worn wood, elegant prints and aged paint, these are a few of the characteristics that define shabby chic. Shabby chic has become a popular design option in contrast to the modern world’s efforts that focus on new furniture, flashy style, solid brights and whites. While the notion…

Well, we are one week into January 2011 and it’s flying by already!  The month of December came and went in a flash. Thank you to everyone that supported us in 2010.  We are looking forward to the adventure continuing in 2011.  We are a bit behind in posting to…