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It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
Well, the painting project is nearly complete and decking the halls is in full swing. I thought I would show you a few shots of what we have accomplished so far. The little pink tree in the office: A...
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The Thrift Store Chair and More Kitschmas
We are FINALLY finished decorating for Christmas. I think. I have a hard time stopping. I just want Kitschmas greatness all over the house! I seem to have a fondness (bordering on obsession) with...
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Some of My Favorite Kitschmas
I have overcome some of my vintage hoarding tendencies but have not yet conquered my vintage Christmas wrapping paper addiction. And I don’t just crave the paper. I want tags, ribbon, cards and all the...
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Merry Christmas (and my latest Kitschmas find)
Just a quick note from here on Croydon Place to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Starting today things get pretty hectic for us, as I am sure is the same for all of you. Parties, church,...
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Vintage Lamp Score and More!
Sorry it has been so long from over here on Croydon Place. January is kind of a slow month in our house. Here in the Midwest it is cold and snowy most of the winter. My thrifting escapades are down...
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Eichler? No. Mid Century? Yes.
My mid-Century brick and stone ranch is not an Eichler or a Cliff May. To my knowledge, we do not own one single piece of designer furniture. Sculptra? Eames? I only read about them. We have no...
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Why You Should NEVER Carpet the Basement
Homeownership does not come without its problems. You know: costly repairs and upkeep, rising real estate taxes and insurance, the never-ending “to do” list. Last month we had a little setback here at...
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Mid Century Lighting
There are lots of photos in this post so hang in there. We have FINALLY updated most of the lighting here on Croydon Place. With the exception of the basement, which at the moment is in the middle of...
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Atomic / Tiki Drapes Round Out the Master Bedroom
We are finally finished in the master bedroom. Just this morning, I finished making the drapes and got those hung. Take a look: The walls are Caribbean Coral from the Sherwin Williams Suburban Modern...
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A Quick Review of Paint Colors
Now I can say it: Every single room on Croydon Place has been painted. Walls, ceilings, trim, floor, windows, doors, you name it. If it COULD be painted it HAS BEEN painted. Inside and out. We have...
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A Quick Little Buying Trip
Hubby and I decided to hit the road last weekend for a little R&R. Of course our idea of relaxation is digging for vintage finds! We left bright and early so we would arrive at our destination area...
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An Easy DIY project, a Collins Purse and a Groovy Serving Cart
In my last post, I told you of a great (Enid) Collins of Texas purse I found on a buying trip. I have yet to find another one like it online so for now I am keeping it. That little purse has started...
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Mid Mod Mad Chairs, an Atomic Mirror Shadowbox and more!
One day last week I met dear Hubby for coffee (he works the midnight shift) and we spent a little time together while we waited for a local advertised sale to open. Oh. My. Gosh. It was an old Mom...
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Thrifty Finds for the Patio and Pyrex Love
Sorry it has been kinda slow going on the blog lately. We are hosting a wonderful French teen and her and I have been busy. She likes to go to thrift stores! How awesome is that? She comes from a...
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Summer Thrifting
Well, July has come and gone. It was just a blur of crazy busy days. Our French girl has gone home and I am back to weekly thrifting stops. Here are a few recent finds: This atomic looking ice bucket...
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August Updates and a Sad Ending
For 2 1/2 years we have been searching high and low, up hill and down dale for a mid-century twin bed for our guest room. It seems every one we found was very Colonial or child like. All this time that...
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Boomerang Chairs and More Cool Stuff
Remember this pair of chairs that we picked up last spring for $10 each? Yes, $10. Well here they are sporting their new looks just in time for the Holidays. One for the living room and one for the...
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Christmas Decorating Tweaked
I gave you a grand tour of the ranch last Christmas, so this year I will just show you a some new things I have found and some changes we have made. You will probably notice I just worked the new...
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The Winter That Never Ends
If you have been wondering where I have been (or maybe you have not even missed me!) I have been holed up here on Croydon Place, watching snowstorm after snowstorm blow past. In addition, several times...
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She is Here!
Just a quick note to let you know our granddaughter has arrived. Online friends have inquired so I would be remiss if I didn’t let you see this little beauty: She is our first grandchild and Grandpa...
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