Found Treasures

Imagine my delight when I discovered a new home decorating/upcycled/reuse store in Beaver Dam by the name of Twisted Sisters. The store has a beautiful ambiance and you can take your time strolling through in the hope of finding that perfect piece . . . as I have done on several occasions.

I don't go in for anything in particular. I don't need anything. But I do enjoy walking into the store and being greeted by the store's proprietress, Nancy. Nancy is full of energy and the joy she brings to her store is contagious. So even if you don't find anything on your first visit . . . or your second . . . you'll keep going back for the thrill of the hunt and to soak up the ambiance. Even if you leave with nothing you'll be inspired to reconfigure and recreate the treasures in your home.

Some of the treasures I've found at Twisted Sisters include . . .

An antique table painted with chalk paint in grey . . .

Lamp and red dictionaries . . .

Jewelry boxes . . .

A red briefcase . . .

An old wooden box . . .

A red basket that is home to my Smoky Quartz crystals . . .

A wicker chair and ottoman . . .

and so much more I'll share another time. Drop in sometime and visit Twisted Sisters in Beaver Dam, WI. Tell Nancy I sent you!

Craig's List Find

This summer we're expecting family and friends visiting from Canada and nowhere to put them! So I hopped on Craig's List hoping to find a day bed that would look nice in our small fourth bedroom, but be comfortable enough for company. While conducting my search I came across this . . .

Isn't it gorgeous? Brian and I made the short trip to Milwaukee to pick it up from a young woman who was moving into a smaller place and therefore had not room for it. She inherited it from her grandparents home in Lake Geneva. Young people don't understand the value of an antique, especially one left by a grandparent. Sigh . . . I hope she doesn't later regret her decision to sell. And can you believe she was only asking $60?!!

We loaded it on our truck and were on our way.

And now it sits proudly in my living room. I'm debating whether or not to paint it. I'll take my time with that decision. For now it's home to my egg vases.

. . . and still no day bed . . .