Author: Barley
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A Groovy Stop!
Tip: You might want to cruise Google for some slang words of the 1960’s to help navigate this post! 😏 If you dig the Fab Four (Beatles) mop top crew then check out this swinging shop with its hip vibes and outta sight scores! There’s no reason for being grungy anymore because if you need some… Read more
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Whistle While You Work! (Part 1):
Welcome back to “Wildflower Manor!” Graham and I want to invite you on a journey with us, into this beautiful 121 year old house! It will be quite the grand adventure and so it will come in bite sized pieces for you, but for us each new article that you read has meant that we’ve endured… Read more
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Our Little Corner!
About 3 years ago, Gra and I left behind the big city with its fast paced life and crowded spaces. We settled into a small country town gratefully breathing in its fresh country air and exhaling with sighs of relief as quietness settled into our hearts and spirits. We soon adapted to the relaxed friendly smiles… Read more
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Rising Star!
Picture a scene in your mind of one of those romantic movies starring (my favorite – because this is my blog) Sandra Bullock. The setting is a cute little country town, where everyone waves and says howdy (because that’s how we Texans say hi) to each other. There’s usually a local cafe in the center of Main… Read more
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You’re Under Arrest!
I must introduce you to a place where you’ll feel positively criminal walking away with some of your unbelievable bargain finds! This is all part of the thrill for us LIFER thrifters! Using an illustration on the other side of the law! We thrifters are kind of like a detective on a case! We enter the scene… Read more
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Happy 100th Birthday!
Welcome to Storybook Cottage! Built in 1924 this humble historic abode that’s filled with character and charm is where Graham and I hang our hats! Now, I know some of my English friends would say, “pish posh,” to the idea of 100 being old but around Texas a house that’s lived for that many years is… Read more
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Rescued Wonders!
I’m a big fan of “Alice in Wonderland!” One of my favorite parts of the story is when Alice falls down the rabbit hole and she ends up in this magical place that’s filled with curiosities and very interesting characters! Well, I want to introduce you to such a place, “Ricochet Oldies and Antiques,” located in… Read more
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Come Inside!
He pulls up into our long dusty drive! He’s in an old beaten up, rusty hooded truck! It’s a vintage green color and it just feels right at home in this little ole country town. We stop what we’re doing as we quizzically watch this unexpected fellow approach to meet us. We quietly wonder, “who is… Read more
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Wildflower Manor!
I bet y’all are all wondering about the story behind that beautiful old house pictured on my home page. Well that’s my dream house! It sits atop a hill and its view is of a pretty country church just over on Main Street. The steeple of the church stands tall above the trees and in the viewable… Read more
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I’m Late!
I get really excited when I see one of these signs!My heart starts beating rapidly! I get all fidgety! I check my purse for all the needed things, money (cash & credit), my phone with google app (to identify items & their value) and spare bags to put everything in! I’m simultaneously asking my husband to… Read more