Decorating Ideas using Vintage Books
…was an English teacher and Assistant Principal of William Byrd at the time. 1928 and 1929 Rawenock yearbooks from Roanoke College – Both my grandfather’s. In this early fall coffee…
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Vintage Style Patriotically Decorated Living Room
…de Se’ville par Pierre Augustin Caron De Beumarchais The French book was my grandfather’s from his college days at Roanoke College. I did not know that my grandfather studied French…
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Nature Inspired Fall Mantel Decor
…found at Black Dog Salvage in Roanoke, VA along the top of the mantel. I discovered a fascinating family connection to Black Dog Salvage a few years ago. Don’t miss…
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St. Patrick’s Day Mantel with Vintage Postcards
…shamrocks from the Dollar Store. This project resulted in an invitation to demonstrate how I made the pillow covers on WSLS tv in Roanoke. I’ll share the details of the…
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Vintage Easter Decorations in the Family Room
…relatives used to ship eggs from Roanoke, VA to family in Washington, DC. Don’t miss seeing the inside of this crate! On top of the crate, I displayed my dad’s…
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The Story of a 100+ Year Old China Cabinet
…the mirror over the buffet to Mama as a gift. It was found in an antique shop in Roanoke, VA. To the right of the buffet you can see some…
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Vintage and Antique Chairs
…Mason Jars Ideas for Decorating with Vintage Toolboxes The Story of a 100+ Year Old China Cabinet Touring Black Dog Salvage in Roanoke, VA Ideas for Decorating with Chalkboards The…
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Summer Vacation – Week One
…so glad that she’s back. We make each other laugh! Here we are in her new kitchen. I’m off to Roanoke and Radford for the day. Have a good Monday!…
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Staunton Garden Day :: Part Two
…A. Farnham in 1934. Farnham was a landscape architect and professor at VPI who also designed gardens at the Hotel Roanoke and Hollins College. Who wouldn’t want to sit here?…
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More Vintage Thanksgiving Cards
…sisters. Do you remember Heironimus? I shopped there for many years before it closed. Aunt Willye must have worked in the Roanoke store. I think that Lulu(ie) was a hat…
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My Halloween Decorations
…was hers, too. Eggs were sent from one sister in Roanoke to another in DC using this container. The cat candy holder was my grandmother’s. The pumpkin in the middle…
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Visiting Black Dog Salvage
In yesterday’s post I promised pictures of architectural treasures found at Black Dog Salvage in Roanoke. If you like old houses or antiques, you would love a visit to this…
