Since 2000, two Chicago-based sisters have run a business all about vintage and antique shopping called Come Flea With Me. They put together day trips to area antique shows and flea markets, filling u...
If you're at all interested in antiques, we have one word of advice, regarding Da Barn: Go. Located less than two hours from Chicago in New Buffalo, Michigan, this old barn is a scavenger's heaven. ...
Ever since I lost the key to my grandmother's secretary, I've been on the hunt for any old skeleton key that will unlock it. A locksmith could open it, but I'm wrapped up in the romantic idea that I...
Name: Christy and John Occupation: Public Health Project Manager and Publishing Sales Rep, respectively Location: Logan Square Type: Wood-frame bungalow, circa 1904 Size: 1500 sq ft Years Lived In: ...
Writing about long-lasting furniture yesterday made us think about some of the old standbys in our own home. Since we have a lot of thrift-store purchases, we're not sure which is the oldest, but th...
When planning a space, we try to incorporate furniture that will last. Usually long-lasting furniture doesn't come cheap but there are exceptions (see this post from Maxwell for an explanation of wh...
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