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thrift store score

November 11, 2011
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thrift store score

What I bought… silver plate server a dimpled glass shaker dessert plate orphaned tea cup retro pyrex covered glass bowls what I left behind… this pretty turquoise-blue popcorn glass pitcher and glasses If the set is still there when I return, I may have to buy them. So pretty! Today my friend Nancy and I got together and went on a little thrifting adventure downtown Red Wing. I was so happy with my finds! I have a whole stash of previous thrift store scores that I discovered while on a late night thrifting outing with the hubby. I also purchased some things from my friend Clare before she put them in her garage sale.  I’m itching to post pictures of these treasures!…but, all in good time. Anyhoo, today after...

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Current Crush~ All Things Julia Child

December 27, 2010
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Current Crush~ All Things Julia Child

As I mentioned in my previous post, Boeuf Bourguignon, Jeff and I are starting our own little cooking course at home using the 2 volume set of Mastering the Art of French Cooking as our focal point. I can’t wait to share our adventures and some of the recipes here on the blog. We’re also ordering the 6 DVD set of Julia Child’s The French Chef TV series… We’re so excited to get started. Lots of fun “date” nights surrounding cooking are planned! Are you exploring new interests in the new year? Please share them with me! ~Melissa

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Current Crush-LOST

March 10, 2010
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Current Crush-LOST

I just finished season 5 of the television show LOST on DVD last night and immediately decided to start watching season 6 online because I couldn’t stand the suspense! The show is absolutely fantastic. If you’re looking for a little ‘island getaway’ while the snow is still melting outside, this will be the perfect distraction. Full of action, suspense, romance and lots of picturesque scenes of Hawaii’s island of Oahu. Synopsis- After Oceanic Air flight 815 tore apart in mid-air and crashed on a Pacific island, its survivors were forced to find inner strength they never knew they had in order to survive. But they discovered that the island holds many secrets, including the intense howls of a mysterious creature stalking the jungle, as well as a polar bear,...

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