Category Archives: Junking

GUESS WHAT I FOUND

By Julie | Published: April 7, 2013
It's all enough to make this first-born, type-A, straight-A, single-momming, self-employed girl want to hole up, buckle down and take care of things. Make things better. Fix things. Soothe things. Prevent things. Get things done. Check things off the list. All while clenching her fists and holding her breath until maybe, someday, the list will be a little less long and the needs a little lighter.
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PICK ONE?

By Julie | Published: January 8, 2013
Today I was talking to someone I love about how maybe just maybe we all have a bit more in common than we think. Maybe if we paid a little less attention to all those signs and labels Maybe if we were just a little less black and white We’d find ourselves slightly less turned [...]
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THE TUBE CASE

By Julie | Published: November 6, 2012
Just then a grey sedan drove slowly up my alley, pointed its wheels into my driveway, pulled in, and stopped. A tall gentlemen stepped out. "Hello," he said. "I'm Richard (Secret Last Name). I grew up in this house." But I had already guessed as much before he said a word.
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LOOKING

By Julie | Published: June 3, 2012
Some sources say this painting is called Visions of Distant Shores. Others say it’s called Waiting for Him. Either way, a painter named Frank put oils to canvas to create this scene back in 1880. Either way, it’s a sweet, compelling, mesmerizing depiction of waiting, expecting, searching, wondering, dreaming, hoping. Either way, that resonates with me. Which [...]
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PUSHY, PUSHY

By Julie | Published: May 27, 2012
Today was the day. With no ballgames, choir concerts, or even kids on the agenda, it was finally time to step foot in my very-loney yard as if I were the actual person in charge of this small piece of the world, which I am. I slipped on my shoes and surveyed the situation. - [...]
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THE LIVING ROOM LATEST

By Julie | Published: April 26, 2012
Because sometimes a picture really is worth a thousand words. Or keystrokes. And because why not combine two of my faves: vintage typewriters and vintage needlework. And because the typewriter was only $3.75 and the needlework has been floating around R-house looking for a place to land. I say yes. __ I hope your week [...]
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GET THIS ON RECORD

By Julie | Published: April 20, 2012
OK so tomorrow is Record Store Day. Which is so perfect – because this past week I’ve been record shopping! Except…I must be honest. Not for the music. For the album covers! I’ve got some new ideas brewing for my living room – I think I’m ready for some changes! – and I’ve done a [...]
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R WE THERE YET?

By Julie | Published: March 16, 2012
Yes, we R! We made it to the weekend here at R-house. And, apparently, also summer? Hope you enjoy yours!! xo __ All photos were snapped on R outing to Hunt and Gather last weekend. One of my most favorite of inspiration stations…
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PRETTY RUGGED

By Julie | Published: February 22, 2012
I haven’t done anything that deserved the she made it header in a while. At least I didn’t think I had… But actually, I have whipped up a couple things that might not live up to Etsy-ish standards but they work for me. Exhibit A: My purse of the moment. I snagged this “purse” for [...]
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A PINK CHRISTMAS

By Julie | Published: December 19, 2011
Well, since we apparently won’t be having the correct-color Christmas here in Minnesota this year, I’m enjoying my alternate-color holiday. Indoors. With my new pink hanging light. And my pink vintage Christmas bulbs. What? Why, yes, I did say my new pink hanging light. That I paid only $19 for. And which looks even more pink [...]
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