Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Visions of Vintage
Hi friends! There is something about this cabinet that draws me in. It’s not the musty old smell, the missing knobs or thin plywood top, I think it’s the wheels (casters). I love dressers and cabinets on casters. Not because I have a need to push them around, but I just find them charming and…
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I Shutter To Think
Do you love vintage items? Are you always thinking of ways to add them to your space? Or do you prefer shiny and new? I love anything that is rusty, has chipping paint, old glass or has a story. My son was only a few months old when I became a single mom, to say…
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Seasons of Life
Hi friends. This is a detour from home decor and DIY but it’s real life. I was sitting enjoying my morning coffee the other day, and as typical I was thinking about my mom. It’s been four quick years since my mom left us and I miss her every single day. Seven years prior, mom…
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Concrete Stool DIY Oh My
Do you love concrete things? I do and I’m sharing a Concrete Stool DIY that is a hack on Terrain’s concrete stool. Hi friends! Happy Spring! It is patio, deck and fire pit season – time to think about uncovering the deck furniture and washing down the Adirondack chairs. This time of year I always…
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The “Kids Table”
Hi friends! Did you sit at the kids table growing up? Do you still set a kids table for the little ones on holidays? Are you against kids tables?! I remember Thanksgiving at my aunts, the “kids” table was in the kitchen and adults were in the dining room, we were only divided by a…
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Spring Wreath DIY
Happy Weekend! I was feeling so inspired after my evening dog walk. The daffodils in my yard are just peeking out from the ground under layers of leaves, but on my walk I spotted a clump of daffodils on the edge of the woods. As I walked closer to take a picture, I was surprised…
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Monday Makeover
Over the weekend I headed out with thrift shopping on my mind, I only made it to one store but it made me happy. It had been awhile. I was scouting around for sturdy bookshelves for my home office redo. I didn’t have any luck in the furniture department but how could I leave without…
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Char-cu-terie Made by Me
Hi friend, happy Friday. As this week ends, I am feeling very grateful, I received my first vaccine Tuesday, which was my first shot in over 32 years…yes I’m a big sissy. My project today was making a personal sized charcuterie board. I have to admit, it was not that long ago that I remembered…
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5 Ideas to Use Vintage Finds For Storage
DO YOU HAVE VINTAGE ITEMS IN YOUR HOME? WHY NOT DO MORE THAN DISPLAY THEM. THEY ARE GREAT FOR STORAGE, SEE MORE HERE. Today I’m going to share some ideas for storage that you probably can’t find on Amazon. If you are a lover of vintage items and want to incorporate more into your home…
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Bunny Button Basics?!
Hi friends! Guess what? I am loving air dry clay. Is it for kids? Maybe. But spring means bunnies so let’s go! I first used this clay for name tags for a Thanksgiving dinner and as holiday ornaments for an event at work. Easy to use, a package goes a very long way, as in…
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Market Flower Makeover
I know I’m not the only one who loves fresh flowers am I? I mean like all year? For me they are on the list like milk, eggs, flowers. I have a poster of sayings in my office and one line says you can never have too many books or flowers and I believe it.…
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The Journey’s Begun
After a year, I find myself here Are you in the same boat, are you working remote? I’ve dreamed of a blog and with that I am smitten As you can see, it’s begun to be written I’ll share my ideas on a home that should be Cozy and comfy and what that means to…
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