I have a few matches I saved through the years and surprising still have after many moves through my life. I never knew how the younger generation is collecting them again. So, with that I am displaying my own collection again. My oldest I have is the Scorpion one from the zodiac collection in the

Kiel James Patrick Flagship Store #newportrhodeisland #bowenswharf #preppy I have always wanted to visit this store. I have purchased sweaters from there online and the quality is excellent. This past week we traveled to Newport and were finally able to see the store in person. It d

#mademeamom #mygirl You made me a mommy and it’s the Greatest Blessing God gave me!

#lotsofflowers #gardening #flowerpotdecor #windowboxs Jeffers Farm & Greenhouse It’s the time of year I love! Getting my hands dirty! Went to a local nursery to get my plants this year because last year’s flowers I purchased from them were beautiful! I am going with a Patrioti

#familyowenedbusiness #italiancuisine #italianrestaurant Preteroti's Spaghetti House - Findlay, OH This is a family owned authentic Italian restaurant and I must say this is not my first time eating here and won’t be my last! You get the whole story how they started and the love

#thriftedfinds #secondhanded #silver There is nothing more satisfying than buying a piece so many people pass by because it looks nasty. I see life and purpose and new beauty. These are two pieces found tarnished with a lot of patina that I put a little elbow grease and time to bring b

NW Ohio has had terrible weather this past couple weeks. Here we go again with now Tornado Warnings. #tornados #severeweather #ohio

This year my daughter and I are going to the East Coast/New England for vacation! We look forward to fresh seafood, walking the wharf, seeing historic homes, walking the beach and a sailboat ride. This will be our first time to the East Coast’s so we are hoping for great weather, hospitality

#goodwillfinds #antiquefinds #dealsoftheweek Goodwill Ottawa My deal of the week! $10.00 Antique lamp table! I was so excited to get it home and cleaned up!

#thriftstoremakeover #silver #secondhandspotlight #goodwillfinds Have you ever gone to a Thrift store and seen a piece of silver that needs love? I found this beautiful bowl that needed a lot of love, two days of love giving it new life and meaning. I paid $3.99 for this bowl and

#goodwillthrift #thrift from goodwill #thriftfinds #goodwill Goodwill Made a roadtrip to visit my daughter and no roadtrip is ever complete without a stop at Goodwill! This Goodwill was located where my daughter lives and it did NOT disappoint! 🪩 I found an Avon Bicentennial Pla

#2016fashion #2016throwback #2016nostalgia #2016worldserieschampions 2016 Fashion was priceless! I had short blond hair, wore big jeweled necklaces and the end of the year I got my brand new ink of my Cubs winning the 2016 World Series!!!

#tinfish #sardines #tinfishreview #lunch #kingoscar Tin Fish is at an all time high, people are finally seeing the benefits of tin fish. I have always eaten tin fish especially sardines. The smokey taste has always been my favorite part of sardines. My Grandpa I am named after is the

Goodwill Ottawa #goodwill #thrifting #myfinds This goodwill has been calling me to come visit for way over a month and boy am I glad I made the journey in blowing snow to make a visit! 🪩 Found a Hot Pink Vintage Kate Spade leather purse $6 🪩 A pair of gently worn Ralph Lauren shoes

#tech #nothingpersonal #fastfoodorder in this new modern world it’s so impersonal, do it yourself and personally rude. My salsa I got said the little luxuries, those are gone! No smiles, no thank yous nothing! I see why the Gen Z’s are trying to bring back what the millennials took

Goodwill #goodwill #thriftfinds on my way home from getting my daughter for holiday we stopped at Bellfountaine Goodwill. * Lands End Argyle Sweater Vest * Talbots Jeans And then the Deal of the Day!!!! * Lily Pulitzer 100% Cashmere Sweater NWT!!!!

Sugartree Mill Co. What a neat store a little new mixed with old. All kinds home goods for a farm house and antique home. They had textiles, candles, jams, cook books, florals and even antiques. I purchased a beautiful silver spoon and some stylish matches to go with my decorative candle