Author Archives: Lynette

When A Friend Cheats On Her Husband

Let me tell you a sad story of another marriage destroyed by Facebook. Of course, Facebook wasn’t the culprit, a selfish woman in mid-life crisis was, but it all started on Facebook all the same.  A friend of mine got … Continue reading

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Brookhaven Fall Show 2013 Photos

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Here are some photos from our last show…we did a French Market Christmas as you walked in and a lovely turquoise and pink vignette as you walked in the main room!     French…

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Brookhaven 2013 Fall Show Weekend Update

It’s time for our big weekend at Brookhaven VIntage Marketplace!  We have packed the Kinton Grange full of lovely furniture, vintage treasures, seasonal decor, handcrafted lovelies and gourmet food….so much to see!  We have several new vignettes this show, including … Continue reading

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Dreams of Bread and Jam

“To a piece of bread, another piece of bread is a thing of wonder. And when the first piece of bread sees that the other piece of bread has butter on it, he marvels, “how smart he looks in his … Continue reading

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Frustrated in Fargo

You ever have one of those days?  Where nothing big goes wrong but lots of little things…adding up to one frustrating day?  I had one day like that on my Glitter Pick Road Trip..and one day only so I think … Continue reading

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The War of the Driveways in Minot, North Dakota

They take their fireworks very seriously in North Dakota.  Especially on the 4th of July.  Even in the tiny town of Kenmare, there was a temporary warehouse loaded to the gills with fireworks for sale…ranging from the kid-friendly items like … Continue reading

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Those Oil Rig Boys Just Don’t Care

After I left Billings, Montana it was time to head up to Minot and meet up with my family for our big family reunion.  My dad turned 80 this year and grew up on a farm in Kenmare, North Dakota, … Continue reading

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Climbing the Walls in Billings, Montana

Yes, I admit it.  I climbed the walls.  But it was only to fetch down these darling vintage hats that were just out of reach.  Some talented volunteer at this particular thrift shop in Billings, Montana had created a lovely … Continue reading

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Climbing the Stairs in Missoula Montana

It’s day Two of my Glitter Pick Road Trip and I am in Missoula, Montana to see what treasures I can find.  I read about the Montana Antique Mall….how can I resist the “largest antique mall in Montana”?  It is … Continue reading

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A Weak Husband Living With An Excellent Woman

“I could only wonder what sort of model husband and father he might be if he changed.  But change that elemental would come only if he hit rock bottom, such an unpleasant place for him to regard that I knew … Continue reading

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