Making Changes to an old Highboy and Dresser.

My parents first dresser and highboy from the 60's I wanted to keep, but needed to make some changes.. I removed the large polished brass knobs and replace with wooden knobs that I varnished

and stenciled roses to appear like furniture of  20's or 30's. The mirror had some small damage that I stenciled again with roses to camouflage the chip. I love it for it brings back memories of how hard my parents worked to own this set.

Epsom Salts & Critters

To discourage critters that bug your house foundation sprinkle Epsom Salts around the base of your house.

Save Plastic Grocery Bags - BEWARE

Save plastic grocery bags, tie in loose knots to use as packing material.

BEWARE when bringing in outside plants as the temperature drops (cold) of spiders and small tree frogs hiding beneath leaves and hidden in the soil. If possible take cuttings for next year's plantings, throw away  plants if need be, then place soil in a bag and scrub out the container to store. (c) Mary Nida Smith

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(c) Mary Nida Smith

Recycled baking tray from a purchased prepared dinner.

Sprouting containers from yogurt cups filled with potting

soil and seeds gather from my begonias. Scoop with handle

saved from the powered laundry soap - great for measuring

and scooping.

I always have a difficult time placing sentences without them

being scrambled. Sorry?