Tag Archives: inexpensive home decor

SOLD! Ames Reel Easy – Hose Reel with Hose, From Our Lawn & Garden Shop

Posted on February 16, 2021 by lindasnyder

I bought this at the very end of an auction one day a while back, with no information on it, other than having confidence in the auction company I was at that it is probably a decent item.  (I’m not … Continue reading →

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9″ Grilling Skillet from Lodge Cast Iron – A 125-Year Old American Company

Posted on February 16, 2021 by lindasnyder

We don’t know the age of this grilling skillet, which was designed to help sear meats while keeping them above the pan’s grease during the cooking process.  The Lodge Cast Iron company is still in business in Tennessee, but their … Continue reading →

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SOLD! “The Modern Fountain of Youth” – A Framed Set of Vintage Advertising Photos Extolling the Virtues of a Fat Busting Machine

Posted on February 15, 2021 by lindasnyder

About 4 decades ago, I knew a very overweight young woman who went to an exercise club and was told to use one of these machines.  Try as she might, she couldn’t lose any weight from the belt that slapped … Continue reading →

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4 Gold Colored Folding Chairs – 2 Are in Good Condition

Posted on February 15, 2021 by lindasnyder

A while back I bought these four folding chairs without looking at each of them. The first two I checked were in fine shape, but the 3rd one left a bit to be desired, and the 4th – well, the … Continue reading →

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SOLD! 1925 Hubley Cast Iron Elephant Door Stop – He’s Just Wonderful!

Posted on February 15, 2021 by lindasnyder

UPDATE: After posting this door stop a couple of days ago, I learned that our elephant is a Hubley, dating back to 1925.  So he’s nearly 100 years old, and was created by the well-known Hubley Manufacturing Company, which was … Continue reading →

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Sweet Little Vintage Stenciled Step Stool

Posted on February 15, 2021 by lindasnyder

If you’re on the short side like many women in my family, reaching into kitchen cabinets can be a royal pain in the you-know-what.   Here’s an easy and attractive answer! Condition:  Solid and sturdy.  It’s designed to balance well and … Continue reading →

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SOLD! Two Black Map, Parchment, Sheet Music, Documents, or What-Have-You Cabinets

Posted on February 15, 2021 by lindasnyder

These are the kind of cabinets that I’m always thrilled to find fully assembled.  There’s little that is so frustrating as to find an item on-line or in a store, only to see the two killer words “Assembly Required”.  No … Continue reading →

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Come On In – You’re Bear-y Welcome!

Posted on February 15, 2021 by lindasnyder

A great, simple, rustic welcome! Condition: It’s in good, rustic condition.   Dimensions:   About 12 3/4″ wide.  It’s 6 3.4″ high; the chain for hanging adds about another 5″ overall in height.. FIRM Price:  $10.00.   Plus 5.5% Maine State Sales tax … Continue reading →

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SOLD! And…. A Moose Napkin Holder!

Posted on February 15, 2021 by lindasnyder

As with our moose trivet, here’s another item that any camp or rustic-style kitchen needs!  Moose and fir trees; how Maine is that? Condition: It’s in good, rustic condition.   Dimensions:   About 7 1/2″ high by 7 1/2″ wide by 2 … Continue reading →

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SOLD! Here’s a Great Moose Trivet!

Posted on February 15, 2021 by lindasnyder

Just what any camp or rustic-style kitchen needs!  Or actually most any kitchen here in Maine! Condition: It’s in very good, rustic condition.  It does have a green patina on the underside  . Dimensions:   About 7 1/2″ in diameter and … Continue reading →

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