Tag Archives: Home Decor

Pretty Things

Posted on December 25, 2017 by msw blog

I often send Abby emails with the subject “Pretty Things”. The emails are often things I love but rarely ever purchase. I am frugal by nature, but I love to “shop” online. After my last email, Abby replied “I challenge … Continue reading →

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DIY dining room chair to office chair

Posted on September 30, 2017 by msw blog

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
I have had my office chair for a few decades. It was most likely my first “real piece” of adult furniture (what was yours?) that I found at Value Village for I…

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DIY dining room chair to office chair

Posted on January 8, 2016 by msw blog

I have had my office chair for a few decades. It was most likely my first “real piece” of adult furniture (what was yours?) that I found at Value Village for I am sure under $5. I remember it being … Continue reading →

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Tomato Meet the New Home Ec.

Posted on December 4, 2015 by msw blog

Yesterday evening, sitting with a group of young adults, I asked them my usual question- what did you eat today? That spiraled into a fun conversation and one young man said, “The house (residential facility) assigned each of us a … Continue reading →

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Thrift Store: Kitchen Bar Stools (DIY)

Posted on October 31, 2015 by msw blog

I love visiting thrift stores. I love looking at old pieces of furniture and through their tired worn fabric, and chipped finishing, envisioning a second life for them. This week I found myself at VV (Value Village––but “VV” sounds so … Continue reading →

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