When we purchased this house 7 years ago, I wanted a claw foot tub. I found one in our old home town in Derby, Vermont. We then had to transport it to our new home. My husband had a few choice words for me moving it 2 times and up a few flights of stairsContinue reading “Quick Bathtub Revival”
Author Archives: Emily Wheeler
DIY Stone Patio
Earlier this spring, I decided I wanted a small patio area for adirondack chairs and a firepit. We pulled up the sod, purchased small stone and some edging. The project cost $ 150 plus the cost of the adirondack chairs which I found online on clearance at Home Depot. The project took us about 8Continue reading “DIY Stone Patio”
April Gardening
Felt great to finally have some warm weather and get some work done in the garden This year Elisabeth did alot of research and mapped out where she wants to plant everything. We bought some organic soil and organic compost including lobster compost. Our soil was not great so we are hoping this helps. WeContinue reading “April Gardening”
Beatrix Potter is Making a Comeback
I fell in love with Beatrix Potter when decorating Elisabeth’s nursery almost 25 years ago. The wallpaper border, crib canopy and all her bedding was Beatrix Potter. I purchased some clothing in Coaticook, Quebec. As I remember it was more popular in Canada then the US. We enjoyed reading her the books as Elisabeth remembersContinue reading “Beatrix Potter is Making a Comeback”
Deep Rooted Family History from Wheeler Brothers Foundry on Display
The crucibles (aka. planters/ pots) came from the Wheeler family foundry which my dad had until the 1990’s. They were used to melt brass and bronze. Crucibles were poured by hand and weighed hundreds of pounds. They made plaques and many other items. My dad also made bronze horseshoes for President Bush. Metal was pouredContinue reading “Deep Rooted Family History from Wheeler Brothers Foundry on Display”
Think Spring!
Life has been very hectic with work and talking care of my dad. Decorating for holidays always gives me peace and enjoyment. Includes needlefelted eggs I made and vintage glass eggs my grandmother purchased 50 years ago. Though the weather is not spring like, Easter is coming. May Christ’s glory and the promise of thisContinue reading “Think Spring!”
Nothing Says Sunday Like an Estate Sale!
Today we stopped at an estate sale our friend Mark (the local auctioneer) had on the way to see my father! After pricing out outdoor bistro sets, we became discouraged at the high prices. So, we went looking for a vintage bistro set for the garden area. Not only did we find a bistro setContinue reading “Nothing Says Sunday Like an Estate Sale!”
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
May your troubles be less and your blessings be more. And nothing but happiness come through your door- Irish Blessing Enjoyable St Patrick’s Day. Three slow cookers of corn beef cooked. Such an easy meal to make. Delivered one to my dad and dinners to friends. Enjoyed a drink outside and finally meeting Hudson, theContinue reading “Happy St. Patrick’s Day”
Snowy Saturday
Will winter ever end? A year ago today we were playing bocce and wearing t-shirts. Today, shoveling snow and just waiting for spring to come. With the heat turned down to 58 in the house due to high oil prices, will warm weather ever come to the Northeast? Dreaming of warm weather and sitting onContinue reading “Snowy Saturday”
Easy DIY Shoe Storage
The shoes we wear every day present a storage challenge. I wanted a place for our shoes in the back entranceway. Before we had baskets or shoes just laying around which did not look tidy. My husband found scrap wood and pegs in his workshop. He made 2 hanging units that fit 7 pairs ofContinue reading “Easy DIY Shoe Storage”
Upstate Vintage Living 