sandhillsis on July 16th, 2009

My favorite thing to do is dicker. Haggle. Barter. Bargain. Horse trade. Whatever you call it, I like it. Lucky for me the world is full of opportunities to do it with garage sales, estate sales, thrift stores, Craig’s List, and flea markets at ever turn. My dad came from a long line of horse traders so [...]

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sandhillsis on July 15th, 2009

  I love quilts. They used to be a chronicle of every day simple life. A time when folks didn’t ‘quit on a garment, just cause it had a little age.’ Instead, passing it from one person to another, maybe rebuilding with patches or letting out the hem when a growth spurt hit just before [...]

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sandhillsis on July 13th, 2009

  It’s no secret, I love rustic decor. I mean, look at this place. If there were a few more antlers, some more old guns and a skull or two it would look just like my living room. You also know what a freak I am about getting a good deal. I shop garage sales, auctions, thrift [...]

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sandhillsis on July 11th, 2009

  Lots of good things come out cooking for harvest. This recipe for coleslaw is one of them. It’s a crowd pleaser’ in this area, very simple and fast to make. Check it out. Brookville Hotel Coleslaw 1 1/2 Pounds Shredded Cabbage 1 teaspoon Salt 2/3 cup Sugar 1/4 cup Vinegar 1 cup Whipping Cream Shred the [...]

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