DIY Living on the Coast of Maine
I made my list, set my budget, lathered myself in sunblock, donned my straw beach hat and comfortable walking shoes, grabbed my sunglasses, folding rolling cart and water bottle and headed to the largest outdoor antiques show in the country - the Brimfield Antiques Show. Brimfield week is quite an experience with 23 fields filled with over … [Read more...]
Yesterday, I went to the Vintage Fashion and Textile Show. It comes to Sturbridge three times a year, and it is always on the Monday of Brimfield week. There are lots of vendors and booths selling anything from vintage buttons, trims and clothing to German grain sack fabric by the yard. It is pretty spectacular if you are in the market for … [Read more...]
I received a $50 gift card several months ago. Don't hate. It was a Christmas gift. I've been saving it to buy something special ... something I wouldn't buy for myself if I had to dole out the cold, hard cash. Well, I finally found it. I bought my first McCoy planter and some pretty vintage curtains. I love the color and texture of this … [Read more...]
Maybe it was the way the sun had been shining for a few days this past week that made we want to browse my local thrift shops. The warmth of the sun reminded me of summer days, and yard sales with friends, and the thrill of a find. Or maybe it was the impending 2-3 foot blizzard warnings, and the thought of being stuck in the house for … [Read more...]
I recently found a few more paint by numbers on Etsy (one of my fav places to look for them). They were not framed. I thought it would be easy to find inexpensive oak frames, but I couldn't find them anywhere. Well, what I mean by anywhere is Walmart or Target. I thought about hanging them without frames, but then my sweet husband said … [Read more...]
I was on the way to the grocery store when I spotted a Barn Sale sign. Can you hear the screeching tires? I'm kidding sort of. I decided to check it out. I came upon a bag of antique glass bottle stoppers for $20. I had no idea how much bottle stoppers were even worth, but I thought they were pretty. They reminded me of sea glass, so I … [Read more...]
At the beginning of the summer I found two framed paint by numbers. They were perfect in every way including their condition, colors, subject (sailboats on the ocean), and price. Then they just sat around all summer in a corner because I didn't know where to hang them. A few weeks ago I found the little beauty above at an indoor flea … [Read more...]
Finding a nightstand for our bedroom proved to be quite the challenge. The space is small, but I needed plenty of storage area. I didn't want another painted piece, so I was hoping to find something in a natural wood. This nightstand table fit the bill. It just took all summer to find. I found it at an estate sale for $40. I love … [Read more...]
Have you heard of Cathrineholm Enamelware? I had seen the iconic lotus leaf pattern before, but other than that I didn't know much about it. Then, I saw these three bowls at a local thrift store where all the proceeds support a local animal shelter. They caught my eye. They were not in perfect condition, but I liked the mid-century … [Read more...]
It is no secret that I have a deep love for mid century vases - McCoy, Roseville, Hull and now Gonder. Yesterday, I was out running errands and just happened to see a "barn sale" sign. Oh, how I love a barn sale and this one had plenty of beautiful and well priced pieces. There was an antique sewing table with a metal treadle and lots of old … [Read more...]
Hello! I'm Mary. Welcome to At Home on the Bay where I share my love for DIY, decorating, sewing, thrifting and baking all while living in our little slice of Heaven on Blue Hill Bay. 
