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  1. The new Mrs
    March 30, 2016 @ 11:08 pm

    I think that you are personally responsible for me now being the owner of a victorian mahogany framed mirror that is 8 1/2 feet high. I want to put it in my mudroom. My new spouse was a gem to buy it for e but thinks the mudroom idea is insane. We shall see …

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  2. Suzanne
    March 31, 2016 @ 1:17 am

    It’s perfect! That is sooo soooo cool. I am envious.

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  3. Lori
    March 31, 2016 @ 3:21 pm

    That is the most glorious find ever! Trust your gut girl, you clearly have the vision. I’m in the Philly area too – where are these places you mention??

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  4. Christine
    March 31, 2016 @ 4:16 pm

    I’m on pins and needles waiting with all of your other faithful fans — to see this new, exciting, horrendously, out of this world, can’t live without it, GFT!!!

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  5. Diana I.
    March 31, 2016 @ 7:13 pm

    OMG! I love the fancy antique chalkboard!!! It is exquisite. You were absolutely right to go back and get it. What if it had not been there??? Gasp! You dodged a bullet.
    Hang it on the wall. That is where it belongs. It is beautiful and to be admired – it may even outshine the GFT – but we won’t know until we FINALLY get to see the GFT.
    Thanks for brightening a rainy day.

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  6. Joan Larae Thurman
    April 1, 2016 @ 10:36 am

    Beautiful. Good find & good save. Congrats.

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  7. Mrs. Marc Otto
    April 1, 2016 @ 12:08 pm

    I really hope you can find a way to hang it so it opens like a book. I think it would make a great guest book. We have a chalk wall in our house that people graffiti on and it’s quite nostalgic. 🙂

    https://thebucketwoman.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/img_3429.jpg?w=700

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  8. Mary
    April 2, 2016 @ 1:41 am

    I’ve read this post three times. It makes me snort out loud. Your writing expresses my thoughts about my hoarding addictions but with grace & razor sharp wit. YES. I’m of the snorting age when you laugh. YES. I don’t care. I’ll admit it. Love you Victoria Elisabeth Barnes.

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  9. Mary
    April 2, 2016 @ 1:46 am

    PS
    LOTS of people are bloggers. Probably too many. Very few are able to write! You are are a writer. One of the very few.

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  10. Lan
    April 2, 2016 @ 3:20 pm

    You are a genius! You make me want things I did not know existed. I want to be you for a day! ?

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  11. Diane
    April 2, 2016 @ 3:53 pm

    At first glance, I got all tingly…
    Awesome score. Seriously awesome.

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  12. Angel
    April 6, 2016 @ 12:00 pm

    LOVE this, and your stories! I wish there were more things like that around here.

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  13. Carole
    April 7, 2016 @ 11:20 am

    I laughed so hard at this post! I had to read it out loud to my husband. I could just hear you say “Turn around!! Go back!!”

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  14. Kelly
    April 8, 2016 @ 3:32 am

    OMG I just found you. I love you! We’re kindred! Teach me your ways!!

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  15. Wanda
    April 9, 2016 @ 9:19 am

    OMG! I saw the pin on Pinterest and the title pulled me in. Perfect!! You have a new fan. 🙂 I love the chalkboard and I love your writing style. Now I have to see if you got it hung. I just had my husband hang a door that I made into a chalkboard. Not a pleasant experience, I tell ya. He can’t figure out why I always have to hang 50 lb. objects where there is no stud. LOL

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  16. Justine Y @ Little Dove
    April 20, 2016 @ 2:30 am

    Oh my gosh, that piece is incredible and I want one. Badly. 10 minutes ago I didn’t even know such things existed, but now my life won’t be complete without one.

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  17. Kimberly
    April 20, 2016 @ 5:47 pm

    Nothing worse than buyers remorse……Great find!!! I listen to my husband very seldom to never!!!

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  18. Hattie Mills
    May 2, 2016 @ 5:29 pm

    I do this all the time! I suffer from Non-Buyer Remorse! I over analyze it until I justify not needing it and end up wanting nothing but that thing for months until I break down and buy it or something just like it! I know the feeling well.

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  19. Laurie
    May 10, 2016 @ 9:12 pm

    You found a treat in Arkansas? Can’t wait to see! Next time you’re around, give me a shout – I’ll show you around the NW corner (aka – the good part). 🙂

    Also, that thing is AMAZING!

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  20. Alison
    May 16, 2016 @ 9:54 am

    I must say, I have become so addicted to your blog!! You’ve inspired me to create my own (it’s also a way for me to be accountable in getting any of my house projects done ha ha).

    I also took inspiration from your housewarming gift that you created for your friend a while ago and decided to do something similar for wedding presents as a more unique option than picking something from the registry.

    Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks for the inspiration and continuous entertainment 🙂

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