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My Friday Five – Fall Forward

My Friday Five – Fall Forward

Hello! It’s been quite a while since I’ve written a Friday Five post. The summer got away from me a bit, just as the weeks seem to do too. Work has been busy, but good. Carter is back in school and fall sports have started up again too, while it adds a little more to

My Friday Five: Antiques and Arts

My Friday Five: Antiques and Arts

How is it Friday already? This week has flown right on by. It’s one of those weeks where I’ll gladly welcome the weekend, but I could have used an extra day. The weather has been really up and down, hitting nearly 70 degrees last Saturday, and then back to the low 30’s mid week. I’ll

Treasure Hunting at The Picker Knows Antique Store

Treasure Hunting at The Picker Knows Antique Store

The Picker Knows antiques and collectibles store opened in my West Des Moines ‘hood recently. I spent an hour or so last weekend meandering through the aisles and booths checking out any potential treasures that might need to come home with me. I’m not what you’d consider a die hard antique lover or a “junker”. I