Duane and I have finally settled on where to live here in the Orlando area...we found an adorable condo type apartment. We feel as though we're doing everything backwards...when we married, we started with 3 children and house full of furniture that I'd collected. Duane sold much of our furniture before the move here to Florida. So we have been shopping, and trying to make our decorating dollars stretch...some brand new items, and some gently used items from garage sales, thrift shops and craigslist. I know that I have stalked a few of the Thrift Shops around here, and it has paid off. Duane has spent his spare time stripping furniture and helping me to "pickle it"....(if anyone follows the show Portlandia , there is a saying we have picked up from the show) we  "pickle" everything that isn't nailed down...even some of those things are getting "pickled" as well! As we start the process of setting up our new home,we will invite you, our family and friends to join us in the adventure...Thanks for coming along!