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Tracey Buxton

Camas, Washington

...living a charmed life on a shoestring.

Interests: thrifting and yard saling, along with baking (Mostly, but not-only cupcakes!), painting vintage pieces of furniture and making my home a perfect nest.

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Oh, the fun things a girl can find at the Dollar Store.

Seriously fun things. Cute (and trendy, even!) paper goods for parties? Yes. Fabulous stocking stuffers for the kiddos? Yup. Cold medicine, toothpaste, aluminum foil, or dishtowels? They've got 'em. Million dollar candy bars for our "Million Dollar Providers" attending a... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at Notes from A Cottage Industry

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Weekly Words to Live by...Happy Mother's Day!

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Posted May 12, 2013 at Notes from A Cottage Industry

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Weekly words to live by...

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Posted May 12, 2013 at Notes from A Cottage Industry

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A little sneak peek at the latest project around the house.

I am finally, finally, tackling my craft-room-slash-home-office, and, because it's going to be my creative space, it's a real labor of love. Now, you would think since it's so close to my heart, I'd be moving faster on it, but...no.... Continue reading

Posted May 8, 2013 at Notes from A Cottage Industry

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Thanks for sharing a vendors perspective with us, Peggy.That was one thing I forgot to share in my post. I myself AM a vendor, as you know, at Camas Antiques...I try to keep my prices down, and I am now going off in another direction, to paper-goods. Banners and party hats and ice cream set...well, you get the picture. I am more into entertaining these days, so I am going to give this angle a shot.Good luck at Brimfield, and have fun!! Tracey

Commented May 9, 2013 on Have I been to one too many Vintage Fleas? at Notes from A Cottage Industry

Ohmygosh...great minds and all that Sarah! I can picture that they would look great on either side of your house...although it is still EARLY for you to be putting out hanging plants there in the biggest little city! Miss you! Tracey

Commented May 7, 2013 on Pops of color. at Notes from A Cottage Industry

I agree Nikki, as I keep coming home with my car empty and my change still in my purse...I know my daughter just moved into a new home and she is on the hunt for all sorts of things! (That being said, she came home with only two little childrens chaiirs last Sunday...) Tracey

Commented May 7, 2013 on Have I been to one too many Vintage Fleas? at Notes from A Cottage Industry

Im a bit of a chandelier nut myself!, Betsy! I am getting ready to hang one i have had for months in my new craft room slash home office that I am finally whipping into shape (by whipping, I mean taking six months to do!) Tracey

Commented May 7, 2013 on Have I been to one too many Vintage Fleas? at Notes from A Cottage Industry

Aaaah, thanks Sarah! I am sure the other Tracey is still working her magic at Junkees, but thanks for paying me such a nice compliment. I have to agree... my heart still skips a beat when I remember Alameda!

Commented May 7, 2013 on Have I been to one too many Vintage Fleas? at Notes from A Cottage Industry

Have I been to one too many Vintage Fleas?

One of the charming vintage shops in Vancouver Washington came up with a not-new-but-new-for-our-area event…a monthly Vintage Flea Market, to be held on the first Sunday of each month through summer. Last Sunday was the first one. Both of my... Continue reading

Posted May 6, 2013 at Notes from A Cottage Industry

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Weekly words to live by...

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Posted May 5, 2013 at Notes from A Cottage Industry

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Thanks so much Patti! The rain boots came from Target a few years back! Maybe I will run into you sometime at Camas Antiques....thanks again for the sweet comment! Tracey

Commented May 4, 2013 on Well, hello there. at Notes from A Cottage Industry

All you need is love.

And...Love is all you need....along with a little paint, a few flowers, and some elbow grease. After I shared my photos yesterday, it occurred to me that I had some old pictures of the house...before. Before the thrifted and moved... Continue reading

Posted May 4, 2013 at Notes from A Cottage Industry

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Ha! It wont be going anywhere. I must agree that, at a glance, it seems a slight over-kill for a one story ranch home, but...Its all about compromise... You see, the lion has a sentimental story attached to it. My seeties last name is Lyons, and it belonged to his late father. Its painted white cement...and rather chippied up in a pretty fabulous way, and it has grown on me as well. (My Camas Antiques Buddy was incredibly taken with it when he first came to the house as well!) Tracey

Commented May 4, 2013 on Pops of color. at Notes from A Cottage Industry

Aaaaah, it’s Friday. I cannot remember a longer week than this one. Seriously, the days have seemed to each be three days long at work, and I know why. I have spring fever. Yes, warm-and-sunny-blue-skies-flowers-blooming-everywhere spring fever. This dry gorgeous... Continue reading

Posted May 3, 2013 at Notes from A Cottage Industry

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Oh Mary, I couldnt agree with you more! I feel longer hair on most women over...well, over a certain age...tends to drag their faces down, making them look tired, and..old. Just to be sure you know, I am looking at how to get the cute loose curls on shorter hair, as in the first picture at the top of my post!!! Tracey

Commented May 3, 2013 on Loose curls. at Notes from A Cottage Industry

Some Do's and Do Not's for attending a blog conference.

Now, maybe I am (once again) late to join the party, but, after seven years of blogging, I just attended my first ever blog conference a couple of weeks ago, and it was a great experience on all counts. (I... Continue reading

Posted May 2, 2013 at Notes from A Cottage Industry

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Well, hello there.

I am so glad you popped by! You know, I've been blogging for quite a little while now (since 2006...can that really be right?)and over that long length of time I've shared a whole lot about my not-so-ordinary life. I've... Continue reading

Posted May 1, 2013 at Notes from A Cottage Industry

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I shared this hair photo a short while back. (It's my current "dream" hair-do.) It's just taht I do not really understand how to achieve this look. (Insert big, long, frustrated sigh here.) I am always amazed at how some... Continue reading

Posted May 1, 2013 at Notes from A Cottage Industry

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Meet me here tomorrow, please.

Yes, I will be back from my time away on May Day, and I hope you stop by and say hello....! Continue reading

Posted Apr 30, 2013 at Notes from A Cottage Industry

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Thank you!!! I love baking,and sharing my cuppy-cakes on the blog...Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment here. I will be back to blog posting next week (May 1st!) Tracey

Commented Apr 25, 2013 on A cupcake frosting tutorial. at Notes from A Cottage Industry

Life is busy for all of us, I know. Right now, I have far too many irons in the fire, and life has gotten away from me...and rather than muddle through with random sporatic posts while I find my way,... Continue reading

Posted Apr 17, 2013 at Notes from A Cottage Industry

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Getting ready for Snap!

It occurred to me as I started to write this post taht I don't think I have mentioned that I am getting ready this week to attend the Snap! Blog Conference with one of my daughters.(Carter, Coen, and Keaton's Mama!)... Continue reading

Posted Apr 15, 2013 at Notes from A Cottage Industry

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Weekly words to live by...

If you're lucky enough to have an old truck, you're lucky enough. Continue reading

Posted Apr 14, 2013 at Notes from A Cottage Industry

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How neat! I hope it sits out where everyone can enjoy it!

Commented Apr 10, 2013 on Yet another quick peek at my teeny-tiny booth case at Camas Antiques. at Notes from A Cottage Industry

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