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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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Weekly words to live by.

Posted Sep 15, 2019 at Notes from A Cottage Industry

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Weekly words to live by. (Hello, September!)

Posted Sep 1, 2019 at Notes from A Cottage Industry

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Are YOU ready for some football?

If so, there's a banner for that. And it's a freebie. A little prezzie to you from me. Click on the following link for your free printable itty bitty banner. ( Download Are you ready for some football mini banner... Continue reading

Posted Aug 15, 2019 at Notes from A Cottage Industry

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Because sometimes things are not really as they appear.

Okay, so this is a totally random post, but I discovered something recently and I figured if it was life changing for me, maybe some of you haven't ever thought of doing this either. (If you already know this trick,... Continue reading

Posted Aug 14, 2019 at Notes from A Cottage Industry

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Thanks Audrey and Angela! (And thanks for the typo correction! All fixed now!) Tracey

Commented Aug 13, 2019 on Craft supply shopping in my workroom inspires creativity. at Notes from A Cottage Industry

Craft supply shopping in my workroom inspires creativity.

I've been in a bit of a less might be more mode (in terms of spending) as of late, and so I am trying to use "things" (craft supplies, my vintage furniture and table top stash in the garage, fabrics,... Continue reading

Posted Aug 13, 2019 at Notes from A Cottage Industry

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Ohmygosh, Carin! The fun we can have!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes, I DO believe it is leather, and I did seal it with wax....hurry up and move here already! It is beautiful here!

Commented Aug 12, 2019 on Vintage doctor's bag turned band tip jar. at Notes from A Cottage Industry

Vintage doctor's bag turned band tip jar.

When I came upon a vintage doctor bag at an estate sale a few months back, I grabbed it up. (And for only six dollars!) You see, my Rock n' Roll buddy is a member of a classic rock band... Continue reading

Posted Aug 12, 2019 at Notes from A Cottage Industry

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Weekly words to live by.

#thereisalwaysSOMETHINGtobethankfulfor #gratitude Continue reading

Posted Aug 11, 2019 at Notes from A Cottage Industry

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My creative solution for keeping my garage clean.

A least that's my story and I'm stickin' to it. A new antique mall named Reliques Marketplace has opened here in Vancouver, and long story short, I now have a booth space there. (Of course I still have my sweet... Continue reading

Posted Jul 16, 2019 at Notes from A Cottage Industry

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Thanks Kaye! The sign was featured in a post back on April 27, 2012 (I think!) but it was during a short time period where I left typepad and tried Blogger for hosting my blog, so the photos don't show any longer... :-( Anyway, it used to hang in the dining room when I lived in Camas. Now, it's PERFECT on the covered patio!!!

Commented Jul 15, 2019 on The old covered patio gets renovated too. at Notes from A Cottage Industry

Thank you for asking, Kathy....Certainly you may use the image! Hope it makes you smile each time you see it!

Commented Jul 15, 2019 on Weekly words to live by. at Notes from A Cottage Industry

Thank you for asking, Kathy....Certainly you may use the image! Hope it makes you smile each time you see it!

Commented Jul 15, 2019 on Weekly words to live by. at Notes from A Cottage Industry

Thank you Marta! It's great to be back here blogging! Tracey

Commented Jul 15, 2019 on Weekly words to live by. at Notes from A Cottage Industry

Because I have a thing for things with scallops.

While the home decor trends are beginning to lean towards streamlined urban farmhouse and an updated twist on mid century modern, I am still quite smitten with the cottage look, inside and out, and nothing says cottage louder than anything... Continue reading

Posted Jul 15, 2019 at Notes from A Cottage Industry

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Weekly words to live by.

Posted Jul 14, 2019 at Notes from A Cottage Industry

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Thank you so much Katherine and LindaSonia! I'm happy you like it! Tracey

Commented Jul 12, 2019 on Evolution of a (finally!) landscaped backyard. at Notes from A Cottage Industry

Thanks girls! I forgot to share in my post that not only is the green scale and potting bench perfect, but did you all notice the patio itself? At some point in time, long ago, someone painted it green! Later, someone else painted it grey! Now, it is a weathered peeling perfect patio with greens and greys! Tracey

Commented Jul 12, 2019 on The old covered patio gets renovated too. at Notes from A Cottage Industry

Thanks everyone!!! I am really enjoying my yards and I LOVE that you are all enjoying my posts!!!! Lori, it made my day to know you see me as "real" because sometimes I feel like I come off a little goofy, or dorky, but it's who I am! Tracey

Commented Jul 12, 2019 on The picture (possibly) that inspired my front yard. at Notes from A Cottage Industry

The picture (possibly) that inspired my front yard.

**I meant to get this post out yesterday morning, but I got obsessed with trying to locate the correct photo that inspired my front yard, and spent far too much of my day on that!** Let me start by saying... Continue reading

Posted Jul 11, 2019 at Notes from A Cottage Industry

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The old covered patio gets renovated too.

I told you that my home is on a corner, and I shared this post about the original-covered-patio-only-usable-entertaining-space back patio area here. This patio is actually behind the house, and you get to it either by going through the kitchen... Continue reading

Posted Jul 9, 2019 at Notes from A Cottage Industry

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Thanks Nancy! Yes, my real estate "career" is going great! I am what is called an Associate Agent with Redfin, so I tour people through homes, sit at inspections and run open houses...things like that. I LOVE that I control my schedule, and I work with great people! Of course, I still do my etsy and vintage booth space too.

Commented Jul 8, 2019 on Evolution of a (finally!) landscaped backyard. at Notes from A Cottage Industry

Thank you Cindy!

Commented Jul 8, 2019 on Evolution of a (finally!) landscaped backyard. at Notes from A Cottage Industry

Evolution of a (finally!) landscaped backyard.

I've been MIA, I know, for the most part, for quite a little while, I know. I'm back! Today I am excited to share my latest big project with you...my backyard. It is still a bit of a work in... Continue reading

Posted Jul 7, 2019 at Notes from A Cottage Industry

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Weekly words to live by.