The children were sleeping asleep in their cribs and I was strapped with a baby to my back. Ha! All was beginning to fall into place, however there was still a long way to go. In order to furnish the house, it was going to take a lot of effort both in time and money. I would also have to do my favourite shopping. My three sons and I looked for treasures hidden going to estate sales in order to help ensure that my spending was under control. It was a weekly tradition that we would go through estate and garage sales on Thursdays and Saturdays, purchasing a mix of new and old pieces. Then I would spend my weekdays painting and sanding on our front lawn. My love for furniture repair began when I saw a style like this. When our house was furnished, I still couldn't quit! There was a spot on the market in town where I would sell my pieces. Eventually, my collection grew so large that the room I had was inadequate. At home, I would host open houses, where over 1000 people could come in ...
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