My name is Melissa Ringstaff and I've been blogging since 2001. I'm a pastor's wife and homeschooling mom living in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of Southeastern KY. I believe you can create a home you love and I'm here to help you do exactly that. I'm so glad you're here with me. I hope we can be friends!
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A couple days ago, I took a drive down to Greeneville, Tennessee to check out an antique mall downtown that had great reviews—and let me just say, it did not disappoint! If you’ve ever wandered into a new antique shop and felt that little rush of excitement—wondering what stories you might uncover—you’ll know exactly how…
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