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welcome, I'M TINA

the creator and owner of MaplesStone.

This is where I, along with my wonderful DH, Jeff (who's my builder of dreams...whatever I dream up or inspiration I find, he builds); share diy projects, crafts, hobbies, recipes, what I've read and happenings within our North Carolina home.

So, get comfy and come along as we go from 'House Living to Home Loving'.


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My $40 Antique Cabinet & How I Styled It

My $40 Antique Cabinet & How I Styled It

W e have a thrift store down the street from us.  The man who owns it buys his stuff from storage unit auctions.  Sometimes he has good furniture and other times it's questionable.  He's only open Saturday and Sunday,  so I always look as we pass by on our way to run errands.  For 3 weekends (May- June 2025) I admired a desk he had.   On…
W e have a thrift store down the street from us.  The man who owns it buys his stuff from storage unit auctions.  Sometimes he has good furniture and other times it's questionable.  He's on…
April on the Menu | №4

April on the Menu | №4

I have been meal planning in some way for years now.  I've stepped away from it a few times and realized I'm more consistent with cooking meals with one than without.  Another thing I'v…
A Note from Tina | №29

A Note from Tina | №29

W ell hello there! 👋  Welcome to A Note from Tina.  Here is where I share whats been happening in and around our home, ideas and inspiration from the Web, this month in history, upcoming posts pl…
What I've Read | March 2026

What I've Read | March 2026

W elcome to What I've Read. This is where I share book(s) from true crime, who done its, historical, and other genres that I've read this month. My hope is you find a new book, author or ge…