Better Late Than Never. . .

well it has been more than 6 months since I've blogged--time flies--and I really don't know why I'm busy. . .but here we go again. . .I will try again to blog (more faithfully this time)

The shop is "relatively" busy (but I can always use more business!) and I am trying to be more involved (again) at the antique shop (out of necessity--it has to sell enough to pay the booth rent and the cost of the merchandise).

So bear with me and I will try to keep you updated on the new offerings at the shop and at the antique shop...

celebrate. . .

this animal print garland is destined to be a decoration at a 60th birthday bash.  A custom order from Tamatha for her mom's surprise birthday party. . .animal print fabric with touches of burlap, tulle, and gold ribbon. . .hope the party is fun!

preview. . .

of goodness to come. . .a project in the works. . .wait until tomorrow. . .

twice as nice. . .

garden chairs. . .plant stands. . .beautiful antique chairs past their prime have been repurposed into plant stands (or should I say seats?) for the garden.  Perfect on a covered porch or patio!

more storage. . .

five drawer cedar chest of drawers with tons of storage. . .pretty glass drawer pulls. . . dry brushed in a creamy white. . .great clean rustic look.

endless storage. . .

full of possibilities. . .originally a 60's "double dresser" (minus the mirror). . .now a buffet or sideboard, a TV stand, or even a dresser (again!).  Dry brushed in white it has a rustic/French Country look.  Available at Troy Antiques.

through the looking glass. . .

Perfectly beautiful 1920's vanity with glove drawer. . .near mint condition.   I knew when I saw this vanity it would be even prettier painted white. The mirrors are original to the piece and so are the wooden drawer pulls on the bottom drawers and the glass drawer pulls on the glove drawer.  If you look closely you will see the white rabbit's reflection in the mirror 

sit a spell. . .

a Southern expression meaning to have a seat (in a comfortable chair), relax, and visit with friends. . .this wicker rocker is perfect for this!  Perfect on a covered porch or sun room, the rocker is available at Troy Antiques.

Necessity. . .

is the Mother of invention. . .or so Mama would have said. . .OK so I didn't invent the wheel here but I was sorely in need of a new kitchen curtain/valance.  So why not use the osnaberg that I have sitting around the house, and sew a new curtain.  I'm a busy person. . do a lot of different things. . .and never bored (although sometimes so tired I can barely make it to bed. . .and I didn't really have "time" to make something for myself. . .but I rationalized this; thinking I could make the curtain for myself, write a blog post, and list it for sale on Etsy. . .so here's another "home" project turned into an Etsy listing.  

Tea anyone?

For those of you who "live" for tea, be is syrupy sweet over ice or straight up steaming hot, this pillow is for you.  Covered in "tea" words, the pillow cover is a muted gray/taupe color.  Works beautifully in the French Country farmhouse. 

little sister. . .

matching bedside table to go with this dresser/desk.  Both have been dry brushed in a creamy white. . .just waiting for a new home.

Happy Memorial Day!

Whether you are at the beach, lake, pool, grilling out at home or just "chilling", I hope everyone is going to enjoy the holiday.  I love any excuse to decorate for the "season". . .so here we go in a Red, White & Blue theme.  I have resurrected the red bottomless chair (I like red!) and filled it with an enamel pot and flowers (yes, "real" flowers would have been better but the porch/door faces south and nothing will survive that sun/heat). . .across the back is a small raggedy fabric garland.  Garlands are available in different length and color schemes.   The chair would also look cute in the garden. 

pure and white. . .

pieced cotton eyelets and lace combine to make this a perfect tote bag for the bride or bridesmaid.  Asimply tote is accented on the handles with vintage mother of pearl buttons.

It appears. . .

that I am "stuck" on painting white furniture. . .because it's (nearly) Summer?  because white sells better than color? (not always) or because I have an abundant supply of white paint?  Regardless, I have painted another desk white. . .and painted a plant stand white. . .and a wooden basket white!  Personally I think the white looks clean and well like Summer!  The three pieces are available at Troy Antiques.

I couldn't resist adding this photo of the dress/desk at the antique shop--great beach or cottage look I think.

Sweet Potatoes. . .

yes, this is a potato sack that once help sweet potatoes!  Now I have to admit, my Spanish is really rusty and we had to search for the Spanish/English dictionary in order to translate this.  The rustic sack is great for crafts or sewing--wouldn't it make a great pillow?  Or fill it with crumpled newspapers and sit in a corner--regardless, I am certain the buyer will find a special use for it.

Happy Mother's Day!

Yes, it's me and my Mom many years ago.

Happy Mother's Day

in memory of Mama.

International travelers. . .

a custom order for towels traveling to Japan. . .hand stamped monograms. . .hope you enjoy the towels Rie!  Ruffled osnaberg towels may be personalized with initials or numbers.

Beach season. . .

Whether you own a beach house/cottage or "want" to own one. . .this pillow is perfect.  A 20" pillow cover featuring a beach cabana design in blues and reds sets the mood for sun and surf!  Perfect on the porch to add a taste of summer.  Pillow cover features an envelope back.

Sweet baby. . .

monogrammed flannel blanket. . .handmade in an extra large size. . .perfect for swaddling the new baby.  Monogram is hand stitched embroidery in white.  Blankets are available in ballet pink, baby blue, creamy yellow, sea foam green or white.  These blankets make the perfect baby shower gift for the new mom.

Baby blankets are displayed on a vintage doll; if you are interested in purchasing this you may leave a comment here along with your email address.

a second chance. . .

Rarely do I knowingly purchase items that are monogrammed. . .they are usually a "hard sell" and I shy away from them.  Not the case with these napkin rings. . .beautiful silverplate napkin rings. . .mint condition and engraved USMC 1992.  Yes they belonged to someone in the United States Marine Corp.  And now they are going to live with another Marine Corp retiree in South Carolina.  Hope your husband loves them Sherry.