Shabby Brocante

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Thrift Store Treasures!

I wasn't going to go today. I wasn't. No. No. No. I blame it on my mom. As I was driving home, after dropping the kids off at camp this morning, she reminded that my Good Will would be opening in 15 minutes. She joked that I should go before everyone grabs it all. That's all it took.

Cannot keep it all, but I have my favorites.

Come to mamma....this one is mine.

Drool. I love all of this. Tempted to keep the Johson Bros. Transferware. Maybe even start to collect the random browns. I love the blue Christmas tree piece....can I keep it with the INTENTION of re-doing my house in blues??

Fantastic Chrome Cake keeper and Divided Pyrex...

LOVE this. Tempted to keep it.....

WHy do I love him? And better yet, who is he?

Other side of my mysterious teapot. I really like this quirky guy.

Can you picture your silver in this on a buffet table? Sugar bowl for tea??

Milk glass shakers.....

Oh, Roger. Why? I try. I try to steer clear of you. Still, I always want more.

Art Deco love.

Waterford Linens....yes, I will peek inside:

Perfect for my blue and white china!!! Says they can be washed. I think I'll try. Tempted to take to the cleaners. In very good shape. I can be sure my mother was not there with red wine.

Okay......a few other goodies. Now, must clean it all, post some to Esty and hid it all from husband (and Hoarders)

I am joining the Colorado Lady for Vintage Thingies Thursday!

And....I am linking up with:
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Sheet Music Wreath and Tussie Mussies

I have had the whole summer off, yet feel busier than ever. here are some of the projects I worked on today while the kids were at camp:

I made a sheet music Christmas wreath

I made 9 Pink and sliver Christmas Tussie Mussies.

And, I made 5 spooky Tussie Mussies....for Halloween. I made a few other things that I tucked away before taking pictures.

I have my first vendor show on August 11 Th. I am getting excited!!!!!!!!

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Coastal Tablescape

Let's go coastal and cool off. Whether you are on the beach, close to the beach or far away....you can always escape to the coast.

A touch of Coral/salmon is a perfect accent to any coastal table....after all just look at the names of these colors.

Ahoy Matey! Rope...got have it to go coastal.

Simple center piece of rope and shells....become my candle holder.

This could not have been easier. I like the natural organic feel it has.

Simple

You get thirsty out at sea...always have something on ice. Did I mention I have an ice bucket infatuation and collection? I fell in love with this one at a garage sale. It's crystal with beautiful etching on the front. They wanted $25. Oh my, that would have wiped me out. I did give in and spent $15. Thought it was a lot....laugh about that now.

My wedding flatware. Over 13 years old now. Still looks good and it's used on a daily basis. I picked these out at the Gallerie Lafayette in Paris. Simple and modern. Couzon, France.

Stemware from a local garage sale. Set of 6 Champagne coupes, and 6 white wine glasses. Can't remember the exact price, but I remember being giddy about it.

Vintage napkins from my grandmother....they are huge and gorgeous. I love the way they had a ruffle effect when rolled.

It's hard to see the jacquard work on the napkins, but it's amazing.

Nautical napkin rings..$1 at Micheal's!

Antique frogs with some die cuts from K&Company. Oh man. I love their stuff!

Menu:
Fresh Crab Louie Salads.
Salmon baked with dill and white wine sauce
Fresh green beans with saute onions
Served with a Napa Valley: Sterling Chardonnay.

Dessert:
Vanilla ice cream and fresh pinapple
Coffee

Night all.....that's my coastal tablescape....

I'll be joining:

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Monday, July 23, 2012

Paris Cloche

Today I am sharing one of my first posts from over a year ago. I don't think I even had a follower than. I am excited to be joining Marty's Cloche Party! I used my vintage Straffordshire Dishes from the 1930s. A little hand-me-down from my mother. If, you saw my recent post about my plate addition...I didn't even include these. I am sad to say, they are stashed in the garage. If I had a hutch they would be the set I'd display. I remember my mom using these at all her dinner parties. If, you aren't already following Mary's "A Stroll Thur Life," you are missing out! She's got a fantastic blog! http://www.astrollthrulife.net/

Here's my original post:

Playing with my new bell jar. I wanted to add some fresh flowers from my garden. I tried to capture (literally....) some memories of Paris.

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Take Me Away

Today I am dreaming of paradise. A place where no one expects a thing from me. Where, my only decisions are, should soak in the hot tub? Should I read a bit? Should I have a cocktail?
Do nothing.....