A Barn Sale!!!!

I`m sooo excited to be vending at The Strawberry Patch Barn Sale! Save the dates: April 26th, 27th, and 28th. The sneak peek is Thursday the 26th from 4-7!
Come early for $10.00 and get first pick!
Christy is a real sweetie and has lots of great vendors who love the shabby chick as we do!
So save the date! I`ll be somewhere in the middle. Oh, and it`s all indoors! YAY!
Christy has a blog and you can find her on facebook!
The address is Starlite Farm 1272 Starlite Rd. in Hartsville Tenn.
Come join us for live music and FUN!!




See you there!!!

Blue skies....Blue creations....

Even though I love pink, blue has been popping up in my studio! I`ve been creating using more color for Spring. I love using treasures I`ve found while shopping at antique malls and stores. Here`s a few things I came up with....


(I love the hooks above the pocket! Great to dangle earrings or little sparkly elements)!

I found this blue jewelry box and knew it was mine when I opened it up and saw the pink lining!



Baby rattles...Love the sterling bell. I made a pink one in an earlier post...


If you look closely, you`ll see the larger crytal beads. They are etched and very old. I fell in love with the necklace they were made with.

I found this vintage Limoges pendant and loved the face on this sweet lady. The blue on her shawl drew me in...



I placed this necklace on a vintage doll trunk. I thought it would be great for a display for a show. I`ll post it later....Now back to my studio to create with color....

New Display For My Hats!

I have been looking and hunting for A vintage floor hat stand. I found them at various antique shops and malls, but nobody would sell them....
I went to a small shop that I visit often and in a dusty corner I found one!
What??? I never thought of looking there before. At first he said no but I put that pitiful look in my eyes and made a good offer and he sold it to me!
I threw it in my car and cleaned it up.....

Before.....



After.....



A few new ones....



Yes, I`ll admit I love vintage hats and when I see a pink one my heart melts....
I`ll be wearing some of these so be watching for the crazy blonde with flowers on her head!

I`m linking to Beverly`s Pink Saturday.... come join me!

A New Mechantile In Town!

When I walked into my friend Jane`s store in Nolensville, Tn. Roses And Rustics, I noticed right away her new mercantile items not to mention the awesome large antique displays!
I love all her new items and wanted to take home one of everything! Here are just a few peeks. I especially love the lip balm in pink with the beautiful graphics~



I took this lovely handmade bust home with me! Can you believe someone can actually make these?? Love her....



And look at this mercantile cabinet! It holds everything from soaps to lotions and all things smelling wonderful! Amazing....



Taking a trip to Nolensville, Tn. is so worth it! Lovely town, friendly folks, and great antique and vintage shopping!

I am linking to Beverly`s Pink Saturday...come join me!

New Bella Rustica Home!!

Last year was a blast at Bella Rustica! This year the event is going to be even better....The Milky Way Farm! Save the date...Sept. 28, 29, and 30th.
Three days of vintage hunting bliss...
Right outside Nashville. Go here
or check out my sidebar for updates and vendors at Bella Rustica!!
Here are just a few shots of the barn. Can`t wait....

Some New Creations....And Pink!

I`m always trying to think outside the box....I found several baby rattles a couple of months ago and thought with the sterling rattle, they would be a great focal point for a fun necklace! Then I found a pink one....Eeek! I never knew babies in the 40`s and 50`s had it sooo good~
These are my new love along with litho buttons. Hard to find but worth it when you do.

I love these micro mosaic pins and jewelry pieces. I have a large collections of these and this is what I came up with using a large broach and vintage brass Victorian finding...

OOh...I found a nice group of shoe knives from the 1800`s! I have sold a couple of necklaces I made but this one is my favorite. I love using mother of pearl to hang the shoe on. This wonderful shoe shows so much detail. I have a few left. Red, black, and leopard. I also found a key knife and gun knife! How fun! (I`ll post them later)....

A few more mended hearts... These are a labor of love but fun to create. With a kiln, it makes it easier making more than one at a time... Just in time for Valentine`s Day!

I`ll be visiting Beverly`s Pink Saturday... Come join me for some Valentine fun!

Vintage Love.....

After having such a busy month, I thought I`d decorate my house with some vintage love....
My collection of vintage heart boxes....(the big silver one is a new additon from my friend LuLu Kellogg)....
A few of my vintage and Victorian Valentines, and some sweet reminders of yeasteryear....









Lastly, a sweet Valentine`s hanky. I found this last year. I didn`t know how hard it was to find these! I`ll be carrying this in my purse. Maybe I`ll use it...or not?