Showing posts with label booth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label booth. Show all posts

Monday, April 16, 2012

My First Chair Makeover

Happy Monday...
I hope that today finds everyone safe and healthy after this weekend's storms.  
When news on Saturday described it as a "life threatening" day for some parts of the Midwest, I couldn't imagine how someone prepares for that type of forecast.
 I sincerely hope that none of you or your families had to find out, but my thoughts and prayers go out to those who did.

We were fortunate here in lovely Ohio; it was cool, windy, and rainy all day.  
Perfect day for a chair makeover!


I've never seen a chair with a back like this before...it was cracked in several places, so with a little advice from my husband, I was able to glue and clamp it back together.


After realizing my new can of primer was in the back of my husband's car....30 minutes away at his work (yes! Bryan has been back to work for a week now!!), so I decided to try this now-famous paint recipe from Twice Lovely:

(I tried to find this recipe at Twice Lovely, but it looks like it was done as part of a guest post here.  So, I think that's where you'd pin it from if you decide to pin it?)

It came out looking very much like flat latex paint before I waxed it.  I've never used flat paint on furniture, so I don't know it it distresses differently than this mixture?

I also recovered the seats, which appeared to be the original upholstery (just imagine the butts it's seen!). 

(Please be sure to note the lovely vignette created by my toddlers on the back table.  Abstract, yet still classic, don't you think?)

This fabric isn't my typical style, but it was free, it fit the look of the chair, and it was free.

Recognize the corbel table? I've managed to hold on to it so far!

This chair and her twin sister are now hanging out at the shop...

My first chair makeover is complete!

Right now, I have a couple wreath orders to work on...but I'll be back in the next couple days to share a little driftwood picture frame project and a new window table with you.

I hope you have a lovely week!
Sharing at these link parties...


take care -
 

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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Salvaged: Magnetic Plowing Disc

When I found a used plow disc in an old barn, my initial thought was to make it into some type of chandelier.

Then I picked it up...for those of you like me, who are unfamiliar with agricultural paraphernalia...plowing discs are very heavy - maybe not so great for a light fixture??

The discs are being pulled behind the tractor.

So, after scrubbing, and scrubbing, and scrubbing, I loved the look of the disc I found beneath the mud and grease.  
I don't know what type of metal discs are made from, but I was delighted to find that it was magnetic.
So, for the magnets, I visited the Dollar Store and found a big decorative magnet for $1.00.  After tearing the paper graphic off the front of the magnet, I cut the it into small square pieces.

Then, I found some big, chunky buttons and hot glued the a magnet piece to the back of each one. 
And ta-da! A virtually free, yet still interesting, magnetic message board.

This one is for sale in my booth, so it's not hanging up, but if I were to hang it in my house, I'd just hang it from one of the bolt holes.

Sharing at these linky-parties:
MONDAY:
Thrifty Decor Chick (1st Monday of Each Month)
TUESDAY: 
THURSDAY:
Miss Mustard Seed (Furniture Only)

take care -
 

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Friday, March 2, 2012

Spruced up for Spring - Booth #44

Happy Friday!
As mentioned in my last post - my very, very dreary booth space n for Spring needed a total overhaul...

Can you say "BLAH!"

I knew that trying to fix my sad little space was going to take some time, so after lining my mom up to babysit the toddlers, we filled the truck with treasures and made the hour trip to Tipp City.

After 2 hours of work, I was pretty happy with the outcome...
I didn't notice the big bare spot on my bookshelf until I was looking at the pictures later...by the time we finished, I was starving, and when I'm hungry, I become unfocused and bitchy, uhh...difficult.

We found the big metal 1940's Emerson Electric fan that's on top of the wardrobe at an (AMAZING) auction  last weekend.  It weighs a TON and works perfectly; I really wanted to keep it, but since our house is mid-renovation right now, we have no room for extras to sit around.

Isn't the banner hanging from the green table cute?  I found it on Pinterest from the blog, Sandy Toes and Popsicles.


I also scored this amazing walnut dresser at the auction..there were also 9 (yes NINE) wash basins...who has 9 wash basins in their house?  And each one was gorgeous.  One with a marble top went for $50.  I was so mad at myself for not bidding on it.

See the metal stool on the bottom shelf of the wardrobe?  It's been in my booth since Day 1...it sold a day after re-doing my booth.  Yay!


I love the addition of the wardrobe to the space, we've had it for a couple months, as we were going to put it in our kitchen when we renovated...we got it for free from one of Bryan's friends.  (It has doors, we just didn't attach them because they blocked the back of the booth.)  I'm using it as a display piece for now.

So, it's not quite Macy's in the Springtime, but it's better than what I started with...

February went much better than January (thanks to all of your pieces of advice!)...so I'm hoping March goes even better.  

Hope you have a great weekend!

Party - Time:

MONDAY:
Thrifty Decor Chick (1st Monday of Each Month)
TUESDAY: 
Kammy's Korner (Trash to Treasure)
WEDNESDAY:
Domestically Speaking (Paint Projects)
Faded Charm (White Projects)
THURSDAY:
FRIDAY:
Miss Mustard Seed (Furniture Only)
SATURDAY:
SUNDAY:

take care -


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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

A Tisket, A Tasket - Some Pretty Painted Baskets

The past couple days have been pretty warm for February in Ohio...which has inspired me to look towards spring, even though it's completely possible that there will be 5" of snow on the ground at this time next month.

Due to wreath-making and medical emergencies,  my booth (and my blog, and my house, and the laundry, and...) has been sadly neglected for the past couple weeks.  In order to gussy up my booth space for Spring, I forced myself to stop making wreaths for 2 days so I could  focus on it.


I had a vision in my mind of a flower-filled wonderland - ever been to Macy's in New York City in the Spring?


I quickly realized that 2 days with 2 toddlers and a $5 budget narrows my decor options.


One project I wanted to try was making some little vintage-ish Easter / Spring baskets.  I found a couple around the house and a bunch at the thrift store.


After running out of spray paint before making it through my first coat (I'm not patient enough for successful spray painting anyway), I slapped a couple coats of off-white latex satin paint on the baskets.


 I was going to stop there, to keep them simple, but I had mixed up some pretty pastel colors for some chalk boards, and I couldn't resist adding some to the baskets too.


I really, really want to be an all-white decor-girl because I love the way it looks, but as hard as I try, color always sneaks in and messes with my vision.  After adding color, I sanded them down a little for a more aged look.


Aren't the Easter Tags cute?  Found them on Pinterest, of course! 


Here's another basket I painted and then adorned with ribbon, buttons, and coffee-dyed coffee filters (did you expect anything else?). 

 I also covered a plastic egg with book page scraps...but I think the egg could be removed and the basket can be displayed any time of year.


A close-up of the ribbon and button detail.

I'm hoping that the addition of these Spring baskets make my booth space a little more fun and inviting.  But, just to keep things sassy, I'm going to wait to share pictures of my updated booth for the next couple days. Right now, I have flowers to make!

Thanks for sticking with me through the past couple crazy weeks, I really appreciate it and I'm hoping to make it up to you with some fun projects.  

If you've commented on a post or emailed me - thank you SO much - I really do love hearing from you....but, as you might imagine, I'm really behind on that too.  I sincerely apologize - meeting new friends is one of my favorite parts of blogging and you deserve better!

I hope to party at some of these lovely blogs:

MONDAY:
TUESDAY: 
Domestically Speaking (Paint Projects)
Faded Charm (White Projects)
THURSDAY:


take care -
 

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Monday, February 27, 2012

Too Tired...

...to come up with a name for this post. If you choose to read it (enter at your own risk), you'll see why naming this mess of randomness might be a challenge.

 Staring at my computer screen for the past 10 minutes hasn't managed to inspire me either. hmmm.

(thought I'd add a little swirl for a moment of visual randomness)

So anyway, it's been a busy couple days of teething/cranky toddlers, crafting, closet-demolition-ing, wreath making, treasure-hunting, and booth remodeling (actually, that's scheduled for tomorrow). 

I'm covered in chalkboard paint and pastel craft paint - and I have all kinds of Easter/Spring fun to share as soon as I can take some pictures.  I've never really done any crafting for Easter or Spring before - but wanted to add a little color and fun to my booth space and Etsy shop - it's been a lot of fun, especially since white latex or chalkboard paint are usually the only "colors" I use.


The shop that sells my wreaths featured them on their blog..which was a surprise to me.  Since the rest of my family is asleep right now, I'm sharing my happy little moment with you...lucky you, right? 

Here are a couple pictures from the post


Tomorrow is another busy-bee day, but hopefully, I'll be able to share some auction finds, my booth update, and some of the Spring/Easter crafts I've been working on with you in the next couple days.


By the way....anyone know how to make rolled paper flowers and looking for a hobby?  I have so many wreath ideas that I want to try, but not enough time to make all of the flowers.  If only I could safely handle a glue gun in my sleep...I could work around-the-clock!

If you've made it this far, I commend you....you are a fantastic friend. thank you so much.

Since I'm being random...anyone try dying coffee filters or making a wreath yet? If so, PLEASE let me know.

Now...off . to . bed.


take care -
 

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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Can you Feel the Love...at my Booth?

I'm hoping my booth gets a little more love this month--


January was a tough month for the ol' booth. I didn't even make enough to cover the rent.  But after the holidays, who's in the mood to buy a dresser?

Even so, I'm pretty excited about my new booth space - the carpet color is more neutral, and like I mentioned before, it's near the cash register and the front door.

I was expecting February to start slow...

...and my expectations have not failed me.  I've made $5 so far.

 
Those of you with booth or retail experience...do things slow down for you this time of year?
When does it typically turn around?

  
I printed some of the lovely free Valentine's printables I've found around blog-land to add a little love to my space.
 Hopefully, they inspire someone to buy a lovely green farm table for his/her Valentine...or, perhaps a coffee table? 
It may not fit in a heart-shaped box or taste like chocolate...but it's the gift that keeps on giving.  Or something like that.


I've been so busy making wreaths lately, that I haven't had much time to work on items for my booth...or, um, my blog. 
 And then there's my one-handed husband - who is supposed to get his stitches out today! (I'm secretly hoping he'll be able to change diapers soon!!)
I miss linking up to parties every day and seeing all the new ideas, visiting other blogs, and just blogging in general.  (I do manage to eke out a couple minutes to check out Pinterest - as I am obsessed...it's becoming a problem :)

 

To top all of this off - there's talk around these parts (blogland), that Google Friends Connect (the thingy on the sidebar that keeps track of followers) is being to restricted to Blogger Members only as of 3/1/12? And, eventually, it will be gone for good?  Huh?  

If you're currently a follower of my blog, or would like to be (why, hello there - how you doin', hot pants?)...will you pretty please be so kind as to become a Linky Follower of my blog too?  It's over on the right side, directly above my Google Friend Connect area.  If that's not enough begging for you...all the cool kids are doing it. That should persuade you if nothing else does...just sayin'.
Please let me know so I can return the favor.

(If you need help with any of the Linky Follower stuff, please let me know, and I'll be happy to help in any way I can...it's new, but it's really easy to add to your blog.)

I am up to my eyeballs in paper flowers, so I must be off to create!!

When I have a chance, I'll try to stop by some of these parties for a cocktail little inspiration:

MONDAY:
TUESDAY: 
Domestically Speaking (Paint Projects)
Faded Charm (White Projects)
THURSDAY:


take care -


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