Happy Transformation!

Remember these from my last Post???

I went to the Flea Market...yet again ( I just can't help myself sometimes) and so....  I found more..of course! Vintage Crates with magazine pages or posters.  I don't know who created these, so I ask the Vendor he had no Idea he did say he had them for a long time..possibly early 70's late 60's.. I truly don't know much about them...but I felt that I could do something with them...So I decided to just freshen them up a little.

I must say I'm truly happy with the turn out..

I am Happy with the Transformation.

I will be listing these on Etsy !!  Check back soon!

Have a great week everyone!

I'm Itching for Fleaing...

Normally at this time of year I just start Itching for Fleeing!!  I mean literally just get out.  The cold weather and sweaters get to the point that all I can dream of is light clothing...A perfect Spring Day..arise bright and early..put on my cap..and just go Fleaing!!

I had the Fleaing Blues this past weekend...so I headed out to an indoor Flea Market...hoping that it will make my day..hoping to find treasures and not be disappointing!!

Well, I certainly got my wish!! Looky..Looky...Looky...what I found.

Let me give you a brief tour..

Please take a good look at this..hmm...well..let see..old crate??? with a Vintage Magazine Ad glued on it and lightly stained.  I don't know much about it..but the wood seems really old and the nails also..anyone seen these before? don't know if it's a reproduction..but it sure is pretty!!  check out the back.

looks pretty old to me.

I absolutely love this one..Smaller version with a baby Vintage Soap Ad..same deal..same wood.

Old or Repro???

Now take a look at these ..can you guess what they are???? I just had to snoop and open them up..grabbed them right away..

Vintage 1970's Matches!!  U huh!! I loved the art work and just had to get them.

all the boxes have unused matches..

 I simply adore pretty Vintage Pictures.

I tried hanging it in my Frenchy Dining Room..but my daughter says.."It creeps her out" "the eyes are following me"  so I guess this will have to be listed.

I also love shadow boxes..now this one is not so old but the print is just adorable..

Couldn't resist.

Last and my next small project..which by the way is my favorite project.  A Vintage Tall Jewelry Chest..can't wait to get started..as soon as I figure out what colors, maybe some appliques??? who knows.

I also purchase a little girls vintage bedroom set..in which was being unloaded for the Flea Market as I parked my car, I watched and get this!  I Ask them how much??..haggled a little and next thing I know I had them unloaded from their car to mine!  Wow!! What a Great Turn Out!! 

I will post pictures of the bedroom set when I can..right now it's cramp up in our shed..another great project to look forward too.

How was your past weekend..Please tell me about your treasures!!  Have a wonderful week!

Ciao!

Where did the time Go? No. 2

On my earlier  post I mentioned how busy it has been these past few months with the Holidays and my Stain Glass Classes.  Here is another project that kept me busy during that time as well!!..... I so love...love... Vintage dining tables and since I needed one for our Christmas Breakfast we were able to purchase this baby two weeks before Christmas and finished it in one day... 5 hours of simple joy...just knew that this baby was going to turn out exactly how I wanted it to.  Here's some pic.  let me know what You think....

Duncan Phyfe Style Antique Dining Table With Six Chairs....

Phase one..

 

  two...

The Chairs had the absolute worst velvet blue fabric...just had to rip it off!

Almost there..

The hardest part of this project is always the chairs..

 

Perfect!

Christmas Breakfast was Magnifique!!!

Where did the time Go?

Shame on me!! It's been far too long since I've stop by to say hi to all my friends in Blog Land..so busy..busy..with the Holidays...now that it's over...all the decorations and trimmings are safely tucked away..bye..bye..Mr. and Mrs. Snowman see you next year!

I was a little busy for the past..hmmm...let say five months!!

so here is what's happening! In September I decided to take a stain glass class..That was huge fun!!

Meet my fantastic wonderful teacher Judy:

Hi Judy!!!

This is her Fabulous Studio...all you need to learn how to Create a Stain Glass Masterpiece.

This is where I began my project..seemed a little bit complicated..but it truly wasn't.

All the pieces are cut and numbered...

I was truly happy with end results..

Thank you Judy so much for your time..it was an absolute blast!!! can't wait to get started on our next project!!

Stop by and visit Judy's website...you will absolutely love her fabulous art work.

Judy's Website

Next week I have lots to share with you...found some great treasures.

Wishing everyone a wonderful New Year!!

Why Can't They See What I See??

It's hilarious when I bring a piece home and no one in my family can see the potential..Why can't they see what I see??? it's obvious that this piece has so much potential!! Jacobean Cabinet with nice sturdy legs, beautiful front cabinet with a lovely grate.  Well, here is what I knew had so many possiblities.... this is a picture of my previous blog..

and this is what I saw!!

I'm quite sure that everyone of my followers can see what I see...

The best things in life are FREE!!!

It's great to have friends who think of you.....got a call from a good friend to tell me that her neighbor just got rid of a gorgeous Jacobean China Cabinet.."Come and get it in on the Curb" well...at 11 pm already and snuggly for bed in my flannel Jammies, cold cream on my face...I shook my sleepy hubby and said..."get up" get up" a free cabinet awaits on the curb...

We hopped  in our Van and off we go...who could resist???

I can't wait to get started on this piece...hmmmm..shabby white????  Robin Egg Blue..Teal..Ivory..the possibilities are endless.

Here is our Freebie!!

I'm anxious to get started...Lot's of work to be done..but I'm sure it will turn out great..

Perfect addition to my dining room...

Hopefully I can reveal the transformation soon.

Texas Fun!

Well we all know that There is nothing Frenchy about Texas!!

but it sure has a lot of great American History.  Took a trip earlier this month, didn't know what to expect (my first time)..But I've gotta tell you!! it was the most fun I've had in years! History...History..History everywhere...Flea Markets...Flea Markets everywhere...Tag Sales Tag Sales...(well you get the picture).  When visiting the historical towns these are the great spots that I found.

Well of course when in St. Antonio the River Walk is where to go! fabulous restaurants and shops just about everywhere you look. I must say I was looking for a sneak peek at a true blue Cowboy!!  Oh..I'm sorry I must stick to the story..hee..hee.


 Great Shops in Gruene Texas!

Perfect little town filled with lots of Vintage finds.

Great place to shop!! Take A Peek inside

The Best Jams I ever tasted.

Outside...  a perfect vintage feel.

Of course there is nothing better than an indoor flea market..perfectly cool!

How I wish I could have bought these home with me!

  

Halloween??? Little odd but perfect for the occasion..

I just couldn't resist this pink Flamingo!

Now off to Austin....lot's to see and do..

Amazing Scenery!

Great Place to find little pink Fairies or Angels?

The pottery was amazingly done.

Here's the funny part, I met a woman there and she offered me her grandmother's pottery..five boxes full..Okay, what do I do with five boxes of bowls and lids??

 

 

A little Honky Tonk??? What a Blast!!

these tired old feet just couldn't get the hang of it.

(yes a huge flip flop sale)

Since the two step was not up our alley..we enjoyed a lunch and watched everyone dance.

Perfect Lunch at a perfect spot..ahhh. Air Conditioning..

Back on the Saddle Again,

In Search of more Texas Adventure!!

Mariachi's

A truly wonderful adventure!!! so much to see and do but not enough time! 

Our experience in Texas was truly amazing and plenty of Fun!!