I'm Seeing Stars!

First of all - THANK YOU LADIES! for making the opening of our shop a huge success. It was such a fun week-end. We were doubtful that anyone would show up, since we never got any postcards sent out. There was sooooo much work to do before we opened the doors, but we have the best hubbies in the world, and my daughter is such a worker. We all made it happen, we always do. 

Are you looking at this picture saying, What the heck is it? It's really old, and I am so surprised that there is a star in the middle of it. I found it junkin' of course.

Yup, it's an old farm cow drinking cup. So what did they do, sit around and decide that maybe the cows would love the star motif, too funny! I had to drag it home, now I need to get creative with it.

I also decided it's great weather for spray painting, so I am working on Fall & Christmas decor for our sales, yikes! It's scary to even say those words. I love metallic paints, these also need some glitter.

And another STAR! I am working on some crows for our Fall Sneak Peak Shop Hop in August.
Is anyone else working on Fall & Christmas?

Have a good week-end ladies!
dana

Sneak Peak #2

Just a few more pictures of our sale starting this Friday at 9:00 a.m.!

Vincent will be sure to greet you at the door!  

Sneak Peak #1

Our monthly sale starts on Friday morning and I can't for everyone to see how busy we have been. The shop looks beautiful.  I know I have the best family in the world, they have put blood, sweat and tears into this project.  Our "dream" of having our own shop has finally come true!  My husband reminded me of the very first project I ever tackled...15 years ago!  Sad to say, I don't even know what happened to that bedroom set.  My mom has been doing it for about 37 years (she's a pro).  Here's a few pics of our upcoming sale.  I will post sneak peaks everyday until the sale.  

Vintage photographer's nook.

Vintage Blanket Chest

I have been working on this old blanket chest for a few days. I decided to paint it green and distress it a little bit. It has lots of character and is very heavy!  My favorite detail is the gargoyle handles on the sides.  I have seen lion handles, but never gargoyles!  Very cool.  This big dog will also be for sale next weekend at our July occasional sale.  I had a meeting last night with 5 other shop owners and we have planned a fabulous "Fall Sneak Peak" shop hop Aug. 20-22.  More details to come on that soon!  

Handsome little table

I wanted to share this handsome little side table that I picked up from an estate sale a few weekends ago.  I knew it had potential.  I like the S curve of the legs and the rope detail around the bottom of the table.  I can see this in a little boys room.  This little guy will be for sale at our July sale next weekend!  Have a great day!

Blacks and Reds

Hello from under all the furniture!  Boy, you can barely walk in my garage or basement, it's a miracle I haven't broke my leg!  I'm in the mood for black and red today.  Our July sale will have lots of color!  I wanted to do a quick post about the furniture I finished this morning and it will all be for sale at our July sale.  

Check out those sexy legs!  I'm a sucker for furniture with killer legs. 

I can think of million place to put this little red number. 

I covered this chair seat with linen and hand painted the stripes, again, I love her legs! 

To think, before today, my husband almost put this darling table in the bonfire! Shame on him!  I will forgive him because today we are celebrating 10 years of marriage!!!  OOPS, forgot the pull on the drawer!

Ahhh...heavily distressed furniture bares so much character and you never worry about future nicks.  

Have a great day!

We are making progress!

Hello ladies!  Sorry we haven't been posting to much lately, but we have been super busy with building "Snowman Hill" and trying to make plans for our future occasional sales.  We are off to enjoy the fourth of July with family at our cabin today.  We'll back and insulating on Monday.  Boy...so much do to do!  Here is a quick picture of our covered porch going on this morning.  Happy Fourth of July everyone!