All you folks who live in the great areas where you have to pick through fantastic junk just to decide WHICH piece to keep......I am blowing raspberries at you! Around here it is a real hunt to find anything even remotely cool...junkwise. I was VERY surprised to see this on the shelf at Goodwill.......a wine crate....and WHAT a year!! 2009!!! … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2014
Primitive Jelly Cabinet
September 25, 2014 By 23 Comments
I have the same problem that many people have who are in business....at least I HOPE I do...otherwise I might just cry! I spend a lot of time either finding and hauling home, painting or otherwise improving, transporting and pricing, rearranging and sprucing the furniture or smaller items for the shop... Then there's the whole paint … [Read more...]
Vintage Finds
September 23, 2014 By 5 Comments
I shared the other week that I go to a local flea market once monthly and ALWAYS find something. I don't think I have ever come home empty handed. Last month was no exception and I thought I'd share two of my favorite finds....plus a couple other things! I have a favorite vendor. Her name is Carina. She comes alone, in a van that is jam … [Read more...]
Flea Market Finds:Hobby Horse
September 16, 2014 By 10 Comments
I attend a monthly flea market in a nearby town. We don't have much at all in this line around here so I never miss it. My husband started going with me several months ago and he has even started to enjoy it! I think..... We meet my brother and his wife, Mandy there each month. Mandy and I dedicate ourselves to finding great deals. Matt and my … [Read more...]
Decoupaged Map Chair
September 10, 2014 By 20 Comments
I had some wifi trouble yesterday so I am a day late with this! I tried another shade of the Fusion Mineral Paint out on a vintage desk chair. This is Inglenook....one of my new favorite colors....beautiful isn't it? I had a vintage captain's chair I wanted to paint. And, I wanted to decoupage the seat with a map! I thought it would … [Read more...]
Creating A Guest Room: Gray and Coral
September 4, 2014 By 9 Comments
When I came back from my little vacation and did my first post, I told you a few things I had been up to. One of the items on the list was creating a guest room from my old studio. My sweet sister was coming for a visit and I was determined that she would not have to sleep on the trundle bed in my daughter's room. I wanted her to have a … [Read more...]
Kitchen Table Makeover with Fusion Mineral Paint
September 2, 2014 By 22 Comments
I mentioned previously that I would be soon carrying a new line of paint called Fusion Mineral Paint. You can read more about it HERE. They have a full line of products that I cannot wait to try! Gilding Paste, Tinting Kits, Sand Stone finish, Pearl Embossing Paste, Tough Coat (a clear, water based topcoat!) and so much more! I can't wait to get … [Read more...]
I'm Lorraine. I have a love for home & design and I enjoy sharing that passion with others. I'm so glad you're here to join me.
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