Just a peek!

I debated on sharing this photo....mainly because I know some of my loyal customers are looking for particular pieces and I might have aquired a few recently. I now need to get a better schedule to where I can work on pieces more efficently. I don't think I've shared much personal insight on here. I try very hard to keep personal and business seperate but when I am so passionate about creating this furniture/decor, it's hard not to get a little personal. Hubby and I have been in 'talks' about finding a new home that can accomodate our workshop. Currently we work out of our modest ranch home with the attached garage (I'm sure back 'in the day' it held TWO vehicles easily but vehicles today are not as narrow! lol). We are in search of a country home that possibly already has a pole building (workshop) on the property. It's an exhaustingly slow process as we must get our 'ducks in a row'. At the same time it's exciting to think what the future will hold. Recently we seen a home with a couple HUGE outbuildings and I begain to dream of wonderful BARN SALES and organizing our workshop to where we can speed up our productivity. Of course only time will tell. Until then, we are working bit by bit to add items to our shop. It's already the fifth month of the year and I was hoping my shop was in a better state of 'constant available merchandise'. I'm trying not to beat myself up too much but I can't help but stress a little over not having a full shop....daily. Other fun news, I have been scoring fun vintage items to mix in with the refurbished decor pieces....check out some Holly Hobby. Love.

Is it SPRING yet???

It's getting there. The sunshine outside the shop is bringing people in. Love visiting with our regulars and those people passing by with curiosity.

We can't stress enough our passion for doing what we are doing. We (my wonderfully talented hubby and I) love making something new again. PERFECT example of a latest piece...

You wouldn't have known this piece was left for the landfill. My husband is a woodworker and was able to give this dresser new life.

One of the drawers had so much "repair" that it was not worth saving. There were a few busted up spots here and there that my husband was able to remove/repair. But the biggest damage was the left front leg. Most would have never given this piece a second thought....but WE did.

Like all our other refurbs, this too will not be here long. Can't wait to see the smiling face of the new owner. :)

waiting on spring...

It's coming, I'm sure...just a little impatient. I can't wait for the Indiana weather to break and give me some sunny days and nice breezes for my furniture refurbishing to get into FULL SWING. Here are a few fun tables and stuff that we recently brought in. There are a few things left.

fresh merchandise and great furniture find

Recently took some items to shop and marked some things down to get them moving faster. So if you are in the area, stop in and grab some bargins! Look for the yellow star tags and some red clearance ones too.

Long story short we came across someone giving away their furniture. We are talking multiple dressers and a desk, cabinets, etc...




I am beyond thrilled to be giving these solid wood 1970's pieces a facelift and then get them into their new homes! BUT they are on the backburner for a month or so while I clean up smaller projects I have lying around here. :) I will share the before and afters for sure though.

have a creative day...

Happy Holidays!

Just a couple weeks until Christmas!  Are you ready???  I'm still searching for a few gifts but other than that...bring it on. :)

I was running behind with my holiday decor this year and just.now.finished decorating.  Similar to last year, our 8ft tree is adorned with black, silver and red.  I'm a fan of regal decor but it's soooo not me so this is my version for 'where I come from'. lol

 
(yes, we have been putting off getting the crown molding up for some time now...priorities...i tell ya. lol)

 
(few of the ornaments close up.  I enjoy adding to them after each Christmas when they go on sale. :) )

 
(this is OUR mantel.  we do not have a fireplace so this mantel piece I aquired at a yard sale has held our stockings)

 
(love this skinny tree that someone left out at the curb last year.  It told me to bring it home. ;) )

 
(this is what I love...dimmed lights and a tree shining bright.  now, where is my hot chocolate. :) )



 

Also joined in Christmas Tour of 2010 @ The Nester's blog

getting my hands dirty

among several projects i have going, i started a sheet music stand.  see here for my first try at using sheet music.  this stand needed lots of tlc so i decided that the sheet music would work great for this...

 

my little guy grabbed my camera and insisted on taking a picture of me working. lol  i'm not a big fan of being in front of the camera but i guess it's time to show you that i DO get my hands dirty almost every.single.day. lol {bare with me, i've been sick for the last few weeks and i look it! ugh! lol}

 

 

 

ok, i have rubber gloves on, but i always manage to get holes in them and stuff gets to my fingers. lol  back to work for me....

 

have a creative day! :)

it's getting cold outside...

didn't think i would be saying that so soon.  add VERY windy to that and it makes for an unproductive day.  boo.  as i mentioned before i am renting space in a store front and it opens MONDAY (Oct. 25th)!  i've lost almost 3 days of work time on my furniture due to the weather.  i should explain, as i paint in a pop up tent just outside my garage and the tent wants to go WITH the wind. lol  also, the paint takes forever to dry when it's cold,  ugh...that's not good.  i did manage to get this little cutie done the other day.  as always, i kinda want to keep the things i create. lol

 
 

i try to make each furniture piece i refurbish, unique!  i could see this little bench in an entry way with a couple pair of shoes tucked underneath, can't you???

also, i have had some chairs done but was waiting on inspiration to strike as to what else to do to them...

 
 

 

well, i SHOULD get back to work.  i have some things i want to sew also.  hope to share those soon. :)

 

have a creative day!

haha

honestly, i just searched google for info on storing (organizing) "junk" until you plan to refurbish it.  no, i didn't get far.  googles definition of "junk" is waaaaaayyyyy different than mine. lol

i have sooooo many possible fabulous pieces but it's getting over whelming to look at it cluttered here and there  EVER.SINGLE.DAY. sigh.  if anyone has any enlightening ideas, i would love to hear them. :)

until then.....