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.

Exciting stuff going on...

I am a proud member of our Downtown Auburn Business Assocation. This group brainstorms and supports each other to make our town stand out! Things are hopping this year with some fresh new shops and extra enthusiasm. We have several events going on among the already sought after yearly happenings. I will share here as they come along for all the locals who want to partake. Tomorrow evening I will be setting up at the NATMUS Museum here in town among many other unique businesses. Looking forward to more networking and gaining new customers (FRIENDS)!

Our town is known for their Vintage Cars with Crusine In's and Auto Auctions (VIEW THE ASSOCIATION'S WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION) that are held yearly we welcome thousands (if not over a million) of out of towners. Looking forward to sharing more with you in the coming months!

Few things in shop this week....

Eventful Outcome

Our "Girls Night Out" went GREAT!!! Such fun ladies stopped in and chatted and shopped and even brought back THEIR friends the next day!

Some lucky ladies scored some prize bags and even a chalkboard!

The next event we are participating in is May 4th....

If you are local, please visit us and check out the many unique shops in our town of Auburn. Have a creative day,

April already???

I think I blinked and a month flew by. lol Things are going well and we are very steady in shop! Always sending out BIG THANK YOU'S to our customers! This past weekend we brought in three refurbished coffee tables. Adding 100 year old solid wood interior doors to the tops of dated tables that needed a makeover made for some unique tables. Stop in and check them out of you haven't.

If you are local please mark your calendar for this coming April 19th. Several shops around town are hosting a 'GIRLS NIGHT OUT' with a pajama theme. There will be giveaways, discounts, refreshments and just good conversation.

As always, we bring fun 'smalls' into the shop and our OWLS are no exceptions...these cuties come and go QUICKLY! See you soon!

time to 'fluff'

Slowly my friends and family are starting to understand this term "fluff". In this business there comes a time that you MUST "fluff" stuff through out the shop. This also must be done often to keep the visual interest going for all who visit. Not sure why, but I work best after hours and even into the night. Keeping those spidey webs and baby dust bunnies under control doesn't hurt either. :)

a NEW year...

I am thrilled to think how wonderful this year can be. With our business just taking root and everything else in my life seems to be in place, I can only imagine great things to come.

The shop is taking a wee bit of a slow start getting it's 'sprucing up' for the new year but you know, I am not stressing over it. I am still cultivating the charm that the shop is going to cause friends and customers to boast about.

We continue to be VERY thankful for the prosperous start as we opened our storefront this past fall. Looking forward to the many wonderful relationships we will gain in this new year.

Thank you LOTS.

Wishing you a wonderful HOLIDAY...with a SALE.

This THURSDAY & FRIDAY (Dec. 22nd & 23rd) we will have HALF OFF most everything in our shop! Stop in and grab some great deals!



We didn't know a better way to THANK our customers for a great year! We look forward to continuing our friendships and building new ones in 2012. :)

Happy Holidays to you and yours!

check this out!

Just a quick post as I have plenty of holiday stuff to be doing today. I'm at the shop today enjoying the friendly visitors who stop in. Wanted to share a fun 'refurb' treatment I did quickly the other day.

This tray was once used for table service at some restraunt years ago. I found several so I am hoping to get more finished up very soon. I gave it a good cleaning and used Krylon brand chalkboard spray paint for the top. Giving it a couple coats insured it will hold up to that chalk abuse. :) The bottom was finished off in my fave, Oil Rubbed Bronze spray by Krylon too. Hubby was sweet and drilled me some holes for these metal handles I had on hand (another of my many salvaged hardware pieces). Here you have a festive serving tray!

Happy Holidays,

Unique Repurpose!

I wish I had taken a 'before' pic of the TWO pieces of shipping crates that wwere used for this creation. Just by stacking them (attaching with wood screws), adding sturdy castors and giving it a paint and distressed treatment we now have a VERY unique coffee table! I found an old advertising image online, I do not speak spanish but liked the wording so I used my overhead projector and strategically hand painted it on. Definetly one-of-a-kind.





*please excuse the off color, for some reason the brighter image refuses to darken to the 'true' color. It's rather an 'army green' color.

The holidays are uh comin'...

We have an array of seasonal decor to help your home shine for the holiday!



Stop in and check out these popular repurposed chalkboards made from unused large wooden cabinet doors.



Hubby is on vacation this week so we are focusing on piping out the furniture pieces and getting them into the shop. We will share pics soon. :)

*Shopping Season*

The holiday season has LANDED upon us...nope, we can not avoid it. So let's embrace it. :) Join in on our local event Thursday evening in downtown Auburn, In.



We will be offering refreshments, discounts and give aways! Stop in and chat with us as we LOVE meeting new people and visiting with our loyal friends/customers. :)