it gonna be a big weekend!

Welcome Friends!

Springtime is the land awakening.  The March winds are the morning yawn.  ~Quoted by Lewis Grizzard in Kathy Sue Loudermilk, I Love You




  I do love this time of year all the new growth, all of nature coming alive and the thought of summer right around the corner makes me smile. Plus do i even have to mention its Flea Market Time!! yeah!



 I have exciting news !!

 

   

Were having our 2 year anniversary @ A unique House Antique Mall this weekend.   It gonna be a rockn 50's party! Giveaways, food and lots of fun! so I spent a little time getting my booth ready for the big weekend ~ im so excited to share some pics of Booth #33 with you today.

black n white is so soothing~ don't ya think?

I attempted to make Wisteria hanging from the branches. I love the way it turned out!  NOt quite like Anthropologies~ first of all mines white but the effect it has in my booth is amazing! If time allows i might just make some for my space @ Time n Again Antiques also. 



 crape paper white wisteria ~ a tutorial to follow soon :)

Spring Vignettes

Hello Friends!

 Im anxiously anticipating spring and my garden is naked and so sad looking right now ~ soooo what to do.... Paper Flowers but of coarse!



moss bunnies make me happy :) wish i remembered where i got them



vintage sheet music covered Egg in an iron urn filled w/ moss 



I know you've got to be getting sick of them by now ~ but more book pages roses





my latest creation ( thanks to Pintrest) Chicken Wire cloche



Spring Fireplace Mantel

I Hope you have enjoyed your stay!
Have a Loving day ~ Everyday!! xoxoxo
Erica

embellishments

Hi there Friends!

Ive been complaining about it being so cold and not being able to paint (my "office" is in the freezing cold garage :( } but im really grateful that ive had this time to get some crafty projects done. Its been alot of fun and a bit therapeutic :0.

Hope you Enjoy my latest creations!



so much fun to make! Vintage buttons, Rhinestones, faux pearls, fabric rose and some lace complete this mirror!







im so digging this Altered Art



its all bout the shades

                                               Hello Friends!

I Love giving vintage lampshades a new life.

recovering them making them completely unique.  I thought i'd share a few of my most recent transformations.



x-tra large vintage floor lamp shade covered in a cream burlap then embellished w/a doily, a strip of muslin, rhinestones, and faux pearls. So Tattered Elegance!




a vintage rhinestone belt buckle add just enough sparkle to this otherwise " tattered" lampshade





another smaller burlap shade with plenty of lace



lampshades even hanging from the ceiling

Paper Roses and Shop pics

Hello Friends!

Valentines Day is almost here so Roses are on my mind. but being as fugal as i am i would never spend 80 bucks on a dozen roses that die in a week, i want something that will last a long while ( or at least till my one yr old gets a hold of it). Ive been in aww over all the gorgeous fabric and paper flowers in blogworld. I mean some of them are just as lovely or even better that the real thing! So I just had to try my hand at some, in honor of Valentines Day i chose to try Book Pages Roses sprinkled with lots of clear glitter. They were a little time consuming but o so worth it!

simply stunning  paired with a silver pitcher and tray

I decided to share the love and took a dozen to my space at Time n Again antiques ~ they are for sale for $4.00 a stem.  while i was there i snapped a few pics of my area. I have to admit ive been slackn a bit ~ its just to darn cold to try to work in the garage! Anyway my space need some tlc but  It was really late last night and i had my lil helper with me ( who was very clingy) so i didn't get to fluff it up as much.  Awww just not enough time in the day. I hope you enjoy the pictures and it inspires you in some way!

Just added the chocolate ruffles and sequin pillow

handcrafted bench on sale ( for a limited time)!!

dreamy whites



it was practically impossible to get a pic without something astray (notice the creamer w/lid on the floor).

Where are your pretties?

Hello friends!

Every girl has little special trinkets and treasures. Happy Little reminders of memories gone by~ maybe a thoughtful unexpected gift, an awesome shopping trip, a holiday or vacation, a loved one that's passed, Jewels that just make ya feel pretty :)

Where are your memories and all your pretties stored?

oh yes all the storage!!

a bit of chalk paint and a vintage rhinestones broach gives this box a new life

I love this aqua ish color jewelry box it even plays beautiful music!

chocolate brown, pale blue and a glittered bird ~ oh la la!

 

Altered Candles

Hello Everyone!

I was finally able to forcefully pull myself away from pintrest long enough to finish up some Altered Prayer candles. Im so glad that i did cause it was so relaxing to sit next to the fireplace with my glass of wine and just create beauty. Im loven the way they came to be. I hope you enjoy them also! :)

two lovely angels ~ a fabulous way to reuse cards from loved ones ( thanks mom)

doilies, keys, costume jewelry, paper flowers = love

love using keys and old charms

my fav ~ vintage sheet music crochet cross tinsel and some rhinestone bling!

faux pearls, a broach, and burlap what eles do ya need?

beaded trim, a dancing vintage print, ribbon, black trim :)

a little burlap, lace, rosette and vintage buttons