Vintage Blue and Cream Bedroom

Thought you might like a peek into my guest bedroom done in vintage blues and creams...

Farmhouse Style Storage Box

My latest project is a vintage wood box upcycle. I painted the box, then distressed it slightly.  I decoupaged it with pretty farmhouse style papers and the cow image from The Graphics Fairy.  The box was then sealed with spray sealer and the metal knob added to the top.  Use it to store your vintage findings, trinkets, charger cords, whatever you like.  I am adding it to my Etsy shop. 

Summer's End

A few of the last rosebuds from my garden, placed in vintage glass bottles on my kitchen window sill. 

Latest Find - A Vintage Doll Bed

This wooden dollbed has the most wonderful chippy blue-green paint. I discovered it in a disassembled pile. All pieces were there except for the wooden slat as a base for a mattress, which my husband cut out and put in place, then added screws.

Yard Sale Find BEFORE & AFTER, Plus, a fabulous giveaway at Bella Rosa Antiques

I wanted to post about a great giveaway at Bella Rosa Antiques - Jillian is celebrating her shop's 5-year anniversary.  Giveaway is through June 7th, so hurry on over!

Here is a yard sale find from this past weekend, a cute wooden chair that I wanted to spruce up to place in my flower garden.  I painted it using chalk paint in an emerald green, then added a bit of Martha Stewart's Black Coffee antique stain.  I like how it turned out. 

French Label Vanity Tray

I am waaaaay behind in blogging, but between "junking", upcycling, listing items in my Etsy shop, and Pinterest, having a high school senior in the house, not to mention the normal must-do stuff around the house, that doesn't leave a whole lot of time. Anywaze.....here's my latest upcycle project, a wood picture frame turned into a vanity tray. I added metal handles, lace under glass and the French label image from Graphics Fairy. I distressed the frame and handles slightly. It fits right into a Paris Apartment or French Chic decor.

Sweet Vintage Babies - free scanned images

Here are some free scanned images for you to use in your projects. I came across an old scrapbook at a flea market and most photos were identified. A lover of genealogy, if the photo has the name on it, I always try to include it.  Old unidentified photos are a sad thing.... after I'm gone from this world, I don't want to be an unidentified person in a photograph do you?

Lillian Cross

Dorothy Bopp

Henry Cross, Jr.