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| Cruising down a quiet backroad near Quitman Georgia |
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| this lovely old homestead appeared |
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| looking very lonely and much the worse for wear |
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| ravaged by time and missing porches and architectural trims |
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| I was thinking of stopping to ask neighboring folks (always so kind and friendly) about the history of this old place but realized I was just procrastinating the trip home. The drive to SW Florida gets longer every time--but some backroads wandering always makes it more fun. |
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| Fun for displaying favorite little junk-tiques |
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| or photos |
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| and even jewelry! (I love that funk-tionality!!) |
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| This new wire project sold shortly after posting it on Etsy (and Pinterest). I'm finally starting to get my creative mojo cranked up after taking a break--and am totally excited about the upcoming shows this fall--I may add more, but for now Etsy is keeping me pretty busy. (click on each show on my sidebar for the links) |
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| The show was absolutely packed with all the best in antique/garden/art/chippy and cool treasures! |
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| Lots of creativity in tent design.... |
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| ....and everyone goes all out in their displays. |
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| It was unusually hot though, especially if you weren't under a shade tree. I don't remember it ever being that hot in April but the show is also held in the fall which should be cooler! |
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| Check out "ONE SHABBY OLD HOUSE" blog to see Becky's fabulous photos of the Fancy Flea show. |
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| I got to see another spectacular Sarasota sunset and watch porpoises playing offshore which always makes the trip complete. |
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| So glad to be heading to Florida again---these are just a few of the things (wire sculpture, wood and metal assemblage) that I'll be bringing to the show April 25th and 26th at the Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds in Plant City (see HERE for details and HERE for Facebook page)---the show is sold out as approx 300 vendors will be attending---my booth is #162. |
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| Using a decorative metal lamp base, funnel, lamp center rod, round wire rack, piece of chicken wire and small glass bottles-- |
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| I assembled and adhered all securely, formed the chicken wire cloche, wired the bottles for hanging, and added some white berry sprigs, my mercury glass pearl-edged nest, and a pearl cross to complete this Easter centerpiece....which can be changed out per season or occasion by adding different elements. |
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| Easter Blessings to you!! |
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| Here is the finished project---I love the muted orange and rusty patina---and the overall industrial look. |
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| These old truck/auto/bus (?) light bezels just shouted 'mirror'! |
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| So with just a few materials (an old electronics cable, epoxy and some 8" mirrors from the craft store) and several days of patience waiting for different stages of glue to dry-- it was a fairly easy project. |
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| The rubber cable was cut and adhered around the opening to provide a gasket cushion and also a better surface to then glue in the mirror (I like the reliability and strength of epoxy for most projects). |
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| Some of the seemingly easiest projects can turn into lengthy, small detail challenges....but luckily not this one! |
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| Ramping up for my first show of the year ~ "The Fancy Flea" vintage home and garden market which is coming up the last weekend in April! |
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| Since I've been coming across so many vintage roller skates lately, I was delighted to find how well they work as an assemblage base. |
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| The possibilities for old wood molding pieces are endless, and they highlight bits of rusty metal salvage and hardware perfectly. |
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| Oh so F-U-N-K-Y !!! These are great for hanging long necklaces and other stuff. |
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| I LoVe this chippy white vintage ceiling light which offers the perfect stand for multiple display ideas--it would be great with a glass cloche but I couldn't resist adding a wire cage and nest. |
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| Located in NE Georgia, as you head up I-85 where St Rd 53 intersects, you'll find a day's worth of great antiquing in the twin towns of Braselton/Hoschton (also home to the semi-annual "Braselton Antique Festival" April/Oct). |
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| Tim Cash, long-time dealer pal from Flowery Branch Antiques Market has just opened a totally cool *NEW* shop.... |
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| ......filled with everything needed to decorate in the latest cutting edge styles..... |
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| .....including large architectural pieces, folk art, cool lighting, primitives, antique furniture, industrial--and a multitude of fabulously unique finds! |
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| Tim brings in new things daily and his range of vintage treasures can accommodate any taste or decorating style. |
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| So much coolness packed into every square inch! |
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| I LOVE this industrial coffee table. |
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| Several artists who are also displaying in Tim's shop include: water colorist Linda Griffiths..... |
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| .....and Jane Taylor (metal artist and painter of these cool vintage stretcher boards). |
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| Next door to Tim is another fellow dealer Lourdes Green (also from Flowery Branch Antiques Market) who's shop is filled with everything from iron and wood salvage.... |
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| ....to fabulous vintage architectural finds.... |
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| ....and everything in-between. I never leave her shop without buying something to use for my latest projects. |
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| In addition to these are more than a half dozen more shops including: Countryside Antiques.... Braselton Antique Mall....A Flea Antique....Jarfly Station....Raintree Antiques....Kristy's Country Store....House of Clay.... |
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| ......and the wonderful Braselton Gallery! Also nearby is Cracker Barrel and several other restaurants. (Tim's shop is located at 4164 Hgwy 53 Hoschton, GA 30548 and his hours are 10-5 on Fri, Sat and Sunday.....706-983-2447) |
