Still bending wire

I feel like Edward Scissorhands...but with wire cutters instead!

Above is a tall photo/sign holder display stand (I also made a wire bird cage that can hang from it)



I try to create things with at least some sort of functionality

This was a fun use of little metal flowers that I had salvaged from a lamp, but making the wire cloche frame took a really long time.

I might try mounting these on wood molding for added interest and stability, but they are so easy to just hang on hooks or walls like this.

Bees are fun for spring....but functional? maybe not so much.


 I greatly appreciate the kind encouragers and amazing purchasers of my sassy products on Etsy and at shows!

Blog Inspirations: Tres Julie: "Praise You In This Storm"

This beautiful blog has become one of my favorite go-to places for all sorts of inspiration....and I almost missed this post showcasing my all-time favorite song, "Praise You In This Storm" by Casting Crowns.  She posts beautiful coastal photography with lyrics interspersed for a stunning journey. Awesome Julie!

*click on the photo*

 

retro love

yay! retro bathing suits are fashionable again

i've always adored these gidget-like styles

Seaside serenity

mid december on the gulf coast

before snowbirds and tourists arrive from the frozen north

warm and serene

the lovely water provided a living biology lab

so much to discover

if one takes the time to really see

it was hard to go back to cold and rain
but by now sarasota will be filled with mega traffic

 and the beaches will be filled with crowds
leaving their footprints in the beautiful white sand

'God came as a child to change the destiny of all men'

In birth the Light cometh .... In death shining the way to eternal life

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

(magnificent scripture-inspired art cross created by Hunters Crossings --  Etsy)

Chicken-sittin'

While my son was away for a long weekend I did a little chicken-sittin' (aka sittin' and watchin' the chickens).  Introducing (in random order, since I don't remember which is which) Pebbles; Minnie; Bessie; Dixie; Daisy; Daisy Mae; and of course, Foghorn Leghorn (a bit gender-confused since all of these are girl chickens...uh....hens)

They have the coolest abode ever

Quite the ritzy place

It's hypnotizing to watch them.....so calming and zen

They even have a rose garden

AND....I just received a text saying that the very FIRST egg was delivered by....DAISY! (one of the white hens)

I don't know much about chickens, but still dream of having a few some day.....along with honey bees, goats, a large cottage garden, vistas of farmland with no houses in sight, and of course, a cool old barn with some hard-working barn cats!

A few projects and a big 'Thanks'

It's easy to adapt a light kit to a large mason jar lid for an instant hanging globe, but take it a step further by adding something fun to the jar for interest (heat resistant preferably--glass, metal or china) like this snow baby (I 'm still  trying to figure out the non-flammable snow for the bottom)

New jewelry hanger made of wire vines in vintage lamp base also works well as a display stand for Christmas or seasonal ornament collection

Vintage slide frames with glass covers let you easily insert photos, quotes, monograms or ?? and embellish with little bits of vintage treasure to use as necklaces or in scrapbook or collage projects

Tin flowers are still blooming around here--even in winter!

My camera is randomely malfunctioning, but this is a rough idea of how the booth looked at the show last weekend.

It was great to finally meet fellow blogger Alexa Lett, visit with Kim Hanauer from Tennessee, and meet lots of other new dealers as well as catch up with those I haven't seen in ages! (I especially enjoyed being set up right next to the pub and the talented blues guitarist who rocked our show!!)
THANK YOU so much to all who came out and stopped by the booth!!!

REVIVAL OF VINTAGE MARKETPLACE

Be sure to stop by SASSYTRASH at the REVIVAL OF VINTAGE this coming Saturday and Sunday where we will be showcasing this fabulous new Tailgate Bench!! (and LOTS of other recycled groovies)
 

Antiques, artistry and adjectives abound at 'The Branch'

from Mary's fun and functional chalkboards....

 to Keren's captivating decor delights....

Debra's multi-media magic....

 and Tim's cleverly creative genius....

Debbie's delightful jewelry and gems.....

Dena's endless rusty relics.....

Shirley's alluring accessories....

John's enchantingly eclectic offerings....

and finally....Lourdes' affordable architectural wares.    I promise to abate abusing alliterated adjectives if you mark your calendar for the Flowery Branch Antiques Market coming up this weekend! (Fri/Sat/Sun)