Picture frame holder project......

This is a pretty simple project, and a fun way to display a special photo.
(I remembered this idea from something similar that Ki and Sue had done in a magazine years ago)

The "after" photo turned out a little dark, but I think you get the idea.

Display door project....

What I plan to use on a project usually changes when I get into it, but I used most of these pieces, and had to add more along the way.


Trying to get a photo of the door but not the messy garage is challenging.......can't wait to take it to Lakewood and use it to display merchandise.

First challenge project......

My first "use what you have" self-challenge project turned out to be a couple of "sorta lamp things that you hang your collections of stuff all over" pieces.

Since I sell to so many shop owners and dealers who like to buy my displays, I decided to go ahead and just make display pieces. I don't have a lot of small treasures stashed away, but I tried to hang what I had on hand on the lamps as an example for the "after" photographs.

(So far I haven't run out to buy anything, but I wanted to go junkin' for another big old lamp shade, as I only had one, and it would have been fun to hunt for things to hang on the lamps....I'll be so glad when I use up all this junk so I can go buy more!!!))

Yu-Lien Yu

Meet Jenny, my good friend that I met while taking riding instruction in Loganville, Georgia several years ago. She is an incredible artist who captures every detail of the horse in her stunning bronze sculptures. From the moment I met her, I was amazed by her deep sensitivity to nature and animals, and I never cease to learn interesting and spiritual things from her every time we get a chance to get together. Her and her husband Charlie are horse owners (I really thought I would be again, but got a motorcycle instead--easier to take care of, I guess) and I'm still trying to get out to the ranch to see "Wawa" and meet their new horse "Razor"-- and smell those barn smells again! Check out her new website www.flyingstallion.com.......


This is Jenny's fabulous new bronzed sculpture of her horse "WaWa". It captures her exact form, expression, and personality!! Jenny has studied her art in Korea, Beijing, Paris, Rome, as well as here in the states. She is just a joy to talk to, and I'm sure would love to hear from any horse/art lovers out there.

More lamp destruction.....

These poor guys are awaiting their turn at re-assemblage into a new form...don't know why I can't just let lamps be lamps.......



Another floor lamp plant stand collage--I like the simplicity of this one

Another funky floor lamp plant holder

Floor lamp/chandelier plant holder collage using bits of lamp parts; globes; china sugar bowls; and little baskets....



Closeup....
Indoors.......
This was the first one I made for the last show....almost didn't bring it in from the car because I was very insecure about it, and it ended up selling pretty quick....you never know!!

Durhamtown Plantation

Oh boy---we got to go play in the dirt, and I only crashed once! This place near Greensboro, GA is like the Disney of dirt----150 miles of ATV trails; monster mountain (I did that--important tip: don't stop at the top!); drag track; jumps; mud pit; and lots more---so much fun!!!


Unloading......(love my truck--don't know how I ever lived without one)
I really need to get a "space suit" like the big boys, and then at least I'll look like a pro (maybe it will improve my riding).


My son Matt (in space suit) and his brother-in-law Blake loading up after a hard day of riding. Time to stop playing and get back to work!

Road trip to Senoia

Last Saturday we went to Senoia for the recycled materials art show that was being held on the sidewalks of this cute town south of Atlanta, and the following posts are from that trip. I had never been there before, and it is a beautiful place---Ann Busey, of the shop "Beyond The Door", had invited me to do this show, and although I wasn't able to get enough done in time to participate, I wanted to see it, and it was really fun to meet the interesting artists and check out the shops.

This shop is "Ms. Wendy's Antiques", which recently moved from Brooks, GA. Wendy Parker is in the below photo, and it was fun to meet her while we were there--her shop is a wonderful mix of garden/architecture/iron, and just great vintage treasures.

More road trip.....Senoia

Anne Busey has a beautiful shop filled with a really wide mixture of things, including original art, unusual furniture, and accessories and gift items that were very unique, and not what you would see in any other shops--very inspiring.

More road trip....Senoia

Ann introduced us to artists Jenni and Valerie who were set up at the show, and they do very unique and interesting work--Jenni does the paintings that incorporate paper, etc. into the design, and Valerie creates with found objects like vintage kitchenware/ metal/garden/tools etc.

More road trip......Senoia

These creative folks also set up at Scott's Antique show in Atlanta, and they do all the stuff I love with the vintage architectural and metal pieces made into lamps, decorative accessories, yard art, etc.

More road trip........Senoia

This shop has a wide mixture of vintage treasures, ironwork, fountains, garden stuff, great old tools, and lots more!

Ready to ride!!

Probably better change my shoes though, huh?

Spring in the garden.....

Just can't resist snapping some pics of the flowers. The snowball bush always reminds me of my grandma.


The first rosebud this year..


Ok, enough wandering around in the garden.......better get busy and work on new some new junk.

Butter pat bouquet

OK, I really need to step away from the wire! (It's my favorite medium to work with, but the Lakewood show stars Friday, and I need to get packing!)

Little photo project

Saucers without cups, and other leftover pieces can be repurposed by adding photos, vintage newsprint, and some wire.



Cut photo to the desired shape; cut the newsprint just a little larger and add a decorative edge; decoupage each layer to the saucer; when dry, decoupage a thin coat for added stability.

Some road trip junk

Well, it sure doesn't look like much, does it? (Sorta looks like someone emptied their trash bin in my driveway!!) But there are some nice treasures in there.....hopefully it will be organized, transformed and repurposed by the time of the show!! (It will only take a miracle or two)



I love these iron things...will hate to part with them.....they are about 7' tall.



This is my favorite piece..will have to hold on to this a little while.

Spring Break Road Trip........

I know I am home when I am out running on the beach in Sarasota at sunrise! (Ok.... so I can't run the entire time... but I try to anyway)

The following posts are from the trip down and back---- I found lots of great treasures for the show, which I will post photos of when I get it all unpacked--can't wait!