Ventura Flea Treasures....

 

 I promised I would show you the goodies we found at the Ventura Antique flea... then I got the flu! So the only photos I got were today as I finished adding them to the booth. Above is the sweet metal basket I got at the flea...

 Here is my coffee filter up against the brick wall, I love that wall! (sorry it's a little blurry!)

 Here is the darling Therm-a-jug, it even still has the little cup inside!

 The glove mold, flower frog and powder box are from the flea...

 This old chair is very chippy but so charming too! It has gold underpaint and gold stenciling on it... I love it!

 And that little jewelry manny peeking out from the frame...a new addition...

The sweet stool is also from there, it even has a little storage in the seat!
Well, hope you enjoyed my little tour...I hope to be back soon! karen...

Random Pretties....

I don't have too much to tell you but wanted to show you the coffee filter wreath that I finished last week.
I added a pretty linen bow to finish it off, I am pretty happy with it and now it is in my booth.

Here is the view from my cupboard one morning... I love robin's egg blue and turquoise and white so I was happy to look in and pick out my coffee cup...just  randomness...

Here is a little corner of the booth... I love vintage hankies and this apron makes me happy too!

And here is a little shelf in the booth... more randomness...

Hubby and I took a little trip on the 23 and 24th up to Ventura to the flea market and we stayed overnight at a pretty historical hotel... a much needed getaway. We got some fun things at the Antique flea, the weather has been too gloomy to photograph it but hopefully this week since we are looking to weather in the high 70's and 80's again.
Well, I hope your week has started off good... I was lucky enough to make green eggs and ham for 7 little toddlers who were bouncing in their seats to help scramble those green eggs (and who also would not try a bite of them- heehee) I am a lucky girl!  karen....

Clearing out...breathing room

 I have been busy gathering things that I have kept for a long time and loved but they need to move on. Also donating things that can't go to the booth or my etsy...(clothes, housewares, etc...)
It feels good to clear out and let someone else enjoy those treasures!
 I have probably shared this cute Hoosier cabinet but here it is again...
If this doesn't sell in the next month, it may find a home in our kitchen, I am just so smitten by it!

When I found these frogs, I fell in love! They lived at my house for a couple of years...now I am sending them out in the world....

This little rocker was one I found a week or so ago and the pillow too. It is a Hedstrom rocker...so sweet and chippy....

This  Crown birdcage only lasted a week...I would've kept it too had I the room..... (and didn't have 3 other birdcages!)

We painted the little table and brought in the little rooster caddy from our home. The apron and plant holder are new (vintage) stock.

I wanted to keep these awesome chairs...but alas, no room...my mom made some pretty pillows to display with them... hopefully someone else will love them too....

And this picture is blurry but I love this little bicycle basket....

What are your favorite vintage goodies? What do you collect?
Have a great week! karen....

Shaking off the January Blues....

 I often experience a kind of "funk" in January... now that I have experienced more life, I know to just go with it and make the best of it...so I got to making felt flowers, Valentine banners and sweet hearts to perk me up...

 I was discouraged about my booth space...the good stuff has been so hard to find and so pricey here in Southern Calif. and I can't just get up and travel to dig for the good rusty gold. I, like many people have family obligations and a day job and am tied down to vacation time.  But this weekend my funk blew off!
I found the perfectly chippy bassinet & stand above and the darling portrait of the little girl with the big bow.

 Here are the recycled sweater pins.... I love to make these, they make me smile....

 I'll let the pictures do most of the talking....

The sweet little table above made my  heart go pitter patter....

How about a pretty hankie?
Or a wonderful old  terrarium.....

This chippy planter is soooo cute!

And here are the hearts... (only 6 left! gotta make more!)
Well, I hope you didn't have the January blues but we are in the month of love...so shake it off and make something pretty! karen....

A few of my favorite things....

 I always have a hard time taking down the tree and decorations....
I fall in love with our tree every year (except one, the leaning tree from hell)  This year was hard because I didn't feel well the whole holiday season, first from an upper repiratory infection and then a sinus infection and then I got sick from the meds!  They literally put me in bed...Uggh! That pretty tree kept me going!

So since I didn't really have a life to talk about this Christmas, I thought I would share my 2 favorite gifts....
First, a darling coin purse from my kids....my girl knows where to shop for me! (etsy)

 I just love the floral and checks!

My second favorite gift was made by my friend Robin and given to me by my cute hubby.  They conspired together to give me something I would love.... a beautiful wrap bracelet....

Here it is on....

Well, I have undecked the halls, now to vacuum, dust and rest some more!  I hope your holidays were happy and you are looking forward to a wonderful year!
                                  ~karen....

Christmas Creating....

 This whole post is random images of some of my creations for this holiday season... Sorry some are not the greatest but I accidentally linked on to Etsy Cottage Style with last weeks post thinking I didn't participate in their party and I did... can you say ditsy?
Anywhoo.... Here are some of the things I have made this Christmas....
Snowglobe ornaments...

A tomato cage tree to display ornies in my booth....

 Vintage Ornament bottles....

 Lots and lots of Sparkly trees in vintage vessels....

 Here is one in an old Avon perfume bottle...

 My favorite bottle was this one with the Santa light cover, he went to a special friend....

 I decorated a vintage greenhouse  with Santa and glittered trees....

Another snow globe ornie on a tart tin pedestal plate...

little salt shaker snowmen.....

 And last but not least, my ornie wreaths... I know you have seen them already but I am kinda proud of them.....

Oh, I almost forgot! I painted this little stool and added the fabric....

Phew!  I'm tired just doing this post!  (only kidding!) Please head over to Etsy Cottage Style and join in the homemade holiday fun!
Thanks for hanging in with me.....Merry Christmas ! karen...

An Upcycled Christmas

 I have always enjoyed a handmade Christmas.  I grew up with a mom who loved to sew, embroider, quilt.... She would make many of her gifts. My favorite ornaments were handmade for me by people I loved...

 I guess I am carrying on the tradition.  I try to find some fun projects each Christmas season and make them for gifts and to sell.
I also love to upcycle vintage items.

 Having the Antique booth was a perfect fit for me... This year I have filled vintage bottles, salt and peppers, candlesticks and even an old lantern with glittered trees.  I also made my ornament bottles to sell again (sorry, no picture of these)

 I made 2 new ornament wreaths. I am in love with this pastel wreath with the reindeer center.... They will go to the booth tomorrow.

My project for today is little ornaments made with vintage small  Christmas  characters, I will share when I have some finished ....
 I feel that giving something handmade has more meaning, giving something upcycled says you are trying to make a difference and to be a little selfish...it feeds the soul to create with love!
I am linking to Debra at Common Ground's "Be Inspired" linky party...stop by and see all the wonderful inspiration. I am also linking with Etsy Cottage Style's "Vintagey Goodness"