Pinecone Table Runner: Sweet Vignette

I started my Etsy Shop (finally) and listed this sweet trio.  I love pinecones and found a vintage table runner also with needlework in pinecones!  Got the wheels turning and thought this little vignette would be pretty for a fall setting.  Let me know what you think! 

Love this old fluted metal pan!  Perfect to hold a candle (and pinecones).

Ahhh, I'm still loving this time of year. 

CLINTON, IL. FLEA MARKET! ~APPLE & PORK FESTIVAL

Husband and I spent about 6 hours at the CLINTON APPLE & PORK FESTIVAL: awesome place; we go every year; tons of bargains!  Next year: we take a trailer!  My goodies arrived home and gathered on the porch (the wicker stuff is mine already). 

This next picture: these folks had a several tarps on the ground "$1.00 pickin's"--just my style; I got to dig and find some really neat stuff!!

What? Trashy you may say??  ummmm--I found silver s&p shakers, rose plate, antique powder container, antique glass cake plate, etc. etc.  LOVE IT!  But--you gotta dig (thats the best part!).

NOW----YOU'RE GONNA LOVE MY JUNK FINDS!  I SPENT VERY LITTLE AND BROUGHT HOME A TREASURE~TROVE----HERE'S THE STUFF I BOUGHT TODAY:

The ~3~ wood trim pieces and the brown suitcase all for $12.00: BARGAIN!

TWO antique folding chairs: $3.00 each.  Love, LOVE 'em.  The vintage "moody" picture is gorgeous in person; that and the rusty can; each $3.00.

My GOAL:  find cheap reasonable ironstone for my personal collection.  That big platter is Meakin Ironstone: my favorite.

LAMPS AND LAMPS!  See that little hobnail teapot?  Antique and for $1.00!!---the lid has a broken petal on the rose motiff--don't care; love it.  AND SEE THOSE PRECIOUS LITTLE COLOGNE BOTTLES?  Got a big baggie of those for $3.00--will look sweet in a bowl. Two cake stands. 

SEE THAT SILVER S&P??---$1.00--got 'em from the "tarp-people" (love that diggin').

More little stuff on the cheap (so inexpensive) side.

Glass bottles, candlestick, old sewing drawer.

But--the best bargain I think I got--is this tall cabinet for $15.00!

I want to make this into a wine cabinet and to hold my wine glasses and crystal stemware.  Will be painting this for sure; adding the shelves.  And will picture it when it's done--that may be awhile!

Lovin' the treasure hunting--and love a bargain; Don't you?  Have a GREAT week!

~1940's Pink Roses~

I wanted to post this for PINK SATURDAY (see other pretty pink things at http://www.howsweetthesound.typepad.com/.  Hostess Beverly has a huge following and the ideas/creations/vignettes are awesome).

 ANYWAY:  I will get myself in gear and participate next week! 

This dress form:  I covered a hanging dress form with 1940's vintage fabric; I use this sweet lady to hold my vintage jewelry; sometimes dressed her up with vintage clothing for items I was selling on Ebay.  I will begin to sell similar dress forms on Etsy soon.  MORE DRESS FORMS COMING IN PICTURES HERE.  Hey; thanks for viewing my blog! 

Sweet Bird Print on Paper

I found this picture and printed out a color copy and a black/white: IDEA is to computer file it so I can use transfer paper technique to cloth.  Will update you if it works and will share this photo to anyone who would also like to use it.  Let me know!

Sweet Little Spooky Vignette!

HOLD ON---not done yet with these precious things---The little ghosts and black cat are vintage and home-made; bought them for $.25!  Tugs my heartstrings when I see little things like this that someone made with their own hands.  Silver tray for $.50 and painted a short, wood candlestick black----SO THEN:

Washed up those little spooks; epoxy glued tray to candlestick: added my vignette to a larger silver tray (bought last week) and placed some cream/white candles off to the side.  Got to have some color! --so added the pumpkin/berry sprig.  I'm lovin' fall, aren't you?

I do love nesting my home.  Sometimes I just get ideas and have to arrange something different; pull out some plates/platters and start adding; or subtracting.  And changing; forever changing things around here.  I love home.  Aren't we fortunate to have our blogging friends for INSPIRATION when it comes to our NESTS!  Thank you for being here; click above to be my follower--I would love to have you and see what inspires YOU!  God bless your nest.

Looky What I Found! Thursday's Finds:

See that pretty wall cabinet?  The inserts are rusty-metal wire; awesome!  Got this at Catholic Charity for $6.00 and can't wait to paint it white with a touch of glaze---will show you my after pictures soon.  The wood tray has a glass insert; $1.00 and nice, chunky candle holder for $2.00--got these at our local thrift shop.  MORE---but, will picture those later--pretty little things to show you. 

Love, love the metal inserts!  The whole front can come off for easier painting--I like that!  And the bead-board for the backing is a sweet detail too.

The old tray is in great condition; will add a prettier insert under that glass; paint the wood trim piece.  Always can use those chunky candle holders for attaching metal trays---will show you my project completed soon.  Love my projects--I have a ton of them!  Don't you?

Vintage Suitcase for Storage

I bought this old suitcase for $7.00 recently; it has initials printed on it MML.  The old quilt I'll be listing on Etsy; its so pretty and handmade many years ago; thought it looked sweet in this picture surrounded by some books and old box of stationary and a travel clock.  Pink bird needlepoint pillow--this old case is great storage for items not being used at the moment. 

Okay; going to bed early; got to hit the junk shops tomorrow to see what finds can be had for just a few pennies!  Got to find a bargain or two to share.  God bless and have a joyous week.