I hit a lucky streak on craigslist last week and I also scored some great finds when I was out shopping.  So, the studio is full of pieces waiting for their makeovers. And giving furniture a makeover is like therapy for me.  I put on some loud music and paint and it does me good. One of the pieces I’m really excited about is an antique step-back cupboard.  I got it for a good deal, because it was dirty and had some cosmetic issues, like a missing bottom shelf, a rotted back, etc.  It was otherwise sturdy and the fixes were well within my capabilities. Here’s the bottom of it… …and the top… It was a built-in piece, so it’s missing a back, but my dad cut the piece of bead board to attach to it once it’s painted.  I am planning to match that pretty robins’ egg color with a custom

If you don’t know what “blue onion” is, well, let me introduce you! Blue onion is a blue & white transferware design found on dishes and serving pieces.  The Rice jar in the back left is the classic blue onion design and the rest are variations, but can be referred to generically as “blue onion”, although the pattern is a little different. Anyway, I found an amazing collection of it when I went out antiquing last week.  I went to an antique mall I’ve never been to and, while they can be hit and miss, I love that I’m scouring a place for the first time.  You just never know what you’re going to find that’s been overlooked by other people.  I strolled into a booth that was packed with shelves and a lot of vintage clothing and accessories.  But on one of those acrylic shelves, I caught a glimpse

I don’t know about you, but I love things with cubbies and drawers.  I know I’m not the only one who feels that way, because those pieces tend to be pricey when I do find them!  But, when I was out shopping before Thanksgiving, I tripped across these… They were such a good price that I made my mom stand with them while I fetched a cart!  I was paranoid someone would snatch them before I could.  It turns out they were just brought in that day, so I hit the booth at just the right time. I’m not really sure what to call them, but they were obviously handmade for hardware…nuts, bolts, nails, screws, etc. I love the little handles and the labels on some of the dividers… Someone took a lot of time on these pieces and they were well used and loved.  I’m not 100% sure what