I’ve been hunting for a sofa for the studio for a few weeks now.  I wanted one that has a great look for photo shoots, but is something we can also sit on or take a power-nap on…depending on the day!  I also didn’t want to pay a lot for one, so when I saw this pretty caned back sofa on Craig’s List for $80, I jumped at it. Aside from the obvious…new cushion covers, refreshing the finish, it needs some structural work and comfort-enhancing upholstery work done as well.  I think we can get it looking and sitting pretty with some elbow grease. For now, I threw an antique hemp sheet over it and plopped on a ticking pillow. This has me thinking I may make a loose slipcover for the cushions instead of making a cover for each one. I’ll start dissecting it once I have a good

I’m pretty set on larger pieces like dressers and cabinets for the Chapel Market show in October, so I’ve been looking mostly for “smalls” and smaller pieces of furniture like chairs, stools, small benches, etc.  Remember the theme is French Blue Farmhouse White, so I’m looking for pieces that work with that theme.  Here are a few of the small pieces of furniture I picked up while out shopping last week… I’ve always had a thing for antique baby stuff, which is a little weird, because I’m not what you would call a “baby person.”  I have friends like that who have to cuddle every baby in the room and just can’t get enough.  I’ll hold a baby if someone asks me to, but I rarely seek it out.  But, there’s something about antique baby gear that tugs at my heartstrings.  So, when I spotted this antique high chair in