Inventory
Here are some of the recent finds that are coming with me to the Lucketts Antique Market… …horse show ribbons from 1957 & 1960… …this petite paper cutter (it’s about 6″ square)… ..this apparently came out of an old church… …a […]
Shopping & Grain Sacks
I’ve been working on some rewrites for my book for the past week, but I’ve also turned my attention to getting ready for the Lucketts Antique Market. That means lots of shopping. I’m always afraid I won’t find enough. Given that I sold almost everything on the first day last year, I am even more […]
French Grain Sack Chair
Unfortunately, I do not have a before picture of this chair. I bought it last summer off of Craig’s List and never snapped a picture of it. It had a wood frame and lavender plaid upholstery. It was in great condition, but it just wasn’t “me”, so I gave it to Ruthie, my upholsterer to […]
Milk Paint Dresser
For those of you who have missed my furniture before & afters – this post is for you! Today I’m sharing a classic Miss Mustard Seed dresser makeover. I bought this dresser off of Craig’s List a couple of weeks ago. It looks like it’s natural wood, but it’s actually painted brown. It did have […]
Bliss & Tell Branding Co. Giveaway!
***This giveaway is now closed*** Several months ago I received an e-mail from Reni of Bliss & Tell Branding Company. She was interested in advertising on my blog. Well, I took one look at her work and wanted to speak with her immediately about making me business cards, tags, stickers, and t-shirts. I could […]
Latest Ironstone Finds
I don’t try to hide the fact at all that I love ironstone. I spotted it about 12 years ago in a magazine and the love has remained constant. I’ve waffled on crazy quilts, baby dresses, milk glass and silver plate, but I have never waffled on ironstone. My collection has grown to the point […]
What price is right?
I receive a lot of questions through comments and e-mail and one of the things I’m asked most about is pricing. When you’re selling pieces as a part of your business, how do you know what number you should put on the tag? I wish I could just throw out a perfect formula like investment […]
How to Make Slipcovers – a five part video slipcover tutorial series
A little over a year ago I made a five-part video slipcover tutorial series. I used a wing chair as an example, but you can take these skills and make a slipcover for any piece of furniture. I’ve received so many wonderful e-mails and comments from people with all levels of sewing ability who used […]