lifting my spirits...

Happy Friday! Have you ever had one of those days when you were a little down and did not know why? Well that was yesterday for me. I decided to head over to the shop and put some new treasures in my little corner. I thought I would share with you some photos of my re-feathering... I have had these suitcases stacked with one open on top filled with goodies but decided display them all closed for a change with some new little pillow sachets... I love the pink and brown toile, crinkly ribbon with rosette and they are filled with lavender. I got them on Etsy as well as the idea for the hand stamped vintage hanger. I hung a sweet little wall pocket above it with a vintage piece of chenille peeking out... I also just finished giving an old Cushman Smoker cabinet table a coat of white paint... I definitely began to feel better as the day went on. I am so happy to have this space and always enjoy re-feathering it! I love when I bring in something new and get to "stage" it with pretties...
We have alot of movie production companies that come in often. Imagine seeing something you created on the big screen... I finally painted an old ladderback chair too... I had to shut off one of the lights since it created too much glare in the photos. I love these old enamel house numbers... We had a hint of spring last week but it is rainy and cold today. Hopefully spring will be here to stay with summer soon to follow. I have a few signs for cottages or beach houses... I still have one "Spring" sign left too. Look at this cute little baby planter with sweet roses in the wheels... These storage boxes were originally blue but, of course, I painted them white... I also have some of the lavender scented pillow sachets in a blue and brown toile... Looks like I caught the sweet little birds kissing and there is the other box I decoupaged. I also added a lovely vintage powder tin and metal powder box with original puff inside... After a few hours of fluffing (time passes so quickly when I am there) my spirits were definitely lifted and I was smiling... Peeking at my display with my little decoupaged eggs and boxes... Inspired me to come home and create these...
These were so fun and satisfying to make! They took a bit of time but I think it was well worth it. I am trying to decide if I should put them in the shop or in my Etsy shop (or both if I shift into high gear!). Well yesterday started off not too good for me but ended up being a great day! With a few more of these dress forms to make, today is looking great too (despite the weather)! I hope you all have a wonderful day and weekend!!

better late than never...

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Thank you so much for stopping by and taking a tour of Maureen's house. Your comments were so nice. I know Maureen loved having you and wants us to come back soon to see her new living room set. Her sister-in-law has also invited us to tour her lake house which I will bring you on soon. I know you won't want to miss it! I have been busy making a few things to feather my little corner at the shop. I bought some simple plain white boxes at Michaels and thanks to Karen at The Graphics Fairy they had a little makeover... I had the best intentions to get these done before Easter but am hoping that people will think spring decorating. I love the colors of the eggs on the top as well as the lovely script around the edges... I also added some of my favorite scrapbooking paper...blue roses on an aged background. The top of this box has a great bird image... I also had good intentions to decoupage some eggs before Easter too. I used some french inspired graphics for this dozen... My favorite box with my favorite egg... I know you have all probably seen these ideas before but I had so much fun making them and as we all know, thanks to Karen, the possibilities are endless. So my new little line of decoupaged items for the shop... Have finally made their way to their new nesting spot in my little corner. Better late than never... I am joining in on the fun at a few places this morning ~ The Graphics Fairy for Brag Monday, Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday, and for the first time ~ Cottage Instincts for Make it for Monday. I want to thank you all again for coming by to visit my little blog and taking time to leave a comment. You have all been so kind, encouraging and inspiring. I can not believe that I almost have 100 followers! I better get ready for my first giveaway!!