tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49222496289547327192024-03-13T13:45:16.646-07:00Southern Junk ChicSouthern Junk Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072002302998248206noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922249628954732719.post-73592542943689645102016-11-28T11:13:00.005-08:002016-11-28T11:15:12.328-08:00Christmas Memory Ornament<div class="MsoNormal">
This was such a fun and easy project! I had seen several
pictures on Pinterest using clear glass ornaments filled with various items and
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Clear glass ornaments (Hobby Lobby, etc.)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ribbon or Twine<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sheet music, book pages, or other paper<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="color: red;">One thing to note with the glass ornaments </span></b>–You
have to remove the top metal portion that has the loop hanger so you can insert
the fillings. Some have very sharp edges or might be slightly broken/chipped at the
very top rim. I cut myself a few times, so be careful!<o:p></o:p></div>
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I knew I wanted to try to make an ornament with sand and
shells and then one with curled sheet music. I gathered my supplies – beach sand
and small shells (you can get all of this at Michael’s, Hobby Lobby or Wal-Mart
too). I also printed a small picture on copy paper that I wanted to put in the
ornament (approximately 2”x 2”). For the curled paper ornaments, I used a
shredder to cut the paper in even sized pieces, but if you don’t have one, you
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<b>Aged Paper</b> - I
printed sheet music found on the internet versus using the originals I had, and also
used an old book from the thrift store. I ran the pages through the shredder
and then wrapped the individual pieces around a pencil to curl the paper
pieces. Depending on how full you want the glass ornament to be, you can curl
anywhere from 10-20 pieces per ornament. I tried to age the paper of the
printed sheet music. To do this, I used a cookie baking sheet, laid the page
flat and poured about a ½ cup of strong coffee on it, covering the paper and
letting it puddle in some places – try not to make it even. Lots of recipes are
out there that vary slightly using tea or instant coffee, etc., just use
whatever you have on hand. To dry the paper, I baked it in the oven on 275 F until it was
dry and the edges begin to curl. If the top of the page seems to dry faster,
you can also flip it over so the bottom will dry more quickly. After the paper dried
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<b>Assembly - </b>Once you have all your “ingredients” ready, the next step is
filling the ornaments. Remember to be
careful when removing the metal topper of the ornament, the glass edges might
not be smooth. Not all of them are like this, so when I found one, I set it
aside and filled the other ones first. You can use a funnel to get the sand
inside the ornament, but I didn’t have one and used a rolled sheet of paper instead. Don’t add too much sand or your shells and
other pieces will “sink” and disappear.
I added small shells and bits and pieces I actually found while on
vacation. I added the rolled/curled picture
last, it will uncurl a bit after it is inside the ornament. For the curled sheet music or book paper, I
rolled the individual pieces around a pencil, kept it curled tight and pushed
it through the ornament opening. It will uncurl once inside, then just keep
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<o:p></o:p>Southern Junk Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072002302998248206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922249628954732719.post-14525004350388762602016-01-22T08:47:00.001-08:002016-01-22T08:47:07.501-08:00Winter Wonderland in NashvilleOh, the snow arrived! And it is just beautiful!! <br />
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I had to venture out early to check on a friend's pet, and the roads were absolutely awful! Tires spinning everywhere and if you stopped, that was pretty much it. It rained yesterday, so the salt trucks didn't put anything out, so the roads are icy too. But the view is beautiful if you can stay at home. Hope you enjoy some of the pics!<br />
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<br />Southern Junk Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072002302998248206noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922249628954732719.post-15113905063864199712016-01-21T18:46:00.000-08:002016-01-21T18:46:54.299-08:00Rag Quilts for the Nashville Winter StormA perfect time to talk about quilts ~ right before the winter storm is scheduled to arrive in Nashville. We're supposed to get up to 5 inches of snow, which is unusual for us. We are usually right there on the border between snow, freezing rain, and sleet mix. <br />
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I'm a sucker for quilts. Whenever I'm out junking, I usually come home with at least one. Several years ago (2008 ish), I started seeing rag quilts on various blogs and websites. They had that "oh so shabby chic" look and feel. I fell in love with them! You could create them from fabrics old and new, and even from chenille blankets and scrap quilts. The only downside are the strings associated with certain kinds of fabrics from the ragging/clipping part. Any suggestions as to how to deal with those? You also have to be careful when washing and drying them - the lint traps get filled quickly. But the effort is worth it! Here are a few I created:<br />
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I made a bunch of lap size rag quilts that were perfect for babies playmats too. I experimented with adding a center of cotton backing and flannel to make the ragged sections fluffier. I also experimented with different sized squares ranging from 6 to 9 inches. The larger sized squares were easier to work with, but also too more time to clip.<br />
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I was asked to make a larger one for a dear friend that was going through chemo. I used all the pink breast cancer ribbon and hope fabrics.<br />
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I love love love how this flag quilt turned out. I used an old chenille quilt for the white and homespun fabrics for the other colors. It sold right away!<br />
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I haven't sewn anything like this in a while. I went through two second hand sewing machines. My mom surprised me with a new Brother sewing machine from JoAnn's. I also lucked up on a little singer featherweight - $20. It needed a bobbin and a tune up, but after $150, it was working like 1950. I was going to sell it when the market was hot and they were going for up to $500. But I used it one too many times and fell in love with it! It's so simple and easy. <br />
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<br />Southern Junk Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072002302998248206noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922249628954732719.post-31428136090754797082016-01-20T19:16:00.000-08:002016-01-20T19:16:02.284-08:00Is the Antique World changing? or is it just Nashville?<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name">
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will be for the Antique world. Really we’ve been asking this for the last year
or so. Many say the industrial chic is out and midcentury isn’t selling as
well. Several say words that hurt my ears…shabby chic is waning too! So what’s
the next “it” item?? Primitives? Farmhouse? Rusty? or just the plain ole
Functional? I cringe when I see all the midcentury oranges, reds, and avocado
greens – I hope that’s not it! Furniture that has been selling, is at much
lower prices than even 4-5 years ago. A large painted mahogany chest of drawers
used to command $350 minimum, and now barely begs $175. It almost makes me ask,
is all the work worth it?? Oh, it’s fun, and a passion for sure, but it’s
getting more and more challenging to stretch the dollars, and to just find the
good junk to sell. It has become a somewhat complicated issue I’m trying to
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I still sell quite a bit of painted furniture, and even paint for people who
want to repurpose something they already have. As I mentioned above, it does
seem like it is taking longer and longer to sell higher priced pieces of
furniture – and by higher priced, I mean anything over $300. Chest of drawers,
dressers, buffets, and tables are all items that I used to sell for $300 to
$600, but now they sit for 6 or more months before they might sell. It does
depend on the store location and customer base too. I had a larger 5 drawer
French Provencal chest of drawers that I purchased, hauled home, painted white
and distressed, took it to one antique mall, priced it at $285 and it sat for 6
months, with several offers of $200, but I just wouldn’t let it go for that
price. I finally took it to another antique mall that was literally 4 miles
away and sold it the next day! Different customer base and different overall
store vibe. I was happy, but was it worth it to hold out or should I have given
in to the cheaper offers? I’ve been selling the heck out of mismatched teacups,
saucers, plates and platters. I feel like I’m becoming the Queen of Smalls.
Should I focus more on selling these types of items, versus a piece of furniture
that requires more work? More smalls versus fewer larges? These are questions
I ask myself.<br />
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Pricing and cost of goods has also been a topic. Some dealers like to mark
up their items 1.5 times cost, or $30-50 over cost, while others are firm on 3
times cost. High turnover/cheaper prices versus higher priced items that might
sit a few months. Which are you? Several factors weigh into this equation.
How much time do you have to restock your booth – quick sales from more modestly
priced items require more work, especially if they include big pieces of
furniture versus tea cups and plates. Always an issue is how much cash you have
available for restock shopping, or do you have a storage unit/garage to pull
from? Do you paint your furniture, or have handmade items? If so, how much
work space, time, supplies on hand are needed? Can you afford to let a higher
priced item sit in your booth for a few months? or do you feel pressured to
accept a lower offer from a customer? <br />
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The Antique Mall world of Nashville has also experienced a huge price
increase in rent and commission fees over the last few years. We’ve heard from
many out of town dealers, that we have the highest they have ever heard –
$3.15+/sqft and up to 14% commission, plus other miscellaneous fees for
marketing and special events that sometimes equal $10 extra per month. We know
it, but what can we do? There’s no where else to go. It really makes many a
dealer wonder if it’s worth it right now to make a few extra dollars. Sometimes
fees are 1/2 of the total months sales. Yes, I said that! It shocks me too.
Many are looking at alternative venues for sales – not to completely get out of
an Antique mall, but to supplement. Some of these include local flea markets,
pop up sales, craigslist, and social media like Facebook groups and Instagram.
Which is a really great way to make an extra sale, but does require additional
time. I’ve heard of one dealer who even drives 2 hours away to sell in an
antique mall in a bordering state. Wow! <br />
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Is it better to just do barn sales and pop up markets? That’s a whole other
post! Can a dealer make it on mall/store sales alone? It depends on the
lifestyle you want to maintain, how many direct tv channels you need, how many
of your favorite restaurants can visit less frequently, how much you love gel
nails, how much you love get facials and massages, how well you really love that
wrinkle cream, how well do those Goodwill clothes look now, you get the picture,
and what you decide you can do without; a spouse with a good income and
insurance is very desirable – but lacking for me. I have a dog that doesn’t
work, hmmm, wait, maybe there’s something I can do with that…he is really
pretty! For me, I still have to have some “real” world income at least on a
part time basis.<br />
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Thanks for reading about my little dilemma…I’d love to hear what’s going on
in your antique world! P.S. I need any tips for using Live Writer and posting to the blogpost page! I can't get it to work anymore!!! And I can't remember how to watermark pics!! It's been too long since my last blog! I feel like a newbie...Thanks!</span></div>
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Southern Junk Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072002302998248206noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922249628954732719.post-51903249869297559712014-03-17T07:54:00.001-07:002014-03-17T07:54:50.878-07:00Junk Shopping in Nashville, TN<p>I thought I’d share some of my favorite spots in the Nashville area for good junk, vintage items, and a few antiques. Don’t tell anyone!!! <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" style="border-top-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none" alt="Smile" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-PYfQ3SrPruw/UycMoh58hZI/AAAAAAAAC5s/scRWs95zaPs/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800"></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-P9uDtVmSdWQ/UycMpYV6BkI/AAAAAAAAC50/ReFaYtL72x4/s1600-h/Nashville%252520flea%252520poster%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="Nashville flea poster" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Nashville flea poster" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Msa7PQVf6w0/UycMp8HZHpI/AAAAAAAAC58/j9bMMkzPBX4/Nashville%252520flea%252520poster_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="248" height="394"></a></p> <p>If you’re in town on <a href="http://www.nashvilleexpocenter.org/expo/fleamarket/dates.asp" target="_blank">Nashville Flea Market</a> weekend, always, ALWAYS, go there first!! It’s every fourth weekend except in December. Huge deals on furniture, old jars & bottles, industrial/metal pieces, tin ceiling tiles, corbels and really anything and everything you’d ever think about. Parking costs $3-5 depending on where you park. Don’t plan on speaking to fellow shoppers who are also dealers. They are on a mission – to get to the deal before you or anyone else! It’s not personal, it’s just business! <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" style="border-top-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none" alt="Smile" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-PYfQ3SrPruw/UycMoh58hZI/AAAAAAAAC5s/scRWs95zaPs/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800"> Best time to go is Friday morning and then again Sunday between 1-3pm. After 3pm, the dealers are packing up and grumpy. If you see something unique and you that you really want, you better get it right then. If you blink or think you can wait and come back on the last day, you might be out of luck. Ask my dad. He found some antique railroad date nails and only bought two on Friday morning. He talked about them the rest of the weekend and said “I’ll just wait and buy more on Sunday when we go back.” They were all gone. One person bought all she had (about 30) to use in his furniture making business. You snooze, you lose!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GvuH9U6Hu0M/UycMqShnfrI/AAAAAAAAC6E/zL8zWs0YWdE/s1600-h/Nashville%252520flea%2525201%25255B3%25255D.png"><img title="Nashville flea 1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Nashville flea 1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-lT_sifWkNZI/UycMrHe5lkI/AAAAAAAAC6M/L3HdX7KxTnU/Nashville%252520flea%2525201_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="273" height="184"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-sM4ZyIp6Vv8/UycMr0zIQ-I/AAAAAAAAC6U/XIqzJJL3Tjs/s1600-h/nashville%252520flea%2525202%25255B3%25255D.png"><img title="nashville flea 2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="nashville flea 2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-h-Yo_eeevW4/UycMsrwVNwI/AAAAAAAAC6c/L36b73TgR60/nashville%252520flea%2525202_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="258" height="214"></a></p> <p>I’ve found many a unique item at the Nashville flea. And once you become a regular, dealers began to recognize you, and you just might get a better deal! There’s always a variety and you never know what you might find. But there’s also the the same staple items that you can always count on finding there – like mason jars, old windows and doors, skeleton keys, tin ceiling tiles, original furniture hardware, metal letters, and cowhide pieces.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-pOBqlsmo6Nc/UycMtcpeHhI/AAAAAAAAC6k/xLHEZfT0zYY/s1600-h/nashville%252520map%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="nashville map" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="nashville map" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yEzUMVEC_F8/UycMuM18xLI/AAAAAAAAC6s/CZ8NL7qXT0I/nashville%252520map_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="428" height="373"></a></p> <p><strong><em>Some others that are on my list to check out: </em></strong></p> <p>I’ve heard there is a really great flea market in Dickson. I plan on checking it out soon! If you’ve gone and it’s worth the trip, please let me know. Hendersonville has a new indoor flea market/market place. I’ve heard from a few folks that they have good furniture deals, but I don’t make it up to that area very often. Check it out if you’re in the area and let me know. There’s also one in Lebanon, but I haven’t been able to find it. I think it’s every Sunday.</p> <p>I had planned to write more about junk stores and antique shops in the area, but ran out of time. Keep checking back for a blog about those. Thanks!!</p> <p>Have fun shopping!!!</p> <p align="center"><font size="7" face="Gabriola">Jennifer</font></p> Southern Junk Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072002302998248206noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922249628954732719.post-81322575790423804942014-03-04T07:33:00.000-08:002014-03-06T04:39:13.997-08:002014 Spring Barn Sales and Market Sales Events<p>There are so many events going on this Spring in Nashville! Lots of new barn sales and pop up events. I’m excited to be a new vendor at the Strawberry Patch Barn Sale this year. I’m also returning to the Hayloft Barn Sale but it’s my first time as a Spring vendor. These events are in the middle TN area. Southern Junkers is having a market sale just outside of Memphis in west TN. </p> <p><strong><font size="4">Listed below are the Facebook event links to each of these:</font></strong></p> <p>The <a href="https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1/14796_10201994628565808_1738992376_n.jpg" target="_blank">Strawberry Patch Barn Sale</a> in Hartsville, TN – May 1-3, 2014</p> <p><img alt="Cover Photo" src="https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1/14796_10201994628565808_1738992376_n.jpg" width="572" height="381"></p> <p> </p> <p>The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/738609436172072/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular" target="_blank">Hayloft Barn Sale</a> in Clarksville, TN – May 15-17</p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/738609436172072/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular"><img alt="Cover Photo" src="https://scontent-b-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1/1925029_822873551061307_2113103253_n.jpg" width="581" height="215"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/437965719646834/?previousaction=join&source=1" target="_blank">Southern Junkers Spring Market</a>, Memphis, TN – April 11&12, 2014</p> <p><img alt="Cover Photo" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/1381745_10200836404696652_563222583_n.jpg" width="577" height="647"></p> <p><strong><font size="4"><u></u></font></strong> </p> <p><strong><font size="4"><u>Other Spring Sales:</u></font></strong></p> <p>The <a href="http://pickitfencebarnsale.com/" target="_blank">Pick-it Fence Vintage Barn Sale</a>, Lascassas, TN – May 30&31, 2014</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UHDdjXENV3U/Uxhsa7hoZyI/AAAAAAAAC5U/j2iOqQQF4As/s1600-h/image3.png"><img title="image" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WeuHfh-44EY/Uxhsb10THOI/AAAAAAAAC5c/HRSKVV2ThDo/image_thumb1.png?imgmax=800" width="570" height="322"></a></p> <p><strong><font size="4"></font></strong> </p> <p><strong><font size="4">Other events in the area that you won’t want to miss include:</font></strong></p> <p><a href="https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1/1455866_10151858632529912_901221087_n.jpg" target="_blank">NoBull Vintage</a> in Murfreesboro, TN – June 12-14, 2014</p> <p><img alt="" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1/1455866_10151858632529912_901221087_n.jpg" width="562" height="562"></p> <p> </p> <p>Don’t forget about the <a href="https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1/1455866_10151858632529912_901221087_n.jpg" target="_blank">City Farmhouse Pop-Up Sale</a> in the Fall…</p> <p><img alt="" src="https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1/1623743_796673183695254_1975129133_n.jpg" width="535" height="360"></p> <p> <p>There are many, many more events and I will try my best to update this page as I learn about them and find their info. Hope to see you at one of these!</p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="7" face="Gabriola">Jennifer</font></strong></p> Southern Junk Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072002302998248206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922249628954732719.post-84342442825393444742014-03-03T12:14:00.000-08:002014-03-03T12:59:28.959-08:00Downsizing at Gaslamp Antique Mall, Nashville, TN<p>My life as a junker began long before I actually knew what to call it…back then you were just a pack rat or something along those lines. Now we have nice new (friendlier) terms to call myself and my fellow junkers/pickers. <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" style="border-top-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none" alt="Smile" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-UIpGyMCNmT0/UxTT1VYB88I/AAAAAAAACvI/-Drad1J2Cf8/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800"> </p> <p>Several years ago I got my very first booth at an antique mall (Gaslamp) in Nashville. A decision I’ll never regret! I’ve made some of the best friends and contacts there and have learned so much – about antique and vintage items, as well as life lessons and people skills (or lack thereof). It has been such fun filling my spaces with all the goodies I’ve found on my many hunting trips. I’ve grown from sharing a small 6’ by 7’ booth to having two booths with over 200 sq ft. I had so much stuff, I thought getting another space would solve that problem and double sales! It was very easy to fill both spaces, but with recent increases implemented and stagnant sales, it just wasn’t cost productive to keep both. I have sadly decided to downsize to one space. But oh, it’s jam packed! And will continue to have the same shabby chic goodies that I always try to find. Instead of having two spaces in one store, I’ve decided to expand and get spaces at other locations in Nashville. I’ve also got space at 8th Avenue Antique Mall and just recently moved into Downtown Antique Mall. Please check those out too! </p> <p>Here are pics from my one smaller space at Gaslamp. I will miss the big booth I’ve had for some time now, but hopefully with my packing skills and my friend Terry’s organizing skills, I’ll be able to jam just as much stuff in it!</p> <p>Good bye back row space! I’ll miss my next door neighbor Merrill, but I’ll just be right across the isle – within shouting distance. It looks so big with nothing in it! </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pGFBEAKx_Lo/UxTs2itaSOI/AAAAAAAAC1c/DZaMRNrfL3s/s1600-h/IMG_20140226_164824_720%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20140226_164824_720" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_20140226_164824_720" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fKTDvpy2E_M/UxTT3RkrlnI/AAAAAAAAC1k/lwDAF_mmuM8/IMG_20140226_164824_720_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="573"></a></p> <p>And now the shabby explosion in my remaining corner booth!!! Just across from Jason Parker Counce’s “Dirt” booth… </p> <p>I can clearly see that I’ve collected way too many small items, although I love them, I really want to have space for more furniture – which is my passion (painting shabby chic style). </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fAwGkkUs6l4/UxTT4acGLVI/AAAAAAAAC1s/Msx7jb7Qq-A/s1600-h/IMG_20140226_165611_072%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20140226_165611_072" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20140226_165611_072" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gjanXs5szSg/UxTT42DbKvI/AAAAAAAAC10/-5nUGcFH1vI/IMG_20140226_165611_072_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="281" height="496"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ElfKAHlYTJ4/UxTT6Cm8AaI/AAAAAAAAC18/nUiOcFr9JuE/s1600-h/IMG_20140226_165645_179%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20140226_165645_179" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20140226_165645_179" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vhR_5CzZRbY/UxTT63eRvEI/AAAAAAAAC2E/bDhfWfHBei8/IMG_20140226_165645_179_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="282" height="499"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-p6Vs_Rc1fpI/UxTT7n0Vl9I/AAAAAAAAC2M/0sFLrxPfnVE/s1600-h/IMG_20140226_165710_940%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20140226_165710_940" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20140226_165710_940" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Lkiw21WjxAE/UxTT8QKmQ3I/AAAAAAAAC2U/NBc_ZCbg5pg/IMG_20140226_165710_940_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="281" height="497"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-kn1Bw9aNRbQ/UxTT9G8rEmI/AAAAAAAAC2c/qM60oq9YqEw/s1600-h/IMG_20140226_171008_942%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20140226_171008_942" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20140226_171008_942" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rG-qKeIcdU4/UxTT-cU3A1I/AAAAAAAAC2k/a58QSZK1RFg/IMG_20140226_171008_942_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="282" height="498"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Rc4_cyl8Cic/UxTT_qP6EeI/AAAAAAAAC2s/5MJ0w3o7RJ8/s1600-h/IMG_20140226_171056_302%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20140226_171056_302" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20140226_171056_302" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-sTYqWsonBj0/UxTUAj3dnPI/AAAAAAAAC20/X3glnhq5klo/IMG_20140226_171056_302_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="277" height="491"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MTfL6fSVOUM/UxTUBr0UTUI/AAAAAAAAC28/brFyZmG7UgY/s1600-h/IMG_20140226_171015_159%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20140226_171015_159" style="border-top: 0px; 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border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20140226_171049_445" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Drp7YJn2UkI/UxTUIGtXP3I/AAAAAAAAC4E/Sw4wJ1OHdIk/IMG_20140226_171049_445_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="277" height="490"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_6FMgSM_h6Y/UxTUJOw7IQI/AAAAAAAAC4M/bQYuxQCdo7w/s1600-h/IMG_20140226_171100_568%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20140226_171100_568" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20140226_171100_568" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9QOhQ95Oki0/UxTUKGkifJI/AAAAAAAAC4U/3u3O9L9NINw/IMG_20140226_171100_568_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="280" height="495"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NOuE5UeVR2I/UxTUKoZ3rFI/AAAAAAAAC4c/lHwrR_rxc58/s1600-h/IMG_20140226_171107_838%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20140226_171107_838" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20140226_171107_838" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-04Uw4OVg3iw/UxTULRjeEZI/AAAAAAAAC4k/iwjlQCwjkNs/IMG_20140226_171107_838_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="277" height="490"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-IO0TmUGI76Q/UxTUMizEWKI/AAAAAAAAC4s/o_uVwJvs1dI/s1600-h/IMG_20140226_171044_102%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20140226_171044_102" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20140226_171044_102" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UQbszLzw-MM/UxTUNKc9WPI/AAAAAAAAC40/56PeWUkky4U/IMG_20140226_171044_102_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="280" height="495"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4mIe1JRV_-U/UxTUN-IyDrI/AAAAAAAAC48/FvjAj4OKEto/s1600-h/IMG_20140226_165613_883%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20140226_165613_883" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20140226_165613_883" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-livvfA-_vGw/UxTUOjaBeHI/AAAAAAAAC5E/4wvrmnGCpxs/IMG_20140226_165613_883_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="279" height="493"></a></p> <p>As always, thanks for checking out my blog. Stop by and say hello if you’re in the Nashville area.</p> <p align="center"><font size="7" face="Gabriola">Jennifer</font></p> Southern Junk Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072002302998248206noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922249628954732719.post-24041741556713832322014-03-02T18:30:00.001-08:002014-03-02T18:30:46.131-08:00Downtown Antique Mall, Nashville, TN<p>If you didn’t already know about this hidden antique treasure shop, you must check out the Downtown Antique Mall in Nashville (612 8th Avenue South, 37203, 615-256-6616).</p> <p>Here are some pics of my new booth there. I have my usual shabby chic findings, but the store has tons of mid-century modern and industrial goodies! </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Tf8jtN9VEzw/UxPmWmCG8sI/AAAAAAAACo8/QRHiUL_Py2g/s1600-h/IMG_20140223_153131_495%25255B23%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20140223_153131_495" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20140223_153131_495" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-aJzOng86xGk/UxPmXmrx9OI/AAAAAAAACpE/QhC8SfRp1q0/IMG_20140223_153131_495_thumb%25255B17%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="578" height="328"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NXj2E9pkQ24/UxPmYJ-scmI/AAAAAAAACpM/rHBRTKlItkA/s1600-h/IMG_20140226_153501_273%25255B18%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20140226_153501_273" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20140226_153501_273" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7DXmfjIyZwo/UxPmZJLLWcI/AAAAAAAACpU/fVeIdSnB79I/IMG_20140226_153501_273_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="577" height="327"></a></p> <p>So here’s the space before I did anything to it. It was raw pegboard. The owner of the mall asked me to please paint it! I readily agreed, not really liking the unfinished look. But the more I thought about painting the walls, the less excited I became. Then I thought I’d cover it with burlap like in my other booths!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QY5Gqyys2_Y/UxPmZtGrO0I/AAAAAAAACpc/VzawlZkUDfY/s1600-h/before%252520fabric%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img title="before fabric" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="before fabric" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-sf3vhWO-w_M/UxPmaY38gXI/AAAAAAAACpk/roVr_qao45Q/before%252520fabric_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="259" height="459"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tjouHHzCfPU/UxPma8VfeiI/AAAAAAAACps/ng-46L4ehUk/s1600-h/IMG_20140219_125826_882%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20140219_125826_882" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20140219_125826_882" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-BPwRqb-1UuY/UxPmbqkq_AI/AAAAAAAACp0/RZQuyRvDDGk/IMG_20140219_125826_882_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="574" height="325"></a></p> <p>The fabric on one bolt was slightly shorter in width?? I don’t know what happened, but I had about 3-4 inches of pegboard that I had to cover!!! I just happened to be checking out a fb trading group and found some trim for sale. Trying to do something a little different, I thought this might look good. I painted it a crème color to match the burlap.<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7mcSHY4RKp0/UxPmcXQuA_I/AAAAAAAACp8/SjoBX20ZpAw/s1600-h/IMG_20140225_114652_443%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20140225_114652_443" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20140225_114652_443" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9dtriNJt7ic/UxPmc2dYCDI/AAAAAAAACqE/gQb0OH-yv1c/IMG_20140225_114652_443_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="577" height="326"></a></p> <p>Here’s one of the moving in pics. I was fortunate enough to have my dad help move the big furniture and add the trim.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zcClaZ-nsaY/UxPmdUXYe2I/AAAAAAAACqM/DVPdT8IIja0/s1600-h/IMG_20140225_170203_872%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20140225_170203_872" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20140225_170203_872" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-KTEIUJk2gms/UxPmeAe4N9I/AAAAAAAACqU/6Mz33U_iz4Y/IMG_20140225_170203_872_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="576" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-CJ7fsgkorI8/UxPmevmtwfI/AAAAAAAACqc/EaHeHC1AbI8/s1600-h/IMG_20140225_170207_467%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20140225_170207_467" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20140225_170207_467" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gSiByY2lMvs/UxPmfgS5UuI/AAAAAAAACqk/r3OSZF6rkns/IMG_20140225_170207_467_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="586" height="331"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-kE-nLblD_Dg/UxPmgJQgsHI/AAAAAAAACqs/-LhqTAT97Q4/s1600-h/IMG_20140225_170223_568%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20140225_170223_568" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20140225_170223_568" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-B-qqgeZ81qs/UxPmgybH_sI/AAAAAAAACq0/MetHq8dhQFY/IMG_20140225_170223_568_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="583" height="330"></a></p> <p>Finally I got it all packed in! And I didn’t think it was all going to fit!! Whew! <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" style="border-top-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none" alt="Smile" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-l_9POrhs3cE/UxPmhYGwoeI/AAAAAAAACq4/x0vnQEt3SJU/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-X2b4pEwJAp8/UxPmh9HSZPI/AAAAAAAACrE/5gldm00HrPg/s1600-h/IMG_20140226_153338_495%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20140226_153338_495" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20140226_153338_495" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-iSZ67LTp1DA/UxPmiirYZYI/AAAAAAAACrM/Tn2bc3xNHRc/IMG_20140226_153338_495_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="576" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rAO-8AUMIwc/UxPmjC84S_I/AAAAAAAACrU/XntwbiG95js/s1600-h/IMG_20140226_153350_208%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20140226_153350_208" style="border-left-width: 0px; 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border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_20140226_153525_309" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3bwKDDP-2q4/UxPpQ8JKS3I/AAAAAAAACuI/17SfD8NzB2s/IMG_20140226_153525_309_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="379" height="671"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-e43sYV2m8TU/UxPpRVsabEI/AAAAAAAACuQ/Vvx5LqpGjKg/s1600-h/IMG_20140226_153532_471%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20140226_153532_471" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20140226_153532_471" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-uSzQYUaAVaw/UxPpSN97CwI/AAAAAAAACuU/CuoFL5RVdAg/IMG_20140226_153532_471_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="578" height="327"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-noAaqkti5lc/UxPpSu63SMI/AAAAAAAACuc/2xIxvaMYrUM/s1600-h/IMG_20140226_153416_498%25255B15%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20140226_153416_498" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20140226_153416_498" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-g3bJVMn7OY8/UxPpTO4zI5I/AAAAAAAACuo/opijv-cmA08/IMG_20140226_153416_498_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="572" height="324"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PwxkZ4ztRbc/UxPpTyRajvI/AAAAAAAACuw/Vrp7jqMyZZE/s1600-h/IMG_20140226_153501_273%25255B22%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20140226_153501_273" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20140226_153501_273" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-W---hYc9BOc/UxPpUSVgtyI/AAAAAAAACu4/sxtz2DsQinU/IMG_20140226_153501_273_thumb%25255B13%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="585" height="331"></a></p> <p>Thanks again for checking out my blog! And if you’re in the neighborhood, please check out my spaces at Downtown Antique Mall, 8th Avenue Antique Mall, and Gaslamp Antique Mall. Say hello if you see me there. Thanks!</p> <p align="center"><font size="7" face="Gabriola">Jennifer</font></p> Southern Junk Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072002302998248206noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922249628954732719.post-51140230832696911402013-12-20T20:23:00.001-08:002013-12-20T20:23:46.844-08:00Pickin’ Trip to Sweetwater, TN ~ Home of TN’s Redneck Resort<p>My picker friends and I decided to go at a treasure hunt on the spur of the moment. Carol ~ “I don’t have anything to do on Thursday. Can we go shopping?” And so the adventure began…with the tortoise and the hare. (One can be as slow as molasses, and the other runs like a rabbit out of the gate at the greyhound park…as for me, I’m stuck in the middle, ready to run, but waiting to lock the truck.)</p> <p>The destination for this trip was <a href="http://www.visitsweetwater.com/events.php">Sweetwater, TN</a>, a city located off I-75 between Knoxville and Chattanooga. Home of the Redneck Resort reality series about mud racing, etc. They proudly boast “Hillbilly tourism at its finest”! But that wasn’t why we chose the destination…I had remembered seeing a flea market right off the Interstate and was sure it would prove a gold mine. We met in Murfreesboro to begin our trek down south. After three hours and many, many stories and catching up, we arrived at our destination. And it was closed…the flea market is only open on Saturday and Sunday because each vendor takes their own money. We were so excited and were planning a trip back on Saturday because they had over 800 booths. Wow!!! (Don’t plan the trip just for that ~ unless you need tube socks, cheap jewelry, or tools. Sadly, we learned the 800 booths are full of “made in China” items. How can they have acres of that many different items?? You tell me when you go!)</p> <p>Still the ever diligent pickers, we knew we would find some good stuff somewhere so drove down the road to Hazel’s place. Dotty had passed this gem on a previous leisure trip to Watts Bar Nuclear Laboratories…don’t ask. I have to apologize for not taking any pics at Hazel’s. And there are really no words. She told us her story and walked us around the property. She was really impressed that we were girls driving a truck. We really felt like the American Pickers, especially when she kept telling us, “Can you give that back to me, I don’t think I can sell that today. I might use it sometime.” Sweet Hazel told us that today was her birthday and she was 83 years young. She proudly explained that she and her grandson had built all the out buildings on the property to house all her goodies. Imagine the photo below but on a few acres, with a few single wides and sheds, and without sculptures but instead lots of patio furniture and building supplies, and tarp covered spaces. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7zFG8okaHMY/UrUXSuI7C8I/AAAAAAAACh4/YzNbxMVYdEw/s1600-h/scrap%252520yard%252520sample%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="scrap yard sample" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="scrap yard sample" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--1Df3UXYpxY/UrUXTGGNaNI/AAAAAAAACiA/QrosamVNkdc/scrap%252520yard%252520sample_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="470" height="353"></a></p> <p>Her treasures ranged from building materials to home décor to collectibles and even artwork – but mostly stored outside in the weather, and showed it. We were privileged enough to tour one of the buildings, which would make Linda Dorland proud. If any of you know her, then you’ll get it. It was floor to ceiling deep with anything from guitars to kitchen scales to collectible toys. Too bad she couldn’t let anything go. A true hoarder at heart, she knew that she would one day use each and every item she had stored in there. It made me want to go home right away and clean my house! But I didn’t…because all my stuff is really good and one day I will really use each and every item. <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" style="border-top-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none" alt="Smile" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3qPYmwnFnZA/UrUXThQDyfI/AAAAAAAACiE/AYWB1Bxh4eY/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800"> Ha ha!! We were able to pry a few treasures from her – boards, piece of a metal door, a couple of bottles, a pair of red velvet mid century lamp shades, and some home interior wall plaques.</p> <p>Our stop at Hazel’s led to our second adventure ~ the Saw Mill. I know, just what you’re thinking, every girl’s dream stop?? But I had gotten a long piece of board from Hazel – just sure I could make a sign out of it. It proved too long for the truck and was flapping around – even after I had expertly tied it down (or not). Ugh!! What to do, what to do?! I remembered we had passed a saw mill and I had a thought… Who would have a saw but A saw mill?!!! So we pull in, just like we owned the place (we were in a truck after all). I want to go to the office and ask, but Carol spots a worker walking to his truck and flags him down. I’m already in the office explaining our dilemma about the long board to the two ladies in the office. I get “the look” and they’re just not buying into the sweet talking I’m trying to pull over on them in any way, shape or form. I’m sure they thought we were silly city girls. The office manager lady gruffly explained that “they don’t have any saws here, they just have chain saws and can’t help us”. Whatever!! I’m sure she never imagined we would do what we did…</p> <p>I’m on my way out the door to the truck and what do I see?!! Carol sweet talking the worker, AND we’re on our way into the mill so he can help us out. My friend Cindy Chafin would be yelling SERIAL KILLER ALERT about now and imagining us buried in that saw dust pile… <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" style="border-top-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none" alt="Smile" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3qPYmwnFnZA/UrUXThQDyfI/AAAAAAAACiE/AYWB1Bxh4eY/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800"> Well, the board got cut and we were on our way to the historic downtown Sweetwater Antique strip! Take that office manager…HA!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ryNxUyNn9x0/UrUXT3bxjTI/AAAAAAAACiQ/no2A5JWCECs/s1600-h/lumber%252520mill%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img title="lumber mill" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="lumber mill" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-idehyJKnVaA/UrUXUxnUA2I/AAAAAAAACiY/TT2DOp7uzpM/lumber%252520mill_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="546" height="309"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FgzKg2EYBwE/UrUXWJmLJVI/AAAAAAAACig/iRqOVx_LCts/s1600-h/lumber%252520mill%2525202%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img title="lumber mill 2" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="lumber mill 2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SoZ7R_Bq2vA/UrUXWhsJ_1I/AAAAAAAACik/n123JTJEm9g/lumber%252520mill%2525202_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="278" height="158"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SK6IMepmAtE/UrUXXBMt6LI/AAAAAAAACiw/eJ-yTKVBQB0/s1600-h/saw%252520dust%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img title="saw dust" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="saw dust" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-31DoQg6_WVo/UrUXXi20WbI/AAAAAAAACi4/rDu9ckMLyQM/saw%252520dust_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="275" height="157"></a></p> <p>Downtown Sweetwater feels just like being transported to Mayberry! Small town friendly with a train car and everything. I had been here a few years before with the fabulous <a href="http://cancerqueens.net/">Cancer Queens!</a> ~ a cancer education entertainment group. We performed for a portion of the county’s high school teachers in-service training (great folks) and they took us out to lunch at <a href="http://www.visitsweetwater.com/images/HuntersCafeSweetwaterMenu2.pdf">Hunter's Bakery and Café</a>. I highly recommend it! If you can’t have a meal, at least stop by for a great cookie or two. The baked goods are so yummy!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rFy7hq8I8TE/UrUXY4lamnI/AAAAAAAACjA/meafOycxTZA/s1600-h/Sweetwater%252520train%25255B22%25255D.jpg"><img title="Sweetwater train" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Sweetwater train" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JXHACHa_oRw/UrUXZgtnf4I/AAAAAAAACjI/cSOU4NK7m9E/Sweetwater%252520train_thumb%25255B11%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="474" height="269"></a></p> <p>When we got to the downtown antique area, our first stop was Cone’s Cupboard Antiques (no website or fb page – sorry!). It was a quaint little shop, with the real deals in the back of the store. They have unique pieces of ironstone and a great variety of vintage and antique items ranging from clothing, collectibles, kitchenware, furniture, and jewelry. Carol scored a vintage wedding dress, and Dotty lucked up on two metal mid century office chairs and a vintage globe.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Plo7r2mGTbI/UrUXaN8fN4I/AAAAAAAACjQ/Ngf_lO_gekQ/s1600-h/Side%252520by%252520Hunters%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img title="Side by Hunters" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Side by Hunters" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oxxznvtiME8/UrUXbEcd9cI/AAAAAAAACjY/W3K2xWM6NtU/Side%252520by%252520Hunters_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="556" height="314"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-X4wF9xFnjSQ/UrUXbv3VZzI/AAAAAAAACjg/lmcSGvP4eFY/s1600-h/Dotty%252520picking%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img title="Dotty picking" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Dotty picking" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-O2JokDhN2mk/UrUXcXH-qgI/AAAAAAAACjk/nPNGoE1deHs/Dotty%252520picking_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="437" height="772"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-K8ne_Q-oGj4/UrUXctSuSDI/AAAAAAAACjw/lN7ZYUrbQfQ/s1600-h/robin%252527s%252520nest%252520ironstone%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img title="robin's nest ironstone" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="robin's nest ironstone" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zUbqN2TzPwE/UrUXdWf6rnI/AAAAAAAACj4/i3euB3D4AwQ/robin%252527s%252520nest%252520ironstone_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="508" height="288"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-U2MtZFnuDM8/UrUXebedbcI/AAAAAAAACkA/mCdKr41u4zs/s1600-h/robins%252520nest%252520ornaments%25255B16%25255D.jpg"><img title="robins nest ornaments" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="robins nest ornaments" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cesmvKGhvDo/UrUXe1cfeNI/AAAAAAAACkI/miy2mcvonQw/robins%252520nest%252520ornaments_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="284" height="162"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1jz6-VAua9U/UrUXfVkDIhI/AAAAAAAACkQ/pUTHsR3OGo8/s1600-h/robin%252527s%252520nest%252520rocker%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img title="robin's nest rocker" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="robin's nest rocker" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cs4sv_n65ok/UrUXgN1uW7I/AAAAAAAACkU/x9Ks4MT38_o/robin%252527s%252520nest%252520rocker_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="281" height="160"></a></p> <p>Next was <a href="http://www.cooneyscornerantiques.com/">Cooney's Corner Antiques</a> and Mick the fabulous doggie mascot! This is a great double building that is two stories with tons of primitives and great one of a kind furniture finds. The owner has his wonderful german hound, Mick, there to keep him company. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Hn_rxrrvNgI/UrUXgrv-HuI/AAAAAAAACkg/Q2xpQf7FO6M/s1600-h/Cooney%252527s%252520and%252520bobby%252520todd%252527s%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img title="Cooney's and bobby todd's" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Cooney's and bobby todd's" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--fbTbo-OWYM/UrUXhKZrN9I/AAAAAAAACkk/BEvhFsJmFe8/Cooney%252527s%252520and%252520bobby%252520todd%252527s_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="549" height="311"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4FIqe0saSFg/UrUXhifto8I/AAAAAAAACkw/q25Fc4YMx-A/s1600-h/cooney%252520primitives%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img title="cooney primitives" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="cooney primitives" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OTmhdMKPcGI/UrUXiF2we5I/AAAAAAAACk4/oCDXgcE2JlQ/cooney%252520primitives_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="267" height="474"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XswCmR72tYo/UrUXjFoBsUI/AAAAAAAAClA/VHwJW0vu8-E/s1600-h/cooney%252527s%252520chicken%252520coop%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="cooney's chicken coop" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="cooney's chicken coop" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Lu-m5VjNoHc/UrUXjk61VyI/AAAAAAAAClI/fCjlJRoNRcw/cooney%252527s%252520chicken%252520coop_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="265" height="470"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8jw-PaB1yNg/UrUXkTSv6II/AAAAAAAAClQ/zjbzL42s-9s/s1600-h/cooneys%252520upstairs%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img title="cooneys upstairs" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="cooneys upstairs" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6ZoNI7_lkl8/UrUXkt9OANI/AAAAAAAAClY/KIHI965IEH0/cooneys%252520upstairs_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="529" height="299"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UzQ37FjdHnc/UrUXlXRRy1I/AAAAAAAAClg/xZjEG_VIsOo/s1600-h/corbels%252520every%252520where%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="corbels every where" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="corbels every where" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zQF4g14m4Pw/UrUXl_OtgLI/AAAAAAAAClk/nUFu4yEK5wM/corbels%252520every%252520where_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="279" height="493"></a></p> <p>I saw so many corbels on this trip. A customer had come into one of the antique malls where I have a space and wanted a matching pair (which I had, but she wanted for nickels)…she needed to come here. She would be surprised at the prices (not free) and would appreciate the pair I had that were only $90. Good luck lady!! </p> <p><a href="http://www.bobbytoddantiques.com/">Bobby Todd's Antique Store</a> ~ AKA “our favorite store” !!</p> <p>Bobby Todd’s is a great mix of antiques and gift items. We LOVED it!!! It is a definite must stop if you’re in town, just to get ideas if nothing else. He is the best decorator and every holiday is a different design, so the store changes frequently!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8xVTAa_nqvI/UrUXmj6yA-I/AAAAAAAAClw/YZXSIc3yUlA/s1600-h/bobby%252520todd%252520counter%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="bobby todd counter" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="bobby todd counter" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-HtAz5MURZjs/UrUXnPgyK-I/AAAAAAAACl4/_ZmGJIxcRUg/bobby%252520todd%252520counter_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="402" height="269"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yfETDDqcgKU/UrUXngk-gvI/AAAAAAAACmA/jAtgLBvQWk8/s1600-h/bobby%252527s%252520pine%252520cones%25255B15%25255D.jpg"><img title="bobby's pine cones" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="bobby's pine cones" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4SPXTJe1r9s/UrUXoaAPlZI/AAAAAAAACmI/Y0IGtICQMpg/bobby%252527s%252520pine%252520cones_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="299" height="170"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BbZdz8QGrUA/UrUXpAt7KbI/AAAAAAAACmQ/lWJV-auWXrk/s1600-h/bobby%252527s%252520window%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img title="bobby's window" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="bobby's window" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7AI8bbVMIsM/UrUXppy1E1I/AAAAAAAACmU/mc7DUM4GrS4/bobby%252527s%252520window_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="225" height="397"></a></p> <p>These giant pinecones are all the rage this winter thanks to pinterest!</p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/mainstreetantiquemall">Main Street Antique Mall</a> (facebook page only) was our last stop before heading home. It took the longest to peruse – three huge levels chock full of goodies. Everything and anything you could imagine and all price ranges. Mid-century to modern to antiques and vintage.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jPHUkEPDWD0/UrUXqHSnwjI/AAAAAAAACmg/4Q5ltANlTFs/s1600-h/main%252520street%252520upstairs%25255B15%25255D.jpg"><img title="main street upstairs" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="main street upstairs" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kdZV1yCYHWY/UrUXqrzjp4I/AAAAAAAACmk/259gsu7iSD0/main%252520street%252520upstairs_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="587" height="332"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jOhUuV60aX0/UrUXrIBTKSI/AAAAAAAACmw/wkuZNIUBqnc/s1600-h/main%252520street%252520antiques%25255B20%25255D.jpg"><img title="main street antiques" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="main street antiques" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OJ5w4I_rDjU/UrUXr0_6DII/AAAAAAAACm0/WOO_j4KJhJE/main%252520street%252520antiques_thumb%25255B15%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="276" height="486"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FKr-UiI26n0/UrUXsYvVGZI/AAAAAAAACnA/0Fpe4EwerOs/s1600-h/my%252520treasure%25255B19%25255D.jpg"><img title="my treasure" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="my treasure" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--dRvMhfn3Ew/UrUXtDJOn2I/AAAAAAAACnI/8m3EGanAAgk/my%252520treasure_thumb%25255B11%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="278" height="489"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-b6lcBNlTzt8/UrUXtqSqiHI/AAAAAAAACnQ/EBG6hvPlX-U/s1600-h/main%252520street%252520furs%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img title="main street furs" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="main street furs" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JI_4QNBCu1g/UrUXuHQ6-7I/AAAAAAAACnU/YSs1K1b9w_I/main%252520street%252520furs_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="482" height="273"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-P41dsq9F1Ho/UrUXuseV3GI/AAAAAAAACng/xLwoYfKT3T8/s1600-h/main%252520street%252520twister%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img title="main street twister" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="main street twister" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EtoBrkcBHkY/UrUXvaTuEPI/AAAAAAAACno/06j4Q3ONTDI/main%252520street%252520twister_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="518" height="293"></a></p> <p>Carol’s favorite finds are always linens, vintage wedding dresses, and furs. Dotty’s fav’s are always mid-century items. And she was speechless (which is hard to imagine) when she found her 60s edition of Twister ~ and with all pieces there!!</p> <p>We loaded up (after buying some rope that was oddly enough for sale at Cooney’s Antique store)…we haven’t yet mastered packing the truck. But it all made it back safely to Nashville, so I guess that’s all that counts.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TiKEkDEBXd0/UrUXwKz86UI/AAAAAAAACnw/eNHwf5PSTxE/s1600-h/truck%252520treasures%25255B15%25255D.jpg"><img title="truck treasures" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="truck treasures" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xwsJL70WtC8/UrUXwmwGofI/AAAAAAAACn0/M4pcP1D_4pE/truck%252520treasures_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="555" height="314"></a></p> <p>We stopped for a bite to eat on our way out of town at Bradley’s BBQ. Great atmosphere with a fireplace and everything. Great veggies too. Remember these pics were from the end of the trip (so my hair reflects it…).</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Z6bYZOhnR04/UrUXxHXyZgI/AAAAAAAACoA/zi9ZNRlp97c/s1600-h/bradley%252527s%252520bbq%25255B15%25255D.jpg"><img title="bradley's bbq" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="bradley's bbq" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SFZMR6dadWM/UrUXx-xbo9I/AAAAAAAACoE/j63MY3Kfnkg/bradley%252527s%252520bbq_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="406" height="230"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vY22dubYSRs/UrUXyYPsI9I/AAAAAAAACoQ/VRv_Yk4liLQ/s1600-h/pickers%25255B15%25255D.jpg"><img title="pickers" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="pickers" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Ij08SlWSYYY/UrUXzKfbfcI/AAAAAAAACoU/yBBCd9dLLB0/pickers_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="423" height="240"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aoICY1ti5ZI/UrUXz2vktQI/AAAAAAAACog/QdimPKEjP-o/s1600-h/chattanooga%252520traffic%25255B20%25255D.jpg"><img title="chattanooga traffic" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="chattanooga traffic" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-l9QNbxq9oyY/UrUX0UAlOkI/AAAAAAAACok/6W7_-OpWVp0/chattanooga%252520traffic_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="469" height="266"></a></p> <p>Lots of traffic on the way through Chattanooga, but we were given a fabulous sunset. Great friends, great conversation, and great adventures ~ what more can you ask for…more great treasures?? Or that my two picker friends at least learn a few of the great country music stars that actually live in Nashville…Gary Allen, Zac Brown, Rodney Adkins, and Jennifer Nettles just to name a few. ARRGGHHH!</p> <p>Thanks for enjoying the journey to Sweetwater with us!</p> <p align="center"><font size="7" face="Gabriola">Jennifer</font></p> Southern Junk Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072002302998248206noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922249628954732719.post-36428058258174526462013-12-08T16:12:00.001-08:002013-12-09T10:01:17.309-08:00Nashville’s Newest Secret ~ 12th Avenue South<p>I recently discovered (with the help of a friend) this little jewel of a shopping spot ~ 12th Avenue South area. I’d heard about it, but just hadn’t taken the time to check it out. It’s loaded with character, and is a new shopping / living area on 12th South that is super pedestrian friendly (unique to Nashville). Lofts have popped up all along the street, but you can still find the quaint older homes dotted about that have been given a new life with young hipsters. </p> <p>Along 12th between Kirkwood Avenue and Douglas Ave, you can find everything from <a href="http://www.imogeneandwillie.com/">Imogene + Willie</a>’s unique hipster grunge clothing line, various coffee houses, breweries, and restaurants like the <a href="http://12southtaproom.com/">12th South Tap Room</a>, the <a href="http://frothymonkey.com/">Frothy Monkey Coffee house</a>, <a href="http://edleysbbq.com/">Edley's BBQ</a>, <a href="http://www.mafiaozas.com/">Mafiaoza's Pizza</a>, to country musician/songwriter Gary Allen’s <a href="http://www.thelabelnashville.com/">The Label</a> (country rocker clothing line and accessories), to vintage and antique goodies at both <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Savant-Vintage/119911088100286">Savant Vintage Couture</a> and the newest store ~ <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/whites-mercantile-nashville">White's Mercantile</a>, a business venture of country royalty, Holly Williams (Hank Jr.’s daughter).</p> <p>The first stop on this cold December Saturday was White’s Mercantile (I couldn’t find their website up and running just yet) at the corner of 12th South and Kirkwood Ave. Newly opened in a remodeled gas station, it’s amazing how she and her crew have transformed the place. It’s filled with one of a kind antique and vintage treasures and unique newer gift items. She spared no detail! Some items may look familiar to Gaslamp dealers – she is a frequent shopper! She even has some Christmas Folk items of Jason Parker Counce’s creations from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DIRTHomeGarden?fref=ts">Dirt Home + Garden</a>. She said she has summer plans for an organic farmers market. Holly is so sweet and is sure to be a success in the antique world if this new store is any indication! Stop by and see her!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-thZXMmoKZFU/UqUJ7pGsUQI/AAAAAAAACg8/M3iY1qA39xU/s1600-h/IMG_20131207_144119_950%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img title="Southern Junk Chic" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Southern Junk Chic" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xR5Hrdp8Pos/UqUJ8NjbuqI/AAAAAAAAChE/-JPc5m88pLE/IMG_20131207_144119_950_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="567" height="321"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TwmNim2q4c0/UqUJ8-NjuZI/AAAAAAAACUs/NQ9PaY09g3Y/s1600-h/IMG_20131207_150051_950%25255B15%25255D.jpg"><img title="Southern Junk Chic" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Southern Junk Chic" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HMa927Itd0o/UqUJ9pPd9tI/AAAAAAAACU0/DhgZuNeEMhY/IMG_20131207_150051_950_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="567" height="322"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EcPVkoL1TU4/UqUJ-eI62CI/AAAAAAAACU8/OvwCFd-biVE/s1600-h/IMG_20131207_145203_220%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img title="Southern Junk Chic" style="border-left-width: 0px; 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Their unique hipster clothing line is fabulous, and their store display pieces add just that perfect extra touch!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QNoDssa75uw/UqUKbP6mJbI/AAAAAAAACa8/mYL8rV0KcpY/s1600-h/IMG_20131207_152347_721%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img title="Southern Junk Chic" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Southern Junk Chic" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0lvJGrJf5bY/UqUKb1fqajI/AAAAAAAACbE/YfKFvHWO_jA/IMG_20131207_152347_721_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="573" height="325"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-K50D3HYgNvs/UqUKcZUY6VI/AAAAAAAACbM/g7FZH_jqe2I/s1600-h/IMG_20131207_151610_835%25255B18%25255D.jpg"><img title="Southern Junk Chic" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; 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border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Southern Junk Chic" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Qrv-F7_HbvE/UqUKfzmtUKI/AAAAAAAACb0/5UIhE4STzoY/IMG_20131207_151453_938_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="275" height="484"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0SZz2IcR1zI/UqUKga9-xOI/AAAAAAAACb8/wqp8fN_YeSA/s1600-h/IMG_20131207_151505_199%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="Southern Junk Chic" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Southern Junk Chic" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-MdKaQqJv550/UqUKhMofyPI/AAAAAAAACcE/89K50MDkDZo/IMG_20131207_151505_199_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="275" height="484"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-O2hPDSiBCPI/UqUKhl03R4I/AAAAAAAACcM/ep4HafzJrAE/s1600-h/IMG_20131207_151529_090%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="Southern Junk Chic" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Southern Junk Chic" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OI48SIkBYIc/UqUKiZPbvaI/AAAAAAAACcU/1AF4r3oy_oo/IMG_20131207_151529_090_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="275" height="484"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WtfzmZ3ZliQ/UqUKjB2q0rI/AAAAAAAACcc/vYE-FQcIQBc/s1600-h/IMG_20131207_151553_574%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="Southern Junk Chic" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Southern Junk Chic" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-K1zTye4mYiI/UqUKpaoCccI/AAAAAAAACck/2N0eKi2hW6M/IMG_20131207_151553_574_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="275" height="484"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uHVZjZWHf6E/UqUKqWaV1BI/AAAAAAAACcs/lycV2Sp8iZI/s1600-h/IMG_20131207_151615_973%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="Southern Junk Chic" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Southern Junk Chic" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--UxZu9jk9-w/UqUKrPrCjgI/AAAAAAAACc0/kdkpiYmkz3Q/IMG_20131207_151615_973_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="275" height="484"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-e76EY938xZ8/UqUKrrRagLI/AAAAAAAACc8/FtO5Ic7earY/s1600-h/IMG_20131207_151813_680%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="Southern Junk Chic" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Southern Junk Chic" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-u96lTnVPz6g/UqUKsFYdYxI/AAAAAAAACdA/7Cxx2NvclHc/IMG_20131207_151813_680_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="275" height="484"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-kGNajx3jDHk/UqUKszvV3zI/AAAAAAAACdM/2nFdxZEycp8/s1600-h/IMG_20131207_151838_892%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img title="Southern Junk Chic" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Southern Junk Chic" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jWq-FBdaNEo/UqUKtfieejI/AAAAAAAACdU/RUP7fzBBY7s/IMG_20131207_151838_892_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="562" height="319"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Ni65CgdKYFs/UqUKuOaTRmI/AAAAAAAACdc/U9ps97TDzpA/s1600-h/IMG_20131207_151845_143%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img title="Southern Junk Chic" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Southern Junk Chic" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_XLJG71d8kE/UqUKuotJRBI/AAAAAAAACdg/EkAsI3pzkSA/IMG_20131207_151845_143_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="562" height="319"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>We had to stop at The Label to see what all the buzz was about Gary’s store. It was just as fabulous! Great display pieces to match the unique clothing items and jewelry. Looks just like Gary when he’s out and about in Nashville.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Xk-x0d_H254/UqUKvTyUoYI/AAAAAAAACds/rYmnMrVCo2k/s1600-h/IMG_20131207_153358_921%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="Southern Junk Chic" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Southern Junk Chic" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-apJ3N8gNtAk/UqUKwAeLBlI/AAAAAAAACd0/TmAe3MWZeu0/IMG_20131207_153358_921_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="275" height="484"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-cu7Ca4E1zuI/UqUKw6IJVEI/AAAAAAAACd8/gYV1yo5SGuE/s1600-h/IMG_20131207_153956_811%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img title="Southern Junk Chic" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Southern Junk Chic" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Bjs271GOjK4/UqUKxcFG3wI/AAAAAAAACeE/ynr0EHSN8nc/IMG_20131207_153956_811_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="275" height="484"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-96gF93Q8pGE/UqUKyR1rKhI/AAAAAAAACeM/425Gz23gG1I/s1600-h/IMG_20131207_153551_529%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="Southern Junk Chic" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Southern Junk Chic" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PeE9o_TWgnc/UqUKzJtb3sI/AAAAAAAACeU/6VFQ9b2d-Mg/IMG_20131207_153551_529_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="275" height="484"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-C4yVyJ5m_oI/UqUKzq6QmJI/AAAAAAAACec/nMNcVjZaaj0/s1600-h/IMG_20131207_153815_764%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img title="Southern Junk Chic" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Southern Junk Chic" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YCRTR7bHxvQ/UqUK0aolxEI/AAAAAAAACek/MlTQfAp7QHU/IMG_20131207_153815_764_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="275" height="484"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IJgZSQ_CVRw/UqUK1HkkyvI/AAAAAAAACes/5wGs7CQmZSw/s1600-h/IMG_20131207_153615_217%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="Southern Junk Chic" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Southern Junk Chic" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SJwP-nSw_M8/UqUK1mbnOhI/AAAAAAAACe0/hLvTdz18mGE/IMG_20131207_153615_217_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="312"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kdKIcvcMY-s/UqUK2ai4yyI/AAAAAAAACe8/A03WKXZ8W_g/s1600-h/IMG_20131207_153655_260%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="Southern Junk Chic" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Southern Junk Chic" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Wt-7gxZVRSc/UqUK3UUH1mI/AAAAAAAACfE/SdmdwLv7JrU/IMG_20131207_153655_260_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="552" height="313"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-F5Y-AnUhPHI/UqUK4Cve7HI/AAAAAAAACfM/Kmns7qpCs-I/s1600-h/IMG_20131207_153741_270%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="Southern Junk Chic" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Southern Junk Chic" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cT9wc8XlZqs/UqUK4y10MFI/AAAAAAAACfU/qkIbK303KlA/IMG_20131207_153741_270_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="552" height="313"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LUeTsHk4q9A/UqUK5nt_OaI/AAAAAAAACfY/VB3lHOAiYFU/s1600-h/IMG_20131207_153747_192%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="Southern Junk Chic" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Southern Junk Chic" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Fbqoj1riWzk/UqUK6ErKE8I/AAAAAAAACfk/87oDUIMXUos/IMG_20131207_153747_192_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="561" height="317"></a></p> <p>Savant’s Vintage Couture Shop has everything you’re looking for in the way of vintage clothing, shoes, and accessories for men and women! Two stories of clothing and vintage home décor. Great stuff!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HSvx0z09yUM/UqUK60ckGjI/AAAAAAAACfs/1eiCIYEO0S8/s1600-h/IMG_20131207_154011_509%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="Southern Junk Chic" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Southern Junk Chic" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UjMn8NmLHOc/UqUK7-pDaeI/AAAAAAAACf0/H4XSKTS1_U4/IMG_20131207_154011_509_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="564" height="320"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5F4hAdT-kCU/UqUK8-FeryI/AAAAAAAACf8/SBwHAaNJIWU/s1600-h/IMG_20131207_154657_847%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="Southern Junk Chic" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Southern Junk Chic" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-24JFBCAZJKI/UqUK9rSQf1I/AAAAAAAACgE/JwwntILoyTA/IMG_20131207_154657_847_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="275" height="484"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LXUGHYGmI4E/UqUK-M9qVVI/AAAAAAAACgM/82wy87ACRAM/s1600-h/IMG_20131207_154435_561%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="Southern Junk Chic" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Southern Junk Chic" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-iC5GkcnYyNg/UqUK_eh4cyI/AAAAAAAACgU/VyrX-UYV1AY/IMG_20131207_154435_561_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="275" height="484"></a></p> <p>There were many other cool places, but I hope you enjoyed seeing this small tour of 12th South! Check it out if you’re in town or in the area. I promise it won’t disappoint. And you never know who you might see there…I love that about Nashville!!</p> <p>As always, thanks for reading my blog! </p> <p align="center"><font size="7" face="Gabriola">Jennifer</font></p> Southern Junk Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072002302998248206noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922249628954732719.post-48991776168272593702013-12-03T10:57:00.000-08:002013-12-07T07:07:53.939-08:00A Makeover to “Chair-ish”This was a new experience and fun project that I worked on earlier this year. It was my first attempt at using a stencil on fabric with chalk paint and I think it really turned out great! <br />
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Of course I forgot to take a before picture of the exact chair, but I had another chair that was just like it without arms. I bought the trio (two chairs and a loveseat) for a really great price and have been waiting for inspiration. They were all in pretty bad shape with the veneer all chipping off on the detail in the backs (the chair below was in the worst condition). The chair with arms was the sturdiest and needed the least tlc, so I chose it .<br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-W1pjuQnuoQA/Up37hEY1ApI/AAAAAAAACS8/u9OrD6m1wVA/s1600-h/painted-chair-416.jpg"><img alt="painted chair 4" border="0" height="834" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7fLWh8C_UdI/Up37h3KhGCI/AAAAAAAACTE/j9Qd78nrEYM/painted-chair-4_thumb11.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="painted chair 4" width="470" /></a><br />
I used magic Annie Sloan chalk paint and just painted the whole thing – fabric, trim and all. I mixed several colors together to get these nice calm green and blue colors (old white, louis blue, antibes green, and provence). I painted the fabric a little different shade of blue to highlight it. Then I stenciled with old white and didn’t try to be perfect about it, just dabbed the fabric where I could, and went back over any obvious blank spots. Perfectionists be ware of this type of painting…it will drive you crazy! It won’t be perfect, but that’s the thing of it – it’s not supposed to be, at least with my stuff. This way no one knows if you did it on purpose or if it was an accident! <img alt="Smile" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QbFZfwnHsZI/Up37irhks5I/AAAAAAAACTM/kPB9jdIcyM8/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" /> To finish it, I waxed the whole thing – fabric and all.<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-djdD6kRWN3w/Up37jRzvLuI/AAAAAAAACTU/ZdSXcOTI_Ls/s1600-h/painted-chair-211.jpg"><img alt="painted chair 2" border="0" height="886" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vRw8BdBuEkI/Up37kAKCDMI/AAAAAAAACTc/pcMzUpOzaLo/painted-chair-2_thumb9.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="painted chair 2" width="501" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--VImP6zDHw8/Up37ksyZNlI/AAAAAAAACTk/7zIYzDmmDYY/s1600-h/painted-chair-313.jpg"><img alt="painted chair 3" border="0" height="655" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dNMgURuvYW8/Up37mk144oI/AAAAAAAACTs/hRoE3qbFMCQ/painted-chair-3_thumb11.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="painted chair 3" width="370" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-W4nRwJG0cSA/Up37nFrzsaI/AAAAAAAACT0/OWKelztD8-E/s1600-h/painted-chair7.jpg"><img alt="painted chair" border="0" height="325" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ykXQQ-ftE1M/Up37n6MCLZI/AAAAAAAACT8/zpLIGk0QNRc/painted-chair_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="painted chair" width="574" /></a><br />
I wish I had taken better pictures. I was in a rush and before I could get back to my booth to take more, it had sold! Yay, but boo for the blog…Hope you get the idea though.<br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Ne3raysqD5I/Up37oTjr4-I/AAAAAAAACUE/BQ3lNW7DmjI/s1600-h/painted%252520chair%2525202%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="painted chair 2" border="0" height="886" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JE6LIpuVU7w/Up37pJLjdjI/AAAAAAAACUM/hULrJACmrZE/painted%252520chair%2525202_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="painted chair 2" width="501" /></a><br />
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Sorry about the lack of pictures on this one! And as always, thanks for taking time to check out my blog!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Gabriola;">Jennifer</span></div>
Southern Junk Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072002302998248206noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922249628954732719.post-77995632721187076932013-12-02T12:17:00.001-08:002013-12-02T12:17:56.859-08:00Cabana Banana Eastlake Sofa Bench<p>What a great make over! Perfect for a sun room.</p> <p>Of course, it didn’t start out that way. Tattered fabric and springs poking out everywhere, it was a big project. I’m glad my dad was in town to help. He pulled the fabric and horse hair filling off – and the million tacks that held it all together. There were 36 coil springs in it too! When we were just left with the bones, we put a wooden seat on the sofa. We did, as in my dad did, I just supervised.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4nKv0ppq4Go/Upzq0j8S0vI/AAAAAAAACRU/pSIqadmcdyg/s1600-h/Eastlake%252520sofa%252520%2525282%252529%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img title="Eastlake sofa (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Eastlake sofa (2)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9Uh8LpfTgps/Upzq1QxCF3I/AAAAAAAACRc/MWV8LFokTRs/Eastlake%252520sofa%252520%2525282%252529_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="576" height="327"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mF0bohMEv6U/Upzq2AfGwtI/AAAAAAAACRk/fJwutlDTsY8/s1600-h/eastlake-b410.jpg"><img title="eastlake b4" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="eastlake b4" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-VtIrs0hsaYY/Upzq27fkrsI/AAAAAAAACRs/bTdwqnt4yjI/eastlake-b4_thumb8.jpg?imgmax=800" width="471" height="835"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-G-o_EvIk0sE/Upzq3gcKjbI/AAAAAAAACR0/zZSmJD-vU2c/s1600-h/2013-02-23_11-25-53_5439.jpg"><img title="2013-02-23_11-25-53_543" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="2013-02-23_11-25-53_543" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-AhecqNCCwW0/Upzq4byYH3I/AAAAAAAACR8/q6g3qKGIrPg/2013-02-23_11-25-53_543_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="468" height="828"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ofVcmtz8gVY/Upzq44NnnqI/AAAAAAAACSE/XUm5es7Iyt4/s1600-h/eastlake-with-seat10.jpg"><img title="eastlake with seat" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="eastlake with seat" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8EFL7-2gjiY/Upzq52WDAZI/AAAAAAAACSM/s4OAWhop6E0/eastlake-with-seat_thumb8.jpg?imgmax=800" width="466" height="825"></a></p> <p>I painted it with the same latex that I used on the Lemony French Provençal buffet, and then white washed it with Chalk Paint. I love how it turned out. I thought about covering the back area, but decided to put pillows on it instead.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-K2elFk44dMk/Upzq6gJyrGI/AAAAAAAACSU/xuufrIZ0Wwo/s1600-h/eastlake-sofa11.jpg"><img title="eastlake sofa" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="eastlake sofa" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-4PLi4Vys5Xo/Upzq7EfyS9I/AAAAAAAACSc/oVxavfPf5Pg/eastlake-sofa_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="579" height="327"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-sJObdJdbj0Q/Upzq76WEvNI/AAAAAAAACSk/1dNyxrJMyb4/s1600-h/Eastlake%252520sofa%252520%2525282%252529%25255B17%25255D.jpg"><img title="Eastlake sofa (2)" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Eastlake sofa (2)" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BmWlZcmQhv4/Upzq833pSLI/AAAAAAAACSs/kyS7geXSRkc/Eastlake%252520sofa%252520%2525282%252529_thumb%25255B11%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="576" height="327"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks for checking out my blog!</p> <p align="center"><font size="7" face="Gabriola">Jennifer</font></p> Southern Junk Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072002302998248206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922249628954732719.post-42456238006572456352013-12-01T10:09:00.000-08:002013-12-01T15:43:30.064-08:00“I’m an Aqua-holic” ~ Aqua Vanity<p>I found this sweet little vanity while junkin’ in Atlanta with my two best junker friends (Dotty & Carol). We have the best time and ALWAYS have stories to tell about each trip. This was a shot after the van pooped out and while we were being towed back to Nashville. Memories!!! </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PAnxVtvfqss/UpvJO0bkJsI/AAAAAAAACLo/45cmW3mi_i0/s1600-h/carol%252520dotty%252520jen%252520in%252520tow%252520truck%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img title="carol dotty jen in tow truck" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="carol dotty jen in tow truck" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DMbAYTdpryA/UpvJP54fEWI/AAAAAAAACLw/E5OWInWB99o/carol%252520dotty%252520jen%252520in%252520tow%252520truck_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="308" height="175"></a></p> <p>This little jewel of a vanity was on sale for $25, so I had to have it. I knew it would be perfect for painting because it had lots of scratches and the veneer was peeling in many places. I loved the birds eye maple veneer on the top part and decided to try to save it. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-skrRpmYr-nw/UpvJQuRy4mI/AAAAAAAACL4/rxlPRjqDXm0/s1600-h/IMG_20130603_105456_765%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130603_105456_765" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130603_105456_765" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lEnwrJaDZ9Q/UpvJRhEN8VI/AAAAAAAACMA/sGiQSGUVgtA/IMG_20130603_105456_765_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="571" height="323"></a></p> <p>I used both latex and Annie Sloan paint on this piece. Aqua latex paint was the main color, with AS olive for the trim, and old white for the wash. I love aqua colors, but sometimes on furniture it can be a little bright for this shabby chic chick. But I keep doing it, don’t ask me why!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NrVuxzDAZWc/UpvJSUE23GI/AAAAAAAACMI/ctFrpmNxq90/s1600-h/aqua-vanity-close-up9.jpg"><img title="aqua vanity close up" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="aqua vanity close up" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mmEFVRFRj5Q/UpvJS598Q4I/AAAAAAAACMQ/TIivzUHkD1w/aqua-vanity-close-up_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="575" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nb0m7DLDxwg/UpvJThuakcI/AAAAAAAACMY/KjbUYl_Mg1A/s1600-h/aqua-vanity-in-store9.jpg"><img title="aqua vanity in store" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="aqua vanity in store" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JsJS8H2j94Y/UpvJUbsl2sI/AAAAAAAACMg/9nwqcqOCiNI/aqua-vanity-in-store_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="575" height="325"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UsKN2-7lbI4/UpvJVGSmp7I/AAAAAAAACMo/aEVWz_Dzlx0/s1600-h/IMG_20130603_105456_7659.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130603_105456_765" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130603_105456_765" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_XYXiaxDIkA/UpvJV-nfm_I/AAAAAAAACMw/xgyZRfkva7g/IMG_20130603_105456_765_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="571" height="323"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-eIghn7sj4sc/UpvJWtAqyyI/AAAAAAAACM4/ZxSxCP4Wt-c/s1600-h/IMG_20130603_105501_8088.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130603_105501_808" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130603_105501_808" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-FDafqIDW20c/UpvJXU8ZrCI/AAAAAAAACNA/CEgw6FnYX0k/IMG_20130603_105501_808_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="565" height="320"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-SK7ADt9wZDM/UpvJYD0uGNI/AAAAAAAACNI/5aQ9nDfaMVY/s1600-h/IMG_20130603_105515_85610.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130603_105515_856" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130603_105515_856" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OBKIM_vzOhk/UpvJYp9mK7I/AAAAAAAACNQ/EUWsinY50uw/IMG_20130603_105515_856_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="282" height="498"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-yk7ZUQOMW4Y/UpvJZTxWPwI/AAAAAAAACNY/ogE1zKjpMn0/s1600-h/IMG_20130603_105528_3359.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130603_105528_335" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130603_105528_335" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-A4cCtuFrCQw/UpvJZ9MTIjI/AAAAAAAACNg/rsXN9zYzA9M/IMG_20130603_105528_335_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="282" height="497"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3GTb52CYlUE/UpvJajVpNOI/AAAAAAAACNo/RrpwjLN9wx0/s1600-h/IMG_20130603_105521_34313.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130603_105521_343" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130603_105521_343" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jrzY-WsQk9Y/UpvJbVojReI/AAAAAAAACNw/E2Q2GluayOc/IMG_20130603_105521_343_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="559" height="316"></a></p> <p>These next two shots were before the old white wash was added…<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zaFiY-V_B54/UpvJcMKbp9I/AAAAAAAACN4/6fIaX1ZGbhc/s1600-h/IMG_20130603_191523_8869.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130603_191523_886" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130603_191523_886" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-AN5iN-wnCcY/UpvJc-YL2CI/AAAAAAAACOA/R2pDgIz3HEo/IMG_20130603_191523_886_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="564" height="319"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jtmO_KhUSIg/UpvJdhp6QEI/AAAAAAAACOI/dPBqs0Iy4bI/s1600-h/IMG_20130603_191549_9458.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130603_191549_945" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130603_191549_945" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2qFICkYa0hs/UpvJenQheVI/AAAAAAAACOQ/RhdxlZNIpL0/IMG_20130603_191549_945_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="570" height="322"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Y_QuES9A7EM/UpvJfCtdT8I/AAAAAAAACOY/hje7ChLCRKU/s1600-h/IMG_20130605_161645_5218.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130605_161645_521" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130605_161645_521" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4wXDj8jDFB0/UpvJf1ODP3I/AAAAAAAACOg/ACELbWyof-Q/IMG_20130605_161645_521_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="328"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5wopPEfgUks/UpvJgshN2DI/AAAAAAAACOo/PWJ8kMoy_vA/s1600-h/IMG_20130605_161706_62310.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130605_161706_623" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130605_161706_623" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jdyIbbBLsU4/UpvJhImKKPI/AAAAAAAACOw/85Rwp6v09G8/IMG_20130605_161706_623_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="283" height="500"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3P2Pa6_N8tw/UpvJh7j36uI/AAAAAAAACO4/2Hs7caUOo8I/s1600-h/IMG_20130605_161722_63210.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130605_161722_632" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130605_161722_632" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-577brM9-q7c/UpvJiZ0rPwI/AAAAAAAACPA/y0GBwGU4WPA/IMG_20130605_161722_632_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="282" height="499"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DzIab50eLOg/UpvJjDTX_dI/AAAAAAAACPI/RWuIKysKLBw/s1600-h/IMG_20130605_161716_34713.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130605_161716_347" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130605_161716_347" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Bg89MrS_jGM/UpvJjzNMaGI/AAAAAAAACPQ/JngpNEIDsPc/IMG_20130605_161716_347_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="564" height="319"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XWCa1F73D1w/UpvJkfN2_7I/AAAAAAAACPY/rDBMXBFNuyk/s1600-h/IMG_20130605_163235_5438.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130605_163235_543" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130605_163235_543" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UuXGj_ZM-pQ/UpvJlBB1agI/AAAAAAAACPg/RDlPsuS-HeU/IMG_20130605_163235_543_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="573" height="324"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hUSlt_Yi-7k/UpvJl4TXi-I/AAAAAAAACPo/YnwPVZmKELM/s1600-h/IMG_20130605_163318_6479.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130605_163318_647" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130605_163318_647" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-G51mT_ED5oI/UpvJmoblcMI/AAAAAAAACPw/CtbNC-vG44U/IMG_20130605_163318_647_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="575" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-u0C0z97DKVk/UpvJnZMQ9-I/AAAAAAAACP4/IMkoiFeSPKM/s1600-h/IMG_20130605_163245_599%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130605_163245_599" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130605_163245_599" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-K02OuFmnEGA/UpvJoJPpSiI/AAAAAAAACQA/HWQf-FAiBBE/IMG_20130605_163245_599_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="576" height="326"></a></p> <p>Thanks for checking out my blog!</p> <p align="center"><font size="7" face="Gabriola">Jennifer</font></p> Southern Junk Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072002302998248206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922249628954732719.post-69929013607492951272013-11-30T09:39:00.000-08:002013-11-30T17:06:59.974-08:00Corner Cabinet Gets A Severe Face Lift<p>When you see the before picture, I’m sure you’ll have the same reaction as my dad. He was picking with me one weekend and we happened upon this jewel. My dad kept arguing with me saying it wasn’t worth anything and no one would buy it… It was really dirty and peeling, but for $30. But I knew a hand sander would get rid of all that peeling paint and some Annie Sloan chalk paint would cover all. <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" style="border-top-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none" alt="Smile" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-K9KklfySl5Q/UpqLFceKBQI/AAAAAAAACJA/s889DCuU6JY/wlEmoticon-smile2.png?imgmax=800"></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OPkliR5DxE8/UpqLGgMZnSI/AAAAAAAACJI/GMmJMsY-Y1o/s1600-h/IMG_20130531_180005_94017.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130531_180005_940" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130531_180005_940" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mHxhXV3rDPc/UpqLHqrayAI/AAAAAAAACJQ/5TO9BXtRXYI/IMG_20130531_180005_940_thumb11.jpg?imgmax=800" width="279" height="494"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZVuVZYwlQyU/UpqLI0ZvCBI/AAAAAAAACJY/WbK9WdWDpfI/s1600-h/IMG_20130531_180015_22616.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130531_180015_226" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130531_180015_226" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1Q0j0z5lZ5I/UpqLJqVbixI/AAAAAAAACJg/drquZfdb4lY/IMG_20130531_180015_226_thumb10.jpg?imgmax=800" width="279" height="494"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-umUN_9jWUkU/UpqLLyS4v7I/AAAAAAAACJo/H-nO7X0aRXU/s1600-h/corner-cabinet-close-up8.jpg"><img title="corner cabinet close up" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="corner cabinet close up" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DH97jq0cBME/UpqLN_lg4uI/AAAAAAAACJw/NW0xgp6S8_I/corner-cabinet-close-up_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="547" height="309"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-63sidx4TFkM/UpqLRMlI1ZI/AAAAAAAACJ4/ZXoQPuyv_j4/s1600-h/IMG_20130531_175951_0869.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130531_175951_086" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_20130531_175951_086" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-H6F8H61Ax8s/UpqLSCsfewI/AAAAAAAACKA/hWucwkOTQXU/IMG_20130531_175951_086_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="354" height="627"></a></p> <p>I decided I didn’t like the bar at the bottom. Once upon a time it had cabinet doors. I used a little hack saw, cut it right at the top and bottom, and sanded any rough edges. I used Old White on the back and bottom, and Louis Blue mix on the rest, with a little dark wax.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NPxTTrDEolw/UpqLchq4PbI/AAAAAAAACKQ/DPX_iNd9b-4/s1600-h/IMG_20130531_180001_0139.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130531_180001_013" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130531_180001_013" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-W1lwL8pMGpI/UpqLecdcL9I/AAAAAAAACKY/JMOIfJ2N06c/IMG_20130531_180001_013_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="268" height="474"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DuXYpq2xf0c/UpqLg7QFfKI/AAAAAAAACKg/xnAymVQtkbI/s1600-h/IMG_20130601_083905_9338.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130601_083905_933" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130601_083905_933" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8wIz_ixW6xc/UpqLhwsQfLI/AAAAAAAACKo/eHc7Qid6wQM/IMG_20130601_083905_933_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="268" height="473"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-r4_5RvZT2xA/UpqLlW61D5I/AAAAAAAACKw/iBN_tdWqa6A/s1600-h/IMG_20130601_083909_65013.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130601_083909_650" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130601_083909_650" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bysHq9EgkMI/UpqLmFIMWiI/AAAAAAAACK4/BbWT8v-3kkM/IMG_20130601_083909_650_thumb10.jpg?imgmax=800" width="277" height="490"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Enevi6CGWm0/UpqLneU_krI/AAAAAAAACLA/t5u3xNTYPnI/s1600-h/IMG_20130601_083934_15812.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130601_083934_158" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130601_083934_158" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-v8nHG-lQW68/UpqLpKLkJkI/AAAAAAAACLI/X3MIAasFYA0/IMG_20130601_083934_158_thumb9.jpg?imgmax=800" width="270" height="476"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LMwjHkytGyQ/UpqLqW-v4tI/AAAAAAAACLQ/0m9Jh-YKV5o/s1600-h/corner-cabinet-display14.jpg"><img title="corner cabinet display" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="corner cabinet display" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ocwpL6pgq_w/UpqLsX9vlcI/AAAAAAAACLY/CExgeGwb5i8/corner-cabinet-display_thumb9.jpg?imgmax=800" width="410" height="726"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>As always, thanks for taking time to check out my blog. </p> <p align="center"><font size="7" face="Gabriola">Jennifer</font></p> Southern Junk Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072002302998248206noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922249628954732719.post-89427551157299040202013-11-29T08:50:00.001-08:002013-12-07T07:06:07.751-08:00Lemon BuffetThis French Provençal buffet had sat in my garage for over a year before I finally made myself drag it out and paint it. I love how it turned out!!!<br />
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Since I had to move it myself, I decided to paint it right there in the drive way (I’m sure my HOA loved that…they tend to complain about every little thing). I also sanded it using my electric sander – so much easier than using elbow, but messy.<br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lgti2uHqRkk/UpjFqUqSlvI/AAAAAAAACGo/sZka4LB4uls/s1600-h/lemon%252520close%252520up%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img alt="lemon close up" border="0" height="315" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ZRGcgyZvgck/UpjFq7m81XI/AAAAAAAACGw/7i3YyYwhitY/lemon%252520close%252520up_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="lemon close up" width="558" /></a><br />
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It was the typical French Provençal finish…<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1h8RBuUyzJc/UpjFsyD7cTI/AAAAAAAACHI/g0gfIHlEg38/s1600-h/lemon%252520bp%2525202%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="lemon bp 2" border="0" height="326" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hAwEK-2iZ7I/UpjFtaNIe9I/AAAAAAAACHQ/eLHARdenWYg/lemon%252520bp%2525202_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="lemon bp 2" width="576" /></a><br />
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As you can see from the picture above, it was serving an important role in my garage…as a shelf for other items! Below is what it looked like for sale in my antique booth.<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CUPq0NkD06Q/UpjFvQ-E1aI/AAAAAAAACHo/xVdtC4T_o3I/s1600-h/lemon%252520buffet%2525202%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="lemon buffet 2" border="0" height="323" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bdBHPGfRfvU/UpjFv_eZlkI/AAAAAAAACHw/3fKpy0nHBtM/lemon%252520buffet%2525202_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="lemon buffet 2" width="571" /></a><br />
I decided to paint it using some latex I had left over from painting walls in one of my antique booths. It turned out very lemony-yellow, and really shockingly bright. I wanted it to be a shabby chic finish, so I decided to wash it with some Annie Sloan Pure White. I made the wash by mixing water with the white paint in a cup until I got the consistency I wanted. I painted it on with a chip brush and then wiped it off with a terry washcloth. Since I was working out in the sun, the it dried almost as fast as I could work – which was perfect for the look I was going for. After the wash, it looked great! Then came the electric sander for the distressing. <br />
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<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tu8zpoPQXyc/UpjFytE2-qI/AAAAAAAACIY/Ll11J8ZdG2o/s1600-h/lemon%252520buffet%252520drawers%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="lemon buffet drawers" border="0" height="684" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jEBBGKB3hSc/UpjFzDJB9RI/AAAAAAAACIg/AQcFJhvskks/lemon%252520buffet%252520drawers_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="lemon buffet drawers" width="387" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1RLyBJRxKrE/UpjFzx6FrDI/AAAAAAAACIk/tOqDdRtU7TU/s1600-h/lemon%252520close%252520up%25255B17%25255D.jpg"><img alt="lemon close up" border="0" height="322" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-VKNVqVMciKo/UpjF0f1P8SI/AAAAAAAACIs/KDLkdVszSRo/lemon%252520close%252520up_thumb%25255B12%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="lemon close up" width="569" /></a> <br />
I love how it turned out! The Annie Sloan wash of pure white was just what it needed for that shabby chic touch. And it sold…yay!!<br />
As always, thanks for reading my blog.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Gabriola;">Jennifer</span></div>
Southern Junk Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072002302998248206noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922249628954732719.post-53222987081875892692013-11-28T19:05:00.000-08:002013-11-28T20:44:19.125-08:00Beach Baby, Seagrove Beach, FL 2013<p>I have finally taken time to figure out how to use (or add really) live writer to my new Windows 8 laptop. I thought I was at least a little techy, but wow W8 is so different! There’s a huge learning curve and when you always in a hurry to do something, ugh! But now that it’s up and going, I hope to catch up on all the posts I had planned <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" style="border-top-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none" alt="Smile" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NJHTmL3RRmE/Upga5X0vw7I/AAAAAAAACAI/FCxgfQZkiME/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800"> One includes my annual girls trip to Florida. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0eukXlcXSk4/Upga9wWpIwI/AAAAAAAACAQ/gebPkpj8FNM/s1600-h/IMG_20130918_095356_306%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130918_095356_306" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130918_095356_306" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UxcSjdbqv5A/Upga_ATLqxI/AAAAAAAACAY/txe12dP9oXI/IMG_20130918_095356_306_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="564" height="320"></a></p> <p>Every September my girlfriends and I trek it down to the sunny beaches of the Emerald Coast. We love our little 30A section of Florida, specifically Seagrove Beach. It’s nice and quiet, not touristy, we seem to have to beach to ourselves (mostly), and anything we might need is right there (Tom Thumb, Publix, and Seagrove Market). We usually stay at a wonderful house called Quietude. We love, love, loved the house. It was only a few years old, so everything was nice and new, and very clean. We loved having a Southern Living editor as our neighbor (who lives there year ‘round). It was nestled down a gravel road and surrounded by pines – our hidden oasis. But then the greener grass of those homes right on the beach started calling us…and last year we began to investigate other options. We found the perfect place…Beach Baby. </p> <p>Beach Baby is a cute 50’s bungalow house (one story) – Quietude was a two story. The house did cost a little bit more than the oasis of Quietude, but what sold us was being able to walk right out of the screened in porch and onto the beach. Beach baby had a screened in porch and then additional patio space, both with comfy chairs to enjoy a morning cup of coffee or an evening glass of wine while relaxing and watching the sunrise or sunset. We loved not having to schlep everything we might need with us to the beach. We were just steps away…ahhh! It’s only been two months since we went and it already feels like last year! Here’s a few pics from our trip. I hope you enjoy, and feel the warmth of the sunny beaches and the love from my special group of friends.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-YTe3Pka_ETw/UpgbBb2pOqI/AAAAAAAACAg/3a76mL9I6WI/s1600-h/IMG_20130914_152458_390%25255B36%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130914_152458_390" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130914_152458_390" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rUa4wdk_QEo/UpgbDGdOgnI/AAAAAAAACAo/MWnD2ju7Eck/IMG_20130914_152458_390_thumb%25255B30%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="569" height="321"></a></p> <p>The above picture is looking out from the back patio, and the below picture is from the beach looking back to the house. A little pearl hidden between all the monster homes and condos, hidden by the dunes. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uL0a9unQK10/UpgbFkTzGpI/AAAAAAAACAw/p09vdXiSfMc/s1600-h/IMG_20130914_172504_315%25255B15%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130914_172504_315" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130914_172504_315" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hbGJzNP77CM/UpgbGTVpaUI/AAAAAAAACA4/QS2WlHkSCyA/IMG_20130914_172504_315_thumb%25255B12%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="569" height="322"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-wXsuD_ENe6g/UpgbG-CCyVI/AAAAAAAACBA/WAHArVEga3Q/s1600-h/IMG_20130914_173312_701%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130914_173312_701" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130914_173312_701" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0kw-BLczm4I/UpgbHW4UY7I/AAAAAAAACBI/bgKvGC2OTXk/IMG_20130914_173312_701_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="275" height="486"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-P1ZnUnAe40g/UpgbIMKCwLI/AAAAAAAACBQ/zg7_vlZFp1o/s1600-h/IMG_20130915_062627_493%25255B15%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130915_062627_493" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130915_062627_493" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HJ7Qo1EtW1E/UpgbJeA42II/AAAAAAAACBY/xX7RlBuEVag/IMG_20130915_062627_493_thumb%25255B12%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="274" height="485"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DzQOjl53SNY/UpgbKWeipGI/AAAAAAAACBg/35n2ctAAMqA/s1600-h/IMG_20130915_062645_700%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130915_062645_700" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130915_062645_700" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yd-YRXW1i8U/UpgbLAe9wtI/AAAAAAAACBo/A8KPMx1XIo8/IMG_20130915_062645_700_thumb%25255B11%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="571" height="324"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zHgdR7i_Pa4/UpgbMJ7yTLI/AAAAAAAACBw/1KI0PAkAi08/s1600-h/IMG_20130915_064209_904%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130915_064209_904" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130915_064209_904" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-VuIYlJvOpvE/UpgbMtWy9yI/AAAAAAAACB4/dJl9BPlIr38/IMG_20130915_064209_904_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="572" height="324"></a></p> <p>This group shot is from our annual Sunday brunch at the Hibiscus café in Grayton Beach. Each Sunday they have live music and proceeds from the brunch goes to one of the many charities they support. Ours happened to be for their local humane society. Great food and great people involved! </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TZhiZysYtP4/UpgbNhlKVxI/AAAAAAAACCA/gKQrZtbfUA4/s1600-h/IMG_20130915_131052_410%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130915_131052_410" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130915_131052_410" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-M9zsATHXud8/UpgbOlM7IMI/AAAAAAAACCI/vaiXeRRd_I4/IMG_20130915_131052_410_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="576" height="326"></a></p> <p>Below was the typical morning attire, especially for the Beach Baby Drama Queen - big hat and all. <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" style="border-top-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none" alt="Smile" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NJHTmL3RRmE/Upga5X0vw7I/AAAAAAAACAI/FCxgfQZkiME/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800"> She had been a little under the weather but was feeling a little better this day. Of course, every morning I enjoyed a cup of coffee or two on the beach. I just couldn’t waste a minute of that breath taking views and relaxation. I just love the beach!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-49HuA12W1iw/UpgbPMaX4_I/AAAAAAAACCQ/tkk2Rxw6DiU/s1600-h/IMG_20130916_082807_932%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130916_082807_932" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130916_082807_932" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BfN6YqwDMpE/UpgbP35KiRI/AAAAAAAACCY/AlP7enSJ8L8/IMG_20130916_082807_932_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="267" height="469"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-T7MpOEGBaek/UpgbRJ05ViI/AAAAAAAACCg/NWEe8Q7NnrA/s1600-h/IMG_20130918_075824_943%25255B16%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130918_075824_943" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130918_075824_943" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xbJH8tMpMow/UpgbRvbAjeI/AAAAAAAACCo/C95k_TTFhKc/IMG_20130918_075824_943_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="264" height="467"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ThlcukLJabc/UpgbSqirnNI/AAAAAAAACCw/RNLRp3MEpfg/s1600-h/IMG_20130919_070342_199%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130919_070342_199" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130919_070342_199" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IdFvXU7GNYM/UpgbTS06ezI/AAAAAAAACC4/Lci83Nv3nrk/IMG_20130919_070342_199_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="572" height="324"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jxRGzSR1p3U/UpgbUUKKelI/AAAAAAAACDA/u_r6ZtyW_dQ/s1600-h/IMG_20130916_185501_045%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130916_185501_045" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130916_185501_045" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5VY06m5ppRU/UpgbU1fT9xI/AAAAAAAACDI/BreQGf2N7Wc/IMG_20130916_185501_045_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="573" height="325"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ETYbq7v3fJo/UpgbV0UomJI/AAAAAAAACDQ/CC5_oU0djoA/s1600-h/IMG_20130916_185507_413%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130916_185507_413" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130916_185507_413" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PbIewDmhiAA/UpgbWdZzkxI/AAAAAAAACDY/dFuH1m5afYM/IMG_20130916_185507_413_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="571" height="323"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-l2lO7nD5Ow4/UpgbXe3nnvI/AAAAAAAACDg/XNCTMbDq-58/s1600-h/IMG_20130916_190015_423%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130916_190015_423" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130916_190015_423" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-GcxZAEoFcs4/UpgbXwSmLyI/AAAAAAAACDo/8Vk-vdlt2Qw/IMG_20130916_190015_423_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="571" height="324"></a></p> <p>We always try to take at least one group shot. This year our cabana assistant Steve was ever so happy to oblige. We were melting, but grinned happily for at least 5 cameras!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-oFb_KX1bucM/UpgbYwHoO6I/AAAAAAAACDw/q6mOrn4PL58/s1600-h/IMG_20130917_095914_485%25255B15%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130917_095914_485" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130917_095914_485" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-l3IpSKptv1s/UpgbZhOvQeI/AAAAAAAACD4/rg9XHD1L4VI/IMG_20130917_095914_485_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="574" height="325"></a></p> <p>Painted furniture was so popular here…I wonder if I could make a living at it?? And I found a scrabble sign at a local restaurant, Cowboy Café, that I really want to put in my new shop! We were a little sad this year because Seagrove Market was closed during the week we were there. They take one week off in the fall, and it just happened to be then! We had all been drooling over the fried grouper and oysters they have. Yummy! I highly recommend it if you’re in the area (for lunch).</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8zWcG6OFB7Y/Upgbaj5rntI/AAAAAAAACEA/luBs_Xoj8oM/s1600-h/IMG_20130919_122907_434%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130919_122907_434" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130919_122907_434" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vp082wgimrA/UpgbbPrPHoI/AAAAAAAACEI/XETW5ZcK7KY/IMG_20130919_122907_434_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="259" height="456"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nmfn6yHLm_I/UpgbbhX5TqI/AAAAAAAACEQ/ahALEaXN6gA/s1600-h/IMG_20130917_125959_294%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130917_125959_294" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130917_125959_294" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UfffnopuAZY/UpgbcUrCpnI/AAAAAAAACEY/aSCLmid58ys/IMG_20130917_125959_294_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="258" height="455"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-V0EsmhUN6DI/Upgbc43g6wI/AAAAAAAACEg/OrQrMLM59jY/s1600-h/IMG_20130917_183018_117%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130917_183018_117" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130917_183018_117" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-E9JVsyFInU0/UpgbdU_CFoI/AAAAAAAACEo/VsQ7-Q0iZII/IMG_20130917_183018_117_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="259" height="459"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7VZQ797cuPM/UpgbdxkmEJI/AAAAAAAACEw/4kAHDUSJvqM/s1600-h/IMG_20130917_184108_007%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130917_184108_007" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130917_184108_007" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xSodudmspqg/UpgbedpiiyI/AAAAAAAACE4/z4LYBEDKYQU/IMG_20130917_184108_007_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="259" height="457"></a></p> <p>And we did a little window shopping and picking while there. We really didn’t find any good junk stores, but did happen upon some great antique malls and boutiques. Oh if I could live here and have a shop, life would be a dream. I just love all the shells and sea influenced treasures.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nO7aaJIKxio/Upgbf_UkbgI/AAAAAAAACFA/LoVQUaJuOr8/s1600-h/IMG_20130919_123152_165%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130919_123152_165" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130919_123152_165" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7KhqP0pe9s8/UpgbgnZZCvI/AAAAAAAACFI/jcf2GF9HsnA/IMG_20130919_123152_165_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="565" height="319"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QC_Xu2yHZlw/UpgbhT4uvKI/AAAAAAAACFQ/NqxbgyyQ0Kc/s1600-h/IMG_20130919_130844_564%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130919_130844_564" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130919_130844_564" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-YHr-FLUDDkw/Upgbh1VZ4gI/AAAAAAAACFY/hyfiBE05RkQ/IMG_20130919_130844_564_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="568" height="322"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ns1SIMT8n4Y/Upgbir2u17I/AAAAAAAACFg/_eE-jYyLiwI/s1600-h/IMG_20130920_062901_111%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130920_062901_111" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130920_062901_111" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DFwlBhiI8xw/UpgbjKNwY4I/AAAAAAAACFo/AIgwmwmBoV0/IMG_20130920_062901_111_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="573" height="324"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UjT4DYvni60/UpgbjwHVaII/AAAAAAAACFw/n0O7BOavfNM/s1600-h/IMG_20130920_110756_399%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130920_110756_399" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130920_110756_399" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-f-QOdAETLh8/Upgbkp1U1eI/AAAAAAAACF4/AeiMiKsM_Yc/IMG_20130920_110756_399_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="577" height="326"></a></p> <p>The remaining four (above) traveled in the “turby” van back home. We always have discussions about flying or not. Two flew down there and two flew back. I always hate missing out on the scenery during the drive (a picker at heart, I’m always afraid I’ll miss something). Plus I hate flying, well, really all the new regulations for flying… And we always take so much stuff, myself included! I always take so many craft projects that I just know I’m going to have time to complete, but I did make lots of rag garland on this trip. Sheila always likes to bring decorations and lights for the porch, and her “living well” goodies.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tTG1SgfhI4o/UpgbluQqaHI/AAAAAAAACGA/mzG-f7VXqp0/s1600-h/IMG_20130920_140229_127%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130920_140229_127" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130920_140229_127" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yypQtJNMapU/Upgbmb9qEvI/AAAAAAAACGI/G7IFRoUXWS4/IMG_20130920_140229_127_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="566" height="320"></a></p> <p>We got to meet the infamous “Betty” of Betty Boop’s Fireworks. Our usual route takes us by her shop every year, and we always wondered. It’s right near the edge of Alabama and Florida, and is usually about the time we think we need a pit stop. What a pistol Ms. Betty is! There was a lot of action going on that day. The local police had set up a speed trap and she was enjoying a front row seat to the show. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-E08lF-GBx9c/Upgbnt-tARI/AAAAAAAACGQ/XRCChTsQUgk/s1600-h/IMG_20130917_095914_485%25255B16%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_20130917_095914_485" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_20130917_095914_485" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-85QfIsijOAw/UpgboUcS-GI/AAAAAAAACGY/CZ3y_RqXBJU/IMG_20130917_095914_485_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="576" height="326"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>My great group of friends – so glad I have each and every one of you in my life!</p> <p>As always, thanks for reading my blog. I hope you enjoyed it!</p> <p align="center"><font size="7" face="Gabriola">Jennifer</font></p> Southern Junk Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072002302998248206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922249628954732719.post-75105975380506901362013-10-28T09:12:00.000-07:002013-10-28T09:12:33.446-07:00The Hayloft Barn saleHad a wonderful time at The Hayloft Barn sale in Clarksville, TN! This was my first time as a vendor there. The barn setup was just perfect for the event. The weather was great on Friday and more fall-ishly chilly on Saturday. We had a great time and look forward to returning for the Spring show in May. Here are a few pics of my booth. Thanks to Carol Williams who helped me set it up! And thanks Shirley and Knox Thomas for a wonderful venue and event!! It was fabulous!!!<br />
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Southern Junk Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072002302998248206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922249628954732719.post-68248011020670202712012-12-25T09:46:00.001-08:002012-12-25T09:53:43.967-08:00Armoire Adventure ~ Milk paint versus Chalk paintI found a wonderful armoire while junking with friends, a smaller one with a little more curves and detail (and it was lined with cedar inside). I couldn’t decide what to paint it, so it sat for a few weeks. Then I thought I’d like to paint it using both milk and Annie Sloan chalk paints – comparing the two. I had only used milk paint in the pre-mixed form and didn’t like it as well as chalk paint – because it was very clumpy and just didn’t cover as well. So I decided to try the powdered form and see how it worked. And of course, I didn’t take a pic of the armoire before any prep, only in progress ones.<br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4r07wm8YtFU/UNnmEesD7WI/AAAAAAAAB6w/u1kK3Zs3a5I/s1600-h/armoirewhole11.jpg"><img alt="armoire whole" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TAC8qFiqI7o/UNnmExwxudI/AAAAAAAAB64/J0ZjV_Rpd6k/armoirewhole_thumb9.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="armoire whole" width="437" /></a> <br />
The armoire was a darker mahogany color. I had originally planned on painting it with ASCP white and distressing it – so I did use a white primer all over so I would use less chalk paint – but I didn’t sand at all for the pre-painting. After that, I started painting using the detailed sections of the armoire. Since I knew I was going to distress and dark wax it, I didn’t try too hard to stay in the lines. The green/blue color is sea green milk paint, and the red and cream are chalk paints – emperor’s silk and old white, and I used both clear and dark waxes. I also used gold gilding paste for highlights.<br />
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I painted the milk paint on first. I used a dry pint of sea green (which is a blue green after dark wax) and mixed it in a one to one ratio, because I wanted it to be similar in consistency to the chalk paint. Using a whisk and gladware plastic bowl, the milk paint came together quite easily but didn’t seem to make very much, but I didn’t need much for this piece. After about an hour, I noticed the paint started to have a faint ammonia-like smell – I don’t know what kind of reaction was taking place?! It seemed to cover as well as the chalk paint – at first…<br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-c1irTBPZrn4/UNnmIodkYDI/AAAAAAAAB7Q/u5RP4vrPLVw/s1600-h/2012-12-16_07-58-31_370%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="2012-12-16_07-58-31_370" border="0" height="275" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Gx1sfUGCf_4/UNnmJVYqXNI/AAAAAAAAB7Y/tAqDBPbHMjw/2012-12-16_07-58-31_370_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="2012-12-16_07-58-31_370" width="486" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RcGH0ZTnQ54/UNnmJyNbs0I/AAAAAAAAB7g/SrSPkee0TJE/s1600-h/2012-12-16_09-18-56_245%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="2012-12-16_09-18-56_245" border="0" height="685" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pvBJ4-ijoi4/UNnmLomd55I/AAAAAAAAB7o/FvtVJc4D410/2012-12-16_09-18-56_245_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="2012-12-16_09-18-56_245" width="388" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JSjfn-OpeSY/UNnmMCnuxYI/AAAAAAAAB7w/ybolHiD-HHk/s1600-h/2012-12-16_09-19-04_871%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="2012-12-16_09-19-04_871" border="0" height="277" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xoLYYMO-Tuc/UNnmMvdxYtI/AAAAAAAAB78/EJfrFnj1N1c/2012-12-16_09-19-04_871_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="2012-12-16_09-19-04_871" width="489" /></a><br />
I tried to save money and didn’t use the extra bond for the milk paint…and it started to crackle and peel as it dried. I don’t know if it was because I mixed it thicker or because I didn’t use the bond. I would have loved this if I had used a primer that was any color other than super white!! After I used the dark wax all over, the white spots really stood out. I kept repainting the peeling sections, but it just kept peeling, so I gave up and used dark wax on the white spots.<br />
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I did have a challenge with the chalk paint too. As I was waxing the red chalk paint, I had to be very careful not to brush over into any lighter sections – when I did, I got a lovely pink color (which on another project might be ok!). After I waxed the armoire with clear then dark wax (brushing it heavier in some areas), I rubbed the edges with gold gilding paste. If I used too much, I just sanded a little off with a sanding sponge. I think it really turned out nice. It reminded me of the colors in the union jack chest I painted last year.<br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dkijD7UwoyE/UNnmObEBr5I/AAAAAAAAB8U/qubr0OigXac/s1600-h/armoire%252520whole%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="armoire whole" border="0" height="745" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-KC6KH5TwWJc/UNnmOx3fmzI/AAAAAAAAB8c/gCtSwq8knXQ/armoire%252520whole_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="armoire whole" width="421" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-n2ZeVphJm_A/UNnmSRKvHvI/AAAAAAAAB9E/6SzebVB4CDA/s1600-h/armoire%252520top%2525201%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="armoire top 1" border="0" height="282" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-VLcjiBkXw74/UNnmS_AcJYI/AAAAAAAAB9M/RXoUnxu9snA/armoire%252520top%2525201_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="armoire top 1" width="497" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dnIcJPj4ToE/UNnmTbgyrsI/AAAAAAAAB9U/EGEQI2ps1TQ/s1600-h/all%252520paint%252520close%252520up%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="all paint close up" border="0" height="290" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-BxZrJPJUkEE/UNnmT9bHk5I/AAAAAAAAB9c/qS1c1LTr1W8/all%252520paint%252520close%252520up_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="all paint close up" width="513" /></a> <br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Ikqc0MB-K6E/UNnmUt3vBsI/AAAAAAAAB9k/J6RCzVkRR1o/s1600-h/2012-12-16_21-10-07_171%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="2012-12-16_21-10-07_171" border="0" height="298" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-eMhTANmAdos/UNnmVLtXKjI/AAAAAAAAB9s/T3MwpFxr1uM/2012-12-16_21-10-07_171_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="2012-12-16_21-10-07_171" width="526" /></a> <br />
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So there’s my comparison of milk and chalk paint. I think if I was painting the armoire entirely with milk paint, the price comparison would be pretty close to a quart of chalk paint (after having to purchase the extra bond and enough dry paint to mix to a quart). And this armoire is now available for purchase at the Gaslamp Antique & Decorating Mall in Nashville, TN.<br />
Thanks for checking out my blog! Let me know what you think and your experience with either milk or chalk paint.<br />
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JenniferSouthern Junk Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072002302998248206noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922249628954732719.post-45510103026970535412012-02-14T06:20:00.002-08:002012-03-18T06:09:54.684-07:00Shabby Chic Dress Form CreationWhile visiting the Vintage Marketplace Show in Hendersonville, TN, I saw this dress form display in Jackie’s space from Shambora Studio. I loved her booth!!! So shabby chic and fabulous vignettes. I knew I had to try to make one for my space at the Gaslamp Antique and Decorating Mall in Nashville. <br />
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Here’s the inspiration from <a href="http://www.shamborastudios.blogspot.com/">Shambora Studios</a>. <br />
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The supplies I purchased to try to make this lovely dress form: chicken wire, fabric, lace, accessories. <br />
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I cut the chicken wire and shaped it like a dress form (note to self - wear gloves next time). Cut the fabric into strips and start tying, alternating rows for the skirt. I used fabric for the bodice because I didn’t have lace. Then I added a doily and vintage necklace.<br />
And four hours later, ta daaaa!<br />
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I was so excited seeing the finished shabby chic creation! I love it!! I added a doily, a hankie, and a necklace to finish it off. I have a mink stole that I’m also going to add. I can’t wait to find the perfect spot for it in my space. <br />
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Of course, I didn’t take ANY before pics! Sorry! Added Old Ochre chalk paint to the dark wood twin headboard after spraying chalk board paint in the middle section. I sanded it alot and then clear waxed it. She’s going to add some hooks across the bottom, below the chalk board section – but here’s what it looks like so far. I told her she should cut it off at the end of the top section so it doesn’t seem as big for a wall piece.<br />
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<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qxTeTa-aJ-c/TzkU5sJtHpI/AAAAAAAAB0M/D86ZyBkB1Eg/s1600-h/IMG_20120207_130833%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Southern Junk Chic headboard 3" border="0" height="658" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-wjiM7VSX7GA/TzkU6y9RrrI/AAAAAAAAB0Q/N_ZLphD4H7c/IMG_20120207_130833_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Southern Junk Chic headboard 3" width="492" /></a><br />
I love pinterest!! So great for ideas and sharing your creations!<br />
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This was linked at the following linky parties:<br />
<a href="http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/2012/02/show-off-your-cottage-monday_12.html">http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/2012/02/show-off-your-cottage-monday_12.html</a>Southern Junk Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072002302998248206noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922249628954732719.post-1191388042904638792012-02-12T19:25:00.001-08:002012-02-13T15:26:02.712-08:00Plain Jane to Chic Jane - Wardrobe Make OverThis was a fun project! Repainted a vintage wardrobe with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.<br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VZcAKwsB0_Q/TziCSB4lsII/AAAAAAAABvw/KAJttRWxf5s/s1600-h/IMG_20120207_130922%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Southern Junk Chic wardrobe 1" border="0" height="409" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mOMQPXU8BZc/TziCS3YChWI/AAAAAAAABv4/O3XM_b0QeEM/IMG_20120207_130922_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="Southern Junk Chic wardrobe 1" width="548" /></a> <br />
I always forget to take before pics!! Sorry! I hope you can visualize what this little wardrobe looked like before Paris Grey and Old White… It was in ok shape, but so blah and all straight lines. It needed some shabby chic-in’.<br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-s377uY1i-Tg/TziCTp6C-SI/AAAAAAAABwA/LVn82zABwPE/s1600-h/IMG_20120131_133521%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Southern Junk Chic Wardrobe 2" border="0" height="415" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kH2Nj9n7_6w/TziCUc6XC9I/AAAAAAAABwI/suvxRzBIFUY/IMG_20120131_133521_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="Southern Junk Chic Wardrobe 2" width="556" /></a> <br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DH712g9Cypw/TziCWck9CQI/AAAAAAAABwQ/6YFhhed2rTY/s1600-h/IMG_20120131_133528%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Southern Junk Chic Wardrobe 3" border="0" height="561" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9POGhImUN4A/TziCXTjWb4I/AAAAAAAABwY/0rAv9FZJoxM/IMG_20120131_133528_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="Southern Junk Chic Wardrobe 3" width="419" /></a> <br />
Here’s before the distressing begins…<br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-nrpb1qpBzXw/TziCZUp4VHI/AAAAAAAABwg/Tyyi9S9I3Ec/s1600-h/IMG_20120131_164412%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Southern Junk Chic Wardrobe 4" border="0" height="562" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JOqJW9xRzGA/TziCbWp_01I/AAAAAAAABwo/3TbRQDzBOPk/IMG_20120131_164412_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="Southern Junk Chic Wardrobe 4" width="421" /></a> <br />
Some sanding…<br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-veV2IZD4YHU/TziCcBsvpiI/AAAAAAAABww/hOZBX5XunHQ/s1600-h/IMG_20120203_105749%25255B16%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Southern Junk Chic Wardrobe 5" border="0" height="585" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tsE04s0DlEw/TziCdBbPk2I/AAAAAAAABw4/8dwX2GQpvyA/IMG_20120203_105749_thumb%25255B14%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="Southern Junk Chic Wardrobe 5" width="438" /></a><br />
Then some dark waxing…<br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-t0h_YcX53iU/TziCd8UPTEI/AAAAAAAABxA/2Dn6t8kvuX8/s1600-h/IMG_20120203_123639%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Southern Junk Chic Wardrobe 6" border="0" height="561" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-x0Iu9ftEOdI/TziCekHVNvI/AAAAAAAABxI/Wi65k9a5qA4/IMG_20120203_123639_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="Southern Junk Chic Wardrobe 6" width="419" /></a> <br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-H7wc7c-rYIU/TziCf1jCD7I/AAAAAAAABxQ/_CIWi8cqHEc/s1600-h/IMG_20120207_130913%25255B15%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Southern Junk Chic Wardrobe 7" border="0" height="560" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Qrh8pL1Bn0k/TziCggnkq0I/AAAAAAAABxY/KZVsCSfdBPA/IMG_20120207_130913_thumb%25255B11%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="Southern Junk Chic Wardrobe 7" width="418" /></a> <br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ggv0QrFEDeo/TziChQUsF2I/AAAAAAAABxg/I80fZVwq3I4/s1600-h/IMG_20120207_130953%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Southern Junk Chic Wardrobe 8" border="0" height="556" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xw1sLhP3uec/TziChwBBcsI/AAAAAAAABxo/LObTMOtEyGU/IMG_20120207_130953_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="Southern Junk Chic Wardrobe 8" width="415" /></a> <br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-yLwe4teJDQY/TziCijwwFSI/AAAAAAAABxw/A8gyV9Yy_4Y/s1600-h/IMG_20120207_130936%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Southern Junk Chic Wardrobe 9" border="0" height="553" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FnCBiTW_fYE/TziCjpHKlDI/AAAAAAAABx4/G_3kHLqDqHM/IMG_20120207_130936_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="Southern Junk Chic Wardrobe 9" width="413" /></a> <br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VZcAKwsB0_Q/TziCSB4lsII/AAAAAAAAByA/4-42tlfmg_8/s1600-h/IMG_20120207_130922%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Southern Junk Chic Wardrobe 10" border="0" height="409" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mOMQPXU8BZc/TziCS3YChWI/AAAAAAAAByE/4OsZZLDlhgI/IMG_20120207_130922_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="Southern Junk Chic Wardrobe 10" width="548" /></a> <br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-KM2a6we9VU8/TziCm10l6xI/AAAAAAAAByI/zjeBx32dpck/s1600-h/IMG_20120207_131002%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Southern Junk Chic Wardrobe 11" border="0" height="570" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8qtV2rS3cvU/TziCntBp3xI/AAAAAAAAByQ/h3xw2REx1EI/IMG_20120207_131002_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="Southern Junk Chic Wardrobe 11" width="427" /></a><br />
I love how it turned out and can’t wait to get it in the shop to sell!!<br />
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This project was linked at the following linky parties:<br />
<a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/02/making-the-world-cuter-monday-feb-13-2012/">http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/02/making-the-world-cuter-monday-feb-13-2012/</a><br />
<a href="http://becolorful.typepad.com/becolorful/2012/02/motivated-monday-february-13th.html">http://becolorful.typepad.com/becolorful/2012/02/motivated-monday-february-13th.html</a><br />
<a href="http://dumpster-diva-mimi.blogspot.com/2012/02/cute-creative-linky-party-11_09.html?spref=fb">http://dumpster-diva-mimi.blogspot.com/2012/02/cute-creative-linky-party-11_09.html?spref=fb</a>Southern Junk Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072002302998248206noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922249628954732719.post-18195982910432968882012-01-22T17:07:00.001-08:002012-01-26T14:29:24.065-08:00Fun with Signs…I finally got a few more signs created…and the blocks! Love the blocks! And they are so easy. The hardest part for me was cutting the wood – because I’m so scared of saws. So I had to wait on the carpenter for that part. Then I painted, sanded, distressed, and added lettering, then the poly finish…what do you think?! And evidently I was in such a hurry I forgot how to spell Vintage…with the blocks – thank goodness that’s an easy fix – just move the blocks! :)<br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-alAxWqsFH34/Tx1vE3hshnI/AAAAAAAABt8/Az64iWUnKg0/s1600-h/IMG_20120120_115647%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_20120120_115647" border="0" height="386" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ecJzZA3KXzY/TxyyjqlvTKI/AAAAAAAABuE/3WzW3GEHhpo/IMG_20120120_115647_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_20120120_115647" width="516" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DJYUYWSvaw4/TxyyknWIx-I/AAAAAAAABuI/jgQurPLWYoQ/s1600-h/IMG_20120120_115554%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_20120120_115554" border="0" height="386" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-d-HR_nwfYWw/TxyylXcwOYI/AAAAAAAABuM/yFvVzyYvJmc/IMG_20120120_115554_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_20120120_115554" width="516" /></a> <br />
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<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7Ms0rv0XKBc/TxyyqNTeq4I/AAAAAAAABuo/FwrxXcduSos/s1600-h/IMG_20120122_164735%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_20120122_164735" border="0" height="403" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-M2uIE7BZgZI/Txyyq_wofNI/AAAAAAAABus/rLhjsq9bj3Y/IMG_20120122_164735_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="IMG_20120122_164735" width="539" /></a> <br />
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And here’s a sneak peak of my space at the La Vie En Rose Cottage Shop. <br />
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More signs to come! I have some bead board that I’m dying to try…<br />
Thanks for reading my blog! I hope it inspires you to try something creative. Happy crafting!<br />
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I linked with the following parties:<br />
<a href="http://becolorful.typepad.com/becolorful/2012/01/motivated-monday-january-23rd.html">http://becolorful.typepad.com/becolorful/2012/01/motivated-monday-january-23rd.html</a><br />
<a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/01/making-the-world-cuter-monday-january-23/">http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/01/making-the-world-cuter-monday-january-23/</a><br />
<a href="http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/2012/01/show-off-your-cottage-monday_22.html">http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/2012/01/show-off-your-cottage-monday_22.html</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/01/how-to-make-felt-roses.html">http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/01/how-to-make-felt-roses.html</a><br />
<a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/</a>Southern Junk Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072002302998248206noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922249628954732719.post-55960163205444248812012-01-10T12:11:00.001-08:002012-01-10T19:32:45.944-08:00Signs, Signs, Everywhere There’s SignsI’m so glad I’ve gotten more comfortable using my new Cricut machine. I still haven’t mastered the vinyl cutting yet – but I have did purchase vinyl transfer tape today – so I plan to have new projects posted very soon!! In the mean time, I’ve been working with scrapbook paper and Elmer’s glue. It’s just so easy, I can’t stop thinking of more ideas for signs. I’m visiting my parents this weekend so will have a new load of wood to experiment with.<br />
Here are a few more signs that I’ve created since the “Beach” one. <br />
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This Bakery sign would look so cute in a kitchen with cookie cutters surrounding it and lacey doily's.<br />
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And the Grocery sign – something every farm kitchen needs!!<br />
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And my very favorite…the Vintage Market. I embellished it with fabric roses. I just learned to make them. They are super easy, you just have to play around with fabric strips and your glue gun – search for a tutorial on youtube. Love, love, love how this sign turned out – so shabby chic!<br />
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I have them for sale in my antique / vintage spaces…will let you know how they do.<br />
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This is on my list as a “next project” once I get the blocks ready – I think these are just so cute!!<br />
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As always, thanks for checking out my blog! Happy crafting!<br />
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This is linked with the following parties:<br />
<a href="http://micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com/2012/01/primp-your-stuff-wednesday-linky-party_10.html">http://micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com/2012/01/primp-your-stuff-wednesday-linky-party_10.html</a><br />
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