THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS

A week from today my second space at Splendid Antique Mall will become available to me.  I am soooo excited, but there is much to do.  I have been busily gathering treasures to offer.  This space, which is located directly across the aisle from my existing space, will have a little different merchandise mix.  I'm going for a bit more "girly" look, with lots of vintage pastels in both furniture and smalls.  I hope that you will like it too.  I envision it a little bit shabby, a little bit cottage, a tad bit of garden, with some flea market style thrown in.  You see, I like it all!  My existing space will continue to have some darker furniture and natural wood tones.  This, of course, is all dependant on what I find out there while on "treasure hunts".  What do you look for when hunting?

Here are some of the pieces going to my new space.  (This, providing I can get the pictures loaded in the right place.  Arghhhhh- I'm still trying to learn this blogging business!!!)

I LOVE this pink dresser-it's actually more of a chest on chest, with the top a separate piece.  The little boudoir lamps with purple shades and dotted swiss overlay were a fun find.

I'll be adding some pretty white petticoats, a sweet Victorian era white dress, and a charming little vintage child's ballet dress.  Oops, guess I didn't get pics of the petticoats or ballet dress!

This sweet Madonna yard ornament caught my eye.  She has just the right amount of chippy white paint, revealing a bit of blue and dark red underneath.  She's dated 1959.  She'd make a nice addition to your winter garden, or would be pretty alongside your Christmas tree.

Time now to turn my attention to booth preparation.  Let's see- fixtures and display pieces to consider, backdrop to ponder,  lighting to illuminate the "treasures" - all this to be finalized in my mind, before I start moving in!  I'll keep you posted on my progress.........



TAKING THE PLUNGE

For some time now, I have wanted to try my hand at blogging.  I am inspired by so
many people with their incredible posts, the fun things they find while out "junking"
and their willingness to share.  Could I do this?  What would I say?  Would anyone
read it? Would they come to my spaces at Stars & Splendid Antique Mall to see the
the things I've written about?  After much procrastination, I've decided to jump in with
both feet.  First, just let me say:  I'm a bit of a dinosaur technologically challenged,
so I'm hoping an old dog can learn new tricks.  Bear with me, won't you?  And did
I mention that I am not a photographer?  That said..

Here are some pictures of my most recent finds.  These will be going to my newest
space at Splendid around the first week of November.

Iron doorstop

Curved Iron Grape Panel

Thanks for stopping by.  I'm ready to push the publish button, so keep your fingers
crossed!  Thanks for stopping by.