New/Old Wardrobe

Hiya Shabby Lovers!

 

Can you believe it's September already?

This past summer just FLEW by!

 

I am busy busy busier than ever, and that's

always a good thing!!

 

I wanted to share with you my latest find..

 

An antique wardrobe...

 

The bottom, which has a drawer,

the width of the wardrobe,

is behind it..

It comes apart in 3 sections.

We left it that way

so it'll be easier to paint later.

She'll be replacing the wardrobe below,

as soon as I'm finished.

 

 

I've enjoyed her for many many months,

but, I was really looking for something

much taller, and with a flat top.

Sooo.. she will be missed terribly,

but, I'm sure one of you will

give her a forever home soon!

 

As soon as I'm finished painting the

"new"/"old" one, I will be bringing

the one with drawers up to my booth.

 

If anyone is interested beforehand,

please do let me know...

 

I also wanted to share a couple recent shots

of my shop.. I hope you enjoy them!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I hope ya'll enjoy your September..

Get ready!! Fall is almost here!

 

~ Sherri ~

 

Awesome Day for "Pickin"

Oh my gosh.. I had the BEST day ever pickin!!

I spent some the money I've been saving for

the Extravaganza Renningers Flea Market this weekend..

But ~ It was SO worth it!

Check out some of my finds:

 

 

 

 

 

Dresser mirror, small compact purse,

lace and a purple glass bottle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shabby floral planter..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wood framed beveled mirror

& dresser mirror..

 

 

 

 

Old books from the 1800's.

See the middle one?

Little Women!

 

 

 

 

Antique Chandelier

"Made in Italy"

 

 

Most favorite find of the day..

Really old ballerina dress..

 

*Sigh* & Adoration!

 

 

 

Painting of 3 ballerinas

 

 

 

 

Lovely old quilt

 

 

 

And, I finally found the antique buffet

I've been searching for!

 

I've been wanting to get rid of our

entertainment center and replace it

with one of these..

 

I've been searching and searching..

and, today.. finally!! YAY!

 

Everything you see above

except the buffet (of course.. LOL)

will be in my booth by the weekend,

if you're interested in purchasing.

 

What have you found on your pickin trips lately??

 

 

~ Sherri ~

 

 

Linking up at:

Coastal Charm Nifty Thrifty Tuesday

From Blah to Ahhh!

I bought this Chandelier off of Craiglist last week.

The lady who was selling it said she had no way to

get it down.. so sweet Mr. Ruffles was coerced into

coming with me to take it down.

He got to take a week off of cooking!! haha!!

 

We got there, and he climbed up the ladder to take

the chandy down, only to find out who ever put it

up last time had bent the plate and all the screws

up into the ceiling.  It took him almost all of

45 minutes to get it down..

Of course, he was rolling his eyes at me the entire time

AND told me I was BUYING his dinner.. not cooking it! LOL

 

Here's a picture of the chandy after we finally got her home:

 

A couple of days later

I took all the crystals off

and gave her a good bath.

 

Then, took her outside to spray paint

all that "gold" into white..

 

Cleaned all the prisms..

 

And, now look at her!!

 

 

 

I was going to keep it after seeing

how much she sparkles and shines now..

but, poor Mr. R didn't wanna change out

the one I have hanging in the kitchen.

 

I figured I'd give him a break for once.. hehe.

I did tell him, though, if it doesn't sell in my booth

by winters end, it's coming home with me!

 

He actually agreed!!

So, if you're interested in making Mr. R's

work load a bit lighter by buying this

gorgeous chandy... it is hanging up in my booth

at Traditions Antique Mall for a very great price!

 

 

 

 

Just look at those pretty crystals shine!!

 

The last picture I snapped with my phone.

So, sorry about the cruddy shot..

but, thought'd you'd like to see her

hanging up in my booth.

 

 

~Sherri~

 

 

Booth Decorated for the Holidays!

I went up to my booth at Traditions Antique Mall,

in Wildwood, Florida yesterday to decorate for the

Holiday Season!

 

I know.. it's to early to decorate our homes for Christmas,

but, it's never too early to decorate my booth!

And, I had so much fun doing it too!

 

Everything is so glittery and "Christmasy" now.. ♥

 

 

 

 

 

I decorated and brought in 2 trees this year.

The one above has "snow" on it,

with golden ribbons and glittered french horns.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I made this "page tree" from an old dictionary...

topped it with a rhinestone vintage piece.

 

 

 

I also made the pine cone tree.. so cute!

 

 

 

This chandy is new!

Well, it's old.. but, new to my booth!

I love it.. it's so cute..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I also brought in this bookcase.

I painted the outside white and the inside pink.

I really needed something large like this to hold

all the small items for sale.

(Secretly hoping it doesn't sell for awhile.. LOL)

 

If you're in the Wildwood, FL area,

I hope you stop by and take a peek at my booth!!

 

Thanks!

 

~ Sherri ~

Catching Up With You..

I apologize.. I've been MIA.

I've let my blog sit silent

for quite some time..

No excuses.  Just an apology.

I'm sorry.

Despite the heat this summer,

I have been staying quite busy

painting, sewing, creating, thrifting

traveling further south, visiting

antique shops...

And, yes, I found some time

to lounge by the pool and get

a great suntan going..

I just LOVE summertime in Florida!

Now, on to what I've been up to

the last few weeks.. yay!  I'm so

excited to share some pictures

you again...

I aquired these gorgeous chandeliers

recently..

This baby is HUGE!!

Here is the second one

a bit smaller, just a bit,

but, just as beautiful.

I spent 2 days, 11 hours each day

cleaning, buffing and putting back together

the smaller of the two.. but, WOW!

Look at her shine!

Sooo pretty!

When the lights from the bulbs

shine on the prisms, it sparkles

in rainbow colors.

She's a gasper for sure!

~

I also wanted to share some

pictures of my booth I took yesterday,

which include some of my recent projects:

I found this candlabra

in an antique shop

near Jacksonville, FL.

Yep, it's black.. so far outta my element,

so, I added some real dried roses to it.

To make it a bit more romantic.

The hangers are all vintage

wooden hangers.  I added lace,

florals, pearls and buttons.

Soo cute for your extra special

pretty dresses to hang on now.

I had an old wood bread box

I found at a thrift store.

I painted it white, and then handpainted

the words, " Konigin der Kuche"

which means: "Queen of the Kitchen"

Love it!

These glass canisters had wooden tops too.

Yep, you guessed it!

They got the white paint treatment too.. haha!

Quick shot of the chandy

I mentioned previously..

Now hanging in all her glory

in my booth.

I finally got around to making a sign

for my booth too.

I just love how it turned out!

I painted and shabbied up an old board.

Painted the words,

"Ruffles n Raspberries"

in a raspberry color, of course.

And then hot glued ruffles around the edges.

Believe it or not,

I tried my hand at painting

with a darker grey color.

It was a bit difficult, suprizingly enough,

to see to paint, but, I do love how it turned out.

3 coats of grey, shabbied up a bit,

and sealed with clear wax.

I'm not so sure I'll venture that

far out from white again,

but, it was sure fun to try!

Pillows I made.

Some frenchy.. some ruffly..

I just finished up the memo board

you see hanging in the picture below.

It's a big one too.

2 x 3 feet!

I painted the frame,

backed it with thick poster board

and cork board, then wrapped it

in drop cloth.

I embellished it with vintage doilies,

sparkly butterfly clips

and wooden push pins.

And, finally, a picture of my entire booth

at Traditions Antique Mall

in Wildwood Florida.

I hope ya'll can make it

to visit me sometime!

~ Sherri ~

PS.. I just had to share this

hilarious picture of

my granddaughter, Aubrey.

I'm leaving for a week in August

to visit with my grandkids, James and Aubrey.

I can't wait to see them both again!

I'll be sure to take lots and lots of pictures..