Monday, November 5, 2012

Vintage Voter's Box


 This is a big metal box I just bought.
I think it is an old voters box.
(so did lady who sold it to me)
 This big latch will put a padlock through it....
and the latch that covers the slot in the top for the ballots..

 And do just love getting a baggy of 'stuff'...
 then digging through to see what is in it?
old scout badges....
 rhinestone buttons.....
 and bits of this and that.

Fun!!

Not joining any parties today.
Just no time to go visit them all.

Blessings and thanks for coming by.

barb

Friday, November 2, 2012

Tea Book and Cozies on Sale


 This book, Treasuring the Gift of Tea Time,
is now on sale at the store.
It is signed by the author Julie Loree Peterson.
(layout design done by our daughter Angie...)  =)

 
 here are some pics from inside this sweet book.
(link to read more about the author)


 lovely pictures through out.
 old fashioned tea parties,
lots of ideas for all ages....


 scripture....

beauty from cover to cover.... 
128 pages
This book retails for $29.95...
our price...only $15.00.
local sales only. sorry

 
also on sale, hand made tea cozies...
A great gift for $8-10.
(usually up to $16.00)

This would make a great gift for the
 tea lover/party giver in your life.

Thanks for coming by

blessings
barb

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Blissful Whites Wendesday....Lace!!!

 I'm creating again!!! Feels sooooo good!
I'm loving the new look of my lace flowers.
In addition to vintage jewerly or buttons in hte cneter,
I have added a little bow of vintage seam binding.
 Here is another one, same look,
only this time I added spray glitter to it.
yummy!!!
 Here is a little vignette.....
on my Gift Certificate envelopes I add
 a little bouquet of my tea bag roses.
Love that added little touch.
White on white....Love it!! 

Monday, October 29, 2012

Fun Displays

 Just for fun...
new buggy displya,
done by my granddaughter/right hand girl. =)
old books look good anywhere,
but in an old locker basket..
very fun.
another display at the store.

things will be chanigng alot in next 3 weeks.
Getting ready for our big sale.
Go to our web site for pics of old shows.
Email if you would like to be a vendor.

blessings all
barb 

Knick of Time Tuesday


Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Lace Angel Wings


I made these from a tutorial from
She has an amazing blog, and is so creative and helpful!

 The first pair I did out of muslin,
as per Dawn's wonderful instructions....
But then thought....
maybe pre gathered lace would be faster..
(me being the impatient person I am). =)

And I love them...
I sprayed these with a mist of silver shimmer like I did the muslin wings.
(click to see larger)
I have to say....it is soooo good to be creating something again.

thanks for visiting.
blessings
barb
PS Dawn also has free tutorials o her side bar. =)

J/J's Antiques Ranch Shop

 Taking you on a  quick tour of a new place we visited Tuesday.
My sweet fella has been carting me all around
since I hurt my neck and back and cannot pick things up yet.
Shopping is really not his thing,
so this is really sacrificial love for him.

This place is in Scio, a bit over an hour from our place in Eugene.
This is the cute 'gate' where you pull in.

 This was the ceiling in the 2nd room we went in to.
This room had games, books, and old toys...
 This was an adorable little garden area out back. little 3 walled covered area,
sweet little patio table and chairs... Pictures do not do it justice at all.

My sweet fella checking things out for me.

 cute cart I thought about getting.
somehow did not end up with it.
Our shop is so full right now, I do not know where I would put it anyway.
 more stuff.
I cannot even begin to tell you how much stuff this pace has.
Several outbuildings, a barn..
all crammed to the brim with 30 years of treasures....
Well displayed by the daughters of the owner.
It is a real family affair.
 lots of garden things....wonderful ideas..
rust too!!!!  =)
 The Barn....full and upstairs too.
They built this several years ago as all the buildings were full.
My eperience is, you fill whatever space you have,
 and they did.  =)
 more cuteness and outdoor treasures.
 This is the 'bathroom'.
Yes, an outhouse. A real outhouse!
Had not used one of these for years.....
but since we were there 3 1/2 hours I did get to see inside this one. =)
 one of the buildings.....it went on and on and on.
There were doors everywhere, one room lead to another..
and isle after isle of treasures.
 see all those buildings??? full!!!
This is another little garden section.
OK, now the details so you can go visit if you are in Oregon:

J/J's Antiques Ranch Shop

Address: 39800 Cole School Road Southeast, Scio, OR 97374
Phone: (503) 394-2209
open Monday-Saturday
(10-5??)

I will recommend that you wear a coat, hat, and gloves...
and comfortable old shoes, or boots and be prepared to dig!
And allow yourselves itme to see it all.
We were leisure about our looking...and there about 3 1/2 hours.
That did include a lovely chat with the owner Joyce, and her daughter Peggy.

blessings all and thanks for joining me on my tour.
barb

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Blissful Whites Wednesday

 this is a roll of vintage lace I just got....
Not real vintage...from 70's or 80's.
Wonder how many yards are on on this roll..
it is about 12" across.
The piece behind it on the card is 1970's French lace.
and a non-white roll of rusty wire. =)
 old jars I just got. Cold Cream, Hand cream, and unlabeled rusty lid jar.
love it! =)
 LOVE this old clock.
No clock works in it, but oh so cool.
It is about 10" across.
cute kids chair....yummy and chippy...
I might have shown you this already, but here is my.....
 new vintage crib at the shop.....
isn't it sweet??

even better filled with treasures.
(my granddaughter did this display for me.)

thanks for coming by...
blessings
barb

Now, go meet our
New hostess for a Wednesday white day: