While I was waiting for my son to get done with his homeschool co-op classes, I had some time to kill the other day, so I ran into a little thrift store. I’ve been really good about resisting the urge to bring new things home until I work through all the things already in my workshop, but I spotted this little vintage style wire basket for $1, and I couldn’t pass it up.
I decided to practice the photography skills I learned about earlier in the week, getting the blurry bokeh effect, so I filled the wire basket with some pretty gala apples, and propped a few vintage metal graders in the background. It’s amazing how the apples really “pop” in the photo, and become the focal point when the background is a little blurry – especially where the light reflects on them.
This wall near my kitchen window, has been an ever-changing display. First, I had the vintage crate cupboard hanging there, then, I hung my Milk & Cream towel bar shelf, but I had both items listed in my shop, and inevitably, they both sold quickly, and I ended up with a big blank space. Even though it seems to be good luck hanging things there, in terms of selling them, I decided I’d rather hang 2 of my pretty ironstone platters, so I wouldn’t have to keep trying to figure out what to hang next.
I love the pretty scalloped border on the platters, and I’d love to find more of them at a reasonable price, so I’m keeping my eye out for them. Are there any pieces you are especially hoping to find on your thrifting jaunts?
Wonderful … but personally would have chosen Fuji’s (ha ha). Thank you for inspiring me to ‘stretch’ myself beyond what I thought possible. p.s. we don’t have a Staples anywhere near here …how can I get some of those prints, like The Milk & Cream Co.? sola deo gloria
Maggie, you can go to any print shop and have laser copies made. My graphics are all under the graphics tab at the top of the page.