Before I tell you much about the sign I made over the weekend, I’m wondering how many of you can guess what the parts were originally part of. If I didn’t already know, there’s no way I would have guessed, but I’m curious if any of you can. Here’s what the pieces look like up close. Any guesses? Okay, don’t peek yet, but I’ll give you the answer at the end of the post. Anyway, recently, I bought two old {Read More}
Garden Inspiration Printables
March 9, 2014 by 1 Comment
We have had some almost spring-like weather the last week, that gives me hope that winter truly is coming to an end. Although I’m a pretty pitiful gardener, that doesn’t keep me from still wanting beautiful flowers in my yard, and planting a few new plants each year, hoping they survive, despite me. In the past, I’ve shared some really wonderful garden-related antique graphic printables, so I thought I would share the links to all those images again, in case {Read More}
Repurposed Coat Racks – 2 Reader Featured Projects
March 8, 2014 by 4 Comments
Today, I’d like to show you two wonderful “inspired by” features shared by two wonderful Knick of Time readers! Take a look… Adina @ Simply Country Life was inspired by my headboard coat rack to create one of her own, and it is gorgeous! Be sure to take a look at what it looked like before and see how she overcame some “issues” it had.Jeanette @ Creating a Life purchased some antique date nails from my shop, and used them to turn {Read More}
Repurposed Milk Crate Padded Storage Stool
March 7, 2014 by 10 Comments
Repurposed Milk Crate Padded Storage Stool I’ve always loved old metal milk crates, because they make useful storage containers that look great, so I brought another one home a few weeks ago from an auction. This one had been well-used and is super rusty and some of the metal slats on the bottom were broke, so I thought it needed some attention to make it look special again. Of course, the perfect thing to use on it was the Milk {Read More}
Repurposed Antique Sewing Machine Stand Wall Bins
March 6, 2014 by 25 Comments
I resisted the urge to go to the auction last weekend, so I could focus on working with all the stuff I already have. Junk can breed quickly if you aren’t careful, and my stash of junk has been reproducing all over my house. I’ve had a pair of cast iron legs that were removed from an antique sewing machine table for several months. They’ve been leaning against the wall in my entryway, and have fallen over several times, so {Read More}
1900’s Children’s Fashions – Instant Art Antique Graphic Printables
March 5, 2014 by 5 Comments
Today, I have some absolutely beautiful and charming images to share with you. If my daughter was younger, I would turn these into canvas prints for her wall, but she’s more into band posters than 1900’s images, so I hope some of you will find something beautiful to use them on. I think these would also make lovely gift tags, cards, or transferred to fabric for pillows. These images were part of this page from an early 1900’s magazine, showing {Read More}
Antique Graphics Wednesday – 1910 Ostrich Feathers Advertisement
March 4, 2014 by 5 Comments
Now, that’s a hat, isn’t it?! This image came from an advertisement in a 1910 “The Housekeeper” magazine.I’ve removed the background, so you can layer it over other images, using Photoshop or Picmonkey.(click on images to enlarge) Here’s the original advertisement. I have some more great graphics coming for you later this evening, so come back soon! The magazine page this advertisement came from was generously sent to me by Audrey @ Timeless Treasures. Blessings, Angie View Verse of the Day Due to {Read More}
Knick of Time Tuesday #127 – Vintage Inspiration Link Party
March 4, 2014 by 21 Comments
Welcome to Knick of Time Tuesday! Thanks for coming by to share your love of vintage style. Anything vintage-related is allowed, including items for sale, but please NO FOOD. Here’s a review of what I shared last week, in case you missed any posts. Wednesday – Antique Milk Cap Printables Thursday – Antique Piano into a Desk Saturday – Grain Sack Camp Stool Sunday – Hymn Page Printable Monday – Repurposed Silverware Projects Here are some fabulous links from last {Read More}
Antique Silverware and Things to Do with It
March 3, 2014 by 13 Comments
A few weeks ago, I brought home a big box full of antique silverware. If there was a legal limit of how much antique silverware one person can own, I’m pretty sure I’ve reached it, but I can’t resist myself. If the price is right, it’s coming home with me. I love things that were utilitarian, and used daily in homes, and they show the evidence of that use. I sorted through all the pieces in the box, and grouped {Read More}
