For several years, I’ve had this really pretty old metal lamp shade. The original fabric covering it was trashed, but once I removed it, the base itself was a pretty, scalloped one. I used it in this photo I took of my sheet music dresser, but when we moved, I didn’t have any place to go with it, so it’s been sitting in my workshop ever since. While at a thrift store one day, I found a light attachment meant {Read More}
When Irish Eyes are Smiling
March 17, 2013 by 6 Comments
It’s St. Patrick’s day, so I had to share this antique sheet music page cover from the song, “When Irish Eyes are Smiling”. It’s pretty ragged and worn, but still beautiful. Blessings, Here’s something I think you’ll love! Irish Soda Bread Handled Pan and Recipe (affiliate link) View Verse of the Day
Letters Home (from son at Basic Training)
March 17, 2013 by 7 Comments
Now I understand, at least one of the reasons, why God wants us to pray. Because there is nothing better than hearing from your child. I don’t think it matters how old they are. You’ll always want to know how they are doing, and what they are doing, and with whom they are doing it. Whether the news is bad or good…a parent wants to hear from their child. My son is away at Basic Training, and the letters he {Read More}
Antique Alphabet School Book Page Sign
March 16, 2013 by 30 Comments
I warned you a few days ago that I’m a slow learner, and all the troubles I had with my bakery sign didn’t teach me my lesson not to choose elaborate fonts to cut out on vinyl with my Silhouette machine. I truly expected this project to be a failure and probably be a total waste of time, but I felt compelled to try it anyway. Here’s why. I bought an adorable 1895 school primer. It is filled with some {Read More}
A Few Simple Signs on Salvaged Wood
March 15, 2013 by 9 Comments
One of my favorite finds at auctions is wood salvage. I love broken wood and wood missing some of its parts, and since not many other people are looking for that type of thing, I can usually get my wood fix cured very inexpensively. I recently brought home a broken antique shipping crate. The bottom was trashed, but the sides were fine, so I whipped up a quick little “Fresh Eggs” sign. I love the little metal rivets holding the {Read More}
A Sign of Trouble {a.k.a – Bakery Sign}
March 14, 2013 by 23 Comments
I started working on turning another window into a sign last week (I know – big surprise). I’ll show you the finished product first, then tell you all the troubles I had (because I like to hear good news before bad). I sorted through a bunch of my antique business advertisements and decided I’d like to create one based on this advertisement from a 1920’s college yearbook. I wanted a font with a little something “more” to it and I {Read More}
Antique Graphics Wednesday – Someone’s Grandma & Photo Holder
March 13, 2013 by 6 Comments
I love this photo of a little old lady, with her spectacles and lace collar. She is slightly “bearded”, but that’s part of her charm, right? I think it would be fun to print this out, cut slits in the corners and insert your own photos. Blessings, Angie You Can Often Find Me at These Parties: Knick of Time Tuesday **Craft & Tell**Cowgirl Up**Nifty Thrifty Tuesday**Market Your Biz**Primp Your Stuff Wed**Wow Us Wednesday**Under $100 Link Party**Transformation Thursday**Pearls and Lace Thursday**Share {Read More}
Knick of Time Tuesday #77
March 11, 2013 by 29 Comments
Welcome back to Knick of Time Tuesday! You are welcome to link to your shop, as long as they are vintage items (over 20 years).Have you added my button or link to your post or sidebar? Please do so before you link up.You need the link be featured. If you plan to pin any of these images to Pinterest, PLEASE do so from the original posters blog or shop – not from here. Let’s look at a few great features from {Read More}
EpicLinen GIVEAWAY
March 11, 2013 by 79 Comments
Nothing makes a home seem more cozy than the warmth, texture and color of natural fabrics, so I’m really happy to introduce you to EpicLinen – my newest sponsor! EpicLinen is a new family-run company, based in Provence, in the south of France. It’s owned by Ieva and Mindaugas Zumai. Their collection of beautiful products all come from their home country of Lithuania, which is recognized for its pure, quality linen fabrics. Raspberry Striped Linen Tea TowelI believe you’re going {Read More}
Sonday – {The Mistakes of My Life} & Bible Buddies Linky
March 10, 2013 by 5 Comments
I doubt there’s a single person on earth who doesn’t have something in their past that they’ve done which they regret. We wish we could just take a big eraser and remove that thing from our past. We want to forget what we did, didn’t do, or said, and we wish everyone else could magically forget it also. And, the older you get, the more stupidity and sinfulness you have to look back on. If one good thing can {Read More}
