Earring holder with vintage hardware

Saving every piece of hardware you see has it's down side...Hardware is heavy.  Hardware can come in dirty.  Hardware does not always 'speak to me'...

 BUT when it comes together it can be FABULOUS!

 A pretty finished back

PERFECT!  Exactly what I needed for the wire earrings!  And when I want I can flip it upside down, open the hinge and hang it on the wall!

Where 1 is good 2 is better!  Sprinkler flower faucet soooooo cute!

LUCKY DOG!

This came together for one Lucky Dog! Actually, that being said, two snuggle buddies will fit in it... 

Denim and studs create the style and hand painted bone accents attract the 'bad boy'...perfect for the Country Rock Star dog.

A set of BIG button feet, a bit of fringe, a bunch of rag torn roses, throw on a bling here and there and time to perch like you own the place! 

The denim mattress reverses to a sharp black and white. Comes with a bolster pillow and mini faux-fur accent pillow.

 

The Throne

  Here is the 'Throne' bed.  
It's a substantial piece of furniture with ultra suede and a French phrased upholstery panel.  The headboard is from an antique mirror frame, the mirror long gone, years ago.  I just knew I would use it some day!

 Rough translation thanx to Google translation: 'when an event is banal and an adventure breaks out, it is time to tell the story'.  

The Little Guy feels regal on this Throne!

Time to get off the Throne, neighbor Jake!

The little gold crown pillow has 3 vintage crystal buttons that bling in the sunshine!

Collections

I'm sure I'm not the only one to whom it seems there is always an event in the way of moving to the next big task.  Since Memorial Day I have said AFTER the rain stops and the 4th has come and gone I will reorganize the studio, garage and attic. 

(The no more excuses time has arrived!  Or has it? )

It's getting to the stash(es) of collections and materials piled up or tucked away for future art & craft that has become overwhelming.  I actually want and need to have the work space de-cluttered so I can move more freely as I get the dog beds made.  I do think less searching for the elements will help me, a lot!

I am distracted by the heat so I am working in the hot studio rather than purging the blistering attic.

So, as I take a break I visited Mamie Jane's blogspot and thought I would show one of my collections.  It happened during a bit of a re-do in thinking in how to use vertical air space; here is a stack of vintage tablecloths and a jar of creamers looking pretty on the kitchen display shelves.

Satisfied with myself having pulled things together and happy to repurpose the big glass cylinder previously for large flowers arrangements:

Creamers: they will be enjoyed on a vertical view!

The studio and garage and attic can wait for a cool down and I still made progress, right?

A real sparkler of a 4th

Our tradition of celebrating the 4th of July is both exhausting and exhilarating.  The dishes are finally clean and the yard once again bottle-cap and debris free.  

Without 'Picnic Style' we would be hungry!  Our being able to host these backyard parties depends on the older generation bringing the side dishes as the 21+ fill up the iced kiddy pool & coolers with beer!  

Even The Little Guy celebrates! He loves the flannel fabric on this Patriotic Pup Bed

 The tradition continues and the yard is in full bloom!  Of course, when we forget about all of the work and do it again next year the only suggestion to guests is likely to be the usual:

• Wander over to say 'hey' with a drink in your hand
• Wanna stay awhile? Bring a dish to share
• Want protein? The grill will be lit (and tended) throw it on, sit down and be served by the talents of the man of the yard! 

As hostess I wander and wander and enjoy all the conversation and activity. 

Every year on the days following as I load and reload my dishwasher I make a mental note: 

'At the end of the evening ask guests to take their side dishes with them, so, I don't have to remember who brought each container to return!'  Okay that's not the full truth...so I don't have to clean them!  

Maybe next year I'll say if you leave your Crate & Barrel casserole THANK YOU, I Love IT!

Maybe next year!

Pampered or Spoiled?

So excited I am now collaborating with a fantastic shop keeper who is carrying these little pads for you pet-pal!  

 

 Pillows are reversible (black/white flips over to hot pink bubbles with a coordinating plaid box; trimmed in lace and fringe.)

AVAILABLE: Pink Four-Poster with Bow
 Interior is 21" x 12" so the perfect fit for your 'toy' breed (Pug, Toy Poodle, Jack Russel, etc) and
has the CUTEST hardware and comes with a companion pillow stuffed in feather down just for you!

We would LOVE to ship one to you!

We offer custom orders or, select a finished product and we'll decoratively paint it with your pets' name and a word or two that best describes your relationship: pampered, spoiled, buddy, purrfect, etc)

Hand crafted in the old school way each is individually made and takes about 6 days of thoughtful design & labor PER finished product.  We can ship available items with-in 2 business days.  

For Custom orders allow 4-6 weeks to your door! INQUIRE regarding 'time til ship' on custom pieces; please reserve yours!

 

AVAILABLE: The Little Guy!

this will fit your small buddy: Chihuahua, cat, mini Pinscher, etc

Has a nice vintage yellow and black.with a custom backboard full of critters to keep your little guy company!  Stenciled with 'Perky' on one side and 'Perch' on the other.  (I will add a picture later, just noticed I did not get a photo of it and it's at the shop!)

So, the question is what's the difference between Pampered and Spoiled?  Your comments welcome!
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Thinking "I can do this!"?  Here's what you'll need:

• about 20-40 hours of hands on production time with 4-6 days for curing time, etc
• an eye for product design and time to search for
• the ability to re-finish wood
• sand
• stain
• paint
• finish

• accurate measurement & creation of headboard
• secure installation of posts and feet 
• Sewing Knowledge and Experience
• tufted mattresses
• pillows

• know-how for applying decorative Hardware and Paint

If you checked 'got it all' on the above list, the skill & confidence is there:

Here is the list of electric tools I use:

• table saw
• jig saw
• sander
• reversible drill
• scroll saw
• Sewing Machine (I use a Bernina)

Curly Willow Heart

A project for my booth at the Farmers Market which is opening up the first weekend of May, just in time for a fine Mothers Day!

Nature provided lovely curly willow!  These have been coaxed into a heart shape that measures about 24".

Embellished with about 1/3 - 1/2 yard of pretty cotton fabric strips hand torn and wired for a vintage look they become a pretty floral that waits to brighten moms day. 

Each has been embellished with something fun and while it takes strong hands to wire and some time to create, I simply know when each one is done when I smile at it!

Each fabric flower is wired so can be swapped out depending on the season or message.  The yellow one is HAPPY with a little daisy touch; the Country Blue has a pink strippy rose flower.  Both have hanging wire for easy installation.