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Soooo, while there are plastic letters and numbers for pegboard, I wanted wood.  Here was my solution: It helps to have some pegboard handy that you can use as a guide.  You can find wood letters, 3 in a pack, for .99. I found mine at Hobby Lobby. Gather letters, dowel the size of pegboard hol…

Trying to get back into the swing, it seems to be taking me a bit longer than usual. Had some pegboard added to the top back wall of the booth a while back. Since I hang a lot of pictures and needle work I thought this would be easier and cleaner.  I love it!    Just love the Fire King mid c…

We had a wonderful summer, lots of back road riding and adventures  Then the College Men went back to class and my booth at Townsquare Gifts and Antiques needed lots of love. I just do not know how all this time flew by. Wishing everyone all the blessings and promises of the Christ Child and a …

On my "to do" list was painting one of my dress forms to use as a flower pin/jewelry display. I have three forms and they are counter height covered with a cream fabric. The pins are made from vintage millinary flowers, vintage lace/fabric and vintage buttons/jewelry.   I wante…

No matter how I try Blogger will not update my previous post and I want to party with  Ivy and Elephants on WhatsItWednesday, so I'm just gonna start over and see what happens.  Ya'll stop over there, you won't be disappointed !  Finally started on a train case.  Used some…

Pink Saturday is always a happy day ! Lots of lovely pinks to see at Beverlys'  This is a bright pink perfume bottle from Hobby Lobby that was $2.00. I couldn't leave it there :)) Have had several train cases in waiting and finally started working on one.  The sparkly accents aren&#…

I've always loved the angels made out of found items and realized I had enough to make one. Started with a bedpost, added window frame(s) for wings, very old porch spindles for the arms, old wooden finials for the top and neck, light globe for the head. The vintage clock was perfect for a h…

The very creative and inspiring Amy Powers of Inspire Co. hosted another Club Little House.  In this swap you make 12 dollhouse size miniatures and get 12 in return.  It is just amazing the fabulous things that are created ! For my 12 I painted storage chests and inside I put a hat box with a gli…

Short and sweet ... don't know who had this idea first but it was a good one. Vintage plastic frames are perfect for planting.  This one is now hanging outside Town Square Antique Mall in Douglas, GA.   It won't take too long before it is fuller and then it will be beautiful.   The most …

and into the rain !  Dreary days and lots of troubles for many...it's nice to have Pink Saturday to help brighten the day.  Visit Beverly at How Sweet the Sound to see some lovely pinks.  My pink is the roses on this sweet set of enamelware.  There is a service for eight, perfect for glampi…