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Saturday, May 18, 2013

I'm a pickin' and I'm a grinnin'... today's picks are excellent

I headed back out today for one last pick for the week! I was muggy, sticky, and the first time I have actually seen "pushy people" at an estate sale... usually they are nice. These people were like angry bulls- snatching tags and some were using their girth to plow the crowd.
Doesn't matter. I found some winners despite the crowd. Here are some of my picks that are soon to be in Interiors and Antiques in Vestavia Hills on Hwy 31. Or, if you see something you like, just let me know! I'm happy to sell direct and I take cash, checks, paypal, and credit cards. Just contact me for the prices.


This chair, I love, love, love! Vintage Broyhill with cabriolet legs, woven caning sides, club chair lines and pretty button tufted back. The caning is in excellent condition and I would guess the age to be from the 1960's. Why do I love this chair so much? Beside the aforementioned... it is the pretty moss green mohair velvet. Ah, mohair, how I love that you feel like my schnauzer right after a haircut. Or do I love to pet my just shorn schnauzer because he feels like mohair? Any hoo, the chair is an awesome bargain! Only one condition problem I can find, there is a smidgen of moth damage on the underside of the cushion... about a dime size spot.


Mmmm, monkey pillow! Needlepoint is always in style and some how, so are monkeys. As this is needlepoint AND a monkey, it is a win~win. love the lushy bell fringe and cording. At a generous 22 inches, why would you not want this on your sofa or fave chair.

 
Horse figure lamp. So strong, vaguely Asian, antique looking but will all the modern functioning. Brass rod holds a three-way bulb. About 27 inches tall with the horse measuring about 11 inches.

Lamp lit.

 
Horse cannot believe how cool this creamer and sugar is! Handmade set is marked with and NS on the side at the bottom (I'm research who that is) High fire ceramic with the body of the set in a stripe of the natural cream/white of the clay and a green glaze. The top and inside is glazed in a iron-red which pools to reveal some hints of brown in the glaze. Really pretty set, very "artist made" look. Makes me miss working in ceramics.

 
A group shot of finds!

 
Next needlepoint pillow! Pretty, dainty, and and oh-so-useful size  (12 inches by 14 inches).There are lumbar pillows for function and lumbar pillows for looks~ this has both!


This table may stay as is or be painted, I haven't decided yet! It's a perfect drinks table and the top is actually a tilt top. 22 inches tall and 16 inches in diameter. What do you think? Paint, no paint?

These suit cases are AWEsome. I have a stack of old suitcases as a end table in the living room. It is the perfect storage spot and looks super cool. And, on occasion has served as stage props! Stacked together, these measure 27 inches tall. Great brass locks, all functioning, although it looks like I left one open in this picture.
 
What do you think? Interested? Wanna come shop with me? Want me to be on the lookout for something for you?




Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Etsy team: Crafty Hope

One of the great things about etsy, beside the ability to run your own online and international business and all that entails, is things like "teams". I am on a few teams, one of the most active is the Alabama Accents. We are currently promoting each other businesses each day.

Today, we are celebrating Crafty Hope! She creates great jewelry. You can click HERE to find her shop.

Here is a collection things I love from Crafty Hope- rustic metals!
Copper Rain Earrings - Mixed Media copper and bead

What a Fungi Necklace - ceramic focal, antiqued copper, turquoise

Mother Copper Necklace - MOP buttons, copper, mixed media

Amber Waves Necklace - Assemblage, mixed media, tribal

Textured Washers Earrings - Antiqued copper

Tribal JUNK Necklace - mixed media, found objects, dangles



Sunday, April 8, 2012

Shopping- handmade houses

Etsy designers are producing some of the most innovative dog houses and pet loungers out there. These beds are houses are a great way to incorporate your pets living areas into your living area with out loosing your aesthetic! Also, no messy bedding with most of these spaces partially enclosed. Best of all you will get the satisfaction of purchasing from and artist where you can support small businesses grow!
Check out this curated photo collection!

The mid-century modern dog house by Modernistcat.etsy.com is very cool for under $500!
Mid Century MODERN DOG Furniture - Medium

The dog pod lounge by vurvdesign.etsy.com for under $600.
Dog pod lounge - Walnut

The Modern Pet bed for only $155 by ModPet.etsy.com... does it come with the adorable dogs?

Modern Pet Bed, daybed and lounger (Small Dog Bed / Cat Bed, 25"x19")

So deliciously orange one want to lick it... and I bet some dwellers have! The Warm Orange Red Bubble. It's cat-tastic at $59.00 from Viavanat.etsy.com. I have been coveting her work for a while and if I have a cat, I would covet this for my cat!
Warm Orange Red Bubble - Hand Felted Wool Cat Bed / Vessel - Crisp Contemporary Design

The canopy lounge in Dots... now on sale! I can see my dog now resting his chin on the side to watch me! Check it out at Canopystudio.etsy.com!
SALE 30% off Limited Time Canopy Lounge in Dots