Monday, January 31, 2011

Went "junkin" with my mom :)

My family has a history of antiquing and junkin with I think is just awesome. My mom used to go along with her mom and dad and brother in a truck and search high and low for treasures. Pretty much like the show American Pickers. My Grandfather had that hobby and was able to turn it into a successful business! All of the antiques and finds are on display at our families place, Casey Jones village in Jackson, Tn. Check it out! Caseyjonesvillage.com . He found some of the coolest things! It's in the genes!
       
                                                   Great pillow cover from Michaels, $3!
                                                                   Cute Brown basket
This is a Huge wrapping of Jute for only $2 for reinforcing chairs 
Before of wooden stand


After!
Before of wooden medallion 
After! 
Oh dear, these were ugly! $4 for both
Before-
Yay! Super cute wooden shelves!
After
                                                              Before - metal candle holder
 
After
Huge framed chalkboard
Super cute purse
I got all of the above for less than $20!


Sunday, January 30, 2011

oh Z gallerie. how i love thee.



                                                                      zgallerie.com

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Book of the month: It's not really about the hair, Tabatha Coffey

Woohoo! I got this book tonight and I can't wait to read it! I love Tabatha so much! Her show "Tabatha's salon Takeover" on Bravo is hysterical. I'll let you know how it is and give my review!
http://tabathacoffey.com/ 

Fossil Love.















Thrift store Wednesday

                                          Golden Crown glass flower vase made in Bavaria Germany
                                       Antique metal basket that could be used in many ways
                                               two beautiful china plates made in France
                                                       cute Christmas ornaments
                                                                    cute paisley fabric




Small Gucci purse. I'm sure it's not real, but I am
researching how to tell it's a fake. 

Total of items above- $10

French Style Inspiration


                                                       http://www.sweetasacandy.com

                                                              http://newshousedesign.com
                                                         http://splendidwillow.com
                                                             http://splendidwillow.com
                                                 http://parisapartment.wordpress.com/2010/11/


                                                                 http://bakati.com

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

"The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she
wears,the figure she Carries, or the way she combs
her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen from
in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart,
the Place where love resides."

-Audrey Hepburn

Monday, January 24, 2011

Some lovely pieces from the flea market




                                               I was loving these pieces at the flea market...