"Let's Make a Deal" at Antique World Mall

Hello,

This Sunday from 11am-3pm at the Antique World Mall in Boise, Idaho we are having our first "Let's Make a Deal" event. Participating dealers (such as myself) will be present to "Wheel and Deal" their merchandise (my booth is on Paris lane-of course). Basically, if you see something you like, make an offer! There will also be refreshments and drawings for Antique World Mall Money at Noon and 1pm. Who doesn't need free money to spend on antiques!

Here's some recent pics of treasures you could possibly "Wheel and Deal" on.

Hope to see you there!

Pretty pastel bedspreads make sleeping a dream!

An old rustic cupboard houses white dishes and teapots.

You could be sitting pretty in a little-house-on-the-prairie in this pink blouse.

Green and Red are complimentary colors and look great in vintage kitchen decor.

Love these shabby chic items. Check-out the hanging tulip light.

More chandeliers. This one in tarnished gold to match the mirror.

This dresser was painted a pastel blue and distressed. It sits between faded pink wing chairs.

More adorable vintage clothes with dots!

A white frame looks great on the wall with only a candlestick inside or group empty frames of like colors for a bigger impact.

Take care,

Di

Adorable Displays and Treasures

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Everytime I go into the Antique World Mall in Boise to spruce up my own booth, I find myself wondering in wonder through the aisles. Such a great group of vendors with a wide variety of merchandise and so many adorable displays and treasures. No wonder I never come home with any money!

Here's a few great pics:

Love this black dresser with marble top.

Here's the matching 4-poster bed.

These 60s rock-and-roll girls are so cute!

This very shabby green desk has a black stool with black pin-striped cover.

Pink flowered china looks pretty on a black table.

1950s Children's book have a certain charm and great graphics.

This shot is from my booth. Are you a "Cat Collector"?

Sparkly chandeliers and lights look romantic on a dresser.

Another shot from my booth. Pink and black knick-knacks.

Happy shopping!

Di

Paris Front Yard Update

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The rain finally quit long enough for us to finish the front yard "Paris" redo. Here's a few pics. Hope you enjoy!

Happy Friday!

Di

A Paris Work in Progress

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I was sipping my coffee a few weekends back wishing I was somewhere-anywhere-other than rainy Boise, Idaho. And then it struck me like the flash of lightning in the sky. If I can't make it to Paris anytime soon, why not have Paris come to me? I mean, isn't Paris more of a feeling? A romantic feeling created by sidewalk cafes, chandeliers, chic haircuts, something pink, and maybe a small poodle. Even though I have a large lab, I could still try to create some of the Paris feeling here-in my own front yard.

As my husband napped, I ran to the closest discount store and bought a cheap pair of creamy gauze curtains. I found a strong wire in the garage and pulled it from the front post to the house to hang the curtains on. I used a small cup hook to tie the curtains back with natural raffia. We had already cleaned out the beds in preparation of landscape rocks that would be delivered the next week. Another quick trip to Lowe's produced a pretty flowering tree and ornamental grass. I moved the fountain and some extra chairs from the back yard, added a few decorative accessories here and there. Instant Paris!

My husband woke from his nap. He did a double-take as he headed to the mailbox. "What happened out here?" he exclaimed! I think the curtains surprised him the most. He's still waiting for a letter from the subdivision committee complaining they violate code.

We're still waiting for the weather to clear so the rocks can be delivered. And I also went "green" by replacing the old malibu lights with solar lights. They are very sparkly at night and brighter than I thought. I'll post more pics when the rain finally quits.

In the meantime, try to create a little Paris romance of your own. If you have any luck, send me a pic and I'll post on the site.

Here's a few more pics:

Solar twinkle lights on the weathered trellis are low-maintenance and look so pretty at night.

An old bike can be found cheap and adds charm to the garden.

You can close the curtains at night for a private cocktail under the stars!

You must have a pink watering can.

More Eiffel towers.

The view from the street. Still need the rocks. Hope the neighbors don't complain!

Take care,

Di

Rainy Day Updates

Hello,

The rain in Boise continues to pour and pour-drenching any and all hopes of gardening, bike riding, camping or just laying about in the sun with the morning paper and a cup of joe. With nothing else to do, I headed for the Antique World Mall in Boise to update displays and put out new adorable items from my recent treasure hunts.

Hope you enjoy. And if the sun is shining in your world today, please soak up a few rays for me!

My fav recent find. A pretty-in-pink vintage girl lamp. She's all dressed-up and ready to party the night away.

This adorable child's vase makes me smile. A porcelain pair of puppies sit patiently under a glass cloche.

This pink bathroom cabinet has gold trim and a pretty scrolled edge on top.

The black bookshelf reads, "One Upon a Time" and holds vintage children's books such as "Mother Goose" and "Mary Poppins".

A toy acrobatic clown flies above the "Chips", "Nuts", and "Candies" red and white striped porcelain snack holders.

A baby gown and bonnet, pink baby booties, pink croqueted child's shawl with pom-poms, and rocking horse music box sit inside a pretty blue suitcase.

Remember sitting in the Doctor's office reading "Highlight" magazines for children? I spent many hours reading these while waiting for allergy shots in the 70s. I found a few in great condition with all the puzzles and activities still waiting to be completed!

A blue baby buggy carries a pink pillow and a flower pillow sewn from white chenille by yours truly!

Happy Sunny Day-I hope!

Di