Spring at the Annex

Hello,

Spring has finally sprung in the Annex at Antique World Mall! Dealers have put out their pretty pastels and garden decor in order to ward off the dreary rainy weather.

Here's some pics to inspire you to put some Spring into your home or have fun playing in the dirt.

Take care,

Di

Super Shabby Schoolhouse Sale

Hello,

It's been awhile since I've posted.  February was a whirlwind with my son's wedding, news of a new baby, and the sad passing of our beloved Alaiki.  The wedding was beautiful with a vintage theme.  I'll post pics shortly of all the fun decorating items we came up with.

Alaiki's passing was extremely hard as he was with us 15 years.  He was a sweet dog who was part of the family (he slept on our bed until his arthritis made it too hard to get up).  My son used to ride him when he was little, and he once stole a chocolate pie off the counter my Mother had just finished baking.  You really don't realize the impact an animal has on your life and the void when they are gone.  I still look for him at night when I get home.  If you have a little furry friend who gives you unconditional love, be sure to pat him on the head and give him an extra treat tonight.  

A few weekends back, I went to a super shabby sale in an old schoolhouse.  The house itself was to-die-for with it's old brick facade, crumbling fountain, charming trellis with climbing vines, and upstairs balcony.  It was like something from Gone With The Wind-but in Idaho!   

The schoolhouse was filled with shabby treasures, garden decor and Easter displays.  I wanted to stay all day!  Enjoy!
  

P.S.-My new fabulous daughter-in-law loves vintage and is now my "assistant" helping me with eBay listings and the antique mall.  We just listed some vintage Barbie outfits and accessories.  See our eBay link if you're interested.

Take care,

Di  

Love is in the Air

Hello,

Love is in the air as Valentine's Day approaches and beckons us to buy flowers and trinkets of affection for those we love-and consume huge quantities of chocolate!  This February is extra special for our family as my son is getting married the 26th to a great gal.  Lots of wedding details and planning this month.  

Here are a few pics of my booth at Antique World Mall all decorated up for the day of love! 

A small pink tealight lamp with sparkly crystals sits on a pair of blue heart shaped end tables with stenciled bird cages that say "fly" and chandeliers that say "light". 

I love the pink and blue carousel child's planter-so charming!

I added creme shabby chic shades to a pair of vintage crystal lamp bases.  You can always find misc lamp bases at yard sales and thrift shops for a few dollars and can pick-up new shades at Target and Home Depot.

Pretty tulips on a green flower decoupaged stepping stool.

White cake plates line-up hoping to be taken home and filled with chocolate cake and fudge frosting. 

Everyone needs a touch of Paris with a silver Eiffel Tower or wooden Eiffel coat rack.

A wedding chapel birdhouse sits on cute hatboxes (hatboxes make great storage on shelves or under the bed).

Vintage Bride and Groom champagne glasses-so pretty with the original ribbons and dove decorations-sit on a shabby gold and pink tray.

Garden decor is already flying out of the shop as everyone hopes for an early Spring (this cute green planter box was sold the day after I dropped it off)!

Cute shelf filled with vintage goodies.

A pink porch column makes a cute candle holder (it only looks crooked in the pic).

A red and white polka-dot apron would be super cute to wear while you cook dinner for your loved ones!

Take care!

Di