BELLASTYLE BOUTIQUE

A designer friend of mine just opened a cozy little shop.

I stopped in to well wish her and snapped a few photos of her lovely vignettes.

I was very attracted to these little plush paper napkins, being toted in a shabby black iron basket.

Doesn't this just take your breath away???

IT'S ABOUT TIME!!!

IF YOU DID NOT MAKE IT TO THE FRENCH ANTIQUE AND GARDEN MARKET ... THIS IS WHAT YOU MISSED.

THE BOOTH OF SAVVYCITYFARMER ... IF YOU DON'T WANT IT THE NEXT LADY DOES.

I COULD NOT WRITE RECEIPTS FAST ENOUGH!

THANK YOU

OOHH LALA

PIMPED UP LIGHTING

BORED WITH TRADITIONAL TARGET LAMPSHADES???

BRING OUT THE CRAFT PAINT AND SOME HANDY DANDY STENCILS.

PIMP IT UP, AND POUR THE WINE!

NEW TWIST ON THRIFT

THESE AGELESS BEAUTIES WERE MARRIED THIS AFTERNOON.

GLASS MEETS LIMOGE

GERMAN BERRY PLATE...PROUD TO HAVE NEW FUNCTION

 WOOD FINDS A WAY INTO THE HEART OF SILVER PLATE AND IRON

LIMOGE AND ABINGDON BETROTHED

MILK GLASS AND SIGNED GERMAN DESSERT PLATE RENEW THEIR VOWS.

THESE AGELESS COUPLES may BE FOR SALE IN MY BOOTH AT THE FRENCH COUNTRY AN TIQUE SHOW.  BEGINNING IN MAY~~FOLLOWING THRU TIL OCTOBER.

FARMHOUSE FRIDAY

When we bought our stove 10 years ago, we could not afford the extra $$$$$ for the model with a towel bar.

I've been wishing for  this feature for all this time.

While scouring Target before Christmas, I found this magnetic version.  It will suit me just fine.

Married with two old grain sack hand towels it makes a perfect french-y country addition.

BE STILL MY HEART

BE STILL MY HEART ... 

this little set is not REAL old, but yet not new ... 

it will be one of the first things I set out at the market.

Take a piece of timeless trash or thrift and turn it into a caddy for your favorite wine bottle.

FRENCH COUNTRY MARKET IN CHICAGO

INTRODUCING

ANTIQUES AND FRENCH MARKET AT THE ARBORETUM

I am honored to be  one of the first vendors invited to this brand new show in the burbs of Chicago.

If you are planning to vacation in the windy city this summer.....hold on to your hat...and venture on out to the burbs just a little west of the famous Woodfield Mall.

We can actually meet in person and you can shop in an authentic feeling French Market.

Feedback if you wish!!!!

THRIFTIN ON A THURSDAY

Commissioned vanity ... redesigned for shopkeeper ... out the door in less than 24 hours.

I had a lot of fun with this one.

let's get thriftn'

FARMHOUSE FRIDAY

Complete kitchen makeover ...pop on in! ...here

white pitcher houses dishsoap ...rid yourself of those ugly dishsoap bottles

FARMHOUSE FRIDAY

Tear the covers off old books, wrap in a scrap of muslin or linen ... prop next to your favorite rusty violin.  (The books give the illusion of very old manuscripts.)

You've got yourself a charming spot to rest your eye.

THE STEAL OF THE CENTURY

A lot of cherubs these days are repros ...these are the real deal ... makes my heart leap

TRUMEAU TRUMEAU ON THE WALL ...WHO'S THE GREATEST OF THEM ALL

THIS LITTLE PUPPY WAS "NEW"....THROW ON SOME DARK WALNUT STAIN AND YOU'VE GOT YOURSELF THE GREATEST OF THEM ALL!

THRIFT SHOP SALES UP 30%

ADORABLE RED CHECKED LAMPSHADES !!

LOCAL THRIFT SHOP ... YOU DON'T EVEN WANT TO KNOW HOW MUCH (LITTLE)

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU "STUFF" LOVERS

LET'S CHAT

I MUST OWN THAT

JUST A LITTLE  WASH OF PAINT...ADD SOME NEW FABRIC...FIND A PLACE IN YOUR MASTER BEDROOM...GOOD TO GO

Latest from my production worktable
Scruffy Cabinet with French wrapped wire....
for sale at Steeplechase Antiques...see
sidebar

Adorable side chair redesigned with paint and fresh fabric....for for any decor
Also available at Steeplechase Antiques

THANK YOU TO ROMANTIC HOME

CINDY, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS GREAT HONOR....TO BE NAMED OUT OF ALL OF BLOGLAND...ONE OF THE MOST TALENTED FURNITURE RE-DESIGNERS....THIS POST HAS BEEN STILL FOR A FEW MONTHS AND I HAD NO IDEA YOU WERE LURKING WITH THIS AWARD....LADIES , PLEASE CHECK HER BLOG, IT'S CHARMING... AND THANK HER FOR ME.

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