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Sunday, January 8, 2012

Repurposed Rusty Fencing

Found this bundle of rusty garden fencing . . .

curbside while visiting New York . . .

Carried it on the subway {lol} and
packed it in a suitcase to get it home.

Inspired by its green color,

I decided to make a tree

which can be used inside or out . . .

. . . I took it to Junk Fest to display ornaments.

Hope you're having a great start to the New Year!

I will be sharing a few back posts

from Christmas crafting.

I've currently taken on the role

of redesigning a thrift store and adding a coffee shop,

so I will be somewhat MIA from blogging

and won't have much time to blog visit

over the next few months,

but I hope you'll keep in touch.

I will catch up when I have some free time.

I may do a few posts on the

thrift store project as it progresses.

It's a great opportunity, and all proceeds

benefit a local family shelter.

~ Julie

Sharing today with:

Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch
Knick of Time Tuesday
http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/2012/01/vintage-inspiration-friday-72-antique.html
http://www.twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/2012/01/potpourri-friday-19.html

Monday, December 19, 2011

A White Winter Shadowbox

I made another shadowbox

this year, full of vintage white treasures.

It started with an antique snow dusted

(flaking plaster) frame

that I kept in its found condition.

The main color scheme is white

with touches of pink, green and blue,

with some vintage angels and silver sparkle.

I love the old angel tree topper in the middle.

This month, I had the honor of having

my two vintage shadowboxes on display

at Starting Grounds Church and Coffee Shop,
and art gallery

You can see more about the
gold shadowbox here.

Thanks for visiting.

Merry White Christmas!

~ Julie

Linking today with:
http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/2011/12/white-wednesday-131.html
http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/2011/12/diy-holiday-highlights-and-ballard.html
http://verymerryvintagestyle.blogspot.com/2011/12/brass-into-silver-heirloom-ornaments.html
http://romantichome.blogspot.com/2011/12/show-and-tell-friday_22.html

Monday, December 12, 2011

A Christmas inspired chandelier

I found this chandelier at a thrift shop.

I debated on purchasing it or not . . .
it needed some TLC . . .

I liked the glass details under each socket

and it had wires to hold prisms . . .

it had the old cloth wiring . . .

the sockets were bigger and could

accommodate regular light bulbs. . .

or maybe candles . . .

it could be elegant, restored to her former glory

with crystal prisms . . .

or round light bulbs for a funky, artistic style . . .

I had enough ideas . . .

I brought her home.

I didn't have enough prisms in my stash

and didn't want to invest big $$$ into this project.

I had to come up with some other options . . .

I tried the plastic Christmas icicle prisms . . .

they could work . . .

or how about little pine cones?

and a rose hip wreath around the center?

and around every candle

She is beautiful again,
ready to give light over a table,
in a sun room or outside in a gazebo,

and she's easily converted to other seasons.
Now available in my etsy shop.

(Sorry, I didn't really get any before pics.)

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a great day!
We're currently decking the halls and baking cookies.
Hope you're having fun getting ready for the
holidays and time with family and friends.

~ Julie

Linking today with:

Metamorphosis Monday: http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-porch.html