A Shabby White Wednesday

Do you ever want to try a simple little project,

but for whatever reason it just never comes together?

Well, everything fell into place last Sunday

 when I had found a perfect old lampshade.

My crystal prisms were within easy reach,

the French Crinkle ribbon from Polly was in the cupboard,

and a beautiful crystal lamp

was just waiting for it's shining moment.

With a few minutes inspiration

I had what I'd been waiting for...

My little Shabby Lampshade!

And here she is dressed for Fall

in some Bittersweet. 

I'm enjoying having her in my studio these Fall Evenings.

Her reflection in the mirror,

maximizes her cozy glow.

Sometimes things in our lives "sit on the shelf",

Until God's perfect timing brings them all together...

at just the right time.



Then all the elements find their synchronicity

And a thing of beauty emerges.

Have a Wonderful White Wednesday, dear friends.

Love,

Debra

posted by Debra at Common Ground

Let me introduce you...

That's Me on the left Tricia, and Janet on the Right

Allow me to introduce you to my dear friend Janet from Sweet Talk / Rubbish. Some of you may know her from her famous booths in Round Top/Warrenton Antique Week events, but if you don't know her quickly take this lesson and join us in being a Sweet Talk / Rubbish fan...believe me, It won't be HARD!

Her booths at the Round Top/Warrenton Texas shows are candy for the eye...but did you know you can get your Sweet Talk fix any time? You don't have to wait to see her in the Spring & Fall Antique Weeks in Texas you can just jump on over to her website and she satisfy your craving!

Did you know that you can read all about Janet's business and keep up to the minute by reading her awesome BLOG , tons of fun reading....and other industry news!

Did you know that you can join Sweet Talk on Facebook? Well DUH! Check it out today and become a fan of the page ASAP!

And if that wasn't enough you can also find her on ETSY! I am sure that you will love her little ETSY Shop...go check it out today!

Did you know that you can sign up to be on Janet's monthly newsletter list? PLEASE jump right on this...she gives packets of her Sweet Talk cards away every month! You could be the next winner...but you can't win if you don't sign up! Visit her website for details on signing up today!

I sound excited you say? Well you would be too, I am the lucky gal that gets to see Janet from Sweet Talk this Friday she is going to spend the weekend with me at my upcoming Summer Antique Show in Round Top Texas, for details about the show visit Me, The Red Door Antiques by going to Web Site, Blog, Twitter or My Facebook Page.

A Life in Yards

Happy Friday!

Thought I'd share a project from one of our friends

here @ Black Dog Salvage,

as we are constantly inspired by our customers.

Penny ran across this broken folding yard stick
that ended at 59" - just as she was turning 59.
She decided to turn it into a lifeline of sorts...
marking memorable moments over lifetime.

This ballerina above reminds her of her years as a dancer.

A lifelong French teacher,

she has a magic wand, which she hopes will bring

her back to Provence!

A dog bone reminds her of a loved pet.


The lifeline ends (for now) at 59 with a rocking chair
to ease her into the next adventures to come.

More about the artist:
I have always dabbled in art - painting, sewing, knitting, pastels, jewelry etc - but I think I have found my calling in collage. I just simply love to do it. A bunch of us here in Roanoke have an Altered Arts group that meets once a month to exchange ideas, trade bits and pieces of ephemera, and generally inspire each other. It's also great for the ego. Tricia Scott is part of the group and has had her work published several times in Somerset Studio magazine. She is really talented. I am jealous. Oh, well. I'll be in again soon, I suspect. I always have some sort of project that I am working on. Glad you liked my craziness. Penny

Thanks Penny for sharing your great idea!

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

From your friends at
Black Dog Salvage

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