hunting and gathering

Sacramento Antique fair was a great new discovery. I also met the Tracey's from A cottage Industry. It was my first blog encounter with a fellow blogger. And I just had to tell Tracey how her mother turned me on to blogging in the first place. I hope these pics do justice. These girls can put it all together I tell you. They had such a foo foo booth. Really nice. See. Go check their blog if you don't believe me.



I also stopped by Marilyn's booth from MarilynMarilynMarilyn.com. Another foo foo booth. Really so beautiful. She and her husband are such nice people. The weather in Sac was perfect. What a great way to spend a day. What? Oh, did I buy something? Well, a couple of things. But I have to save that for another post. Okay? Because I really have to finish my book club book. I just got into it, and I'm on a roll. What book? Honeymoon with my Brother....















So we did have snow on Monday, just a dusting mind you. My little one was so excited to go outside. Here he is shoveling the snow. Well, he calls it "Crushing the Snow." Such a big helper.










Have a good day. xo juls

Due' Sorella, my Thursday love

Oh, such bliss. I drive a long way to work on Thursdays. On my way home today I thought, "I want to go somewhere lovely on my way home." I prayed and turned the corner to one of my very favorite shops. Still open. I was thrilled. I bought these beautiful items: Fantastic red lampshade. small matted picture, and my first book of vintage music.





The shop, Due' Sorella, is fantastic. So much eye candy. Just like walking into one of these wonderful blogs. The shopkeeper, Julie, is a gorgeous, warm, lovely lady. She merchandises expertly and has a great eye for detail. Obvious design background. I wish I had my camera. You should see her collection of vintage aprons...to die for. And her dressmaker's form, I would have stole her if she wasn't looking. Awesome girl she is. Here is Julie's web site address. She doesn't blog. Tell her Juls4real turned you on. She is located in Carson City, Nevads: http://duesorelladesign.com/. She posts cute vignettes. And here is her logo. I love it. "Due' Sorella" means, two sisters...The photo is Julie and her sister. Ciao

goin to Sac, cuz it's Sunday

Oh, but I've missed posting. So many things came up that hindered my mojo for writing. Health issues, family issues, work just kept me down. I am feeling better. Spring cleaning like a mad woman. (Anyone else doing that?) I filled an entire truck full of things for Goodwill. I just don't want to move anything that I don't use. And I am so hopeful that we will sell our house in the spring. I want to go back to California in the worst way. I miss my family, work, friends -- really great friends. I am painting and fixing the house and will let you peek as I go...


But for now, here is a trove of treasures I thrifted recently. I love the detail in the throw pillow and small container. (If you click on the pic, the pillow is in the background, very red. Love it.) Picked up this sweet footed urn to add to my white pottery collection. I am drawn to white pottery. I have no idea why. There is some silky fabric for more pillow slips. But the best, ultimate, exciting find is the chandelier crystals. I was over the moon when I came up on them.
And then...

I started obsessing about stuff to sell at Blooming Deals. I started noticing cupcakes are everywhere. I searched the Web and came upon these made by mommy24cs on Etsy. Wellllll, then I really started obsessing and jonesing about making one, and I did. I love it. I wanted to make a whole beautiful tray full of the darling things. But I stopped at one. Here is why: I made a bunch of spoons and vintage cones for the store recently. When I went by last week, the owner handed them back to me in a box to take back home. I was confused because she said to bring her handmade stuff. Now, this is the first rejection of my art that I have experienced first hand. I took a couple of days to recover myself.


You know what? So what? So she doesn't like the mixed media art. We are talking about a very small town shop. I felt safe there. It is a place to get my feet wet. So, do I do the cupcakes? I think I will, but I'm not sure







Next, acottageindustry will be at the Sacramento Antique Faire this Sunday. I must go, simply must. It is on Sunday - Saturday is Sabbath for me. I try desparately not to shop or work on Sabbath. It is not easy...So can you believe how excited I am to go to this thing? I cross my fingers my little one doesn't get sick or anything else comes up. Take good care, and thanks for stopping by, xo Juls

some stuff

Vintage inspired cones are my new favorite thing to make. They turned out cute. My little helper likes the shiny little pieces also. I took them down to Blooming Deals. See if the rural folks take to them as well. I love the red magazine holder. I painted it to go in the shop also. I'm still working on my furniture piece. I like how it is coming out so far. I found some new blogs sites I had not seen. The junkinyaya is pretty nice. I wanted to joint the one world give away. I am not getting the instructions. Time is also running out. So if not this year, next year. The giveaway looks so interesting and fun. Have another good day.

vintage cones

I bought a old German dictionary. I was moved to make these vintage inspired cones. Blooming Deals, my little consigment store I take things to I want to sell, will carry them for me. I wanted to rent a booth at A Cottage Industry's Tumbleweed Cottilion, but I've never done a full blown booth. And let me tell you, those girls get their booth on. It is glamourous. So for now, I will drop my stuff at Blooming Deals in Walker, California. Stop in on your way.

I also love to restyle bird cages. Look at this little lovely. I bought all these curly birds at Michael's over Christmas. I wish I had a hundred. I love them. There are more projects on my table. I will photograph them soon. I am starting to repurpose a big piece of furniture. Wait till you see it!

I'm a comin

I'm here. I've been working on some stuff. I will post something fun soon....

Weeeeee

Oh, I'm still here. This is what is consuming me: Making silk pillowcases for my Aunt, restoring a crochet table cloth for my mother- and I not a proficient crochet person, and my sister's quilt. How did this happen that I am the only woman the least bit interested in sewing, art, etc.. in my family? My Grandmother Leola was an awesome seamstress and crocheter. I miss her so much. Here are some pic. Thanks for stopping by.

Mitzi's quilt,

Aunt's silk pillowcase,

My Grandmothers table cloth I am trying to repair.