Huge Score of Vintage Goods

Huge Score of Vintage Goods , originally uploaded by Sweet_Things_Design.

So someone had a lot of fun at the Royal Oak Garage and Antique sale this weekend.... oh yeah I think that was me!

Look at all the great vintage linens I walked away with, beautiful handkerchiefs, tea towels, a huge bag of buttons, a rice bag, and a table cloth. Plus I got a beautiful (new) garden accessory that I forgot to take a picture of as it is already in the yard, I will have to take one to post for you later.We had so much fun looking around, there was a lot to see even though there were fewer vendors this year.

I think a lot of this is going to end up in the shop sometime soon as pillows, bags and who knows what else I can upcycle them into.

I also got this pretty little apron from a shop in downtown Royal Oak. Unfortunately I don't remember the name as it was a quick trip inside to see all the beautiful vintage clothes and accessories and right back out as this guy was getting real antsy.

I am hoping to go back soon to check it out again when I can spend a little more time and get the name to share with all of you.

Great Finds, Projects, and Inspiration

We had a great time on Saturday at the Farmington Founder's Day Festival and the Royal Oak Antique and Garage Sale.  My in-laws, husband, baby and I all went on this day long adventure together.

I picked up for myself this super cute vintage apron.  I really love the shape and flow of this apron, it is a little bit different from the apron's currently in my shop.  I think I am going to use this apron as a pattern for the next set of aprons that I do.

We also found this great antique sewing cabinet.  It was so beautiful I couldn't help but drool.  My Mother and Father-in-law were so kind and bought it for us.  I have it up in my guest room right now.  It looks so nice, thank you guys so much!!!

Well I have been working hard but not getting to much done lately on my projects.  My Mom however has been busting out the birdhouses.  She brought out 2 more today that I just posted on Etsy, and they are beautiful.  

For my part I have been knitting in my spare crafting time this week, and I am just not very fast.  Currently I am working on a cozy for my work coffee cup.  We have a coffee system called Flavia and that machine pumps out the hottest liquid ever.  You practically singe your fingers trying to get the cup back to your desk :)

I have also been spending a lot of time lately looking out at my neighbors garden.  It's so pretty and she has this one pink Phlox that captures my eye every time I look out.  It really inspires me to want to work on my yard more this summer!

I do have one really pretty white phlox bush that I just love.  It has a very nice light fragrance.