High Chair...

Hi Everyone!  One week until my Fall Open House and preparations are underway.  Last night I spent some time decorating my front porch which leads directly into my Studio.  Last year my friend Lynett picked up this Jenny Lind high chair which was in perfect condition but needed a facelift.  I removed the safety straps (but I still have them and they can be reattached) and gave it a couple of coats of Heirloom White paint.

I had in invisioned it as a high chair for a little girl to use with her dolls but then decided to use it as a unique display piece.

I added three small pots of mums in an antique kettle.  I removed the tray (it is propped up by the chair and wall.  Then added a couple of grapevine trees and a few pumpkins.

I think I need to add a few more pumpkins and the welcome sign I'm working on.

I wish it had fit into the corner but it stuck out too far....I can live with it this way.

What would you have done with it?  It will be available next weekend at my open house.   The big push is on to get the Studio set up this weekend and finish the last few projects.  My mom is coming over on Sunday to help me out and give it the Mom-Seal-of-Approval!  What are you doing this weekend?  Thanks for stopping by.

Decisions and a Few New Finds....

Hi Everyone!  It seems these last couple of weeks have just flown by.  I have tried several times to sit down and write a post, but I couldn't find my "voice" to write.  Have you ever had that problem?  I have finally started working on a few projects and have a couple of big projects planned around my house (it's only taken me 10 years).  And I've been trying to make some decisions regarding my business like which fairs to attend, how many and when the best time to schedule open houses at the studio and whether or not to put items on consignment at a local shop (just to name a few things) plus I took some time for myself.  I love to read but go in spurts, reading non stop and then not being able to concentrate.  This last week as been one of the those non stop readathons.  Since Friday, I have read six complete books and have started number 7.

But I believe I am finding my "voice" again and am ready to get back to work.  So I thought I'd begin by showing you a couple of new finds.  I'd say recent, but I picked these up the weekend of my studio Open House and just haven't shared them with you yet.

 My Uncle Bill brought me a stack of windows that he saved from going to the landfill.  Thanks Uncle Bill!

My dear, sweet friend Lynett brought me a bunch of items she'd picked up for me.  Isn't this beefy headboard and foot board great!

 I love this headboard with it's classic shape and can't wait to turn it into a bench...maybe one with storage.

 Lynett also brought me this Jenny Lind high chair.  It's in great shape!  I can't wait to paint this one and put it in my studio.

 And then there was this baby.  It was a little pricey and needs some work, but I couldn't resist it.  It's missing some trim pieces, but I think I can recreate them.

I believe it had been a stereo cabinet that you had to open the doors to expose the speakers.  I can't wait to work on this!  I'm planning on replacing the top because it is warped and I don't believe it is original to this piece based on the hinge marks on the base that are not on the top.  Then I think I'll add another shelf to the space on the left so it can be used as a buffet or TV stand.  But all of these will have to wait for a while.  As I'm getting ready to begin work on a remodel in my bathroom, more on that later.  Have you found any great items lately?  Thanks for stopping by.