Recent finds...

Hi Everyone!  I am out working in the shop today trying to get ready for the first fall craft fair.  But I need a break and wanted to show you a couple of recent finds.  My mom picked up a couple of frames (thanks Mom!) and I picked up the other three last weekend.

 I don't know exactly what I've going to do with the two standing up but I have an idea that the large one will be turned into one of the wire/clip message/picture frames that I make for the fairs that always sell quickly (I need to come up with a better name for them).

The top two of these frames are a matching pair.  I got these three for $2.50.  A little more than what I would normally pay for frames this size but they are solid wood and in great shape...and they match.  I needed two matching ones this size so I was happy to pay the $2.00 to get them both.  I have already used them and I'll show you what I did with them later this week.  But now I need to get back out to the shop.  Thanks for stopping by.

Serpentine dresser...

Hi Everyone!  I just got back from town and had to post this right away.  Yesterday on my lunch break I stopped in at my local Variety Shop...it use to be the Junk shop but it's under new management,  they've cleaned it up and now you can actually stand to go inside of it.  I stopped to check out the furniture.  There were several dressers that I would have loved to have, but one that I just HAD to have.  So this morning I went to my parents home and borrowed the truck....

 ...and this is what came home with me....

 ....isn't she lovely.....

 ...she's in pretty good shape....

 ...The top has a few water marks on it...

 ...Her feet are in great shape...but that knob needs a little help..nothing that a little Kwik wood can't fix...

...and the drawers need a little help...they stick a bit...but nothing that can't be fixed...

...and can you believe she only cost me $20...yep that's right...I said $20.  I have wanted one of these forever.  And I can't wait to make her over.  And yes, I will be keeping her when I'm done.  I have plans for her.  I needed something to go in the opening between my new studio space and my living room to set the t.v. on but that also provided storage and style.  And I think she will be perfect there.  That way the t.v. can swivel between the two spaces.  So what do you think?  Did I do good?  What color would you paint her?  Would you paint or stain the top?  Thanks for stopping by.

And don't forget to stop by later and link up to the All Star Block Party!  See you then!  Now I really need to get back to work on my studio space.  I need to have it mostly done as I am having company next week.