Colorful Nook

I have a colorful multipurpose room. It serves as a laundry room, guest room, quilt storage and my treadmill is in there. Here is a colorful nook at the end of the bed.

My love of reading began as a little one when my mother read to us every day. When I was in first grade, my favorite book was Perez y Martina. I think it may have been the wonderful illustrations in the book. I found this book, recently, at a flea market.

I've been a big fan of Mary Englebreit since the early 80's...so, there is that. The furry kitty book, "Miss Sniff" is just funny...and, so is the giant pencil.

I painted the ugly old school desk a bright yellow color....because it had to be yellow. I made the little pillow out of a vintage embroidered panel of a Dutch girl and boy.

 

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Upcycle Studio Storage

When I gather more materials, I have to add storage. This means moving things around to get more stuff in!

I moved a little bookcase into the studio, painted a shelf that fit on top of the bookcase and then brought in my cigar boxes to organize and store small things.

Thrift store find!

 

I painted it this really great sort of purple black. Ooops paint from Loew's was $3. I also painted a little 5 drawer fixture with the same color....and, you know what? The 5 drawers are empty! That is a really good thing. It will hold the next group of little things which are out there and waiting for me!

I was able to gather small things from several different locations in my rooms and get them into one spot. This is the best kind of organization....getting things together in a beautiful way!

 

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Corbels and Shoe forms as Sculpture

My Scot took me to my favorite flea market, Trader Bakers in Owensboro, Ky. yesterday to get me out of the house. It was a good day, man, did I score big!

Lately, I've been perusing (drooling over) my Restoration Hardware Catalog for inspiration for my living/dining room. Architectural salvage pieces are so interesting.....and can be so pricey in the hands of dealers and shops that know what they have.....

A Great Sign for the Thrifter

I had seen these corbels and facade pieces on the floor in the corner of a booth for about 4 months. The problem was...there was no price. So, I kept waiting for a price. Yesterday, I moved the things around in the box and found the price underneath written on the box...$6.99 for "4 pieces off old house"! Yay!

Architectural Salvage as Sculpture 

This is a photo of the corbels as sculpture on my dining room table. The two candlesticks were purchased 13 years ago for my outside (poolside) wedding. I found the little wooden bird when I was visiting my mom and sister in Naples, Fla. this summer.(uh, oh! this could be a warning! Tangent Alert!) Naples, Fla. has the best thrift stores!  (no,no, false alarm!)

Iron Shoe Forms

I also decided it was time to buy this group of shoe forms which I had been wanting for a long time.....they were also at floor level...pricier, but, really? $18.00 for the group! Yay! The shoe forms are also very sculptural. I have no place for them at the moment....but I have an idea....

Shoe Forms are so Sculptural

Then, there is this very well made server's apron with pockets on both sides (reversible) priced at $1.25! Yay!

Chic Server's Apron

Then, there is this Pyrex loaf pan for $2.00! Now, I have five loaf pans for my bread baking days! Yay!

Pyrex  Bread Pan

Oh, yes, here are the two facade pieces...maybe they will work with the shoe forms.....I'll think about it and play with the pieces....and think about it.

Architectural Salvage

I say,"Yay!" a lot at this flea market. The rented booths are mostly unmanned. You can usually meet the vendors on a Saturday when they are stocking up.We have some favorites.....good people, good times, good scores.....Yay!