I'm looking forward to the Patina Style book signing at Sweet Salvage in Phoenix Arizona on Thursday October 20th! Sweet Salvage is a four day shopping event that occurs every third Thursday of the month. The Sweet Salvage vendors create gorgeous vignettes that incorporate treasures that they find during their...

Unearth a shopper's treasure trove of vintage finds on this 160-mile stretch through the western Maryland and northern Virginia countryside.

Just had to highlight my favorite vendor at Brimfield: Nifty Thrifty Dry Goods. I spent an hour in this vintage sewing notions heaven. The dealer definitely had one of the most attractive and tem…

Creative living in an 1865 refurbished midwest farmhouse.

Sharing my favorite displays with all of you from the last two years of Sweet Salvage events. Here goes: Beautiful shabbiness and plenty...

Hello folks! I'm having an active summer with family and not spending a lot of time on the blog. But thank you for your visits. I'm looking forward to getting back to you! In the meantime I thought you might enjoy a peek at what's currently showing in the shop. A few things from my personal collections have made their way in (for now! haha!). I hope you enjoy looking things over. . . For a few details on pricing, location, etc., click here. For a few details on pricing, location, etc., click…

Over the holidays, we traveled to Florida to visit one of our sons, and anytime we’re traveling close to the Gulf Coast area of Alabama, I have to make time to visit one of my favorite antiquing spots. Nestled in the country, just outside of Mobile, Alabama, in a small ‘burb called Theodore, is antique ... Read More about My Favorite Antiquing Spot

My Shabby chic, french, cottage moments in a busy life. When time is at a minimum, let's grab a shabby moment in time and share some inspiration.

Source: meila-sabbychic.blogspot.com via Sherry on Pinterest This is Nina's shop Misch-Masch in Baden-Wurttenberg, Germany. The Germans have a shabby chic style too that is all their own. So many natural elements tied together with industrial, white, and silver. It is a magical little shop. I just love it! Source: meila-sabbychic.blogspot.com via Sherry on Pinterest Source: meila-sabbychic.blogspot.com via Sherry on Pinterest This wreath is zinc. Isn't it great! Source…

This is French Vanilla, Peg and Johns booth at Marburger Farms. Peg always finds the best stuff, her booth is magical! But you have to come early to see it all, cause she sells out quick! I hope you enjoy these pictures of her booth! I know I sure enjoyed taking them! Peg got some decorating help from Melonie of the Seed Box on Monday! Seemed we all needed a little extra help this show! Great job girls! I love it all! Can you see Peg, Theresa and Lauri in this picture? Melonie did this…

For the last couple of weeks I've pretty much worked non-stop on my new Booth Space at Serendipity Market in Edmond, Oklahoma. Yesterday I finished putting some of the final touches on a few Spring and Easter displays and tomorrow morning I will return to tag a couple pieces of furniture and some odds and ends. It's hard to get anything done because it's so much fun visiting with all the shoppers! Unfortunately I was only able to snap a couple of pictures!! :( My camera battery died after…

Sharing my love of all things vintage, and aged with the patina of time...

It’s so sad, but the Lucketts Spring Market has been canceled for Sunday. There was heavy rain Friday night and it rained off an on all day on Saturday. The parking fields are covered with mud and standing water, so there is nowhere for customers to park. Just an FYI for those who were planning to stop by… Day one ... Read More