Vintage Typewriter Collection

What can I say, we are collectors!

We collect so many things and you know you need three or more for it to be called a collection.

That is what happened when my hubby got the desire to collect old typewriters.

Most are kept in the media room...let's face it, it is really his domain since the rest of the house is mine!

Seems like an even trade to me!

Hang It Up

I have always loved the creative and different designs of old hangers.

I was viewing these on Ballard Designs and fell in love. They are on sale for only $35 for the set of three but that still was a bit pricey for me.




 So I found some on eBay! Actual vintage hangers, not reproductions.

Hankie Collection

I didn't realize that I had so many vintage hankies until I decided to show you my collection and all the different ways I display them.

Let's just say,

I HAVE A LOT!



My Valentine Hankies

Check Mark!

who knew that my hutch would be so much fun to decorate and I change it a lot. Here is its look for winter with my new Royal Stafford checked plates and Fitz and Floyd snowman plates!

Refining Your Collection!

This post is for those that did not see it as my Guest Post at Valarie's Glimpse of My World blog.

Do you have a special collection? I have many and one of them is my vintage purses. It started one time when I went on a home tour and the homeowner had a wall displayed with very old vintage purses and it just grabbed my at my heart. This is how collections for me start...from the heart.

I shared with you on a previous post my wall of purses in my master bedroom...

 I hung them from glass drawer knobs until I found this trellis at a garage sale...

It was only $4 and I thought it would look great out in my garden...as trellis' are made for.






But
then,
I 
had 
a 
light-bulb
moment

I decided to use it for my purse display as I have shown you in this past post HERE.

Bringing Out Silver

I have been gone on vacation. Hubby and I flew to North Carolina to see the Biltmore Estate in Asheville.

We saw it once before, but years and years ago. The 'cherry' on top of our trip was flying directly over Biltmore on our flight out of Asheville. I so loved seeing this beautiful home once again. A real dream come true.

 I have missed all of you...and am glad to be back.

I Decided to bring out some of my silver for a new display...

Trellis~Not Just For Outside!

On a recent garage sale hunt for treasures, I found a unique trellis for $4.  You can see my post of that from Week 7 of garage sale finds in my weekly feature, Diamonds In The Rough! HERE.


My full intention for this trellis was the traditional, put-it-outside-and-grow-a-vine-on-it!

 As I was cleaning it yesterday and sanding it to get it ready for new paint,
  
I had one of these...

 

A Light bulb moment!

I decided that it would add texture and whimsy INSIDE the house! So I mulled this idea over in my head and came up with a plan.

In my master bedroom, I have a wall next to the faux fireplace that holds vintage purses on drawer knobs mounted to the wall.

I figured that the awesome and unique trellis could do that job better AND do it with whimsy. Plus, I decided to leave the trellis shabby and not give it a new face lift with paint. 

So I filled all the holes in the wall and painted them with the green paint to repair the damage I had done. (I move things around on my walls A LOT, so I have to fix all the holes I cause, but hey, thats what happens when you have a decor illness like I do!)

While the paint was drying, I ventured into my stash of hand painted knobs I designed and painted a few years back.

I laid the trellis on the floor and placed the purses where I thought they would look good. I then knew where to place the knobs.  Instead of drilling holes in the trellis and using screws, I just brought out the Super Glue and glued the knobs right onto the trellis.

Now for the reveal! I am in love with the look (at least for now) and even have one knob without a purse so I can have something to find on my Diamonds In The Rough! treasure hunts! Enjoy...

NOTE: You should be able to click on most of the pictures to enlarge to see further details.
These parties I love to link up to or check out my Blog Parties tab
Party Time @ It's So Very Cheri
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps On The Porch
Motivate Me Monday @ Keeping It Simple
Creative Blogger's Party @ Homemaker On A Dime
Making The World Cuter @ Making The World Cuter
Amaze Me Monday @ Dittle Dattle 
Twice Owned Tuesday @ House Of Grace
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Time to Shine Tuesday @ A Diamond in the Stuff 
Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia 
Trash 2 Treasure @ Sassy Sites
Power Of Paint @ Domestically Speaking
Swing Into Spring Wednesday @ DIY by Design
White Wednesday @ Faded Charm
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
Piece of Work Wednesday @  Primitive & Proper
Good Life Wednesday @ A Beach Cottage
Open House Thursday @ No Minimalist Here
Strut Your Stuff Thursday @ Somewhat Simple
Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Chic Cottage
100 Ideas Under $100 @ Beyond The Picket Fence
Cottage Flora Thursday @ Fishtail Cottage
Show And Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
Remodelaholic Friday @ Remodelaholic
Frugal Friday @ Shabby Nest
Look What I Found Friday @ Vintage Revivals
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground
Weekend WrapUp Party @ Tatertots and Jello
Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors
Show and Tell Saturday @ Be Different, Act Normal 
Sunday Showcase Party @ By Stephanie Lynn 
Sundae Scoop Weekend Wrap Up Party @ I love Nap Time 
Before and After Party @ Thrifty Decor Chick

Diamonds In The Rough~Treasures Week 5

Diamonds In the Rough! is a feature I started, to share with you my weekly treasures from garage sales. Then show you what I transform some of them into or how I decorate with them.

I am afraid week 5 is all about me as you will see. But a girl should never apologize for taking care of #1, should they?

• The chandelier purchased for only $1, though not vintage, should be able to sell at my antique mall booth.
• The wire sphere is for a flower pot to grow an ivy on.
• The leather and fabric purse a treat for me, as well at the arbonne products that were still in their shrinkwrap.
• The cat that looks like a rock is a garden art since we are cat lovers.
• The pint canning jars will be used for drinking glasses in my daughter's apartment.
• A new container of Mod Podge for only 25¢.
• An oval glass mirror for a future project.
• And the vintage ironstone pitcher for my collection of the same...

• The decorative keys may be sold or used as decor...maybe even painted a fun way? 
• A white pearl garland, expensive in stores, will be used in decor probably at Christmas.
• The skates will be dressed for winter and sold in my antique mall booth during the winter.

Here are skates that I 'prettied up' last year.

 And lastly, I purchased the lot of silverware for their handles.

I make many projects from these with one being hooks.

So, I am afraid to say, this week was not all that exciting for you. I still have more projects to finish up and show you from past Diamonds In  The Rough! treasures. Please, stay in touch!

NOTE: You should be able to click on most of the pictures to enlarge to see further details.
These parties I love to link up to or check out my Blog Parties tab
Party Time @ It's So Very Cheri
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps On The Porch
Motivate Me Monday @ Keeping It Simple
Creative Blogger's Party @ Homemaker On A Dime
Making The World Cuter @ Making The World Cuter
Amaze Me Monday @ Dittle Dattle 
Twice Owned Tuesday @ House Of Grace
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Time to Shine Tuesday @ A Diamond in the Stuff 
Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia 
Trash 2 Treasure @ Sassy Sites
Power Of Paint @ Domestically Speaking
Swing Into Spring Wednesday @ DIY by Design
White Wednesday @ Faded Charm
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
Piece of Work Wednesday @  Primitive & Proper
Good Life Wednesday @ A Beach Cottage
Open House Thursday @ No Minimalist Here
Strut Your Stuff Thursday @ Somewhat Simple
Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Chic Cottage
100 Ideas Under $100 @ Beyond The Picket Fence
Show And Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
Remodelaholic Friday @ Remodelaholic
Frugal Friday @ Shabby Nest
Look What I Found Friday @ Vintage Revivals
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground
Weekend WrapUp Party @ Tatertots and Jello
Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors
Strut Your Stuff @ The Saturday Morning Blog
Show and Tell Saturday @ Be Different, Act Normal 
Sunday Showcase Party @ By Stephanie Lynn 
Sundae Scoop Weekend Wrap Up Party @ I love Nap Time 
Before and After Party @ Thrifty Decor Chick

Switching It Up!

Switching It Up!...That's the beauty of seasonal decorating. And I get bored easily.

From this:

To This:

From This:

To This:

Reflection of chandelier and ceiling wreath in mirror

Some of our corbel collection

And This In The Study...

Family photos & clock

NOTE: You should be able to click on most of the pictures to enlarge to see further details.
These parties I love to link up to or check out my Blog Parties tab
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps On The Porch
Make It For Monday @ Cottage Instincts
Motivate Me Monday @ Keeping It Simple
Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative
Making The World Cuter @ Making The World Cuter
Amaze Me Monday @ Dittle Dattle 
Twice Owned Tuesday @ House Of Grace
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Power Of Paint @ Domestically Speaking
Swing Into Spring Wednesday @ DIY by Design
White Wednesday @ Faded Charm
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
Piece of Work Wednesday @  Primitive & Proper
Whassup Wednesday @ Elements Interiors
Good Life Wednesday @ A Beach Cottage
Open House Thursday @ No Minimalist Here
Strut Your Stuff Thursday @ Somewhat Simple
Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Chic Cottage
100 Ideas Under $100 @ Beyond The Picket Fence
Show And Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed 
Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground
Remodelaholic Friday @ Remodelaholic
Frugal Friday @ Shabby Nest
Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors
Strut Your Stuff @ The Saturday Morning Blog
Show and Tell Saturday @ Be Different, Act Normal 
Sunday Showcase Party @ By Stephanie Lynn

Living Room Tour - Friends House

View from front door

You are invited to tour the living room of my friend Randi. She loves to decorate and we knock around decorating ideas with each other. Randi is not subtle in her decorating so you will have a lot of eye candy to view. She lives in a typical ranch with her husband and they have two lovely grown daughters and two cats. You can click on each picture to enlarge for viewing the details.

Oh by the way, most of the 'decor' in her home is from garage sales and thrift stores! Yes, you can transform your home this way too! Sit back and enjoy walking through her front door...

View from fireplace to front door

I upholstered and painted this bench that she purchased from me

Randi is the Queen of sweet vignettes

I used The Graphics Fairy to make these coaster inserts for her

The table I painted and sold to Randi

I painted and upholstered this chair that Randi bought from me. I still have one more for sale.

Over the next several posts, I will show you other rooms in her house, so keep a watch out for them.

I am linking up to these parties:
Met. Monday
Amaze Me Monday 
Show off Your Cottage Monday
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday 
Good Life Wednesday 
Wow Us Wednesday
Transformation Thursday
Strut Your Stuff Thursday
Winter Blues Wednesday 
Frugal Friday
Show and Tell