Wednesday 27 March 2013

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL

Well Easter is on it way... I had two little rabbits that were looking for their Easter outfits.
Remember all my beloved vintage lace and linen stash I used to create my lace Lamp..
I love going through this memory bag...These our my designer outfits for Little Lottie & Aunt Pearl.. These fine  linen pieces had a few stains that I could not remove my creative juices said  recycle that was the solution for these sweet pieces.. Happy Easter.. Have a wonderful time with family and friends.. Little Lottie and Pearl will be waiting for you...
 May 24 weekend at THE LOFTY LION VINTAGE SHOP..





Sunday 24 March 2013

Cozy Story Time Chair...

Hello to all.
Well weather is snowy and cold which means I have been creating and painting down in my workshop .This solid  Grandfather wood chair which  I rescued from a thrift shop in the fall had so much potential.. A blank canvas waiting to be transformed, the cushions were stained and dirty.., the wood was worn and faded. I sanded the wood and gave it  a new coat of solid  black stain.. now what to use on  the replacement cushions for  fabric. While  in England  I purchased these squares  of numeral fabric in a tiny quilt shop in Bath.. I had no  idea what plans lay in store for them.. Except now.. May a present ..
                                'THE STORE TIME ALPHABET CHAIR FOR TWO'




Tuesday 19 March 2013

Home and ready to create....

Hello folks.. Well , I am glad to be home .. But not liking the weather.. Ice is packed on the Bay and it is snowing out!.. Oh well, it is time to work on my many projects .. I went down to my Work room / basement.. There sitting  in a big plastic see through bag all sort of lovely tattered lace pieces..  I had washed them in the fall and packed them ready for some creative ideas oh what to do with these beautiful handmade  works of art!, they called out to me... Show me off  in  a repurposed way so all could admire ...“Lampshades..”  I had Designed some cute shades previously for a client for her cottage...
So.. I packed up my lace-needles- wire lampshades that I stripped from there stained fabric  in the fall..  I  knew they would not be naked  for long... I  build a cozy warm  wood fire in our living room fireplace..  Spread out my  wonderful lacy material and went to work for the afternoon.. +++ evening+++ next day.. My sea shell picking has found their place along with my tattered lace ..
Okay when I start a project I can't stop...





Monday 4 March 2013

Charleston SC / Mt. Pleasant

Welcome Back.. This entry finds us  in the Southern Historic Town of  Charleston/ Mt.Pleasant SC

What a great historic city.. The old wooden building  with wooden bric-brac on there front veranda large wooden rocking chair  on almost every porch - decorated with  bright floral cushions .. also seen many brick homes..The long tree lined carriage lanes with  many little reconstructed coach house , this is where the workers lived and cooked for their Masters that lived in the large house out front.  We had friends that were staying in a coach  I was so excited to be able to view one..- they were so quaint and well done  They left some of the old stone and brick walls exposed from yesteryear.. Oh if those walls could talk ...
We spend time strolling  about this  Old Southern Town greeted by  such gracious people and plenty of Southern hospitality- The large  enclosed market had many vendors-- selling  some handmade items,  I was a little disappointed with some of the vendors wares.. It seemed they had the same old merchandise I have seen in big box stores- hats- signs- soaps- candy it all gets a little tiring when you expect something with a little more creativity . The Main Street had the same type of  stores you would see in any city  except in historic store fronts.. . But I guess that is what attracts the customers. Not every one likes my taste.. But I am not complaining , for I am very lucky to enjoy this trip and this town..We did enjoy the  old street, the architecture- - and  beautiful gardens. Had a great meal in a very good French  bistro with friends  then back to the hotel for the night..
Today. Monday Mar 4 th . We headed across the large bridge over the Cooper River to Mt. Pleasant.. The day is cold but sunny. I checked out a few thrift stores but nothing cried out "take me home." .Hubby dropped me at an Antique Mall while he went to explore a military aircraft carrier.. So we both would be happy for a few hrs Doing our on thing. My browsing gave me plenty of enjoyment and some great ideas and they cost nothing..
The Lofty Lion.. Photos soon
 Tell next time.. DON'T STEP IN ANY MUDDY PUDDLES...

Saturday 2 March 2013

Estate Sale Items

Welcome Back.. Vintage hunting..
Well it has been an interesting adventure .. Fri am We headed to the estate sale..the address took us to  a long rambling neglected  1950- 60 dated bungalow in its time was a wonderful estate.. It even had a large  cement pool over looking a river  'empty now '. As we made our way up the long dirt driveway.. We  encounter unkept  but still struggling  to bloom rosebushes into bright red flowers.
Once we opened the old dark panelled door you entered the main  hallway .. The  furniture is lined up along the faded vintage wallpaper walls--- old wooden Chairs - tables - cabinets along with faded but expensive Persian  rugs..looked like the owner still occupied the home..but she  died at 70 a few months ago..
We decided to head down a long narrow hallway on our left to avoid the crowds . This took us toward a bathroom along with a big master bedroom.. The large queen bed was piled high with soft goods-Linens- blankets- clothing- material 'Wow' was I in my glory..as I look at hubby  his eyes started to glazed over .. I suggested nicely for him to go and scout out some old books , that we read on the  listing ,that would keep him busy while I rummaged through this pile!! I was in my element --vintage silk scarves - linens-  toile material -the large cluttered  bathroom off the bedroom there sat  a Remington cameo razors in  a small  teal blue vintage case. In the large  walk in closet hung jackets- dresses- lining the floor were vintage shoes.. I thought to myself .. Good thing this sale is over 3 days-- for I need to come back - which we did !!
Hubby returned with an arm full of vintage books ...  1940 "Gone The  Wind"  along with a couple of vintage school readers- old photos etc.. We stay for a little over an hr.. But decided it was time to leave, didn't want hubby  to get frustrated .. I knew we would be coming back tomorrow-- Even though he didn't !!     Watch for photos of all my treasures in the next few weeks.. I have stashed  them  safely  in the car for the long journey home..
Take care.. Just a quote my 3 yr old granddaughter says when we say goodbye to her on FaceTime

                              Bye. Nana&Papa   ' "Don't Step in Any Muddy Puddles "..