Slipping on something new

I decided I would blow the dust off the keyboard and surprise y'all.  There is no excuse for my absence.  No reason whatsoever, just living life.  I have continued being inspired by others posts.  I have worked on plenty of my own projects.

Today, I thought I would share how I dressed up my mannequin for my booth.  Every girl likes to slip on something new! I guess I should back up and show you my mannequin that I did up for an event around Christmas.

I started by making a hoop skirt for her.

Then came the layers.  First, I wrapped a fitted sheet around the hoop skirt.  Next came wiring on different Christmas tree branches.  Then wrapped my $1 red tablecloth find.

As you can tell, she isn't quite there yet.  I grabbed just a tad bit of cheap green shear material to add.  Cinched in the waist with a little bling.  The finishing touch all ladies need pearls!

I fell in love with this.  I had to display her in my bedroom during Christmas.  When it was time to take down Christmas, I knew I just had to keep dressing her.  As many of you know, pinterest is wonderful and dangerous.  I found so many ideas.  I decided I wanted to sit her on a bookshelf and make it seem as if everything was peeking out from under her skirt.  This is what I was able to create.

I think it would have been a bit better if I would have been able to hoop it out to create the look I want but with limited space and time, this was what I have come up with.  I wonder what I can come up with next!

Love to hear what you think! 

Fluffing the booth

After a ridiculously long, cold, snowy filled winter, everyone is itching for spring.  My booth was in desperate need of a revamp.  I originally thought having a chalkboard wall would be so cool.  Little did I realize how difficult it would be.  There is no shortage of beautifully drawn on chalkboard walls out in blogland.  My problem is that I am not the best at drawing a picture, let alone filling a wall!

While blog hopping, I came across my inspiration from Maison Décor:

I just love the stenciled wall with the metallic paint!  I have never tried stenciling but thought it would be fun it give it a whirl. I grabbed a stencil from Hobby Lobby with my coupon.  First, I had to cover the black chalkboard paint with two coats of primer.  Then, I applied some oops paint I picked up at Lowe's.  Then, the fun started with the metallic paint and stencil.  I gotta say it got old after reaching the half way point!  I pushed my inventory just enough to give myself enough space to squeeze in a ladder and myself.  Okay, maybe just a little more than that but it felt like I was working in a drainage pipe!  Of course my partner in crime, my mom, was there to help out.  I have to say that it turned out great!  It was a bit of work but it gave my booth a much needed change.

Better?



Around the Shop

Today I worked at the shop where I have my booth.  Since it was a little slow, I thought I would snap some pics with my phone to share with you.  We have some many talented vendors.  Here is just a sample of what is in the shop.

There is definitely something for everyone!!

Linkin' up at:

The store

Well, thanks for all the kind words about my booth.  I've taken new pictures since all of us came in and redid our booths.  Here is my new and improved area.

It has a few new pieces in it.  I mostly rearranged after I brought in the bookcase.  I had a couple of people ask about the location of the store.  So, I thought I would share that info and some pictures of the other booths.  I only got pics of about 1/3 of the booths but here is what I have to share with you.

The store is Salvage Sister's Antique Market.  Address 398 E. Jefferson St., Franklin, IN 46131.  Phone number 317-736-4353. 

Due to poor skills with my camera, the pictures don't do the booths justice.  If you are ever in the area, drop in and check us out.

Bigger booth

I did it.  I got a bigger booth space.  I took the training wheels off and have started wobbling along.  I went from a half booth to a full booth.  Again, I know a lot of you would think why not start with the whole booth?  Well, this gal can get pretty nervous about the unknown.

So far, so good.  I have really enjoyed having a booth.  It gives me the excuse to continue 'the hunt.'  It is also a learning experience.  It really makes you take a look at things that you wouldn't normally give a glance.  I thought I would share with you my latest booth pictures.  Although by tomorrow, they will be outdated.  Everyone is coming to the shop to rearrange their booths to refresh the shop.  It should be fun getting opinions from 'the pros.'  Without further ado, here is my current booth.

Sorry the pics aren't great.  I just used the camera I keep on hand in my purse.  Hope you enjoyed a peek into my booth.  If you were to happen through, what would you think?  Love to know if it looks inviting.  I kind of get stuck seeing items in a certain way.  It usually starts while it piles up in the garage:)