ARCHITECTURAL BOX

I wasn't sure what I wanted to do with this box, until I started digging through my architectural fragments.

This is how it started.  Just a plain wood box, with a hole where a knob once existed.

I attached an ornate architectural fragment,

and, a vintage drawer pull.

I used some of my Gwen Frostic decorative paper in the interior.

I'm actually not sure if I'm done with the paint treatment.  However, I've very happy with the transformation so far.

Upcoming Show, 3 French Hens

Come see me at 3 French Hens French Country Market, August 8th.

As always, I'm looking forward to seeing my locals.

Now, back to orchestrating my load.

See ya soon.

VINTAGE INSPIRATION PARTY #199

Welcome back to the Vintage Inspiration Party!

The VIP is the place to share anything old, treasured, passed-down or tattered,
and you can also share projects that were made to look old,
including repurposed and upcycled creations.

Angels, Boxes, Breadboards, and, More

After coming down from my sale, I got back in the garage, and, started doing lots of woodcutting.

I'm just in that kind of mood.  Angels with distressed white finishes, and, fleur-de-lis necklaces,

and, fleur de lis boxes.

I'll be adding these, along with other handmade, and, vintage items to Etsy.  You can visit my shop by clicking  HERE.

For everyone who asked, yes, I'm still making breadboards, and,

I'll be finishing up more flowerpot cardholders.  Everyone you see below has sold.

They sell quickly, and, I have tons of requests.  I'll be designing and listing more arrangements soon.

There needs to be 10 of me.

See ya soon.

VINTAGE INSPIRATION PARTY

Welcome back to the Vintage Inspiration Party!

The VIP is the place to share anything old, treasured, passed-down or tattered,
and you can also share projects that were made to look old,
including repurposed and upcycled creations.

SUCCESSFUL SWEATY SALE

A great big THANK YOU to all the customers who came out in the hot, and, humid weather to shop my sale.  It was a SUCCESS.  Look at this gorgeous smiling face.

Despite the forecast for rain, we didn't have a drop.  Whoo Hooooooo.

I was waaaaaaay to busy to take a bunch of photos.  When I wasn't busy selling, I was busy cooling off, and, hydrating.

From the time my tent went up on the first day, repeat, and, new customers came.  Quite a bit sold in the first hour.

I sold a bunch, and, I'm soooooo grateful.

Even the second day was pretty busy.

Once again, a great big THANK YOU to all who came out.

I'll be chilling briefly.  Then, I'll be loading Etsy for all my long distance customers who couldn't hop on a plane to come out and sweat with me.

See ya soon.

RAIN OR SHINE, BIG SALE

My sale will be on, rain or shine.  Customers can shop my studio, the abyss (aka my garage), and, my tent.

Do you like to dig?  The abyss awaits.

This is not even close to being everything I have.

Sale will be, Friday, and, Saturday, July 17, and, 18, in Lansing, IL.  Possibly Sunday as well.

If you're local, and, you'd like more info on the sale, email me (villabarnes@comcast.net).

I'll be following the sale with lots of Etsy listings.  I'm in serious purge mode, my friends.

VINTAGE INSPIRATION PARTY

Welcome back to the Vintage Inspiration Party!

The VIP is the place to share anything old, treasured, passed-down or tattered, and you can also share projects that were made to look old, including repurposed and upcycled creations.

vin-tage (adj.) 1.) used to describe something that is not new, but that is valued because of its good condition, attractive design, etc. 2.) used to describe something that has the best qualities or characteristics of the things made or done by a particular person, organization, etc.

Let’s see what your party hosts have been up to!

Betsy @ My Salvaged Treasures - Shopping Day at the Alameda Antique Faire
Angie @ Knick of Time - Repurposed Chair Back Chalkboard
Rosemary @ Villabarnes - Fleur-de-lis Box
Bliss @ Bliss Ranch - Family Room Coffee Table Re-do #2
Carlene @ Organized Clutter - Rummage Sale Frame to Biscuit Cutter Display

Now let's take a look at some Repurposed or Upcycled Project Features from last week's party, selected by Betsy @ My Salvaged Treasures.

Blue Willow House created this pretty vignette with vintage cameras and a silver champagne bucket.

Handmade by Amalia shared her grandmother's collars displayed on an old wooden hanger.

See how Dreams Factory turned some plain Ikea enamel pitchers into these pretty French inspired vases.

A La Carte shared some of her Dad's precious childhood treasures.

Chipping with Charm turned old picket fence boards into these cute and clever arrows.

Orphans With MakeUp brought a dark old cabinet back to life with a beautiful paint job.

The featured shop item this week is this gorgeous dresser from Prodigal Pieces.

This week's featured blog is Cloches and Lavender.

If you were featured this week, we’d love for you to spread the news.

Now, let’s see what vintage-inspired decor you have to share this week!

Link Party Guidelines

– You are welcome to share anything vintage or vintage inspired. This includes yard sale finds, repurposed and upcycled creations, family heirlooms, and vintage/vintage inspired Etsy & Ebay items you have for sale! If it’s been around awhile or just looks that way…share away!! No food links or general crafts please.

– Be sure to have a visible link to VILLABARNES within your post (text link is fine).

– By linking up with the Vintage Inspiration Party, you agree that your photos and links may be shared on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, and other social media sites. You may be included in a round up to promote the party or individually with a link back to you. We love what you share and the extra exposure is a benefit to everyone.

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Getting Ready For My Sale

Although there was a storm this morning, and, the humidity is rapidly rising, I'm determined to get as much done as possible before my sale.

I'm working a bit in the garage, and, taking lots of inside hydration breaks.

Everything pictured will be in the sale.  Piles still in the garage.  I'll share more before the sale.

Gotta get back to work.

I'm happy to hear that some of you will be coming out.  The sale will be on, rain or shine.

Friday, and, Saturday, July 17, and, 18, in Lansing, IL.  If you're local, and, you'd like more info, just email me (villabarnes@comcast.net).