Updated Drexel Furniture

Oops, forgot to take the before, but it was your basic natural wood, and quite a versatile piece.

I don't know whether to call it a desk, a vanity, or a console table.  It could be any of these and could also be placed in the center of the room because its front is just as ornate as its back.

Styled Drexel Furniture with a Kantha Quilt as a Back Drop

I painted it a weathered gray and lightly distressed it.

Love the original hardware.

Wire Cloche with Architectural Prints, #3 Box With Lid, Urn Lamp

Bocce Balls in a Carved Dough Bowl

Kathy

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Wire Cloche

I've been selling these wire cloches in the store for a while.  Sometimes I fill them with orbs.

Other times I just place them over interesting vintage treasures.

Or sometimes I just let them tumble in some old oak file drawers.

But, what I've been wanting to do with them since I started carrying them was to create a pendant light.  I soaked the reed on the top to soften it so I could pry it apart enough to add the socket.  I attached the socket and cord and added a reproduction Edison bulb.  I like its shape and the fact that you can see the filaments.

I always like to cover the chain and cord.  I've been making the cord covers from burlap fabric, but I found a much faster way.  I purchase burlap ribbon and cut it to the desired length- usually two and one half times the cord length.  This lets it scrunch up nicely.   Then all I have to do is fold the ribbon in half and stitch it up and slide it over the cord.  What a time saver!

Burlap Ribbon

I love this burlap ribbon.   Have you used this ribbon in a project?
I'd love to hear about what you've done with it.

Kathy

September Stylish Patina Barn Sale

I wanted to share some of the vintage items I'll have for sale this month.  I've also followed the lead of all the retail stores and added some Fall/Halloween decor to the mix.

This ladies writing desk was too pretty to paint.  I believe it originally came from Ballard Designs.  I paired it with this Italian caned back chair with a lovely linen seat.  I think it would make a great bill paying/paper work area in a kitchen or bedroom.

This vanity bench was one of my furniture transformations.  How I did it and what it looked like originally will be in another post.

I painted this vintage drum table a soft gray and then distressed it.  This would work as a side table with a ton of storage inside.  I could see it with a fun lamp on it.

I've been selling these wire cloches in the store and am finally getting around to making one into pendant lighting.  How to on this and the burlap cording in a future post.  I added an Edison bulb to add some interest.

I'll be selling my Woodstock typewriter this sale.  The hoarder in me decided to let it go.

I'm also selling my bug chart.  It looks so Halloween--had to do it.

I just purchased this fabulous clock.  Another perfect Fall back drop.

I have more of those ever popular vintage cameras.

I always love to purchase clock faces.
 If you add a ribbon they become tree ornaments for the holiday.

Votives surrounded by pumpkins and pine cones in an old cash drawer.

I always love antlers any time of year.

Can't forget the birds.

Sheet music and stand which could be used to hold a photo.

Bar ware  is always popular.

Urns and Skulls

This vintage pendant light is re-wired and it's suspended in a vintage frame.

Here is a nice selection of vintage mirrors.

You know how I love houndstooth.  I've decorated some pumpkins with my favorite geometric.

I hope all you DC area readers with come to our sale and get some Fall decor inspiration.

Kathy

Stylish Patina Barn Sale

Sale Dates

Sept. 21,22,23

10am to 5pm


  4051 Stanford Ct, Frederick MD
- We are right off Rt. 15 {coming from Leesburg it's a right / coming from 270 it's a left} turn on to Mountville Rd.
- 1st left onto Winchester Blvd.
- Wind through the industrial park
- Turn right into the horse farm at Stanford Ct!  You'll see our sign at the end of the road.
*** Stanford Ct is a new road so most GPS's don't find it so use a phone mapping system or print directions from Google before you leave.