Friday, June 15, 2012

Furniture for Porter Flea

I've finished a couple of pieces of furniture for Porter Flea.  These, of course, are clearly Asian in their imagery, but I have a couple of pieces that have a decidedly southwestern/south-of-the-border feel.  I've also got another one of those amazing vintage folding chairs that looks like a regular wooden chair with an upholstered seat, but then, BAM!  You fold it down to a small square with a slight tug on the hidden release!  Vintage and upcycled lamps and ALL kind of goodies await you at the Flea!




Friday, June 8, 2012

New stuff for the Bohemian Bazaar




I managed to crank out a few more pieces in time for the Bohemian Bazaar at Logue's Black Raven Emporium.  It'll be Saturday June 9th from 10-4.  Logue's is located at 2913 Gallatin Rd. on the east side.






Whistle, locks and bone.
The focal piece in this necklace is a WWI Australian artillery badge
More pieces in the "Key to My Heart" series
A brand new pocket knife necklace


Monday, June 4, 2012

2 Storeys Antiques

As you may have read in my previous posts, I kinda' have a collector's crush on Carter's Creek Station Antiques.  Slightly off the beaten track in just barely Columbia TN, it's an old general store and grainery that houses many, many booths of antique-y goodness.  The grainery is a separate building across the street from the main location that has been growing and evolving over the past couple of years.  There is a space in it that had been converted into a funky, little apartment at one point, but recently has opened as its own antique store.  Carol and Bubba Storey have been one of my two favorite vendors at Carter's Creek ever since I bought my 1963 combo record player/hifi/TV from Bubba and he drove it all the way to Nashville and helped me load it in the front door.  I have since made many a happy purchase from the 2 of them and I am thrilled that they've opened their own spot in addition to their existing booth in the grainery, 2 Storeys Antiques.  They could not be more fun-loving and friendly and they always have fantastic deals on great items.  Below is just the tiniest selection off items available at 2 Storeys.
Gorgeous metal file cabinet and sundries


Amber luster glass with a carry rack

Funky, chippy radio cabinet, gutted and ready to store your unusual treasures
 
A view of the front and loads of adorable lawn furniture
Like Carters Creek Station, 2 Storeys offers layaway.  Their hours are Thursday - Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 1-5.

New pieces for upcoming shows

I'm on a hot streak boys & girls, just look at me go...

Made using vintage pocket knives

more fun with vintage pocket knives

upcycled old buttons

old academic achievement medals

the book charm is also a locket/pill box/mini-storage

more in the "Key to My Heart" series

fancy new earrings

a few more over-sized rings

Bohemian Bazaar at Logue's Black Raven Emporium

This Saturday, June 9th, at Logue's Black Raven Emporium they'll be holding their monthly Bohemian Bazaar.  This will be my first time vending there, so come by and check it out if you can!