Grain Sack Floorcloth

You don't always need a rug under your feet.  Sometimes a floorcloth is just right.  With that in mind,

I've created this simple, yet fun, floorcloth from an old grain sack.  Just as with my grain sack fleabags, I chose to include and celebrate the stains & imperfections of the old sack.

The wonderful texture of the heavy cotton is not lost, but the floorcloth has a coating which allows light soil to be wiped off with a damp cloth.  (If you have farmboys tracking axel grease into the house, this may not be fore you....)

It's that time again...White Wednesday at Faded Charm - let's go check it out!

Superman Auction

The little town of Plano, Illinois was turned into 'Smallville' last year when the new Superman movie was filmed there.  The movie is slated for release in 2013.  On Saturday, I drove over two hours to Plano, to attend the auction of the props used for the movie.  I'm not sure what I was expecting, but I found myself underwhelmed after inspecting the 9 wagon loads of miscellaneous 'schtuff' and small warehouse of larger pieces.

I also underestimated the emotional attachment that the people of Smallville...,(er Plano), had to objects that may have been used in the movie.  I was astounded at some of the prices for the seemingly mundane objects.  It's not like you'd ever be able to prove that the office supplies you purchased actually appeared in the movie.  One Sharpie pretty much looks like another, for example. I did manage to come away with a few objects of my desire, but not many.

This couple was kind enough to pose next to the faux gilded column base for me.  It was h-u-g-e, and had 3 tall column pieces to go with it.  It was one group that went cheap.  I think the set sold for just $45.00.  It was the kind of thing that you'd just have to have a place for...and the ability to haul it.  Following are random snapshots of items sold.

That blue chair at the right was a heart-grabber. Sadly, I didn't get it.  The green chairs in front of it did come home with me though, and they are wonderful.  They are headed to the mall on Tuesday.

This big console table is also mine; I had to fight for it but was not going to leave without it. The old gray paint highlights it's great legs. The size and shape give it loads of versatility. It could function in an entry, behind a sofa or as a serving table for you next buffet dinner. It will be available at the mall on Tuesday.

When the see the movie next year, let me know if you spot any of these pieces!

 

Down Lilac Lane at Waterloo

It's a junkalicious trifecta now at the Waterloo Antiques Mall.  At the top of the stairs, Gracie's Cottage, just to the right Altered Ever After, and now in the corner just to the right of that, my friend Kathy has set up her space, 'Down Lilac Lane'.  The following pics are from her space...a hint of all the great things you'll see!

While Kathy and I were working in her booth this past Friday, it was so busy in the mall that it was like working a show.  We met so many great folks. (Thank you all for your business...we enjoyed meeting each of you!)  I got Jean to stand still just long enough for a photo.

We'll be restocking Waterloo on Tuesday this week...I've picked up some more great things.  Come one out and catch us there!

Simple Pendant Light

One vintage blue egg basket,

...one light cord, one vintage round bulb, (works!).

Simple!

I'm linking up with Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesdays  and Beyond the Picket Fence for Under $100 Linky Party

Happy Friday!

Isn't spring wonderful?  If  you aren't from the Midwest, you may be tired of some of us going on and on about spring.  The fact is, we have had the kind of weather this past week that we don't normally see until late April or even May.  To see green grass, flowers, and God's little creatures outside is making some of us giddy, so please indulge us!  I passed a little lake on the way to Waterloo and couldn't resist pulling over for a moment to enjoy the wildlife.

You're probably also tiring of hearing about my booth at the Waterloo Antiques Mall, so I've posted the latest photos on my Facebook page. If you want to see what's new, click here.   I update my page more frequently than I blog, so if you'd care to "like me", I'd be grateful!   I also want to mention that if you have a Facebook page, please feel free to post a link to it on my page.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend....

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A Good Day Pickin'

Today was a wonderful day, and not just because it started with a long overdue visit to the dentist!  We're having the warmest stretch of March weather on record, daffs are blooming, birds are singing and the picking was great.

 Here are a few things I picked up.  If you are reading this Olive, (Olive Out), I'm sure that big green funeral basket caught my attention due to your recent post.  You'll see how I'm going to use it in my next post.

This door is fabulous...I can't get the color to 'read' right on my monitor.  It's creamy yellowish-off-white over green.  If you are a girly-girl you'll like the other side even more. P-I-N-K!

The sweet little black wire table has a removable tray top, perfect for serving lemonade or sweet tea this summer.

From an old pharmacy cabinet, comes a slant-top unit, complete with dividers for holding medicine labels.

And for you sports fans, we've got this 'films' & 'score pads' cabinet.

On the top you can just make out "Training...library".  Is that not cool?  I wish I knew where it came from.

There's more, but I've got to get this all loaded up and ready to roll out to Waterloo tomorrow.  See ya!
P.S.  Follow me over to Faded Charm for White Wednesday  - you'll find drool-worthy posts all linked up there!

Restocking Waterloo

I'm happy to say that things are flying out the door at the Waterloo Antiques Mall.  I can't say enough about the owners, Sherry & Bob, and their staff members Lou & Noah.  This team knows how to work with vendors and customers, doing everything they can to make the wheels turn smoothly.  I now know why they have such a roster of fine sellers that have been with them for years.

This beautiful old farmhouse cabinet that I found last week is on hold until tomorrow, while someone measures to see if it will fit.  If it doesn't, you may have a chance at it.

Easter grass is now available!  When the grass is done, the posies can be  used in other containers.

Mall owner Sherry Rehm with Ed Liermann of Wisconsin Country Life  magazine, working on an upcoming ad.

AND NOW IN THE 'HOOD...
My new neighbor, Candyce of Altered Ever After is all moved in, right next to me!  Click here for more pics of her space.

This could be dangerous for me, as I have always loved Candyce's finds.

Your spring garden is begging for some of these adornments.

That little cultivator is the sweetest

Candyce's art is just a little off-center, totally charming!
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