A little #fridayfun with Paint Couture Paint paint recipe Squid Ink and the metallic Sheer Bliss; Re·design with Prima stencils using their chalk paste (yummy scent) for a raised stencil effect, and their Decoupage Papers for drawer fronts, Stick and Style Stencils for drawer sides (pics coming). You can save an inexpensive piece of furniture like this mahogany curvy dresser that was probably from Bombay or Kirkland and jazz up using several diy products to extend it’s life and not worry about devaluing an antique. Stay tuned for reveal, but for now, I’m still playing.

**UPDATE: Grape Back Harvest Basket SOLD***A few more bespoke finds from France! The “married” antique cloche and base (the base was a very old find from the Ghent market that I married to the antique cloche/dome), the antique books (and I mean antique - 1750s), the antique French cloche in the iron urn, the monk’s/nun’s beads (more on those later), the French wicker demijohn and the very cool antique French Back Harvest Basket. This guy can be a super cool wall basket to hang plants in, or put lavender in like I’ve done here, utensils or towels, or just hang on the wall or lean in a corner. I invite you to check out the price of this guy online (search the exact term I’ve used here). It is not that price at my shop.
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All these antique finds are charming and perfect additions for your home to add stories, dimension and textures, and conversation pieces. Versatile to use as fillers, tucked in, on, under furniture, and to warm up your home. It’s all about those LAYERS.😊.
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I’ll be putting my European goodies online soon, or feel free to inquire now. We OPEN NEXT on Wednesday/Thursday from 11-4 and Saturday, Sunday February 5-6.
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*Sorry, the small green French cloche is SOLD. Also, those antique books SOLD as well, but we have another trio just as super cool in their place that are the 1700s I mentioned above).

✨Proud Mama Alert✨. Daughter two (who is assigned to the 10th Special Forces Group in Colorado) is currently in Montana for Cold Weather Training. Got a brief moment of connectivity to share these pics….love the NVG (Night Vision Goggle shot), the “campfire” shot, and the snowmobiles with the “Army gear”! The scenery is beautiful; and my personal fave of her on the snowmobile. My Belgium trip was work, but a work vacation for me; and seeing her in these pics I know she’s enjoying the training. Just pray she doesn’t get frost-bite! Skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and whatever -ing they do for training to be prepared to serve our nation.
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Happy THURSDAY. The SHOP IS OPEN today 11-4! #thursdayfeels #mamaproud

🎵Love is in the air🎵…it’s almost ❤️ Valentine’s Day….what are you getting your favorite Valentine? The #rustandrefindartisanmarket has several gift options for him and her! Come visit us today. OPEN WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY 11-4; and our next open weekend is Saturday/Sunday, February 5-6.
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Another piece from the European Container has made it’s way to the showroom after space was vacated from previous container pieces that sold. If you have followed me for a while, you know that (1) I love love love Barley twist and English antiques, and (2) I love love love Howard Products, Inc. , of which I am a retailer of for good reason. This product is the cheapest, quickest and best way to quickly save a piece that has some wear, is dry, has paint chips, heat and water marks, etc. before going through the expense, time and effort of restoring by stripping and refinishing or GASP painting a valuable antique. I love the patina on English oak and barley pieces, and sometimes a little love and care is all that is needed to restore them to a healthy and attractive patina. This 1920s Barley Twist drop leaf table is ready for it’s forever home, and is patina’d to perfection. A great card table, extra table for guests that folds down to save room and can be used as a foyer table, a side or end table, or my favorite…a table for two or four in that dream kitchen or hearth room, and especially by a fire. Flank with two leather chairs (a pair of which will be shared this week), or cute bistro or parlor chairs. So many options!.
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OPEN WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY 11-4. *Sorry, the green/pewter French brandy decanters are SOLD.