Christmas Nests

I love this idea using vintage Christmas ornaments for birds' eggs!

New Sleepy Poet item

This lovely headboard and bedside table are now at the Sleepy Poet. When I first saw them I thought I'd have to keep them for my daughter, Zoe. But she is more partial to IKEA than shabby chic these days so off it goes! Price $525. (includes rails and a plainish footboard)

A few of my favorite things...

Thought it was time to share a few of the found treasures that I couldn't quite part with. Several of these sat briefly at my booth at Sleepy Poet but are now home with me. I love the glass panels of this old book case that I fell in love with on Craigslist. This would be a good candidate for refinishing or painting--the top is pretty worn and scratched. But I sort of like the worn and comfortable look!

This pew made a brief appearance at my booth at the Sleepy Poet but I quickly realized it belonged at home with me. I was told it was from an old Rhode Island church but it looks like the picture of Southern charm to me.

The same goes for this lovely china cabinet that I got for a steal for $35! I realized it was perfect for my very small dining room and brought it home.

A half moon table that I intended to sell...but my husband loved the primitive look and beautiful finish.

This porch swing was in exquisite shabby shape!

Back to School!

You can't tell by the weather--it's another 90-plus day here in N.C.--but the kids are returning to school. That means it's time for this adorable child's desk to make its debut in my booth at Sleepy Poet. I have always been nuts about roll-top desks but this one is almost too cute too sell! And the chair that goes with it actually adjusts up and down--just like an adult-size desk of the same vintage. Won't this look cute with a small globe on top and some vintage books?

New Photos!! New Booth!

After a long hiatus, I am finally back with new photos from the booth! At some point I misplaced my camera. I'm happy to report I have a new one, which has seems to be a much better instrument!
I've recently moved my booth at the Sleepy Poet and have a little extra space to show my junk and other finds--this one with three walls. That helps when I have lots of pictures to display. Here's what's there now. Happy junking!

She sells seashells at the Sleepy Poet...

Decided to give my shell display a splash of color and I love how it turned out! Available at the Sleepy Poet for $48.

New Junk Finds!

It was a great weekend for junk! I got an early preview at a barn sale and caught several good yard sales Saturday morning. Take a look at my new finds!

Love the old rust colored shutters, and the green mantle pieces have a great old patina on them. The step stool has old linoleum tiles placed on each step--the light green looks great with the vintage globe! And I can't resist shells--put these in a sea-foam tray I painted. Ready for summer!

New Pics From the Booth

I took some pics of the booth today at the Sleepy Poet. You'll see I have summer on my mind: There are a lot of beach and other outdoor themes! GARDEN BASKETS AND CHILD'S SEAT ARE SOLD!!

Pics from the booth

Here are the latest offerings in my booth at Sleepy Poet. You'll see that I have a lot of outdoor and beach themes going!

My latest creation: A one-of-a-kind shell display

I've almost completed this fabulous shell display, using an old printer tray replica and shells. This is my third one and will go straight into the booth!

Chippy cabinet

I love this shabby cabinet I found at a yard sale this weekend. I could see it in a beach house -- my shells look great in it!

Old Tool Box

This old handcrafted tool box is a one-of-a-kind. I'm thinking about possible uses. Any suggestions?

More Finds -- Stained Glass Windows

I am crazy about old stained glass windows. Here are two I picked up over the holidays. Can you imagine the homes these windows came from?