A twist on re-upholstering

I Love burlap and linen and I especially love a combination of the two. I don't have a sewing machine, nor do I have the knowledge or time to do reupholstering. However, I found this old chair and knew I could bring new life to it....somehow.
Poor Thing.

I went to the local fabric shop and bought 5 different pieces of material. Tan burlap, white burlap, flax linen, striped linen and a black damask type print. I grabbed a few funky furniture tacks and some fabric glue and then went to town. My mother said "that is not how we reupholster".... well, not everything I do is conventional. Anyway, I love how the chair turned out. I can't wait to find another so I can play some more.

I decided to drape and tie the linen covering the top and back...fun, fun, fun.

The white burlap is under the front cushion and covering the arms and the flax burlap is on the sides with the funky tacks.

a before picture with just the back finished

I used some black fabric paint for the bottom front section...you've got to be flexible with this new age upholstering. :)

Ta - Dah

Thanks for stopping....Ive got to run and try and get my gardens ready for the tour next week. I'll post some pictures as I'm preparing. L

Smell the lavender

Stop and smell the lavender. From Denmark...only 3 bundles left. Heaven.

I just returned from a trip down to Kansas. My mother and I drove down and picked up my sister, who flew in from Charleston, South Carolina. Our first stop was Curious Sofa and then we went on to Nell Hill's. Great fun to visit these other fabulous shops and to have some R&R with my family. We then junked our way back home filling the truck with fun goodies.

The jars and handbag are what is left from my Denmark order

The material is a mix between a linen and a burlap...super soft. These bags went fast. Last one.

Fun "new lady" I found on my trip. I was sooo excited to find her...all crooked and rusty

Fabulous summer colors

great storage cabinet...reduced 50%

Fun new frames from Missouri

...empty frame over a mirror...who would have thought of that...thanks sis

new burlap rug...or throw...or wall hanging

to B... or not to Be

great stencils from Denmark

I do have a couple of the vintage french siphons left

fun new stuff is arriving daily...the new pots and statuary that arrived last week were selling off the sidewalk as we were unboxing. I have to learn to order in larger quantity....

Mark your calendar for the open house / garden tour at my house

Thursday, June 25
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

shopping at the store with extended hours

first impressions

Don't forget to let the world know how you feel about your home, or in my case, my store. Adding decor to your front door, entryway or walkway makes that first impression and shouts Welcome. I don't have window boxes at home so I particularly love to get whimsical and have fun with these at the store. The items outside are also for sale so that allows me the opportunity to re-do my creations through out the season. I'll be digging out my larger shells and American flags to welcome the summer later today. Bring on the heat and the sunshine...we have had 5 days of clouds, cold (48 degrees...during the day!!), and rain. Ugh!

...love the tarnished coffee pot and the old pop bottles

these hanging wall baskets would look lovely filled with ivy and flowers

welcome friends and guests

vintage wash tubs...a fresh find from my recent buying trip from Kansas, Missouri and Iowa.

see you all soon... my sale goes through this week ;)

Customs / Jeanne d' Arc Living

I just received my first shipment of goods from Denmark. WoW! Jeanne d' Arc Living has really got it going on! Love. Love. Love. Look at these great containers above. Four different sizes, heavy metal, perfect.

The product is amazing!! The adventure of getting the product, on the other hand, was quite eventful. First I needed to order enough to fill the container. Not that I couldn't find enough great stuff, it was what could I afford. You also have to prepay, which means tying up a lot of cash, for a month or so, before you even see the product. I was so excited to hear it made it to Canada, but that was when a customs agent informed me that I needed to be represented and a lot more fees would be tacked on....weeks went by. I began to think I will Never do this again.

But, low and behold the stuff finally arrived...getting it out of the crate was another adventure. Lanette and I were so pathetic out in the parking lot... circling the box, with our drill and hammer, that we drew the attention of a nice man going by, who just happened to have a pry bar and large hammer in his car...saved the day.

Now that I have the majority of the items unpacked...I am in heaven. I will definitely be reordering. I wanted to get this post out this morning...more pictures to come.
Here is a sampling.

I have 5 different sizes of these fun bottles and containers...the tops are so unique


This pillow is gorgeous. Sorry, I only have 3 left. It is double the size of a normal throw pillow and oh so soft.

These stencils will move quickly...too fun


This lovely is the only number they had...it is made on a heavy piece of metal. Way Cool.
We have 5 left

These vintage seltzer bottles are all unique in their own way. Authentic ~ from France "Old French Siphons"

And last but not least, is this amazing Christmas book. Showcasing the Nordic Country style of decor, written by Lonnie Wurtz Jensen and Vivian Christensen. It is not printed in English; however, the pictures and ideas will fulfill all of your winter decorating needs. Great for a gift or for yourself. These are in limited production, Jeanne d' Arc Living will no longer be publishing them, so I do not know if they can be reordered. I was going to save them for the holidays, but I already have people asking for them. :) $58

Six Things About Me... I've been "tagged"

Six things about me.

Thank You, Andrea of the renowned Junk Fest - foursome. I have been "tagged" which means share 6 things about yourself with your readers and then TAG 6 fellow blogger's.

So I started by making my list...as you all know I love and live by "The List"

Family, career, things I love, food, drink. Big Categories. As I sat in bed last night reading and eating my beloved gummy bears, I thought...oh, I'll have to mention I love to read, and that I love gummy bears, and that....good golly, I could go on forever and I'm sure you would rather look at pictures. So here is the skinny...

1. Jerry and I have been friends for 28 years. We've been together as a couple for 26 years. Yikes. We have two - boy - children. Logan 24 & Daniel 18. Both gorgeous, fun, world- at-their-feet-kinda-boys. My little hound, Madison, Love Her! She drives everyone crazy with her bad habits and bad breath...she's been known to down a few gummy bears herself.

2. Career. Not to bore you but I am an advanced practice nurse. I work in one of our major metropolitan hospitals here in the Twin Cities. My specialty is in Cardiac Surgery. I work with two great surgeons, Dr. Christopher Heck and Dr. Michael King.

I also own and run the Round Barn Potting Company. I am starting my 3rd year as the "new owner." I'll forever be the new owner even tho. the Potting Co. never existed before me. The Barn; however, has housed 3 other businesses before me, so there you go... "new owner."

3. Things that bring me joy in life...besides a major league busy day at my Barn....are gardening, shopping, and reading. My compulsions are making lists and then breaking the lists down into new lists and then redoing the list as the day goes on... crazy (or so my husband tells me) ... I also Love getting my hair done.

4. Things I buy when I am out besides flowers and books... Vintage tee's. Love them. I am a sucker. I buy them by the handful. I wear 2-3 at a time sometimes. Also, handbags...most times they are only used for a week or two and then I land upon another "omg...I have to have it...it will be the last one I ever buy and I'll use it Forever!! I promise..." My next goal, is to design my own line of bags...it's good to have goals, right? Even if you're to busy for laundry and such... and I can't leave out the jewelry and shoes...oh, and coats, in the Fall. Good thing I have two full time jobs!

5. Something new to me that I am learning to enjoy is food. I know, you are thinking what the... but food has always been just filler to me. Eat when you need something, find something fast and easy, and then get back to what you were doing before the interruption. My husband is teaching me how to take the time and enjoy food...and I am figuring it out. Food is wonderful...as long as he prepares it! Wine, beer or margaritas are also my drinks of choice.

6. My newest pleasure that I need mentioning is blogging. Thanks to all of you...

I'll have to ponder my tagging obligation...

...gotta run. Hugs, Lori

Happy 70th Birthday Mom