Here are a few new pictures from my booth at the Mercantile Mall in Milford, Ohio.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Vintage Framed Magnetic Chalkboard
There is something about a chalkboard in an old frame that makes me happy.
Here are the basic steps in creating one for yourself.
I buy a sheet of galvanized steel from Lowes (be sure to take a magnet with you) I use tin snips to cut it and then I add about 5 coats of chalkboard paint to it.
Cut a piece of cardboard to the same size as the galvanized steel and add it to the back for extra support.
I added a few magnets made from vintage buttons and a piece of chalk that I found in box at an estate sale. I hung the chalk from ribbon tied to a little eye hook that I attached to the top of the frame.
Here are the basic steps in creating one for yourself.
I buy a sheet of galvanized steel from Lowes (be sure to take a magnet with you) I use tin snips to cut it and then I add about 5 coats of chalkboard paint to it.
Cut a piece of cardboard to the same size as the galvanized steel and add it to the back for extra support.
I added a few magnets made from vintage buttons and a piece of chalk that I found in box at an estate sale. I hung the chalk from ribbon tied to a little eye hook that I attached to the top of the frame.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
What makes you Happy?
Isn't it funny how the littlest thing can make you happy? I went to the flea market this weekend with my friend, Brenda. It was the first one of the season. We found so many fun things. I found these darling little vintage, handmade napkin rings. I love anything with millinery flowers attached. When I was showing my husband what I bought he said "why did you buy those?" I simply said, "they make me happy!"
What makes you happy?
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
A Little Space To Call My Own
This was my favorite space in my old house. It was tucked in the corner of my little kitchen. I loved it because it was the one place in the house that I could call my own. My husband had his own office, the kids didn't want to be in the kitchen, and I was always in the kitchen so it was perfect for me. I love using vintage items for storage. They look great and are fun to collect. Old little green tackle boxes filled with necessities fit perfectly in the mail slots.
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If you are ever in Milford, OH...
come see my booth that I share with my friend Brenda.
The Mercantile Mall
100 & 104 Main Street
Milford, Ohio 45150