This and That

This warmer weather has given me some renewed energy. I was down in the studio (basement dungeon) last night working on Magpie Mansion, the next birdhouse in the series. I also got the child's mirror and some switch plates shipped up to Sharon in Iowa for her to lug to Sister's along with her own treasures.

I got the elephant a few weeks ago while I was junkin' during the few fabulous days I had off. And of course, I do love to make switch plates.

I got this little shelf on my junkin trip to Welda, Kansas last weekend. Home made and lots of personality. The brown was cool, but I thought it needed to be lightened up . . .

So I spray painted it silver and then sandpapered a good deal of the paint right off. I looked like the tin man when I was finished but it looks pretty cool.

Dawn and I really enjoyed our trip about an hour south and stopped in Garnett, Kansas on the way back. Although the little downtown square was empty and most everything was closed, we found a Chinese restaurant and a couple of antique stores.

And on Sunday, my family celebrated Greek Easter with some friends. Here are Dash, Michael, and the first fish Dash has ever caught.

Michael's mom, Mary, told me about this tapestry, it was made by nuns in Greece over 100 years ago.

And here is a cool old barn that sits on their property out in the country.

Tonight it's back to the studio for more birdhouse assembly and I have a few other fun ideas floating in my head. So many projects, so little time . . .

Spring Shopping Extravaganza!!!

I made a stop at The Curious Sofa on Friday to check out the Spring digs. To say we are ALL ready for warm sunshine and new buds on the trees is a vast understatement!!

There were lots of wonderful goodies to explore.

If red had any place in my decor, I would have to snatch up these wonderful "Alice in Wonderland" chairs.

Complete with worn velvet - I would not change a thing!

Lots of eggs, and nests, and burlap Frenchy pillows.

And garden-inspired pics . . .

This bedding was to die for, lush light pink with gray velvety detail. Sweet dreams.

And the store smelled wonderful with scents of Hillhouse Naturals soy candles in Fresh Cut Grass and Bloom wafting throughout.

And I finally found a family room chair to replace the broken down one I currently have (complete with some springs sticking out of the bottom). This one is big, fluffy and comfy!

And I ordered it in this Frenchy, scrolly fabric (below). Yipppeeeeee!!! I can hardly wait!

And a closeup of the great fabric.

And I had to take care of some things over the weekend in Fort Scott, KS and while I was there, I explored the Iron Star. Such a wonderful place! Check out the wonderful seafood tureen!

Great portraits and topiaries.

The garden display below complete with fountain was fresh and fun.

The styling in this store was really cool and when I complimented the shop owner, she got it just right by saying we're all just little girls playing with our things, fluffing here, and rearranging there. I couldn't get a good pic, but this ladder was hanging from the ceiling - what a Spring-y idea with the topiaries and greenery strewn about.

Here's a couple views from the outside on this little town square with brick streets and Nat King Cole piping through speakers on the lamp posts (oh, and 68+ degree weather!!). Ahhhhh . . .

And I guess my meandering to the dark side of home decor has hit bottom. The only reason I passed up this tombstone that was for sale in an antique mall was because I couldn't lift it and I thought it was bad form to ask my mother to help me. Good thing because not even Jason was keen to the idea and wondered aloud about the grave that now stood without a headstone. True dat . . .