Funnel Light Makeover & Some More Junk

At the beginning of September we loaded the family (plus one extra) in the van and headed back to California to attend my youngest sister’s wedding. I squeezed in some junkin’ and shopping time in between traveling and visiting.

My first find was this wonderfully crusty oil funnel.

All it needed was a good wipe down and a hanging light cord…..

and voila….

It now hangs as a cool industrial light fixture over my desk!

For now. It will probably end up in  my room at Smitten. Eventually.

But it is so cute and so my style. I’m going to enjoy it for now.

Here’s a peek at some pickin’ my husband and I did the other evening. In the rain, no less.

All of these will end up in the shop. Some transformed. Some not.

Except the kiddo in the backseat. I’ll keep him.

Thanks for stopping by!

Partying here this week:

Between Naps on the Porch Metamorphosis Monday

Fall Time at Smitten

At the end of July our garden room at Smitten received a well earned makeover. We removed all the stuff, my husband pulled up the tarp we were using for flooring and then he installed new flooring for us!

It’s not real wood, but it looks wonderful and flows better with the other rooms in the shop, which still have the original hardwood floors.

My very talented husband also made a couple of bookcases for me. These are made from reclaimed wood from different buildings in Fredericksburg.

I reconfigured the room and stocked it with new treasures I had been accumulating. And since I’ve taken way too long to post the makeover, some of these items have already found new homes.

The old magazine rack is still hanging around. The back folds up so it can also lay flat.

Cute little brown creamer.

Old metal skates in an enamel bowl.

My first real furniture painting project. I used homemade chalk paint to cover this little writing desk in a soft gray color.

Last week I gave the room another redo to incorporate some fall items. If you can bear a few more pictures, please keep reading!

This sweet little aqua pumpkin rests on a “Special Day” plate.

A little rust and pumpkins.

A bucket o’ decoupaged pumpkins.

Ironstone on display.

French vocabulary cards.

Awesome, mercury glass style pumpkin.

Italian phonics flashcards.

More pumpkins for fall.

This is an another project my husband helped me with. Chicken wire and an old burlap feed sack stretched behind a chippy window frame.

Be sure and stop by and shop with us!

Smitten

401 E Auguste & Washington Sts.

Fredericksburg TX 78624

Etsy Shop Sale

Big news!!!

I’m holding a 20% off sale in my Etsy shop.

For how long? I’m not sure. I’d like to clean house a little and move in some new items, so for however long it takes!

You could have this floral punched copper tray:

Or this vintage ceramic warmer:

Or this adorable set of wooden animals:

Just use coupon code SUMMER upon checking out.

Happy shopping!

New Smitten Photos-Part 1

Are you tired of shop photos yet? No? Good, me neither!

I snapped these last week after doing a little rearranging in our room. As I was editing them, I noticed that several items I had pictures of, have since sold. Looks like a refill and some more photos are in order.

This first batch is from mine and Anne’s room. I also took several around the main store and will post those tomorrow~altogether it’s a lot of photos!

The cute little cruet has gone to a new home.

We have a few bars of yummy smelling soap that Anne brought back from one of her day trips.

A stack of metal industrial looking boxes. The small green one on the left has sold.

The day after I refluffed the space, this white desk sold~the double light fixture is also gone!

This is a new addition; milk glass punch bowl on a pedestal and cups.

The blingy belt buckle has been snatched up.

Vintage stamps and jello molds.

The end cabinet restyled. I’m loving the black and white look on it.

These adorable number jars are all gone. But the black drink carrier remains.

These next two are some fun hanging cages. The second one is a great, blue, chippy one. These were shot from the ground looking up. I’m height challenged and did not feel like dragging out a step stool.

Check back tomorrow evening for photos from the main areas of Smitten.

Also, I’m excited to share that I will be working down at Smitten two days a week! If you’re in town, send me a message~I’d love to meet you!