9/02/2012

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!

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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.

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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.

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

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Cute little brown creamer.

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Old metal skates in an enamel bowl.

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

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

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

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A little rust and pumpkins.

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A bucket o’ decoupaged pumpkins.

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Ironstone on display.

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French vocabulary cards.

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Awesome, mercury glass style pumpkin.

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Italian phonics flashcards.

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More pumpkins for fall.

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

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Be sure and stop by and shop with us!

Smitten

401 E Auguste & Washington Sts.

Fredericksburg TX 78624

8/17/2012

Fredericksburg Trade Days

I know it’s once again been a while since I posted; however, rest assured, I’m still alive and kickin’ here in Fredericksburg!

This summer has been full and busy. I have so many photos and events I want to share with you, but I actually need to be near my computer on a regular basis to do so! And there are no signs of it slowing down for a while. So, I’ll squeeze in a post when I have a minute, just to keep everyone up to date on our happenings around here.

Today I spent some time in the Texas heat strolling around Trade Days. This is held the weekend of the third Saturday of every month. If that makes any sense. And twice in November. You can usually find me there on the Friday it opens, since there is less of a crowd on that day.

I thought I’d share a few photos from past visits that I found in my folders.

Isn’t she lovely?

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The token Longhorn. Pardon the hose.

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Junk, glorious junk.

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Doll molds, anyone?

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No matter what you’re looking for, there is something for everyone!

Maybe next month I’ll see you there!

Sharing with:

Common Ground’s Vintage Inspiration Friday

Stuff and Nonsense Fridays Unfolded

7/08/2012

Queen B at the Knot Hole

Last week, on two separate trips, I was able to explore some towns not too far from us. The first one was Mason, which I’ll share more about later. The second was Burnet.

Why I had to travel to Burnet is a long story, but I’m glad I had to make the trip. One of the first stores I stumbled upon was Queen B at the Knot Hole. The Knot Hole is a huge antique store that bills itself as an indoor flea market. Queen B is a small boutique next door to it. Both were fun to browse through and I even brought a few things home!

The front of the shop was filled with some cute décor, but my daughter called  me to the back room with, “Mom, you’ll really like the stuff back here!” That’s where the old, rusty stuff was to be found. Hope you enjoy the photos and if you’re ever in Burnet, stop at

Queen B at the Knot Hole

604 Waters Street, Burnet, TX 78611

(512)756-2288

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I loved these little bird photo holders.

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Ain’t that the truth?

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A wall of cowboys….what a nice surprise.

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Isn’t this how you say welcome in Texan?

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A couple of wonderfully chippy garden chairs.

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This adorable enamel plate came home with me-along with it’s partner that says “cherries”.

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This pretty set of china also found it’s way into my car. It will end up in the shop at Smitten soon.

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There will be more posts to come! I promise!

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