Sweet Salvage -- Sweet Retreats in May

Another successful event for Sweet Salvage on 7th this month.  The theme was Sweet Retreats.  And one could certainly find many lovely things to put in their own "sweet retreats".  Here are some of my favorite displays from this months Sweet event.

Love the picture of the swans on the lake and the bird cages.

Great easy chair with summer reading on the table next to it!

This is just beautiful!  A sea fan mounted on linen and put in an antique oval frame with curved glass.

This chandelier shows some serious "thinking outside the box".  That's what makes it so special!

Tucked in a tiny corner was this "SEA" display.  The ladder with the plants would work on patio.

My favorite chair and ottoman.  They are sold and going to live with someone with great taste!

Another great "SEA" display with glittery starfish and antlers!

A simple, yet effective, display under a cloche.

Summer reading!  Love those bookmarks.  I did make some of those long ago.  Think I will be making more!

This display is awesome!  I love all the frames, mirrors and prints on the wall.

 Such a pretty shabby chic display! 

Close ups of the shabby chic display . . . .

This month's Sweet Salvage event didn't disappoint!  It was beautiful!  For more pictures of many other items there this month, visit my Facebook page!  I posted three albums full of these and many other pictures!  Many thanks to the Sweet Team for another great Sweet Salvage event.

Yesterday's finished creations.

Yesterday I spent the day finishing several projects, redoing one, and getting things ready to take into my booth at Merchant Square.

Here is what I accomplished:

I finished another small canvas gift bag.  It's covered with vintage laces, fabric roses, a beautiful pearl pin, and a bow made from an old mother-of-pearl belt buckle.

An old coin purse given new life with a few bits and pieces.

This gift bag I redid.  Didn't like the original artwork on it.  Everything can be fixed with just a little thought, glue and new ideas!

Finally decided to part with this fancy necklace of gold chain, pearls and crystals.  I added the fancy feather piece to an old rayon purse from the '50's.  It is a nice purse, just needed a bit of bling!

I also tied up a couple of book bundles using burlap ribbon, lace, and trims.  An old book bundle always looks better when tied up nicely.  I am giving credit to Myko Bocek, a member of the Sweet Team at Sweet Salvage for this idea!  Thanks Myko!!  Also love the watercolor of a ketch on the sea.  Nicely done by an amateur probably on summer vacation at the beach!

Sweet Friends and Fans found at Sweet Salvage.

Over the last 20 months of attending each Sweet Salvage event, I have seen and/or met some fabulous people.  These are just a few.

I recognized Mary Emmerling wandering among the displays.

 Christie Repasy was there in January of 2012, my birthday month, and I bought one of her prints with the gift certificates I had received for my birthday!

Mr. Spellbinder, Ken Oliver!!

Of course, my two picture taking cohorts, Dawn Marie and Pamela Medaglia!

And, of course, I have to include my BFF Gail! 

A Sweet Review

Every third Thursday of the month, for the last 20 months, my friend Gail and I have gone to Phoenix to see Sweet Salvage on 7th.  One of the owners, Kim Rawlins, has been a friend for years and we have supported her through her growing business. I wanted to share with you a few of my favorite displays at Sweet Salvage from the last 20 months.

These pics were taken in the first building Sweet Salvage held their events.

Love the ruffly curtains, ballet en pointe shoes, and the vanity and chair.

This chandelier and display was inside of a large china closet painted black.  My favorite!!

Lots of glass, silver and bling!

This display captured me the minute I walked in!  Love the roses, delicate nightie, and vanity!

Such a pretty lamp and shade along with a Christie Repasy print! Then Sweet Salvage discovered that they had outgrown their first space and moved to a much larger space just down the street.  The following pics are from the new store.

Love the aqua/turquoise accents.  And that chair is wonderful!

White and aqua/turquoise in this black china cabinet really shows off well!

 

Real flowers and other garden lovelies make this display seem so fresh and inviting.

Love the bling, the silver, the shoes!

Lovely dresses!  These are just a few of my favorite displays.  Old and new!  Next event is May 16th