More Christmas displays in the house

Time to change over from Thanksgiving and fall and get into the Christmas spirit.  I don't put up a tree anymore since my husband passed away 7 years ago.  But I do like to put up small trees in displays around the house.  Here are the first two I finished yesterday.

I replaced the red southwest runner for this old seed bag.  The glittery tree and the little cloche on the silver stand I bought yesterday at FOUND in Mesa, AZ.  This store has wonderful things for decorating and they were having a sale this weekend.  So I took advantage!

These candles are battery operated.  Love their nice glow in the evening.  I also put out two of my clear crystal rosaries around on the mirror.

And finally this display I put together yesterday as well. 

The little white tree was a great find at My Sister's Attic.  Had to tuck the branches up a bit so it would fit under the tall cloche, but it works!  Now I think I need a few glittery stars to decorate the tree.  Yes, that's just craft stuffing around the base of the tree.  The bottle on the right is an empty Patron bottle decorated with pearls.  The other bottle has a wonderful "Dream" collar with a rhinestone crown -- also a find at FOUND.

Found!

At an estate sale on Friday I found this beautiful brass Hendryx bird cage with the original milk glass feeders.  I nearly jumped for joy at getting my hands on this item!

After I cleaned the free dust off of it and fake flowers out of it, it turned into a real gem.  It's even dated 1920.  It's big, too!  Stands 18" high!

Also found this dusty old Kodak camera and that beautiful pink glass light fixture cover.  Someone who is restoring an old house would love that light cover!  It's gorgeous and in perfect condition!

Lastly, is this sign which I found at FOUND by Domestic Bliss today!  I say this a lot and when I saw the pic of it in an email they sent out recently, I knew it was for me!  So today I trekked to Mesa to buy it!  (((smiles)))

This is my mantra!!  Love it!

Opening of my Etsy shop - Vintage Recycled

I have finally opened my Etsy shop -- Vintage Recycled!!  In this shop I am going to sell my artwork as well as many of the great finds I have.  I hope you will visit often to see what is in the shop.  I will be posting items regularly.  There is a new gadget on the right side of my blog that will take you there.

These tiny vintage ballerinas are for that special little girl's birthday cake OR a special project you have in mind.  Perhaps they could become  part of a goodie bag from a tea party?  Aren't they cute??

I know!  Valentine's Day is overwith, but perhaps this could become a note or small gift to a special person on their birthday??  Or for any special occasion.

Here's more pics from FOUND:

This cupboard would be fabulous in a studio or the dining room!  Love it!

Another fab picture of a lady.

Check out the hanging lamps!  See the ones at top right and in the center??  Do you know what material they are made from??  Kim told me about this stuff.  It's the net they put on hills beside the freeways to keep the plantings and vegetation in place!  Check out Kim's blog here to see it up close and get a better explanation!

Little Red Dress and FOUND

I bought this little vintage red dress from my BFF friend, Gail.  I love it!  It is hand made and the embroidery on the sleeves and ruffles is hand done.  I made the little pin you see on the dress.

Here is the little pin.  Apologies for the blurred pic.  I had my small camera with me and couldn't get a good shot of it.

But you can see the little old quilt heart is handstitched on and that there are three tiny french knots in the bottom right corner.  I had fun making this little "Adore" pin and putting it on the dress with safety pins -- it is not permanently attached to the dress.  It is for sale in Merchant Square.

FOUND is a new venture for Dan and Kristen of Domestic Bliss in downtown Mesa.  Be sure to check out the links I provided for both.  My BFF Kim and I went to their grand opening on Thursday evening.  Here are a few highlights of what awaited us.

Love this display!

Old clocks, pretty flowers, and "Found" on a vintage flash card.

Absolutely love this huge picture of the lady in white!!  Comfy tufted chairs and the old folding doors with mirrors where glass used to be.  And check out that great chest full of drawers!  Yummy!!

This picture and display is for you, Gail!!  Check out the old cameras!  And those neat flower frogs!  My mother had several of those because she loved camilias and these frogs held them best in a bouquet.  Also love the "You Are My Sunshine" sign!!

Friends at FOUND -- Kim, me and Trisha.   I so want to get rid of some of my furniture and replace it with what I saw in FOUND.  But the budget doesn't allow it!