~FARMHOUSE CHIC HAMPER LINER~

~VINTAGE CLOTHES HAMPER~

Farmhouse Chic

One of the joys of owning vintage linens comes in making them part of my day to day life.  For more years than I can count I've collected old laces, trims and ribbons, but it wasn't until several years ago when I first started selling my wares on eBay that I realized so many of you out there love them, too!

~VINTAGE SHEETING LINED~

Crochet Lace Trimmed

 

At first it was a little difficult cutting into lace-edged pieces of old linen and cotton.  But...the thought of so much gorgeous handwork being relegated to an old dresser drawer or stored away in a plastic bag made me sad.  And so I decided a long time ago to at least try and give them new life.  With that I began fashioning bits and pieces of old lace into romantic keepsakes for the home.

~SWEET CROCHET LACES~

Vintage Sheet Edging

Last June my big sister Linda was visiting from Tennessee.  We had a wonderful time shopping and while out and about that day we snagged some great old finds.  If you'd like you can read that post HERE.

 ~DOUBLE FLOUNCE~

One of my favorite finds of the day was this vintage clothes hamper frame.  It was $1 and I was over-de-moon happy to bring it home.  I had great plans to immediately transform it, but like always I got busy with other things...  And so it sat and sat and sat for a long, long time~

 ~SWEET FABRIC TIES~

With our kitchen remodel on the horizon a new laundry room is also in the works.  I kept thinking about that neat old frame hanging in my storage shed out back and so a couple weeks ago I had my Mr. AGPMan clean it back up for me.  I'd actually painted it sometime back...

 ~PHOTO FROM LAST YEAR~

The frame was originally black but overall it was in wonderful vintage condition!

~ALL PAINTED UP~

She was pretty easy to line!  I measured all four sides and added 1/2" seam allowance and used these measurements for a template.  An old thick white sheet was used for the inside and underneath trim, and a large table doily for top trim.  The tablecover was heavily damaged in the center but the old crochet was in great condition.  I top stitched a band around the upper edge and made a casing for elastic.  To secure the lining to the frame I added fabric ties at the base.  The elastic easily keeps the liner in place. What I love most about it is that it can be washed.  I serged all the seems so no fear of unraveling! 

Today I'm linking up with Kathleen of Faded Charm for White Wednesday! You just MUST check out the fabulous whites when you have time.  You are sure to be VERY inspired!

Hope you have a wonderful day!

Love to you...

~JUNKIN' ABOUT...~

~ANTIQUE PIE SAFE~

Remember last week when I told you I didn't know WHAT I was going to do with my antique pie safe?  Well...after moving our furniture around a bajillion times I think we finally found a place for it!  I am soo happy we put felt pads under everything!  Made moving the stuff around so much easier!!!

~RIGHT AT HOME~

 Looks like it's new home is going to be in our dining room.  Fitting place, I suppose, for a Pie Safe.  I guess when we decided to open up the wall between my family room and dining room I didn't think about the fact I was losing an entire wall that once held a lot of furniture!

My girl told me anything I didn't have room for she'd be happy to take it off my hands... :)

Yeah...as if!

~OUR WEDDING GOBLETS~

 ~GORGEOUS VINTAGE TABLE COVER~

~BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE CROCHET TABLECLOTH~

Now...I junque everywhere!  Super nice homes and even those that aren't so super nice! :)  But...I must admit that lately it's been slim pickens out there! Lots of estate and tag sales, but other than some bits of old lace and crocheted doilies I haven't found much.  I did find more cigar boxes, but I don't have a clue what to do with these!

Any ideas?

HELP ME!

Send me the link to a tutorial! 

PLEEZE....

 ~GREAT OLD BOXES~

The crochet tablecloth you see above WAS a great find too...but I got it at antique mall for half off!  I think it was $8.  I know...crazy-good price!

 ~NEAT TRAY~

 ~TWO BASKETS LIKE THIS~

~GREAT CANISTER~

Anyway...when the yard sales don't get my cash I can always count on Hobby Lobby (you know it's based in Oklahoma City, right?) to clean me out!

Sometimes I just hate that store.

 ~METAL BOXES~

 ~SHABBY WOOD BASKET~

All the stuff I snagged at Hobby Lobby was 80% off so I didn't walk away too terribly broke!  All of the items have been base painted and most have already been hand painted with roses...  All will be on my website when I reopen it later this month!  

~GREAT METAL HAMPER FRAME~

Now...do you remember last summer when I found this great old Clothes Hamper Frame?  Well...I finished it's MAKEOVER (gee...only took me 9 months...I could have had a baby in that amount of time!)!!! :)  I'll be showing it to you tomorrow for White Wednesday!  This piece was fun to give a face-lift to!

 

Hope your Tuesday is fabulous!  I'm off to create and to blog-hop around!

Love to you...

 

~A PEACEFUL MONDAY~

Love is a fruit in season

at all times, and within the reach 

of every hand.

MOTHER TERESA

 

 To be grateful

is to recognize the love

of God in everything He has given us~

and He has given us everything.

THOMAS MERTON

 The happiness of life is made of

little things~

a smile, a hug, a moment

of shared laughter.

(UNKNOWN)

Hold fast your dreams!

Within your heart keep one still,

secret spot where dreams may go and,

sheltered so, may thrive and grow.

LOUISE DRISCOLL

Friends...they cherish one

another's hopes.  They are kind

to one another's dreams.

HENRY DAVID THOREAU

 When you have...

accomplished your daily task,

go to sleep in peace.

God is awake.

 VICTOR HUGO

~~*~~

Tough, busy last few days.

Visits with my aging father are both

joyous

and

heartbreaking.

Thank you, God,

for your mercy.

  My Mr. AGPMan is in finals.

Come Thursday he will cross the half way mark towards earning his degree in

Software Development.

Thank you, God,

for your strength.

I'm continuing to work in my studio

on new product.

I'm having fun fashioning new

Tattered Aprons

and using up

long forgotten fabric and trims.

Thank you, God,

for direction.

Hope your Monday is wonderful!

May it be a day as beautiful

as God intended it to be.

Love to you...