Snippets of loveliness ~

The other day I pulled out a blank canvas wanting to make something new.

It was a simple 11 x 14 canvas that I simply layered with

snippets of loveliness!

I started by gluing on a piece of vintage linen to the base.

Raw edges were exposed, it didn't matter either.

I wanted it to have more of a loose feel.

Then I began layering things.

I ripped pieces of a gorgeous Ralph Lauren sheet that I love.

(That is the vintage roses fabric you see peeking through the lace!)

I cut the bottom off of a precious old baby dress.

The scallops and embroidery were perfect!

Plus the pale pink shade was beautiful with the colors

in the ripped sheet pieces.

At first I don't glue a thing.

Well, except for the base fabric covering the canvas.

But after that I begin playing.

Put this on, look at it...remove it and try something else.

I keep doing this until I love what I see.

Of course it helps to have a gorgeous image

as the focal point in the center!!!

Below is a photo of my work in progress ~

And finally, when I KNOW it's right, I glue everything into place!

Below is my finished piece.

I happened to show a work-in-progress photo on my Facebook page

and it sold right away before it was finished.

After the photo below was taken,

I added about five mother of pearl buttons to the pretty piece

of pink ribbon and lace across the bottom.

Sometimes it just needs one more beautiful element!

I have to share some recent thrift store finds with you!!

Both of the chairs that I've placed in front of our fireplace

were found for only 15.00 each!!!

Now that Spring has arrived, the fireplace is out of commission

so why not pile in a few more chairs for extra seating?

This past month on March 21st, my sweet husband and I celebrated

our 35th wedding anniversary!

I created a sweet collage of us and our precious sons...

We celebrated the day with our son Brad and

had lunch at a classic Atlanta restaurant,
Mary Mac's Tea Room
(ohmygoodness, SO DELICIOUS!)
#marymacstearoom #marymacs

and then we had an afternoon of touring

a beautiful Atlanta cemetery

and enjoyed a little bit of antiquing and junkin!!!

It really was such a fun day!!!

I've got to share this photo of the wisteria that 

grows wild near our old farmhouse ~

Spring has definitely arrived here in Georgia!!!

Wishing you a wonderful weekend

precious friends!!!

hugs and love,

Dawn

Altered inspiration!

I ran across this photo today on Facebook ~

You know how it will share your old posts and memories with you?

This was from a year ago today and I love it!

The morning light was streaming in across a door in my studio

where I've hung pretty little treasures that inspire me ~

I love seeing and displaying wonderful things that make me smile!

Surround yourself with what you love

and you truly WILL be inspired!

I finally finished my altered treasure box!

Yes, I used a favorite graphic of mine and I know you've seen it before

but I can't help myself...

I love it!

The box was primed, painted and lightly antiqued.

Then I added the graphic to the top and began embellishing.

Trying to decide what lace or trim to use is always the fun part.

It has to work perfectly with the color, size and scale of my project.

Finally I had to finish up with a pretty seam binding bundle and rhinestone bauble.

It sold quickly right from my Facebook page as I tend to share

my artwork in progress there.

I lined the inside the most beautiful antiqued gold paper

and then added a lace band in the lid

so old photographs or other ephemera could be tucked in and held safely.

By the way, here is a little "before" shot.

It was pretty to begin with but I knew I could elevate it just a bit!

I actually got out the other day and went antiquing too!!!

It was 65 degrees and sunny here in Georgia so it was perfect.

As I pulled into the parking lot of a local antique mall,

look at what I saw!!!!

Isn't it wonderful???

It even has fun little curtains hanging inside.

It's a 1977 Volkswagen Van in gorgeous condition!

This one's a little blurry but I loved this gorgeous piece.

I'm not sure what it is but it was beautiful.

Yes, one of those tails came home with me. I love the weirdest things!

My little pile of treasures! Not much but carefully chosen.

Now to start a new project ~

What to do, what to do...

Thank you always for stopping by to see what I'm up to!

hugs and love,

Dawn

So, so much goodness to share!!!

Well, I went junkin' Friday with a sweet friend...

and OHMYGOODNESS!

I had the most WONDERFUL time!!!!

Of course I took my camera so I could share the goodness with you....

here are a few photos of all that I saw and loved!!!!

Here are a few photos from a couple of wonderful shops in Loganville, GA...

My Sister's Antiques and a shop across from them, Repurposeful!

And my most very favorite,

Rowann's gorgeous shop Antiques in Old Town in Lilburn, GA!!!

I took a ton of photos so enjoy...and be sure to click to enlarge too!!!

Rowann has the most precious shop kitty...

Here's sweet Rowann...loving on her sweet baby ~ and he's so friendly too!!!

GORGEOUS, right????

Well, Rowann and her hubby live right on top of their wonderful store!

She was so sweet to invite us up to see her beautiful home too ~

OH, and by-the-way....

her home will be featured in the next issue of Where Women Create too!!!!

I took a few photos of her home above the shop

just so you could see how talented this

sweet woman is!!!

OHMYGOODNESS!!!!

I promise you, I didn't know what to look at first,

there was so much wonderfulness!!!!

Thank you so very much precious Rowann

for sharing your gorgeous shop and beautiful home with us...

I feel very honored!!!! 

Now I've GOT to buy that Where Women Create issue too!!!

I've hope you've enjoyed all the pics from my junkin' day....

tomorrow I'll share with you all that I brought home.

Mind you, it's not a big pile but a lovely pile ~ at least to me that is!!!!

Clara spent the night with Mimi and Papa Saturday night so I'll

leave you with a precious photo I took of her after I made her a little

bunny hand puppet...fitted just for her small hand!!!

Sweet baby, we had such a great time together ~

Wishing you a beautiful Monday precious friends!!!

hugs and love,

Dawn