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Treasure Hunting at Renninger’s Antique and Collectibles Extravaganza

November 18, 2013November 18, 2013 by KTgreen

Friday I went treasure hunting at Renninger’s Antique and Collectibles Extravaganza along with my treasure hunting buddies, Kathryn, Connie and Michelle. We had SO much FUN. And found so many treasures!

Treasure Hunters — Me, Kathryn, Connie and Michelle

Glass Mosaic — This really isn’t a photo of Connie. I’m actually taking a pic of those beautiful glass mosaics behind her! Last year one of the vendors got really angry when I took a picture of her display so now I always have a decoy!

Magic Fork — Here’s Michelle searching for the magic fork!

And so many vendors. Can’t even show you how many are set up.

Renningers, Treasure Hunting at Renninger's Antique and Collectibles Extravaganza

And here are my treasures!

My Treasures from Renningers — Tray, cheese grater, hand, cake plate, hanging fish candle, franz platter

And why did I want these items? First, I always look for cheap trays. This one was five bucks. We needed a good old-old fashioned cheese grater–all the “new” ones we’ve bought have broke in short order. You might not think I need another white cake pedestal, but now I can actually give Jessica the one I bought her three years ago! The hanging fish candle was so cool I had to trample Connie after she showed it to me so I could buy it first! And the Franz platter in the front….

Franz platter — Already had the porcelain vase! I got the platter for HALF of what I paid for the vase! Best buy for me!

And very last, I ALMOST bought a hand last year and regretted passing it up for an ENTIRE YEAR! But that one was green and this one is perfect!

Treasure Hunting at Renninger's Antique and Collectibles Extravaganza — I bought the cobalt blue tray for my jewelry several years ago at Renninger’s.

Tomorrow we’ll look at Connie, Kathryn, and Michelles’ finds!

DIY Fabric Baskets

November 14, 2013 by KTgreen

Continuing in my efforts to have a pretty and organized work area, I finished the shelves in my sewing corner with these cute DIY fabric baskets and Ikea magazine holders.

DIY Fabric Boxes, Ikea boxes, organization

I painted the holders the same color that I used in the “hutch of pretty things” and finished them up with Martha Stewart stencils. Now they are the home to sewing patterns that I’ve collected over the years.

Ikea Boxes

I started figuring out the dimensions I would need to make storage baskets but then came across a tutorial on Sew4Home for these little lovelies. So much easier to follow someone else’s instructions than create my own!

DIY Fabric Boxes, Pretty organization

Grabbed a graphic from The Graphic Fairy and made these tags.

DIY Fabric Boxes, Tags

DIY Fabric Boxes, Ikea boxes, tags

One corner done, three to go! My cutting table slides right under the shelves and now I have a pretty and organized sewing corner.

Organized Sewing Corner, DIY Fabric Basket

Although it usually looks like this!

Next week I’ll tell you about those cushions sitting on my sewing table!

Dogs in the Hood!

November 12, 2013 by KTgreen

It’s time for the November edition of Dogs in the Hood!

Bacca, Dogs in the Hood! — Bacca, Strike a Pose!

Mingo, Dogs in the Hood! — Mingo, also known as Mongo now.

Little Bit, Dogs in the Hood — I forgot to get this pooch’s name. So I’m calling her Little Bit. How cute is she?

Crystal, Dogs in the Hood! — This is Crystal, as in Crystal River. She could be a professional model!

Barley, Dogs in the Hood! — Barley didn’t want to hold still for this Kodak moment. Such a happy wiggly dog!

Ruby, Dogs in the Hood! — Ruby’s checking out Maggie. They are anti-BFF’s.

Dogs in the Hood! — This cutie did not want to pose for the paparazzi. So I had to crawl under the table to get the pic. What I’ll do for a photo.

Otter, Dogs in the Hood! — Wait, that’s not a dog. That’s an otter in my back yard!

Otters, Dogs in the Hood! — Nope, two otters.

Maggie, Dogs in the Hood! — And last, here’s Maggie. She wants everyone to know that she’s doing much better! Already back to taking long walks and riding on the bike!

Anybody have any pictures that they’d like to add to the next edition of “Dogs in the Hood”, let me know! Always looking for another pretty fuzzy face!