I Need More Space!

I was super excited last week to get a call from the Mission Road Antique Mall about the alcove right across from my booth (209!!) becoming vacant in November. Needless to say, I couldn't take it fast enough.

I've already decided on a paint color and have a vision that will involve silver branches. I have to laugh at the earlier pictures of my booth since I thought it started out pretty packed, but it's gotten progressively crazier as the month went by.


I tripped across some vintage paper mache duck decoys this weekend, including one missing a beak.



And some cool silver goblets.

Funky bird pic with cream and blue frame.

I dig most of the paint by numbers I see.

And another great old heavy mirror in gold.

I'll be gearing up to cram my extended space with plenty of funky finds.

Christopher Filley Antiques

I hit a fun shop last weekend. Christopher Filley antiques is packed with other-worldly, one-of-a-kind treasures.

Lots of old concrete statues.

I love all things taxidermy.









And below are some examples of Dashiell's design style.

I think he's got the touch, don't you?

Living Room Wow

I wrote in the last post about being inspired by the latest issue of Country Living and some great charcoal walls.

I haven't been able to figure out what to do with my living room since I moved in over a year ago. Light? Dark? Wallpaper? Plain?

All I did know was that the glossy cream had to go. I hate glossy paint on a wall.

I love to paint, in part because you can completely transform a space in a matter of hours. This is my living room "after".

Deep, warm charcoal walls and darker accents than what I'm used to incorporating, but I love it.

I got the old oil painting yesterday. It has some holes in it and has seen some miles, but that's why I like it so much.


I might keep the cabinet and paint it chocolate brown, another Country Living inspiration with the charcoal walls. And I thought I'd take a large old gold mirror from my booth home, but I found this one yesterday, a score at only $60!


It has a great green gold patina.

And the minnow seine adds some design interest to the space.

The old school lockers I found last week blend well with the darker gray.

I bought one gallon too many, even with the two coats, but I have plans that just might include a master bedroom makeover. That will be next weekend's project.

Visions of Design Ideas Dance in My Head

The latest issue of Country Living has really got me thinking. They featured a home with deep matte charcoal walls and I could feel myself turn green with envy. Then I thought, why the hell not?! I've struggled with my living room since moving in a year ago, going back and forth about the color and I've decided I'm going to go for it! It's just paint, right?

I've been doing some internet digging and have found some great inspiration. This foyer is striking.

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This room has that true French vibe I'll be going for.

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I found this deer head at the Mission Road Antique Mall last week and think it would be a great addition to the room. I also have a huge old gold mirror in the booth that I'm thinking about taking out and using as a focal point.

And how cool is this old gym locker?! I found it this week and it's really tall; it towers above my 6' tall husband. I'll also go in search of a perfectly banged up settee tomorrow - I can hardly wait!!!!!

More Spooky Soaps and Other Fun Stuff

My new batch of creepy Halloween soap arrived today from my buddy Sharon. What goes better with the scent of fresh linen than squishy spiders and rats?!

And a few more treasures that I'll bring to the booth tomorrow.

Sweet pic with a great frame.

Love love love an old crucifix.

Squatty art deco-ish tea pot.


And beautiful mirror. I also picked up a great old set of gym lockers but no room in the Saturn to pick those up today. Is it weird that my dream car is a mini van with seats that retract into the floor? I am over 40 now, I suppose. Yikes!

Grey Gardens

Last night was the Grey Gardens theme party and the Little Edie costumes did not disappoint!

Cynthia, in all her fabulousness, won the most votes for best costume.

Dawn and Eve looking elegant.

Mother-daughter Laura and Deb with Deb in her adaptation of "Big Edie".

Suzie and Gina. I got such a kick out of Suzie's flag. You'd have to see the real Little Edie routine to know why.


Leah was adorable and looked like she came right out of the 1920's.

Michelle, Mel, and Katie.

elle looking amazing - she did such a wonderful job on the food!!

Jas and me.

Nina in the fur she got a few weeks ago at Sparks especially for the occasion.

elle's lemon wedge jello shots were a party fave.

elle's white trash food selection.

Not sure that caviar on deviled eggs qualifies as white trash!

And I had so much fun setting the scene.










I'm already thinking up my next party theme - maybe Royal Tenenbaums where we all dress like Margo Tenenbaum? The possibilities are endless!