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Top of the morning to everyone.  I hope you had a good weekend!
I spent a good chunk of my weekend thrifting at a few local haunts and made a trip to Scott Antique Market to see what goodies I could find there.  I didn’t attend Scott last month so I was excited for the show this month.  One of my favorite vendors at the show brings boxes and boxes of items he purchases from estate sales, auctions and antique dealers.  His usual set-up consist of about 20+ tables loaded with stuff, some good and some on the “junk” side.  Looking through his tables is always an experience and most times I come away with a few good pieces.  I buy most of my milk glass from him and he always has piles and piles of vintage jewelry which is a draw for me.
Whenever I go to Scott to shop “my guy” as I affectionately call him, I go on Thursday, the first day the show opens. His stuff sells fast and there is always a crowd.  I’ll make sure to take photos of his space next month and show you the madness.
Anyhow, here’s a look-see at what I picked up from Scott’s and a few other spots around town.
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I found this old scale and couldn’t resist. $8.00!
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These vintage McLaughlin Milk glass bottles were a great find at only $3.00 each.  I’ve seen these selling on-line for as much as $40.00 a piece.
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I adore vintage jewelry!
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I’ve wanted to start collecting ironstone and was thrilled to find this piece for $5.00.   I feel a new obsession collection starting to build.
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 Aren’t these woven knobs cute?  “My guy” sold me these for .50 each.
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This was probably my best buy from Scotts.  These unfinished oval frames which measured 48″ x 32″ were $5.00 a piece.  Image the mirror, chalkboard, corkboard options!
 After making my purchases at Scott’s I made the rounds and snapped a few photos of things that caught my eye.
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 Love this mid-century modern lamp at the Parker Kennedy booth.  David and Lance always have a stunning booth filled with incredible pieces.
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This gorgeous chest is also a Parker Kennedy piece.  That hardware is to die for!
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 I loved this tabletop vignette.
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 A stunning piece of furniture!
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Arched top shutters…so beautiful. I would use these pieces inside a home as décor.
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 This Grandmother clock was fabulous.
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Another pretty piece of furniture. The mirrored back and scalloped detailing really gave this piece its uniqueness.
After Scott’s I stopped at my one of my favorite flea markets and found a few things…
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  I’ve had great luck selling the other scales I’ve come across in my Etsy shop so this one will be headed there as soon as I clean it up a bit. This one is large and a really beauty.
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I also found this Mottaheda Pinecone Finial( turned lamp) for $14.00.  This baby is solid brass and gorgeous.  I spotted the finial selling on-line for $200!
I’m so fortunate that Atlanta and the surrounding suburbs have lots of antique stores, thrift shops and flea markets to shop at.  A few days before Scott’s my friend Dorothy and I made a trip to visit Antique Traditions and on the way there we spotted church thrift store.  Of course we had to make a U-turn and pop in for a visit.
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 I picked up this beautiful blue glass bowl for $2.00 and the slate blue egg cups for .25 each.
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And this original oil painting was $4.00.
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I also found a pair of ornate wall plaques with a mirrored center .  These pieces hang vertically and will look great flanking a larger mirror.
And finally, I found what is likely to be one of my most favorite pieces ever at an auction I attended last week.
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This stunning cuckoo clock made my heart flutter.  I love the detailing and the old world charm it has.  I was told by someone at the auction to get it appraised but what I know so far is that it is a Schneider Black Forest Cuckoo Clock, maybe worth in the hundreds!
All in all, the past few days have resulted in some of my best thrifting finds.   I love the thrill of the hunt and coming home with a few things to keep or sell in my shops is always good!

XO Shelly

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Happy Monday!

I hope you all had a fantastic weekend!  My weekend was pretty low-key with lots of work, lots of creating and a little R & R thrown into the mix.
I had dreaded sitting down at my computer to update my Etsy shops but finally I got it done.  I’ve added a slew of new vintage finds , lots of new jewelry pieces and some fun paper products.  My little hands have been busy.
 Here’s a glimpse of what’s new…

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 Vintage Emerald Green Vase

Hexagon Milk Glass Lidded Dish (2)

Vintage Milk Glass Lidded Dish
Navy Marbelized Ice Bucket (2)
Vintage Navy Marblelized Ice Bucket (perfect Father’s Day gift)

Jadite Bubble Bowl (3)

 Vintage Jadite Bubble Bowl

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Handcrafted Gift Wrap Embellishment Pins

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Stylish Gift Tags

Scroll Hardware Necklace with Crystal Stone Drop (1)

 Handcrafted Vintage Hardware Necklace

Rd. Gold Charm with Pearl Drop (4)

Gold Pendant Necklace with Pearl Drop
You can view all the new vintage and handcrafted jewelry pieces at my ConfettiStyleDesign shop

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and you’ll find fun paper products, gift wrapping supplies and embellishments at my new RufflesandRemnants shop!

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 I hope you’ll take a moment to stop by and see what’s new.  While you are there make sure the follow my shops so you’ll get notified of new items, special and sale events.
I have been in a super creative mood the last few weeks  and it feels great.  Between design projects, making jewelry and vintage shopping, I’ve also been working on new clipboard designs.  You’ll see the new styles available in the shop by this weekend.
The week ahead is looking like a busy one with a couple of design meetings on the schedule, Scott Antique Market on Thursday (I didn’t go last month) and I finally decided what I’m going to paint pink.

 Cheers to a stellar week ahead!

XO Shelly

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Happy Mother’s Day to my mom and mom’s everywhere!

A few links I think you’ll enjoy this weekend!
I find this stores business model  and its CEO DISGRACEFUL!
Such inspiration and a beautiful home too!
My favorite on-line mag!
I’m back in jewelry making mode and want to recreate this necklace!
Great advice on fulfilling your dreams!
I love this DIY project and just may have to create my own version!
I never thought I’d think of JC Penney as a source for cute apparel but this, this and this is making me change my mind.

XO Shelly

 

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I buy jewelry because it is the easiest way to add a little something-something to my wardrobe and it helps me express my personality.  When it comes to storing my jewelry, I look for ideas that are just as creative as my personal style.  Lately I’ve focused on ways to keep my bracelet collection organized and on display.  Here are two super ideas I’ve come across that I think are pretty fabulous.

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For more creative organizing and jewelry display ideas, check out my Jewelry and Baubles board on Pinterest!

 

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Last year I needed to get my jewelry, specifically my necklaces sorted and stored in an organized way.  At the time I wanted to use ribbon to do a simple update on a standard cork board which I would hang my necklaces on.  This is what the board looked like with a little ribbon added around the edge.  Simple, effective and not very attractive but given that the board hangs behind the bedroom door and no one sees it I was fine with it.

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Over the course of the year my necklace collection grew and I ran out for room on the board.  After giving a little thought to what I could do, I came up with an idea to create a Jewelry Closet for my necklaces.    Here is it.

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This simple project doubled the storage space for my jewelry and allowed me to add some additional style to my bedroom décor.

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Here’s what it took…

 Two framed cork boards purchased from Wal-Mart

Paint–I used acrylic paint from Michael’s 

Two Schlage Brass Plated hinges from Home Depot

A piece of fabric (measured to fit the face of the board)–I got this from Hancock Fabrics

1 decorative knob

Suede cording for the closure loop (from my stash)

And here’s How I Did it…

First I painted all edges of both boards in red to match the new color change I made in my bedroom for spring.

Next my sweet hubby attached the piano hinges on one side of each board to connect them.  The cork surface of each board in facing in.

We then added a decorative red and white striped knob which I purchased from Hobby Lobby last year on clearance for $.50 cents.  (p.s.  they have tons of knobs that they just marked down to 66% off–check their sale section).

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Finally I added the decorative fabric to the front of the outside board, tacking it in place with gold thumb tacks.

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  What I also like about my new Jewelry Closet is the added bonus of using the front to pin inspirational style images.  What fun!

Hey, did you notice that I have some empty space in my closet to add some more jewelry?  Whoopee!

Have a great weekend!

XO Shelly

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Click on any of these categories for the newest selections:

Designer Clipboards

Office Accessories

Cake Plates and Dessert Stands

Pedestal Bowls

Vintage & Handcrafted Jewelry

Vintage Decor & Housewares

Vintage Paper/Ephemera

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Kate Spade is one of my favorite designers and while surfing the KS site the other day I discovered a few things I that am swooning over.

Check it out!

 

 

1) Striped Notepads for jotting down ideas and info!  2) Taxi Mittens..perfect for a weekend trip to the Big Apple! 3) Leopard iPhone Case which is right on trend for Fall! 4) Adorable Faux Fur bag that has my name written all over it! 5) Cute Cluster Ring that will go with just about anything. 6)  I never met a handbag I didn’t like and this Dot Shopper is no exception 7) Loving this Gabby Car Coat in my favorite color, red!

To see the full line of Kate Spade products, head here!

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If you follow me on Facebook, you saw the photo I posted the other day of  piles of jewelry making supplies covering my work table. 

Photo: Knee deep in jewelry supplies.  Stay tuned for the outcome! http://instagr.am/p/MtdwWZgjkU/

To most people this probably looks like a pile of stuff, but to me it’s a pile of Magic in the making!

I’ll let you know when these and more new styles are available for purchase!

Now, back to my work table!

 

Follow me on  here or here  for the update!

 

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