Show Season...Yay!

First two shows of the season are in my rear view mirror.  The first show was a tough one, in Colorado Springs.  It was a first year show and I think the promoters have a few bugs to work out.  Colorado Springs is a two hour drive from here which would normally be dreadful, but my sister and travelling companion, Susan, was also doing the show so we were able to carpool.  We did not travel the interstate but rather a scenic windy road with beautiful sights of fall colors and wild turkeys.  Yes, I said wild turkeys!  We saw flocks every day.  Nature at its finest.

I took my photo with my phone.  I think it looks like the trees are full of glitter.....and you know how much I love glitter!

This weekend I was at the Simply Vintage Fall Market.  This takes place at the Colorado State Fairgrounds in Pueblo.  I love this market except for the fact that it takes me nearly 3 hours to get there.  I went down on Saturday with my mini van packed to the gills and went back on Friday morning to finish set up and take a few extra pieces.  I had a huge booth, compliments of Nicole Jones the promoter.  And I sold ALL of my furniture.  (Except for the two white chairs that I scratched up on the way there and had to bring back home.)  There is nothing more satisfying than having someone love your work.  I met so many amazing vendors and customers.  But the one drawback was that my helper and sidekick, Skylar was not there.  She is up in Montana studying to be a great artist at MSU. 
 I sold a couple of my insulator lamps, this one was my fave.

And though I love this desk, I was glad to see it go to a great home.  Note the chalkboard on the desk part....And I chalk couture'd it up on the back.....

My white table was snatched up and I even had a bidding war on the little red table.  

My booth was HUGE!

Maybe next time I will have to do like this vendor and drive a tractor trailer....lol....not!

  

There were beautiful things, vintage treasures, and handmade items.  But there were some weird things too.....like this rocking animal....horse?  dragon?  donkey?.....for sale for $275!

So I am home and today I am hibernating, watching football and working on a special order for a doll.  Next week I am off to the  Sugar Plum Festival in Colorado Springs at the event center.  Come see me!  You can go to their website for discount tickets!  http://sugarplumgiftmart.com/  

And watch my facebook page for more info!

Howdy, Howdy

So here we are, a Fall chill is in the air.  The aspen leaves are turning bright yellow.  And Linda is running around like crazy getting ready for show season.  I always say, during Show season, meet me somewhere for a cup of coffee.  Don't come to my messy house!  Ha Ha.  So this is the time of year that I work on finishing up projects and digging thru my collection of treasures to repurpose.  I finished up some of the furniture that I had bought and stored for most of the summer....some longer than that.  These antique chairs, nearly got the better of me:

 I painted them, not once, not twice, but three times  before I found a look that I liked.

 I found this little table at the thrift store for $8.  It might be my favorite remake yet.

This little table was at a thrift store for $5.  The makeover was an easy one.  

I bought this little stool at a garage sale for $5.  The chrome was in good condition but the ugly brown vinyl was paint spattered and had to go.  Wouldn't it make a cute addition to a sewing room?

And this little stool was intriguing when I found it.  I just knew it had to be a snowman.

 I hand painted the snowman but the flakes were from a chalk couture transfer.

I used the transfers on some suitcases as well:

And I love this transfer on this galvanized pumpkin that I bought a year ago....

Well there is too much to put on this humble little blog.  I will be posting more on my facebook page so have a look see and like me too!  facebook.com/3ppod

If I get time, there might even be a tutorial posted.  Busy week ahead.  Gonna go see two old age docs on Monday...hehe....one for my leg and one for my hand.  Tuesday I am getting my windshield replaced and doing a bit of shopping.  Finishing up errands on Wednesday and off to Nebraska for the annual Junk Jaunt on Thursday.  I will be posting all my treasures to be sure!  Have a great week ahead!