Cheese Box

The Cheese Box

Looking at all the cute blogs about repurposing junk inspired me to try my hand at an ordinary authentic cheese box. 

The thing was quite raw and rough......But out came my turquoise paint.  I'm kind of stuck on that color right now.

 

Using a beaded doily I found at a junk store and a crochet collar my sister found at a garage sale, I was able to put together a 'top'.  I painted the collar as well as some lace in bronze.  Also added some bronze to the  box to tone down the turquoise.

 

My photography skills have not improved, but here it is.

 

A close up to show detail........This will be in my craft booth in Southdown this fall...

 

 

 

Leah's chest

Leah and Adam's Chest

Yes, we do a lot for our children.  Yes, they tease our passions as they grow up.  Saying...'Mom, you just love gaudy stuff...'  Our definition of 'gaudy' is anything shiny, girly and pretty....

OK, fast forward a few years.  My daughter is now  married with her own home.  Her curtains are metallic taffeta, curtain rods are glass mosaic and she treasures her mirror mosaic lamp from Pier One she convinced her grandmother to buy her for her wedding present.  But, she does not decorate in the 'gaudy'  motif...yea......

 

My daughter and son-in-law have also discovered they love to shop and acquire finds that are extremely discounted that needs a little work...Like this chest....

 

 This is a picture of it 'done'....it didn't come that way.....

 

They got it for a steal since it didn't have a top.  The original broke, but they knew Daddy would be able to make another one for it.  

They also had planned for me to cover the top with stained glass.  

Leah decided on a fleur de lis.  I questioned her color choices, but she proved me wrong.....it was really cute in the end. 

She hounded me for weeks to finish.  I got busy and procrastinated a bit...but once done, I couldn't wait for her to get it home and enjoy.   

Came out pretty cute.  I used the center for my motif.....I guess I liked it as well.  Turquoise and purple.....what a combination.

My Husband's latest find.....

My Husband's latest find.........

I've been doing a little 'soul searching' on how I should proceed with this hobby of mine.  I do have a booth at the best craft show in the area....Southdown.  But, my list of things that I want to do and the space that I have to store and stack my stuff is getting a little conflicted. 

Being the ever supportive husband, I told him my crazy dream to maybe expand a bit......get a booth at an antique mall or such........He's told me many times that he believes I will have my own one day....Yea, how do I fit that in with nursing, managing rentals and doing the books for his business..............

Oh well, I guess his latest find was confirmation that his encouragement is genuine.  I just recently showed him some hall trees made from old doors and.......guess what he brought home!!!!!

So, when he called me to say he was bringing me a surprise, I knew how proud he was to haul these doors to me.  They were being abandoned in a dumpster near a job site........Oh, the horror!!  Thank God he had the equipment trailer with him to haul these beauties.  I see a hall tree, coffee tables, end tables, possible benches.......painted in a lighter color and distressed!!  The possibilities......The leaded glass has a hummingbird inlaid on it.  These pictures do no justice to the piece.....

It's great to have the support of the one you love, it just wouldn't be the same if I had to stand my ground and not have someone to giggle with at my creations.  

Another love of mine is old band instruments.  I have an affection with old band instruments as I was a 'band nerd' most of my school life......lol......I loved my high school band days.  So, when I  found this french horn, I could not resist.  I also have an old flute and an old clarinet I have displayed on my mantle.  This french horn may be a little awkward on the mantle.  On day I'll get a better picture of this horn with my other collection of instruments.  I just had to get a quick shot of this one right when I put it in my car.....and text it to my hubby and sisters.........

  If you are ever in Denham Springs, LA, which is East of Baton Rouge, check out 'The Rusty Rooster'.  This is an antique mall done right!!  It's where I found this horn.  Her antique mall is inspiring, relaxing and just plain lovely!!!!