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GLITTER FRAMES

2011-11-27T10:45:00.000-08:00

Metal frames are so inexpensive to pick up at the thrift store.

Simply paint with glue and add some sparkle for a pretty way to embellish a present.

I like to add monograms to the front of these frames and use as parcel toppers.

Happy day!

xojanis

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“Life is pretty simple: You do some stuff. Most fails. Some works. You do more of what works. If it works big, others quickly copy it. Then you do something else. The trick is the doing something else.”
Tom Peters

WINTER WISH & FESTIVE NEST

2011-11-18T18:15:00.000-08:00

Well winter arrived here on the West Coast in full force yesterday with our first snow fall!!

I love making these paper pinwheels.....these banners were a hit at our Festive Nest sale last Christmas and I have made individual parcel toppers using this idea for Christmas this year (pictures to follow at a later date). You can find them for sale at The Passionate Home.

I have been receiving lots of emails enquiring about our Festive Nest and when and where it is this year.....I am so sorry to tell everyone that we are not doing a Christmas sale this year due to some health issues among some of the group. BUT DON'T WORRY..... all is well and we will be back with a spring sale!!!!!!

I am in the midst of moving homes (all before Christmas) so am completely overwhelmed with that which is why I have been so absent from the blogging world! Looking so forward to our move....a smaller house and yard will allow me more crafting time!!!!!!

Keep warm my blogging friends!

xojanis

GLITTER SNOWBALLS

2011-11-13T08:27:00.000-08:00

I love these big glittered snowballs made from the pages of vintage books.....

These snowballs were pretty labour intensive to make and I wish I could direct you to the link of the blogger who makes wreaths using this method but I can't for the life of me remember it.

So pretty standing alone....or.....grouped together.

Happy day!
xojanis

Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look what they do when they stick together.
- Verna M. Kelly

ELFIN LOVE

2011-11-05T18:08:00.000-07:00

Happy November bloggers!!!!!

Time to start thinking a little about the Christmas decorating..........don't you think?

Love this vintage shoe elf sitting beside a hand dyed and glittered tree....

Hope all is well...
xojanis

LEFTOVERS

2011-10-23T10:53:00.000-07:00

I had some pieces left over from an old lamp I had used in another project......the pieces

were just toooo pretty not to do something with.

So I simply glued on a glass bowl and added a metal fleur de lis to created

this little jewelry holder.

Have a fun day my blogging friends!
xojanis

VINTAGE POSTCARD

2011-10-13T07:54:00.000-07:00

How cute is this?!!!!

An old postcard simply embellished with a little bit of colored glitter and button.

Vintage flower frogs make the perfect base for holding old pictures or postcards.

Happy day my blogging friends!
xojanis

VINTAGE STAMP HOLDER

2011-10-05T06:40:00.000-07:00

Love finding these old stamp holders......

Simply add some small vases with flowers......

Happy day!
xojanis

SILVER PLATE PROJECT

2011-09-21T13:19:00.000-07:00

This is another tiered silver plate stand I made.......

And some dreamy backyard summer day pictures......

Enjoy your day!
xojanis

A LITTLE SNEAK PEAK FOR A BUSY FRIEND!!!

2011-09-13T18:00:00.000-07:00

Happy day!

xojanis

PS Thank you all for your lovely comments on my last post.....they all really mean so much. I have been without a computer so am out of the loop for a bit.

DECANTER LAMP

2011-09-07T09:14:00.000-07:00

All 3 boys are back to school today and my plan for this morning is to

spend 3 un-interrupted hours in my craft studio........so..........a quick blog post to let

you all know I am still around!!!

This is another music sheet shade I worked on earlier in the summer. It sits atop a

beautiful crystal decanter that has been turned in to a lamp.

Love the paper rolled roses!!

Have a happy day!

xojanis

PERFECT SUMMER DAYS

2011-08-26T12:36:00.000-07:00

Perfect summer days filled with sunshine, family, friends and flowers.

Happy day!

xojanis

A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.
-- St. Francis of Assisi

SUMMER ROSES

2011-08-18T18:11:00.000-07:00

GOSH.......!!!!

It's been so long since I last posted!!!

I have REALLY been TRYING to slow down a bit this summer and smell more roses!!

This is a gorgeous three-tiered stand that I did up to sell at The Passionate Home...it was one of those things I had a bit of trouble parting with. It is so pretty....I have had those silver lined crystal sherry glasses for years just waiting for the perfect project!

I hope all my blogging buddies are having a great summer ......I miss you all and look forward to catching up in September.
xojanis

“The fragrance always remains in the hand that gives the rose.”
Author Unknown

MUSIC SHEET LAMP SHADES

2011-07-04T17:48:00.001-07:00

Yippee......it looks and feels like summer has finally arrived here on the West Coast!!!!!

I have been working on soooo many projects lately and here is one that I am really pleased with.......

I have been taking apart old lampshades and re-styling them.

This is one made from the pages of an old music book. With a low wattage lightbulb the paper sheets mounted on chip board are safe.

I love these roses made easily by rolling up paper.

Happy day!

xojanis

LANGLEY FARM CHICK SALE

2011-06-23T16:43:00.000-07:00

Don't forget to visit The Passionate Home this weekend for a fun & fabulous Farm Chick sale!!!!!

This sweet little tricycle embellished with moss and hen & chicks will be there for sale.

I had so much fun making this and have a moss covered chandelier to go with it.

Happy day!

xojanis

VINTAGE ALBUM PAGES

2011-06-14T19:03:00.000-07:00

I loved these vintage images I found at the scrapbooking store.....they are perfect "framed" up in old photo album pages and embellished with some paper flowers.

I so LOVE this vintage hotel mail sorter I picked up on a trip to Minnesota.
To see more projects I have done with vintage photo album pages check this and this.

Hope all is well my blogging friends!
Happy day!
xojanis

VINTAGE INSPIRATION

2011-05-30T12:50:00.000-07:00

I was so inspired at the Clayburn Village Old Schoolhouse Market over the weekend.
It was packed with so many vintage loving people....JUST LIKE ME!!!!

For all of you living in the Lower Mainland you'll be happy to hear that another vintage market in coming soon........be sure to visit the Ivory Vintage Market on June 25th. Oh, and I almost forgot...some of us Festive Nest girls will be set up outside of Romancing the Home for Ocean Park Days on June 18 &19.

These were some silver wine goblets I planted up with Hens & Chicks for our Festive Nest Spring Sale (thank you Heather for all your precious grandmother's treasures!)

Happy day!
xojanis

Happiness calls out responsive gladness in others. There is enough sadness in the world without yours ... never doubt the excellence and permanence of what is yet to be. Join the great company of those who make the barren places of life fruitful with kindness.— Helen Keller

A VINTAGE MARKET & AN EXQUISITE BOUTIQUE!

2011-05-27T09:46:00.000-07:00

There is a fabulous vintage market on this weekend in the historic Clayburn Village Schoolhouse.

Located near Abbotsford, BC the Clayburn Village is a hidden gem!

AND

A visit to Abbotsford would never be complete without a stop at one of my favorite stores,

Roses & Rutabagas,

This is really one of the most deliciously exquisite stores you'll ever visit full of inspiring and beautiful treasures!!!!

Happy shopping my friends!

xojanis

VINTAGE LAMP/PLATE PROJECT

2011-05-19T16:04:00.000-07:00

Was lucky enough to find another one of these brass cherub lamps at the thrift store....
A couple coats of spray paint, addition of a vintage plate, and doorknob and it is transformed into a pretty liitle stand for holding some treasures.

Happy sunny day my friends!
xojanis

TEAPOT SPOUTS

2011-05-11T12:05:00.000-07:00

Just working on packaging a few things up this morning and
couldn't resist taking a few shots of these beautifully detailed teapot spouts.

"Strange how a teapot can represent at the same time the comforts

of solitude and the pleasures of company."

-Zen Haiku

Happy day my blogging friends!

xojanis

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

2011-05-08T10:30:00.000-07:00

Happy Mother's Day!

Now that... my kids are older, I understand how much work and love it takes to raise and to keep a family together. The example of your strength, devotion, and patience is now rippling through the generations. Thank you! ~Forest Houtenschil

xojanis

GARDEN JUNK

2011-05-04T08:41:00.000-07:00

I found this old typewriter in a thrift store and bought it with plans to harvest the number and letter keys for different projects......but then......

I was outside doing some planting and just happened to have a piece of left over moss that fit it perfectly so I couldn't resist adding some soil and a little plant.

I love using junk pieces in the garden......

Happy day!

xojanis

VINTAGE OPTICAL LENS NECKLACE

2011-05-02T17:49:00.000-07:00

My friend Carrie, from The Passionate Home in Langley, loves old stuff as much as I do.

She gave me a bag of vintage treasures to dig through in order to create a necklace for her....here is the first of two that I have made for her (please no peeking Carrie!!).

The old optical lens looks wonderful paired with this rather gothic looking silver piece.

I am so excited to tell you that Carrie is in the process of moving her store to a BIGGER location!!!

Be sure to visit The Passionate Home in downtown Langley (reopening this Wednesday!)...you will find wonderful goods for your home, both new and vintage.

xojanis

Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try! ~Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!

VINTAGE BROOCH

2011-04-29T09:53:00.000-07:00

This is one of my most favorite EVER brooches!!!

Re-designed in to a necklace it will make the perfect gift for a very special friend!

"I get by with "a lot of help from my friends"!

-John Lennon (changed slightly, of course)

Happy day!

xojanis

SHOE LOVE!

2011-04-21T07:59:00.000-07:00

I just LOVE shoes, so had to try this adorable idea I saw at the JunkMarket Style Show

in Minnesota last spring......

These old wooden shoe forms were found at a thrift store....and I simply added an old drawer pull to the front and wire to the back to make them in to a cute card display!

Happy day!

xojanis

THANKYOU!

2011-04-20T09:55:00.000-07:00

We had a fabulous weekend at the Spring Festive Nest Event!!!

Thank you to all for coming out to support, encourage and inspire us!!!

Isn't this little guy just adorable.....he is from a set of old post cards I came across in an antique store....I added a little bit of glitter and an old button and stood it up in an old flower frog.

Happy day!

xojanis

BONJOUR MES AMIS

2011-04-01T07:47:00.000-07:00

Continuing with the paper theme, these are some gorgeous half wreaths that I made from vintage hymn books.
They look so pretty hung above a frame/door.

Please note: inspiration for this design came from an Etsy store called Simple Joys Paperie......you must check out her gorgeous shop when you have a chance!

xojanis

LOVE BEYOND WORDS TRAY

2011-03-29T11:20:00.000-07:00

This is an adorable little silver tray that I found at a thrift store......just added some words and a pretty vintage brooch.

Do you ever wish there were more hours in the day to accomplish all you want to get done?!

I SURE DO!!!

Have a happy day!

xojanis

One cannot manage too many affairs: like pumpkins in the water, one pops up while you try to hold down the other.Chinese Proverb

L-O-V-E

2011-03-21T20:30:00.000-07:00

Continuing with the paper theme!!!!!!
I know, I know....... ENOUGH ALREADY!!..... BUT.....there is MORE to come!!

These cute word swags are made from the pages of a vintage Alice in Wonderland book.

I added glitter to the edges of the pages using a two sided clear tape.

The letters were cut from cardstock and then glittered.

I made a little tag by scanning the title page of the book, reducing, and then printing it.

Happy day!

xojanis

Alice laughed. "There's no use trying," she said: "one can't believe impossible things."
"I daresay you haven't had much practice," said the Queen. "When I was your age, I always did it for half-an-hour a day. Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast."
(Through the Looking Glass, Chapter 5)

PAPER WREATHS WITH A NEW TWIST

2011-03-16T10:33:00.000-07:00

I am, unfortunately, continuing to have issues with this new camera. Just can't seem to get the pictures in to focus!! Will keep working on it and maybe try some with some glasses on....maybe that is the problem??!!

Here is some more Laurel from Chipping with Charm inspiration for you!
I love how Laurel came up with the idea to add a flower to the center of her paper wreaths....so wanted to give it a try myself.

I made quite a few paper wreaths for the Christmas season and wanted to continue on the paper theme for spring so these are the perfect addition to my paper line which I think is getting a bit out of control--more on that later!!

Soon to be available to buy at The Passionate Home in downtown Langley, as well as at The Festive Nest Spring Sale in South Surrey.

Happy day!
xojanis

CONFESSION TIME!

2011-03-11T12:44:00.000-08:00

My husband got me a BEAUTIFUL new camera for Christmas and my confession is that....

IT HAS TAKEN ME ALMOST THREE MONTHS TO LEARN HOW TO USE IT!!!!

It is the Nikon 3100 and the consumer tag lines go on and on about how easy it is to use!!!!

WELL.....not so much for this TECHNOLOGICAL GEEK!!!

Finally, some new pictures to show you taken from my new camera!! Hooray!!!!

These are some paper flowers made from pages of old music hymnals.....they were inspired by Laurel of Chipping with Charm (and charming she is!).

I made some pretty garlands from my paper flowers and they will be available for sale at

THE FESTIVE NEST SPRING SALE

April 16 & 17, 2011

Happy day!

xojanis

Okay, enough of the computer and camera play time.....I'm off to nap before my nightshift....

SPRING IS COMING!

2011-03-10T10:36:00.000-08:00

My friend Tracie at Fishtail Cottage is having a Garden Post day which is JUST what I needed on this blustery day (my goodness I just heard the forecast.....wind warning, rain and hail expected here today)!!! Here is a little garden pink to remind us all that spring IS on its way!!

Please visit Tracie's blog for links to lots of inspiring garden posts.

Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn.

~Quoted by Lewis Grizzard inKathy Sue Loudermilk, I Love You

Happy day!

xojanis

OH, HAPPY DAY!!!!

2011-03-09T19:47:00.000-08:00

Yippee......I got my computer back from the repair shop today!!!!!

Oh how I have missed visiting all my blogging friends!

Hope all is well!

xojanis

INSPIRE

2011-02-09T08:02:00.000-08:00

Here's a little peek at some file folders that I covered with music sheets. An "inspiring" storage solution!


"Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be." -Karen Ravn Happy day! xojanis

RECYCLED LAMP

2011-01-20T09:46:00.000-08:00

Found some pictures of a project I did last summer......oh how lovely it is to see that green garden in the background as we are covered in white snow today.

This project was done using a vintage crystal lamp, old silver plate and an old crystal doorknob.

Drilling a hole in the center of the silver plate allowed me to attach it to the metal rod inside the lamp. An old glass door knob was the perfect finishing touch and hides the metal rod and washer that attaches the plate.

Love the detail on this old plate!

Happy day!

xojanis

CANDLE PROJECT

2011-01-15T19:58:00.000-08:00

Did anyone else NOT know how easy it is to transfer stamped images on to candles??
I was so excited when I found this tutorial on the Somerset Magazine website.

All you need for this project is tissue paper, your stamping ink, stamps and a heating tool.

I added a little rhinestone to the crown.

So fun and like I said, SOOOO EASY!!!!
Happy day!
xojanis

PIECES OF JUNK NECKLACE

2011-01-14T10:05:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I was sorting through some bits and pieces of leftover junk I have accumulated and decided to use some of the pieces in a vintage re-designed necklace.

The center piece is a vintage ?rhinestone ring that came in a bag of jewelry I bought......I was ready to send it back to the thrift store, but wondered how it would look incorporated in to a necklace.

I used the ring as a base to hang all my little trinkets from. The trinkets are an assortment of vintage earrings, chandelier crystals, beads and rosary crosses.

Three layered chains.

I love this combination of pieces of junk!

Happy day!

Not on one strand are all life's jewels strung. ~William Morris

xojanis

VINTAGE RE-DESIGNED BRACELET

2011-01-13T13:53:00.000-08:00

Here's another bracelet made from re-designed vintage elements that I just finished up for a customer.

This bracelet was created from two old vintage rhinestone bracelets, beads from an old rosary and small chandelier crystals. The round center bead is a gorgeous ball embedded with rhinestones....it is from an old necklace found at a thrift store.

Happy day!
xojanis

A BELATED HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2011-01-10T10:12:00.000-08:00

New Year Blessings to you all!
My oh my, where does the time go.....already Christmas has passed (too quickly as usual)!!!!
It has taken me some time to recover from all the festivities and I am just know getting back in to the swing of things.

Looking forward to a new year filled with lots of thrifting, projects, and inspiring blog visits.

Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man. ~Benjamin Franklin

xojanis

CHRISTMAS IS HERE!

2010-12-24T10:51:00.000-08:00

"Merry Christmas to all & to all a Good Night!"

xojanis
PS This sweet little deer was created by my dear friend Angela of Lala's Land.

VINTAGE BLING

2010-12-17T10:45:00.000-08:00

Thought I would share a little more bling with you today.....

This is a bracelet that I made from a vintage rhinestone necklace, rosary beads and chandelier crystals.

Happy day!

xojanis

BRRR!!!

2010-12-15T13:10:00.000-08:00

Fingerless gloves have become one of my favorite winter items.

Here is a pair that I embellished with some felt flowers and vintage rhinestones.

Look for old wool sweaters at the thrift store and felt them by washing in hot water. They can then easily be cut up with no fraying edges.

Happy day!

xojanis

"WINGING IT"

2010-12-10T09:35:00.000-08:00

The Jean D'Arc Magazine has become my all time favorite magazine EVER!!!!!
Something I have noticed in it are people using angel wings in their decorating so I was thrilled to find a pair of UGLY gold ones at the thrift store......a little bit of glitter and ribbon transformed my angel wings in to exactly what I envisioned.

PS Thank you to Carole of Maynard Greenhouse for always being so willing to mail me the Jean D'Arc Magazine as it is NOT available in Canada.

Happy thrifting and happy day!

xojanis

HAPPY CHRISTMAS (TO ME!!!)

2010-12-09T10:17:00.000-08:00

Christmas came a little early for me this year as I treated myself to this gorgeous vintage chandy. My friend Lily found this beauty and was so sweet to sell it to me!!

We have a really big kitchen (no dining room) in our house and this chandy is absolutely stunning above our long kitchen harvest table.

We had another AMAZING weekend at the Festive Nest......thank you so much to those of you who were able to come out and visit us!!!!!!!

Next up..................a SPRING SALE!!!!!!!

Well, better run off and get some shopping done or my poor, supportive, understanding children and hubby will have nothing under the Christmas tree on Christmas morning!

Happy day my friends!

xojanis

THE FESTIVE NEST RETURNS!!!!

2010-11-27T07:06:00.000-08:00

So excited to tell you that we are opening the barn for another weekend!!!!
As we almost completely SOLD OUT our first weekend we will have LOTS of new inventory in the same "to die for" location!!!!

Come visit us:
December 4th & 5th
10am-3pm

632 192nd Street
South Surrey, BC (access off 8th Ave)

Happy day!
xojanis

VINTAGE SPOON GIFT TAGS

2010-11-22T18:27:00.000-08:00

Here is a simple and fun idea for your Christmas gift tags.....

look for Christmas related vintage cutlery at thrift stores through the year, drill a small hole and loop some ribbon through and tie to a gift.

You can use metal stamps to etch names in the cutlery or alternatively use a sharpie.

Oh sooooo cold here on the West Coast....I'm afraid we really aren't used to it!!!

Hoping you are all keeping warm!

xo janis

BOTTLE BRUSH TREES

2010-11-19T07:50:00.000-08:00

Well, I am in full Christmas mode now!!!! We even got a little dusting of snow last night with ?more on its way today (we are hoping!!). The boys have their skiis out and are ready to go!!!!

I have always loved vintage bottle brush trees, but have NEVER been able to find any......

Last year I noticed tutorials all over blogland for bleaching trees....this is my version of those projects.

Displayed in little embellished pieces found at the thrift store they are an adorable addition to your Christmas decor.

Have a great day my blogging friends!
xojanis

FESTIVE NEST SENDS A BIG THANK YOU!!!!

2010-11-15T10:47:00.000-08:00

What an AMAZING weekend we had at the Festive Nest!!!!!!

A big thank you to all of you for coming out to support, encourage and inspire us!!!!! And an extra big thank you to Angela, Lily, Noelle, Jill, Heather, little Lily, and Ang's parents for ALL the hard work that went in to making this event such a big success!

We all had so much FUN that we are planning to open the barn up for one more weekend in December....not sure which one yet, but will keep you posted.

PS...The idea for my SANCTUARY signs came from Burlap Luxe the most delicious and enchanting blog ever!

"Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light."
Albert Schweitzer

Happy day!

xojanis

NOEL

2010-11-07T16:24:00.000-08:00

I went to visit Angela's barn the other day and it is looking amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't forget the Festive Nest is this coming weekend--the barn will be full to the brim!!!

Hope to see you there!
xojanis

FESTIVE NEST

2010-11-01T20:23:00.000-07:00

Doesn't time just pass too quickly???!!???? Already November!!!!!
This is a little birdie all glittered and ready for the Festive Nest Event on November 13 & 14.

You will find white painted furniture, vintage goods, Christmas & home decor,
antique silver, jewelry and jams.

632 192nd Street,
South Surrey, BC (access off 8th Avenue)
November 13th &14th
10am-5pm

WHITE RUFFLE WEDNESDAY

2010-10-27T10:35:00.000-07:00

Happy White Wednesday....how on earth did it get to be Wednesday already????

My friend Tracey, from Raggygirl Vintage is a very talented sewer...she made me this gorgeous pillow this past summer....it combines my two favorite things.....WHITE AND RUFFLES!!!!!

Tracey sells her sewing creations on an Etsy site...you'll find the link on her blog.

Please visit Kathleen at Faded Charm Cottage for links to all the White Wednesday participants.

Happy day!

xojanis

A LITTLE LIKE CHRISTMAS

2010-10-25T16:33:00.000-07:00

It's beginning to look A LOT like Christmas in downtown Langley at The Passionate Home. Carrie and her elves have been busy decorating the store the last two days and it looks amazing!!!!

These are some burlap stockings I made for the store.

Please join Carrie and her super elves, Elinor and Angela for a Christmas open house at The Passionate Home on Friday November 5 from 6-8pm.

xojanis

Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold,

everything is softer and more beautiful. ~Norman Vincent Peale

STAR LIGHT, STAR BRIGHT

2010-10-24T10:34:00.000-07:00

These are some little Christmas star ornaments I have been working on. They are made from the pages of vintage books.

Wish I could take the credit for coming up with this cute idea, but I saw something similar to it on Etsy by Paper Eclectiques Deux.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend!

Happy day!

xojanis

CHALLENGES

2010-10-21T09:02:00.000-07:00

What gorgeous fall days we are having here on the West Coast.......

I have been dreaming of the simple days of summer this week so thought I would share some pictures I took at the lake this past summer.

Hoping that you are all having a great week.

"It isn't the problems along the way that make or break us. It is how we learn to stand and face them that makes a difference." Author Unkown

xojanis

THE FESTIVE NEST

2010-10-18T13:11:00.000-07:00

"The Festive Nest" is a wonderful Christmas event hosted by the amazingly talented Angela of La La's Land. I first came upon Angela many years ago when she owned and operated one of the most beautiful stores I have ever shopped in called Roseberry Topping.

The Festive Nest sale will be held in a barn on Angela's property in South Surrey, BC. Angela will have the barn styled BEYOND GORGEOUS incorporating goods from six vendors.

I am excited and humbled to be a part of this event. We would love for you to come out and support us if you are in the area!!!
Happy day!
xojanis

Use the talents you possess-for the woods would be a very silent place if no birds sang

except for the best. -Henry Van Dyke

BURLAP TABLE RUNNERS

2010-10-16T00:17:00.000-07:00

Sissie at Sissie's Shabby Cottage inspired me to make these burlap table runners this past spring. She is an amazing seamstress.....me, on the other hand..... KIND OF.....SOMETIMES...... likes to sew with my rudimentary knowledge of it.

Last night I stayed awake in bed almost the entire night dreaming of making some gorgeous RUFFLED BURLAP BAGS.....today I attempted to execute my idea...hours later (and a very sore back) I've decided that I don't think I REALLY LIKE SEWING????!!!!!!----LOL!!!!!

Have a wonderful weekend my friends!

xojanis

"IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, TRY, TRY AGAIN. Don't give up too easily; persistence pays off in the end." Author Unknown

PAPER WREATHS

2010-10-14T20:25:00.000-07:00

I have been wanting to make a paper wreath for awhile now and I found an amazing tutorial on Living with Lindsay's blog....(thanks so much Lindsay--it is a great tutorial!).

I made my paper wreath from a vintage (1930s) french textbook that I found at the thrift store.

Because I am making these wreaths up for Christmas I randomly added glitter to some of the page edges. There is an amazing double sided tape you can buy at craft stores...you simply apply one side to your edge and dip the other side in glitter...this gives an uniform and even look to your glittered pages.

I am so excited to be participating in a Vintage Christmas barn sale this year along with some very talented women.....Angela from La, La's Land, Heather from A Day in the Country, Noelle from Hopscotch-Goods for your Home, Jill from Castaways and Lily from Fleur de Lily.

I will keep you posted!

Happy day!

xojanis

SAVON JUGS

2010-10-13T16:23:00.000-07:00

Hello my blogging friends......hope you are having a great week.

I am late getting my White Wednesday post up because all day I thought it was Tuesday....you see we had a long weekend here in Canada for Thanksgiving so now I am all mixed up with the days!!

These are some old coffee carafes that I embellished and made in to soap/savon jugs.

Be sure to visit Kathleen's blog at Faded Charm Cottage for links to all the White Wednesday participants.

xojanis

A SIMPLE JUNK PROJECT

2010-10-07T12:23:00.000-07:00

Hello my blogging friends......what beautiful fall weather we are having on the west coast!!!!.... I have been so bogged down with CHRISTMAS projects that I haven't had much time for blogging so am missing all my blogging friends.

This is a candle stand I made from part of an old brass lamp, a vintage glass doorknob and an old plate. All the items were found at the thrift store. I used a strong gorilla glue to glue all the pieces together.

Hope you are all well!

xojanis

CUPBOARD DOOR CHALKBOARD

2010-09-28T20:08:00.000-07:00

Welcome to White Wednesday.

I found some old cupboard doors at a thrift store this past spring and was so excited to turn them into chalkboards like I had seen Ana at A Petite Cottage do. The inside part of the cupboard door is painted with chalkboard paint and the outside a beautiful white.

I drilled a hole in the front to fit an old glass door knob I had on hand.

I love my little birdie stamp done on some vintage music papers...

Please visit Kathleen's blog at Faded Charm Cottage for thumbnails to all the White Wednesday participants.....it is an amazing group of talented bloggers.

Happy day!

xojanis

PINWHEEL BANNER

2010-09-25T07:23:00.000-07:00

I have been so loving some of the blogland paper projects I have been seeing this past year and so wanted to try some for myself. I love how this "BOO" banner turned out and it was so simple and fun to do. Just folded and cut book pages.......simple and CHEAP!!!!!

Did a quick trip in to Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware yesterday.....what inspiring stores they are!! I am anxious to get to work on some ideas that have been spinning around in my head. Hope all my blogging friends are well!

Happy day!

xojanis

THRIFT STORE CHANDELIER

2010-09-22T00:05:00.000-07:00

Happy White Wednesday!

Here is a look back at my beautiful David Austin white rose on a sunny summer day. Here I used it to embellish a revamped thrift store chandelier. I love how this white rose has bits of pink mingled in its petals.

Visit Kathleen's blog at Faded Charm Cottage for links to all the White Wednesday participants.

Happy day!

xojanis

Each moment of the year has its own beauty,
a picture which was never before and shall never be seen again.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

RUSTY, CHIPPY BOBECHE

2010-09-21T09:05:00.000-07:00

Happy 1st day of fall my blogging friends.

I have so many projects on the go right now that I haven't found anytime to sit down and get to my blog......in a way I look forward to some rainy fall days when I can stay inside and play catch up.

Here is some rusty and chippy elegance for you to feast your eyes on.....I think this is an old light fixture bobeche, but I love how it resembles a crown.

Have a happy day!

xojanis

MAGNETIC MESSAGE BOARD

2010-09-13T19:18:00.000-07:00

I have soooo much "STUFF" in my craft room that sometimes I feel like I'm drowning!!!! So much "stuff" but funny how I can never find anything when I am looking for it. Well, enough is enough......I'VE HAD ENOUGH!!!! So.....I have spent the past few days cleaning, sorting, organizing and getting rid of. Amazing some of the stuff I have uncovered!! Michaels has all their Cube and Making Memories organizers on 50% off.......I am once again loving my craft room and feeling so much more organized.

Still have a ways to go, but I will be sure to show you some pictures once I get it all done!

Sure hope you are all having a great week!!!

Oops, almost forgot......this is a silver tray turned magnetic bulletin board that I made (take a magnet with you on your thrifting treks so you can determine whether a tray is magnetic).

Happy day!

xojanis

VINTAGE CRYSTAL PARIS NECKLACE

2010-09-11T00:01:00.000-07:00

Hooray....it's Pink Saturday!!!

This is a necklace I made this past spring from a vintage chandelier crystal. I found the prettiest pink wrapping paper made by the Cavallini Paper Company. I simply traced the outline of the crystal on to the paper, cut and glued. A chain from the thrift store and some beautiful vintage rhinestone beads complete the necklace.

Be sure to visit Beverly's blog at How Sweet the Sound for links to all the Pink Saturday participants.

Have a great day.

xojanis

RECYCLED FRAMES

2010-09-07T18:41:00.000-07:00

Happy White Wednesday!!!!

I am absolutely exhausted today with all the work up to getting the boys back to school---don't think any of us slept a wink last night. My boys have gone to the same school together for years as it is kindergarten to grade twelve and my youngest started at a completely different school today so we were all pretty anxious for him. Turns out everything went great and he is in love with his new school so I am so relieved..change is never easy......

Back to my WW project.......these are some recycled frames from the thrift store. I spray painted them white, added a rub-on to the glass, and backed them with some pretty scrapbooking paper.

A crystal and vintage earring finish off the frames.

Hoping these first days of school go well for all of you with school-age children.

Blessings to you!

xojanis

Don't forget to visit Kathleen at Faded Charm Cottage for thumbnails to all the WW participants.

OLD SPOOLS AND COFFEE DYED TAGS

2010-09-02T17:21:00.000-07:00

Somerset Life has become my favorite magazine.......it is so full of amazingly wonderful and creative ideas. I had seen a couple of projects in the magazine done using old thread spools and wanted to put my own spin on this great idea. This is what I came up with.......

I decided to use them as embellishments for some burlap runners and pillows I made. I simply wrapped a piece of scrapbooking paper around the spool and using wire, pearls and crystals made a little "eye catcher" to hang beside my coffee dyed price tags.

Happy day my blogging buddies!

xojanis

WHITE WEDNESDAY JEWELS

2010-08-31T18:24:00.000-07:00

Hello my White Wednesday blogging friends. Wow.....September already!!!! Have had a great summer with the kids, but kind of looking forward to some rainy fall school days so I can get some projects done!

Wanted to show you some stunning rhinestone brooches I picked up over the summer set against some white ruffles and tulle......

Thank you to Kathleen at Faded Charm Cottage for hosting White Wednesday....be sure to visit her blog for thumbnails to all the participants.

Happy daya!

xojanis

Jewelry takes people's minds off your wrinkles. ~Sonja Henie

A FUN AND EASY JUNK PROJECT!

2010-08-28T12:41:00.000-07:00

Thought I would post a fun and easy junk project today.....this was created using an old glass decanter found at the thrift store. I simply added some rub-ons that I had on hand and glued a vintage earring to the front. I am in the process of making some lavender scented bath salts to fill these with for Christmas.

Have a happy day!

xojanis

WHITE WEDNESDAY ROSES

2010-08-25T10:21:00.000-07:00

Happy White Wednesday!!

I wanted to show you my most favorite rose today......it is an old English David Austin rose and it is the most gorgeous smelling rose ever!

I have had this rose in my garden for a couple of years now....it is a very slow grower, but the beauty and scent of the roses it produces are worth the wait!

I made the little compote that the rose is sitting in by simply turning an old sherry glass upside down and gluing to a silver plate.

Be sure to visit Kathleen at Faded Charm Cottage for links to all the White Wednesday participants.

Have a fabulous day!

xojanis

“The fragrance always remains in the hand that gives the rose.”--Author Unknown

CAMPING FUN

2010-08-23T11:02:00.000-07:00

We've just arrived home from two fabulous weeks at the lake. What fun and adventures we had.....hiking up mountains, diving off cliffs, walking through 150 foot water falls and river rafting down rapids were just some of the fun things we did. Gosh...3 teenage boys sure do keep you on your toes!!!!

Now I need to catch up on all the yard work and house work that didn't get done when I was away (how can a house get messy when most everyone that lives in it is away!?!).
Then, maybe, just maybe I will get some time to do some junking and creating!!!!

Happy day!

xojanis

Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair. ~Kahlil Gibran

GONE CAMPING--SHABBY CHIC STYLE!

2010-08-09T09:50:00.000-07:00

Will be away from my blog for a bit as we are headed up to the lake for some more rest and relaxation.....

Hope you are enjoying these wonderful summer days!

"Is it so small a thing, to have enjoyed the sun, to have lived light in the spring, to have loved, to have thought, to have done?"

-Matthew Arnold

Happy day!

xojanis

PINK SATURDAY

2010-08-06T21:30:00.000-07:00

Happy Pink Saturday!!!!!!

I wanted to show you a special little gift I received for my birthday last year from one of my boys. Every Christmas and birthday my middle son arranges with one of his aunties to take him to one of my favorite stores where he spends about an hour looking around and then finally choosing something very special for me!! He is such a sweetheart!!

This pretty little candle was made by Anna Corba of Found Cat Studio. She is one of my favorite artists and I also have a couple of her books which are so very inspiring!

Please visit Beverly's blog at How Sweet the Sound for links to all the Pink Saturday participants.
Happy day!
xojanis

May the road rise to meet you,

May the wind be always at your back,

May the sun shine warm upon your face,

The rains fall soft upon your fields and,

Until we meet again,

May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

-Irish Blessing

SOMERSET HOME

2010-08-05T10:50:00.000-07:00

Hello my blogging friends......so excited to tell you that some of my silver pieces are in this month's issue of Somerset Home.

Happy day!

xojanis

WHITE WEDNESDAY

2010-08-03T21:14:00.000-07:00

Happy White Wednesday!!!! I can't believe it is already August.....don't you wish time would slow down just a little!?!

Today I am showing you my vintage doll carriage planted up with some gorgeous white petunias and bacapo.......

I remember having a carriage just like this one as a young girl.......

Thank you so much to Kathleen of Faded Charm Cottage for hosting our beloved White Wednesdays......one of my favorite days of the week!!!!

Happy day!

xojanis

"All my possessions for a moment of time."

-Elizabeth I

GINGERBEER, ANYONE!?!

2010-08-03T14:24:00.000-07:00

Thrifting is really one of my favorite things.....there are so many treasures to be found out there for cheap!!! Today I am linking to Linda's blog Coastal Charm to celebrate thrifty finds.

This is part of an old pottery gingerbeer bottle (the top is missing) from the early 1900s.

Collectors will pay a lot of money for these old pieces.......mine was given to me!!!!

Be sure to visit
Linda's blog for links to all the Nifty, thrifty Tuesday participants.

Happy day!
xojanis

PINK SATURDAY ROSES

2010-07-30T20:01:00.000-07:00

Happy Pink Saturday............

I met so many new blogging friends last week....thank you for visiting my blog and leaving such lovely comments!!!!!! Blogland really is one of THE MOST INSPIRING PLACES!!!

Today I wanted to show you some gorgeous PINK roses from my garden. They are David Austin climbing roses and are one of my favorites!!!

The beautiful hand stamped ribbon you see along side my centerpiece is from my friend Tracey,

at Raggygirl Vintage. She absolutely spoiled me on my birthday and you will be seeing more of the fabulous things she made for me!!!!

I found this little galvanized container at the thrift store......stenciled some words on it, filled it with water, floating candles and my pretty roses.

Thank you to Beverly at How Sweet the Sound for hosting Pink Saturday......be sure to visit her blog for links to all the participants!!!!

Happy day!

xojanis

At every step the child should be allowed to meet the real experience of life; the thorns should never be plucked from his roses.
Ellen Key

WHITE WEDNESDAY

2010-07-27T18:42:00.000-07:00

Happy White Wednesday !!!

More lake pictures today.......this is our little row/sail boat all decked out for a little romantic picnic. You will remember my gorgeous white ruffly tablecloth from another post. I so love it and picked it up at Stella Bleu in White Rock, BC.

"Be the change you wish to see in the world."--Ghandi

Be sure to visit Kathleen's wonderful blog, Faded Charm Cottage for links to all the White Wednesday participants.

Happy day!

xojanis

VINTAGE PINK

2010-07-23T14:50:00.000-07:00

Hello blogging friends. One day this spring while shopping at the thrift store I found this amazing old prom dress that I just had to have. In reality, I will never wear it (can't even begin to get the zipper done up), but I thought it would look so pretty just hanging in my studio and I will also use it for a prop in some of my photography so you are sure to see it in some future posts.

Today I am participating in Pink Saturday hosted by Beverly at How Sweet the Sound. Be sure to stop by her blog for links to all the participants.

"I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take,

all the books I want to read, and all the friends I want to see."-John Burroughts

Have a wonderful weekend!

xojanis

JUST A SUMMER DAY

2010-07-20T18:08:00.000-07:00

Happy White Wednesday!!!!
Today I am sharing some pictures of a white candelabra picked up at the thrift
store for cheap, cheap (was a nasty brass, but got the white spray paint treatment).

These are some shots taken at the lake while watching the boys swim and play (okay, better be honest...AND FIGHT!!).

Isn't that sky absolutely amazing!?!

To see the Summer Sky

Is Poetry, though never in a Book it lie-

True Poems flee.

~Emily Dickinson

Please visit Kathleen's blog at faded charm cottage for links to all the White Wednesday participants....

Happy day!!!

xojanis

THE CHALLENGE OF BOYS

2010-07-18T10:56:00.000-07:00

When my 3rd son was born one of the nurses at the hospital said, "Oh......POOR YOU!!!..ANOTHER BOY!!" (being a nurse myself I am embarassed to share that with you!)!! I knew at the time she was wrong and 13years later I can tell you that I have never forgotten her comment and I wish many a time that I could tell her that my three boys have been a complete and utter blessing to me. They are kind, caring, helpful, considerate, thoughtful, and full of fun!!!

The only really challenging thing about having three boys is finding someone to pose for me when I get an idea for a picture............he,he,he........................THIS was a money shot..meaning I had to pay someone a lot of money to put the skirt on so I could "just take some leg and feet pictures"!!!! Well...couldn't resist this shot as well...the person for confidentiality reasons MUST remain nameless.

Happy day!!"

"There has never been, nor will there ever be, anything quite so special as the

love between a mother and a son." Author: Unknown

xojanis

BLOWING IN THE WIND

2010-07-17T10:57:00.000-07:00

I am so enjoying these wonderful summer days....having three teenage boys off school and home for the summer is busy, interesting and, needless to say, a bit challenging!!!!

One of our favorite places on earth is my parent's cabin at North Barriere Lake.

My family has had this little cabin on the lake since I was a young girl and my parents spend hours keeping it up and running for all us kids to use at our leisure....we can't ever thank them enough for having created such a special place for us!!!

My boys keep busy there most of the summer dirt biking, kayaking, sailing, tubing/skiing/wakeboarding, EATING, etc, and much to our surprise and awe my parents built a basketball court for them this spring (this despite my dad undergoing ongoing treatment for prostate cancer!!!!)

When we go up to the lake I always load the car with as many crafts as I possibly can and have great fun creating and taking pictures. This was a project I did while I was there this past week....the apron is made from an old pillowcase I found at the thrift store....I have always loved old 'yo-yo' quilts and have wanted to try making some of these yo-yos...it was so easy to do!!

Hope all my blogging friends are enjoying these wonderful summer days!!

Adolescence is a period of rapid changes. Between the ages of 12 and 17,

for example, a parent ages as much as 20 years. ~Author Unknown

Happy day!

xojanis

INDULGING IN SOME R&R FOR A BIT

2010-07-05T17:47:00.000-07:00

The weather is taking a turn for the better this week (FINALLY), so we are headed up to

the lake for a few days where we will be indulging in some rest and relaxation.

Enjoy these days of summer......

Oh, the summer night,

Has a smile of light

And she sits on a sapphire throne~Barry Cornwall

xojanis

JEWELRY FUN

2010-07-01T18:51:00.000-07:00

I have been having such fun doing some vintage re-design jewelry (inspired by my extremely talented friend, jewelry designer, Gretchen of Mimitoria's Designs).

These were some old chandy crystals that I have had for years awaiting the perfect project.

Hope all my blogging friends are having some warm sun-filled days of summer!

Happy day!

WHITE WEDNESDAY CHANDY

2010-06-29T20:19:00.000-07:00

First of all.....how on earth did it get to be the END OF JUNE!!!!??!!

Secondly, welcome to White Wednesday, hosted by Kathleen at Faded Charm Cottage.....

This is a cheap-o thrift store chandelier that I removed the eletrical wiring from, gave a few coats of white spray paint and added some crystals to.

Pink and white are always so pretty together!

Today I placed my little chandy into my birdbath amid this lovely pink rose for a little photo shoot, but it usually hangs from a bird cage stand in my backyard.

Hope you are enjoying your White Wednesday.

Happy day!

xojanis

FARM CHICKS IN CANADA!!! (not really)

2010-06-26T11:53:00.000-07:00

Carrie at The Passionate Home is having a special "Farm Chicks Event" at her store in downtown Langley, BC today!!! I was there first thing this morning and it really is a must see!!!!

Picked up this wonderful crown so rushed home to take some pictures.

Have a wonderful day!

xojanis

WHITE WEDNESDAY AT RUST AND RUFFLES

2010-06-08T16:35:00.000-07:00

Welcome to another White Wednesday at Rust & Ruffles (previously known as junkdreams)....

Today I wanted to show you a little chair that I have had in the garage forever...I finally finished it up this week and had a chance to snap some pictures of it outside between rain storms.

Sitting on top of the chair is a gorgeous "crown" jar my dad gave me from his collection.

Please visit Kathleen's blog and check out all the White Wednesday participants.

Thank you Kathleen for hosting!!

Happy day!

xojanis

SHABBY CHIC COUTURE!!

2010-06-07T09:10:00.000-07:00

Have you heard the news????

The MOST influential person in shabby chic home decorating has a new website.

The amazing Rachel Ashwell is up to great things and you can check it out here...........http://www.rachelashwellshabbychiccouture.com/

Thank you Rachel for ALL the inspiration!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dusty Lu is having a giveaway in celebration on her blog at dusyluinteriors...be sure to check it out and enter to win one of Rachel's fabulous books!!!

Happy day!

xojanis

VINTAGE BLACK FRIDAY

2010-06-04T13:58:00.000-07:00

I have been wanting to participate in Vintage Black Friday for awhile and am finally getting my act together to do so.

Today I thought I would show you a thrift store lamp that I re-vamped a couple months back.

I stamped strips of torn sheet with one of the stamps from my "Paris" set and then glued them to the frame of the shade.

The lamp started out as a brass piece and I gave it a few coats of black spray paint......VOILA.... instantly transformed to a piece that I love.

Thanks so much for all the encouraging comments about my new blog name!!!

Happy weekend everyone....I'll be working nightshifts at the hospital!

xojanis
Please visit the frenchcupboard for links to the other VBF participants.

JUNKDREAMS HAS A NEW NAME!!!!!

2010-06-02T21:19:00.000-07:00

Eek!!!!! Have I mentioned that I don't really like change!!??!!! Well I am really changing things up with a new blog name!!!! I have been wanting to change the name of my blog/company for awhile now in order to better reflect what I do.

I hope the name change won't be confusing for people as I really would be so sad if it caused me to lose any of my precious followers.

Thank you again for following my blog and the wonderful comments you leave that keep me feeling inspired and motivated!!!! Let me know what you think of the new name!

Happy day!

xojanis

PLANTING STUFF UP!!

2010-05-24T18:02:00.000-07:00

Spring is my favorite time of the year!!! I have been busy planting annuals this weekend and thought I would show you a project from a couple of years ago. This old wagon was a freebie at a yard sale and made the perfect planter. I drilled holes in the bottom for drainage, lined it with screen and then filled it with one of my favorite anuuals--bacopa.

I spend the entire year scouring flea markets, garage sales and thrift stores for fun containers that can be repurposed as plant containers.

Happy day!

xojanis

VINTAGE PRINTS

2010-05-21T13:23:00.000-07:00

Here's a pretty little print that I came acorss at the thrift store.

Just added a little bit of glitter and.....

A perfect little picture for a sweet little girls' room.

Dancing is like dreaming with your feet! ~Constanze

Happy day!

xojanis

PHOTO ALBUM PAGES

2010-05-03T08:10:00.000-07:00

Don't you just love it when something that doesn't work out for one project is perfect for another???

I had a few frenchy pictures that I had cut for something that didn't work out and it turned out they were the perfect size, shape and colour for inserts for some old photo album pages I had.

I framed up the pictures then embellished them a bit with some bias tape, and buckles I had on hand.

One of my boys pointed out to me that there are some rips in the pages, but I simply replied; "well, junkers like that sort of thing!"

Happy day!

xojanis

KITCHEN RENOVATIONS

2010-04-28T11:46:00.000-07:00

I did a little puttering around the kitchen the other day and changed out some of my displays....that's another great thing about being a thrift store shopper...there is ALWAYS so much stuff lying around to choose from!!!!!

This gorgeous tray is one thing that will never be re-sold--it was my grandmothers and my mom gave it to me the last time I was home (don't worry mom..I didn't paint it...just stuck some vinyl on it!).

Happy day!
xojanis

ART AND ARCHITECTURE JUNKMARKET STYLE!!!

2010-04-27T06:41:00.000-07:00

It's only 8 more days and counting until the Art and Architecture JunkMarket Style event in Minneapolis.

I can't wait!!!!!!!!

Years ago when I found and fell in love with the first JunkMarket style book I dreamed that one day I would be able to meet Sue Whitney and attend one of her events. Sue has not only influenced the flea market decorating trend like no other she has allowed me and many others like me to embrace, understand, and 'go with' our love of 'JUNK'!!!!!!

I am honoured to be a part of this fabulous event she is hosting.

While in Minneapolis I will be spending lots of time with some of my other fabulous junking friends...... Gretchen of mimitoriasdesigns, Kathy of sylviasvintagedaughter, Amy of whisperwoodcottage, Lani of cottageelements, the junkfest girls, and I hope many more of the junkmarket style members!!!

Happy, Happy Day!!
Never give up on your dreams!
xojanis

BURLAP AND RUFFLES

2010-04-21T14:08:00.000-07:00

My sister-in-law picked up a fabulous old coffee sack for me one day and I couldn't

wait make a table runner with it!!!!

I just love the combination of burlap and ruffles (opposites attract!).

An old sheet from the thrift store (washed and bleached of course!) makes the perfect weighted material for this ruffle edge.

Happy day!

xojanis
PS...If you want to see some gorgeous burlap table runners visit Sissie's blog at http://sissieshabbycottage.blogspot.com/. Sissie is a continual source of inspiration to me..she sews THE most beautiful burlap table runners and sells them on her etsy store.

A SWEET LITTLE "BEBE"

2010-04-19T11:20:00.000-07:00

This is such an easy project for those old silver plates you have lying around.

Don't you just love the pretty detail on this old silver platter? It just looks so 'girlie'! I thought it would be adorabe in a baby's room so added "BEBE" along with some vintage bling!

Search your local crafting stores for rub-on vinyls to apply to old silver plates. Paint and stencils would also work for this project.

When the first baby laughed for the first time, the laugh broke into a thousand pieces and they all went skipping about, and that was the beginning of fairies. And now when every new baby is born its first laugh becomes a fairy. So there ought to be.

-- James Matthew Barrie

Happy day my blogging friends!!

xojanis
I am linking to Cindylou's blog today for "Made by you Monday"-----be sure to visit her blog for links to all the participants!

ORGANIZE 'SPICE' STYLE

2010-04-18T18:36:00.000-07:00

I love picking up old spice bottles at the thrift store......they are the perfect way to store odds and ends in the craft room!

I took the tops off these ones and replaced them with some old dresser knobs I had on hand.

A pretty little button from my grandmother's collection tied on with some ribbon pretties

the bottles up.

These old spice containers sit perfectly inside an old silver condiment holder.

Happy day.

xojanis

APRIL PROJECTS!

2010-04-14T14:18:00.000-07:00

Finally it is getting warm enough to get back to some painting and spray painting projects!

I've been working on some chalkboard projects and here are a couple of pictures for you.....

Well, I have about an hour before I have to pick the boys up at school so must hurry off to the Sally Ann down the street as I've heard from my friend Tracey at raggygirlvintage that there is some good junk to be found there today!

Happy junking and creating!!!

xojanis
PS I am linking this post to Transformation Thursday, hosted by Gina at theshabbychiccottage, one of my favorite blogs!

VINTAGE THURSDAY!

2010-04-07T19:26:00.000-07:00

Today I have decided to join in on the fun and participate in Vintage Thursday, a wonderful day celebrating all things vintage and hosted by Suzanne at Coloradolady.

I found this gorgeous vintage rosary while out thrifting one day and just had to show it to you all!

Oh and the lovely etched silver plate was also a vintage thrift store find.
Be sure to visit Suzanne's blog for links to all the Vintage Thursday participants.
Happy day!
xojanis

GARDEN PINKS

2010-04-06T14:42:00.000-07:00

One of my very favorite signs of sring is the 'bleeding heart' in my backyard garden. It is a sure sign to me that warmer, sun-filled days are coming!

These are some wonderful old sap buckets that my friend Carrie found. I applied the numbers to the front and they will be for sale in her store, The Passionate Home (that's if I don't decide to keep them for myself-LOL!)

Hope you are all having a wonderful day!

xojanis

I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose I would always greet it in a garden. ~Ruth Stout