The English biscuit tin, was found at an antique mall in Ruidoso, New Mexico. A lamp and a clock... wonderful Canton Trade Days
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Come on in and Stay Awhile
Perusing the aisles of the local Goodwill store when I was a little girl led me to an endearing fascination with the old. The tattered, often overlooked and forgotten treasures, waiting to be rescued, filled every aisle. They quietly drew me in. At the time, I didn't realize trips to the thrift stores or yard sales were quite frankly a necessity for our family. We were faced with financial hardship after my dad died and this was one of the ways my mom helped make ends meet. Naively, I viewed these excursions as an adventure, a time of discovery, a welcome into the world of possibilities. I particularly fell in love with old doors.
Doors say many things to me...they welcome and invite, they protect...they say "Come on in." This door is one of the many I have collected through the years. It was discovered in the little town of Justin, Texas a while ago. An inexpensive find with wonderful chipped and crackled paint. I love it's muted color with it's subtle variations. The patina of the old hardware adds further value and character to it's beauty. I see it as perfect...with all it's imperfections, needing only to find an ideal landing spot. A few years ago, I added an old shelf I found at the Round Top Antiques Fair. The skeleton keys were my grandmothers.
The English biscuit tin, was found at an antique mall in Ruidoso, New Mexico. A lamp and a clock... wonderful Canton Trade Days
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- AnonymousFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:43 PM
Very excited to glean ideas from you! You should post your blog updates on FB, too, if haven't already done so!
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Are you following the news on the Bajalia FB fanpage? We landed a contract with The Home Shopping Network!! Bajalia debut on HSN is 3/8 @ 3:00am and 11pm!!
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Thanks for welcoming me into your world! I can't wait to see more! XO!
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Yea Dana!! Wonderful first blog!
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Can not wait to see more of your blogs!
ReplyDeleteI want a door! Really! Would have never thought to add a shelf and lean it on a wall.... You have what it takes~ and I want it! Can't wait to learn from the master!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love the idea of doors too. And I love the clock hung on there! Looking forward to your next post! Congrats on your blog, Dana!
ReplyDeleteDana, LOVE IT!!! And Awesome pictures too!! GREAT START!! Can't wait to read more as you post!
ReplyDeleteVery excited to glean ideas from you! You should post your blog updates on FB, too, if haven't already done so!
ReplyDeleteAre you following the news on the Bajalia FB fanpage? We landed a contract with The Home Shopping Network!! Bajalia debut on HSN is 3/8 @ 3:00am and 11pm!!
Thanks Debbie, and thanks for the update on Bajalia...so exciting! I'll be sure and check it out on FB. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteDana- Beautiful! Can't wait to learn from your tidbits!
ReplyDeleteoopsy Dana, that comment was from me Jill Park, not my husband whose computer I'm on! ;) although I'm sure he'd love to learn from you too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jill...wish you could have popped over with your hubby tonight. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Kristy, I hope to post twice weekly. I snuck a peek at your page on FB. http://www.facebook.com/lou.c.designs?v=wall. I love your designs!
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