Twine and Scissors / DIY

 

After just getting over the flu (*Note To Self ~ FLU SHOT NEXT YEAR!), and going straight into a week at market, this sweet treat I found one evening on my porch was just what the doctor ordered.

The vintage spool, jute twine and darling pair of scissors is too charming to tuck away in a drawer or cupboard ~ it's taking up permanent residence on my desk so I can cut off a snippet of string when tying up a package.  To make one for yourself you will need:  

Supplies ~

Old Spool (Find it here)

Roll of Jute Twine (Find it here)

Small Pair of Scissors (Find it here)

Simply wind a roll of twine onto an old spool and tie a pair of scissors to the end.  Place the sharp point of the scissors in the hole on top of the spool to store the scissors.   

Thank you Sharon and Kelley for making my day.  Their thoughtful gesture was a reminder for me to take time and do something nice for someone today.  Happy Saturday ~ enjoy your weekend. 

XO ~ Dana

Industrial ~ Vintage Style

While I'm doing my best to get back in the swing of things...

after enjoying Thanksgiving week with family and friends...

I thought I might share a few of my favorite industrial ~ vintage things.

 

 I enhanced the top of the ironing board with the French word for laundry (laverie) a couple of years ago.

I love the metal, holey, thingamajig ~ I don't know what it is ~ do you?  I plopped it over the light bulb on this vintage lamp whose shade had gone missing.  When the light is turned on ~ it lets out hundreds of little circles of light.

An interesting cog with a wooden handle ~ industrial finery in my opinion. 

1. Quirky metal folding chair with grey, speckled, vinyl padding ~ pretty cool!
2. Desk Lamp w/makeshift lampshade ~ thanks Gavin ~ for permanently attaching it.
3. Vintage books ~ Nat's and some from Maddie's wedding. 
4. Cog coolness + love the wood handle!
5. Wonderful old white enamelware table ~ I think a fish tank used to sit on it.  Read a great story about Reagan's fish tank experience here and here.
6. A large wood spool ~ turned candle holder. 

All but the books were found here.  Have you been there yet?  If not, you should plan a trip!  I'm in the middle of planning and pulling out Christmassy things ~ I'll be sharing soon.  :)