Unpacking

We have been home for the past two days and I am still unpacking and going through all of my purchases from Texas. The following pictures are the large items, I will share the photos of all the goodies for my jewelry designs tomorrow. I did not want to over load you with so much eye candy your eyes would just pop! Most of the large items will go to my antiques booth at Bright's Antique World and some of the others are for my home. So here we go on a little tour of what came out of my SUV...and yes it all fit (my husband is a master packer!)..with room to spare!

 an old dress form, a couple of screen door halves (perfect for when I do shows) old signage letters, wire locker baskets, old mill work from a porch in Round Top and 4 wonderful vintage typewriters!

An awesome grain painted metal trunk and a vintage metal printing sheet, perfect for cutting up and using in bezels.

a vintage cowboy puzzle, metal stool and the coolest metal suitcase!

I feel in love with these new cement castings and some religious fonts.

Antique linens, vintage store displays and my absolute favorite....2 vintage garden chairs! 

I LOVE these chairs! I actually put them in the keeping area of my kitchen...they make me smile!

some old jars and beakers, transfer-ware, German clock, sewing box, Christmas scrap santas, a carved wooden hand and pottery.

...and lastly a vintage watering can and teddy bear.

Tomorrow I will show you all the other treasures. Today I am trying to organize them, I literally have no room for all of the trinkets so I am cleaning out some beads I no longer use and will be having a bead giveaway starting tomorrow, so be sure to check back.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great Monday!

Chicago

It has been such a whirlwind past 3 weeks! I am glad to be home for awhile. I just returned from a 4 day trip to Chicago, I am in love with this city! This was my first visit and I know it will not be my last. I love the architect of the buildings, the mix of the old and the new.

John Hancock Building

 I visited the Chicago Art Institute and was amazed at all the wonderful works of art .My favorites were the European paintings, considered one of the finest collections in the world. I favor Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, Renoir being one of my favorites.

 Pierre-Auguste Renoir
French, 1841-1919
Two Sisters (On the Terrace), 1881

 Claude Monet
French, 1840-1926
Bordighera, 1884

 Georges Seurat
French, 1859-1891
A Sunday on La Grande Jatte -- 1884, 1884-86
 

 Vincent van Gogh
Dutch, 1853-1890
Self-Portrait, 1887

 Claude Monet
French, 1840-1926
Water Lilies, 1906

 American Art 1900-1955

 Edward Hopper
American, 1882-1967
Nighthawks, 1942
 

 Mary Cassatt
American, 1844-1926
The Child's Bath, 1893
 

 Grant Wood
American, 1891-1942

American Gothic, 1930

 

Millennium park was another great place to visit with its one of a kind "Cloud Gate" sculpture. The 110- ton elliptical sculpture is forged of seamless polished stainless steel which reflects the city's famous skyline.

...And lastly a visit to the Shedd Aquarium  

Today I need to get back to work, I have to finish pricing and get ready for a two day show this weekend. Hope everyone is well, have a great day!

Tennessee has welcomed me home with some severe weather today...that is not very nice! Although, it is nice to be home. After we landed yesterday we stopped to visit our son Nick at school, I actually think he was very happy to see us, then home to 3 happy kitties and my nice comfy bed.

 It was a wonderful visit, typical fall weather with gorgeous glowing foliage. Got to see most everyone I had planned on visiting with and we attended the wedding of our good friend Scott and his new bride Valoree. It was a great day spent with good friends.

I also spent a few days with my sister Susan and her family and Wilson their silly dog. We did some antique shopping and I filled  my extra suitcase to the brim, it weighed 50.8 lbs...just over the allowed 50lbs, Southwest let the .8 overage go, how nice of them.

 

Show stock and packed bags

I have been working like a crazy fool trying to get as much done before I leave for a trip to Connecticut and Massachusetts for 10 days. I do not know what I was thinking when I extended my trip from 5 days to 10 days, especially at this time of year, since I am in show mode. I know when I see my sister at the airport all the anxiety about work will  leave, and knowing I will enjoy some yummy lobster while I am visiting helps too! My hubby will be joining me later in the week so we can attend the wedding of a good friend.

 me and my sister Susan

Here are a few things I have been working on.

 I love this great hand component from Micheal's. Paired with chunky Opalite, peace resin pendant, etched copper tag "Inspire" and sterling wire wrapped copper bead.

"Blessed"

When I look at this piece I think of all the blessings in my life and realize how blessed I am and how lucky I am to have the most fantabulous husband and son. To live my life freely and joyfully without restraints, something that is taken for granted by so many. I am truly blessed with family and friends, health and purring kitties and the ability to create what I want when I want. 

 I bet you can't guess what the platform for this pendant is? I repurposed something and it is vintage.

"Starling"

My attempt at something a bit "goth"..

Resin pendant created from vintage dictionary illustration, Czech glass beads and brass and black chain. 

 I hope you all have a blessed week!