JCS Show Highlights

I thought I would post some photos of my table at the JCS Vendors show a few weeks ago. It was a fun couple of hours and it was great to be a part of raising money for their school.

Here are some highlights from the booth, many of which are new projects that I had been working on.

Enjoy!

(By the way, above is my car, it was that full! And that wasn't even it all, my mother- and sister-in-law also drove!)

New chalkboards I had made from vintage frames as well as a vintage-inspired duck cloth pillow that was hand-stenciled.

I was super excited about this glittery garland. It was 40% off and I'm not normally into this kind of garland but it was whimsical and made it a little bit more festive. Plus, I just loved the colour - it suited the vintage pieces perfectly!

Another project, jute market bags that were stenciled.

My vintage inspired Christmas tree. It was inspired by something similar from the blog French Larkspur but I just added my Christmas decorations. There were tags with vintage adverts and ephemera-filled glass ornaments as well as old rusted keys. It was a huge hit with everyone except for us since transporting the huge fragile branch was next to impossible!

Another project, stenciled floursack tea towels. These are the best tea towels I've ever used and the pretty vintage inspired stencils make them so fun.

This was one of my Christmassy projects, little glass ornaments filled with bits of vintage ephemera: old music, bits and pieces from novels, old letters and ledger sheets, along with bits of lace and old buttons.

My vintage-inspired stockings.

The rest of my pillows - a collection of burlap ones as well my remaining bank deposit bag pillows.

Pottery Barn Giveaway from Urban Farmgirl

Head over to urban farmgirl to check out her latest giveaway ~ a $50 gift certificate to Pottery Barn.... I know!!

The lockers above are from Pottery Barn, along with many, many other things that I love! It's definitely my favourite store to visit when I head over the river (to the US).

While you're there, check out the rest of her blog. It's amazing! Her shop is amazing... heck, she's amazing! She's a huge inspiration.

If you remember she was at the Country Living Fair ~ you can read the post here.

Anyway, to enter, head over to her blog here. Tell her The Growers Daughter sent you.

Horton's of Tipton ~ A Christmas Open House Tour Courtesy of French Larkspur

So, once again, there was yet another fantastic open house that I wasn't able to make it to. Why does Canada have to be so far away?!

Horton's of Tipton in Tipton, Indiana was hosting the open house. You can go

here to view their website.

Anyway, at least I can still enjoy a peak into the fabulous event thanks to gorgeous photos from fellow bloggers - Tracey over at French Larkspur here was to thank this time.

These are just a couple from the 3 (yes 3!!) posts she did on the event. Head over to her blog to check them out - they're gorgeous!

I now have to go write down the bazillion ideas I've been inspired with from looking through these photos for Christmas decorating!!

A Few Project Previews

Red stenciled Christmas bags ~ perfect for holiday shopping!

I've been busy working on some new some-what Christmassy projects this past week. Here are a few of the projects so far.

Little glass ornaments filled with bits of vintage ephemera.


Vintage inspired french stockings.

Some amazing vintage French ticking that I haven't found a use for yet - along with some vintage buttons. I think I'm going to string some of the buttons together for some garland.

Some gorgeous old kitchenware! This was a project, but it was a fabulous find!

Upcoming Show - Jordan Christian School Trade Show

So this Thursday November 4th, from 7 to 9pm, I will be at the Jordan Christian School Trade Show. This means that I have exactly 3 more days to get my display together. I've been stenciling, sewing and printing stationary all afternoon and have a lot more to finish up before the show. I'm super excited to get the chance to set everything up again! It's honestly half the fun! Come by and check it out - along with many other awesome booths! It's a chance to get some Christmas shopping done and to check out the local talent.

I'll be posting photos tomorrow of some of the projects I've finished that will be available there. For now, I wanted to share this living room... isn't it gorgeous!

Directions are as follows:

Take the QEW to 7th Ave. Take the South Service Road to #4171 - 15th Street.

Hopefully we'll see you there!

Oh, and by the way, mere hours after I get back from the show, unpack everything and catch a few hours of sleep, I'll be boarding a plan to Cuba. We're going down to celebrate my inlaws 35th wedding anniversary and it's our first tropical trip ever. Ever. I'm over the moon with excitement! First things first though, the show...

BROWSE LIST ~ Featuring Beauty Safari and Giveaway Chance!

I recently found myself in Jordan Village with a little bit of extra time to kill. I've visited this store, Beauty Safari, a few times before and love how luxurious it is. I thought I would post a few photos for a sneak peak. They have some really great lines available and even better ideas for Christmas shopping. From soaps and bath bombs, to fabulous pillows and fun shower caps, there's a gift for anyone on your list. Yes, the men too!

Pop in sometime and prepare to be wowed. Or, if you can't make it out, check out their website here.

Yes, the furniture pieces are available to purchase... and they're gorgeous!

Doesn't it look fabulous!

Also, as for a giveaway!! - Head over to My Sweet Savannah: here , and check out the lovely little giveaway that you can enter to win! She's giving you four chances to win a $50 gift certificate to sosobella. Use it for a little something pretty for yourself or check off one more thing from your Christmas list! While you're there, take a peak around her blog. I promise you'll find more than a few fantastic ideas and inspirations! It's one of my favourite reads!

Ruffles and Rust ~ Highlights Courtesy of Maison Douce

This is an event that I've seen advertised for what feels like forever... and of course, every time I see this poster, I wish I could go. However, it's just wasn't possible this year. Maybe next year!

So, seeing as I wasn't able to go, I live vicariously through those who did! I decided to share some fabulous photos from the blog Maison Douce.

To view them all, click here.