Big News!

I have big news to share today. I did it! I opened a booth at Collette's Vintage & Antique Mall in Burton, MI.  My mom & I plan on sharing the space (8x11). It sounds like plenty of room, until you fill it with furniture. 

Looks alittle sparse right now, but I have a couple of more pieces to add.

Just enough room left for my buffet & a cabinet I am working on now.



You'll recognize most of the pieces you see here, except the cute drum table with the X back chairs. I will be writing about those later this week.

My booth is not far from my friend Melissa's booth, from Shabby Love. She is so sweet. We met thru blogging & hope to meet in person very soon. This is her first antique booth venture too. 

Right now it's going to be a beautiful day here in Michigan so I'm off to collect the buffet & get it settled into the booth.  I want to take advantage of this unusually warm weather & get a few things painted outside.

I hope you all have a wonderful day!  Dee

My "Swiss Miss" version

We have all seen Miss Mustard Seeds fabulous "Swiss Miss" dresser, here. I so love her style. She is such an inspiration for us all.  When I seen this dresser I knew I had to give it a try. 

 Over the summer my Mom found the perfect dresser for me to experiment on.  Once again I have to apologize for not having any before pictures to share. I was not only dying to do this "Swiss" dresser but I also wanted to try the homemade chalk paint recipe I found on No Minimalist Here. I had to tweek it alittle. I used a primer/paint & poured my paint thru a mesh bag to get the lumps out.  I have to say, I'm lovin this homemade paint. Sure it's not as easy as painting straight out of the can but it's a whole lot more affordable & you can make any color in the rainbow.  So after following Miss Mustard Seeds careful instructions, here is my version of "Swiss Miss".

The top looks green in this picture but it's really black.  This little dresser has the original porcelain casters & the key.  You almost never have the key.

Miss Mustard Seeds version 

My inspiration for this!

 My version

This piece was so fun to do. I just love the contrast. It hasn't sold yet & the hubby is hoping we get to keep it. It is perfect for my sons play/gaming room.

I'm secretly hoping it doesn't sell too. Gives me an excuse to change up the playroom.  Have you created your inspirational piece yet?  I'd love to hear about it.  Have a great day & thanks for visiting!  Dee