What I Rescued This Weekend (Monday)

Polly, over at "Sassafras Stuff", thought it would be fun to show all our weekend rescues and finds on Mondays. So check out her blog for her weekend steals, and deals.

Since I downsized my booth space I haven't been junkin' as much as I used to, but I can still manage to find a few things without having to do a lot of work.

I love old suitcases. I have a bunch that I stack and use at my house. They are on top of armoirs, under tables, stacked on an old kitchen cabinet, under stairways, used as end tables...you know, everywhere...These are usually in pretty good shape, and I have painted some white, some black. I really love 'em, but sometimes its hard to pass up an old junker. I think these make great display props. I have an old beat up black one that has holes in it that I used last year for Halloween and it was great. Didn't sell, but I didn't care. Anyhoo, I found this one and nabbed it. It has the old movie advertisement for "The Shepherd of the Hills", starring John Wayne. Being from the Ozarks, where the true story took place, it's just right up my alley so to speak.

Here are some sewing machine drawers that are in really good shape. I'm going to leave them as they are. Love these for office or sewing supplies.

This cute little pink and white stripe hat box is so "girlie".

And then this great chippy plant stand,

but I think I will put plates on it, then maybe a small ivy.

I love this old cottagy blue chippy chair.

It has great patina.

These are the things I found this weekend.

I love to incorporate all the odds and ends into the displays.

For me, this is one of the best parts of this business.

The creative result of such random items;

how you can put a bunch of pieces together and have such fun doing it.

Have a Great Monday!

Debra

Long May She Wave

Let us not forget that our Freedom is a precious gift,

made more so by the sacrifices of generations

past, present, and future.

Entry area parade flag with 48 stars

An embossed postcard from World War I




Have a wonderful 4th of July weekend.

Debra

Leola's Vintage Home and Garden

Do you have a place that just "feels like home"?

A store that is instantly inviting and comfortable,

that makes you come by for a visit

even if you're not looking for anything in particular?

Leola's Vintage Home and Garden in Ozark, Missouri is one of those places.

Many of you know Jan from her blog Summer Sundays. She has been my blog mentor and dear friend for this last year. She and her sisters , Judy and Linda, and neice Kelli, are the owners of Leola's, which is named for the sisters' mom.

Jan, Kelli, Judy, Linda and their sister, Jean, on the far right.

(photo courtesy of Katie from Ragamuffin Gal )

Red, white, and blue for the porch

Come on in. This is what greets you this week.

The store is constantly changing, with new displays and vignettes.

Since I want to share all my photos, I will post more next week.

If you are in southwest Missouri, stop by for a real treat.

Ozark is a quaint little town between Springfield and Branson.

Leola's is located right behind Lamberts Cafe, CC and Highway 65.

Have a fun weekend!

Debra

White Wednesday

Timeless strength and beauty. She sits on an antique black Italianate desk. The light shines in and highlights her features. I found her for a song on the floor of a flea market. Others may not have seen her grace or recognized her regality, but I did. I had been looking for her.

Today may you see strength and beauty, grace and value in those around you.

Debra

Thankyou, Kathleen at Faded Charm