..........TIME JUST GOES BY SO QUICKLY! I KEEP MEANING TO BLOG AND SOMEHOW NEVER SEEM TO GET AROUND TO IT. WELL, HERE I AM, FINALLY.
THOUGHT YOU MIKE LIKE THIS LITTLE SHOPPING THERAPY TOUR....................
THERE IS A GREAT FURNITURE SITE WWW.SAWDUSTSHACK.COM YOU WILL WANT TO TAKE A LOOK AT. RICHIE BURNS MAKES LOVELY PIECES RANGING FROM BENCHES, TABLES, VANITIES, AND MORE. STYLES VARY FROM ROMANTIC TO RUSTIC AND PRIMITIVE. ALL VERY ORIGINAL......................TAKE A LOOK.......................................
ISN'T WONDERFUL TO BE ABLE TO FIND OLD FASHION CRAFTSMANSHIP? GIVE RICHIE A CALL IF YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE OR HAVE SOMETHING SPECIFIC IN MIND. HE SOUNDS LIKE A REAL COOL GUY WHO LOVES WHAT HE DOES.
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ANOTHER PLACE TO FIND BEAUTIFUL HANDMADE TREASURES IS LAURA DELLAPORTA'S SHOP IN OCALA, FL. IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT THERE YOU CAN STILL SHOP BY GOING TO LAURA'S BLOG VERBENANESTEDTREASURES.BLOGSPOT.COM
HERE ARE A FEW EXAMPLES OF WHAT YOU WILL WANT......
A GORGEOUS BAG................................
DAINTY, LOVELY NECKLACES (I HAVE SEVERAL OF THEM...)
A STUNNING EX VOTO.................
A LUXURIOUS FLOWER PIN.................
.................AND MUCH MUCH MORE.
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MY SISTER HAS ALSO BEEN MAKING NEW HAND CRAFTED BEAUTIES...............
HEAD RESTS (THIS IS THE BACK AND FRONT OF THIS PARTICULAR ONE)....
EXQUISITE BAGS FOR JEWELRY.............................................
............SILVERWARE.....................................
............PERFECT GIFT FOR A BRIDAL SHOWER OR ANY SPECIAL DAY LIKE MOTHER'S DAY..
PILLOWS TO EXPRESS YOUR STATE OF MIND..........................
..................OR YOUR LOVE OF HOME........................
...............AND LAVENDER-SCENTED SHOE FORMS TO KEEP YOUR PRETTIES IN SHAPE AND SMELLING FRESH..............
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANY OF SYLVIE'S DESIGNS PLEASE EMAIL HER DIRECTLY AT
SHAPPY@WANADOO.FR SHE CAN ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS BETTER THAN I CAN!
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HERE IS A REALLY NEAT IDEA FROM WWW.BLOSSOMCROWN.COM FOR CREATING BEAUTIFUL FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS. THESE METAL CROWNS ARE A BRILLIANT CONCEPT ......NO MORE FUSSING WITH YOUR BLOOMS! THE METAL CROWNS COME IN VARIOUS SHAPE AND SIZES.............................
.........................AS DO THE VASES.........................................................
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FINALLY, I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON CREATING A LINE OF METAL HEARTS....IT'S QUITE A PROCESS INVOLVING CUTTING THE METAL, FINISHES, RUSTING AND MORE.....I AM STILL MAKING VARIATIONS OF DESIGNS, COLORS, AND SIZES........SOME WILL HAVE INITIALS, OTHERS FRENCH WORDS, NAMES OR HOUSE NUMBERS, AND MORE....THEY CAN ALSO BE CUSTOMIZED --TO SOME EXTENT--THESE ARE MY FIRST TWO PROTOTYPES....................
WOULD LOVE TO KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OF THE IDEA. I AM NOT SURE HOW I AM GOING TO PRICE THEM YET BUT THEY WILL BE AFFORDABLE. HEARTS ARE ALWAYS SO COMPELLING AND THEY FIT ANYWHERE. THESE WILL BE JUST AS MUCH AT HOME INSIDE OR OUTSIDE.
SO, THAT'S IT FOR NOW. I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THIS VIRTUAL SHOPPING TOUR..........
XXXOXXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX FIFI
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SO much spice to inspire me.
I always look forward to your posts.
Wendy
Posted by: Wendy | March 04, 2009 at 08:33 PM
It's always so much fun when you surface Galfriend:) Oh I have really good news. I finally after 3 months have my sconces!!! They were well worth the wait!! I love them!! They will be the inspiration pieces for my Girls Only room :) The carving is great too. When Eliot brought them down from Texas the box was open every time he got to another military check point. He wasn't sure why they couldn't tell the difference between candle sconces and guns but there you have it. Sadly I think the eggs must have been needed more by one of the agents cuz they didn't make it all the way here:( El, was never allowed to stand at the back of the truck with them as they threw stuff around. Next exciting thing is the new issue of Romantic Country should be showing up in our postal box any day!! :)
Fifi I really am impressed with your hearts!! You have done a beautiful job with aging them. I'm really loving the rust!!:) I want to put my order in now for one please!! They will look wonderful added to my heart collection!!
Take care kiddo and write when you can. Stop by my little house in Bloglandia when you have a minute :)
Pattie ;)
Mazatlan Mexico
Posted by: Pattie W | March 04, 2009 at 09:21 PM
Fabulous Fifi! Love it all!
And your hearts are stunning!!!! Love them!
Posted by: Alice W. | March 04, 2009 at 09:30 PM
That shop seems like offering really nice stuff.
I am amazed by metal crowning for the vase - this is so simple and makes it so much easier to arrange flowers nicely, well rounded.
Greetings,
Posted by: Ewa | March 04, 2009 at 09:50 PM
I absolutly love the one with the crown! I think they look wonderful and the rust looks very authentic and old! I for one will definitely be watching to see how much they are!
Posted by: DENISE | March 04, 2009 at 10:12 PM
I love the hearts, and the furniture is terrific. Have missed you blogging, and glad you had time today. Have a great day. Susie
Posted by: Susan Phillips | March 05, 2009 at 04:18 AM
It feels like forever that I have been peeking to see if I have missed a post of yours.
;)
Beautiful post full of great ideas..
You two girls are blessed with soo much talent.
I agree your hearts are just lovely.Mine is in open view in the dining room.I just love it.
Yours.. are very special because they are handcrafted by you:)
You must be having fun..I love making things..
I love finding a new thing to make..
Thanks for all the links to all the great places also..
Mon pays ce n'est pas un pays..c'est l'hiver.. still!
Bisou sur chaque joue..
Posted by: Monique | March 05, 2009 at 05:00 AM
Love the hearts...the crown is my very favorite
Posted by: Karen Cannon | March 05, 2009 at 05:53 AM
Wonderful pictures! Love the rusty hearts! I'll be checking back to see when orders are being taken. Thanks for all the beautiful inspiration.... Maggie
Posted by: Maggie | March 05, 2009 at 06:43 AM
Beautiful post... I am in Ft. Myers for the month. May just have to visit....
Posted by: Marietta Hoschak | March 05, 2009 at 07:15 AM
Glad to see you are back, we miss you when you take a break!
Love the pictures, and LOVE your hearts! Can't wait to see more!
Posted by: gail | March 05, 2009 at 07:56 AM
Oh Fifi, I've missed you! I'm with Monique in checking to see if you've posted. Love, love, love your hearts! (We've been adopted by a new chat, poor Zeke... Here's a hug to your precious kitties)
xoxo~Tracie
Posted by: Tracie~My Petite Maison | March 05, 2009 at 08:46 AM
Oh how I love EVERYTHING. Your sister's creations are amazing. I especially LOVE the silverware bag. Good to see you back. I enjoy your posts, whenever you are able to get one up!
Posted by: Ele at abitopinkheaven | March 05, 2009 at 09:40 AM
Forgot to tell you that I really like your hearts. IT's fun to have a piece that has a lot of different decorating possibilities.
Posted by: Ele at abitopinkheaven | March 05, 2009 at 09:41 AM
Missed you... glad you are back.. I love the metal hearts.. Tell me how to order one! Precious.. Have a great day!
Posted by: valarie | March 05, 2009 at 01:44 PM
All these items are way too pretty, thank you for sharing :)
Posted by: Berlin | March 05, 2009 at 01:51 PM
Sooo good to see you back. Love all the pretty things. Your hearts are wonderful, especially the crown... but both are so authentic looking. Love to see more and more from busy Fifi... Have a fun spring.
Posted by: Gayla | March 05, 2009 at 04:30 PM
FiFi, you are fabulous and best of all, you are back! I love the hearts. I really do miss you when you are gone for awhile. I keep checking and then viola, you are there. I can't wait for the next Romantic Country Magazine. It seems like you have such a dream job.
Posted by: Renie Cee | March 05, 2009 at 04:50 PM
Love it all!! Thank you for sharing it with us!! Your hearts are great!
Posted by: Barbara @ Southern Lady's Vintage | March 05, 2009 at 05:09 PM
Hello there Fabulous Fifi...glad you are well. Love the hearts congrats on another hidden talent of yours. The Blossom Crown creator, Anne Cork is a friend who use to work with me back in the day selling pharmaceuticals.....small small world.
XO
Molly
parismarket.typepad.com
Posted by: Molly | March 05, 2009 at 08:01 PM
Great shopping! Really love the benches but
love the sink in the bed, even more. By far my favorites are your hearts! Love, Love, Love them. Merci!
A bientot,
Sandyt
Posted by: sandyt | March 05, 2009 at 08:07 PM
Thank you for all the wonderful eye candy. I love your hearts, hope they are available soon.
Posted by: Tracy M. | March 05, 2009 at 08:33 PM
Thanks for sharing your wonderful finds! Yes, I love the hearts. The one with the crown on it is my favorite!
Posted by: Tanya | March 05, 2009 at 08:47 PM
Hello dear Fifi! I love this post! You have been so busy shopping and creating. I really want to order one of the hearts with a crown...love it!!!
Take care!
Hugs, Sherry
Posted by: Sherry | March 05, 2009 at 09:04 PM
Yes! I, too, love those metal hearts! How in the world did you figure out how to create them?? Wow. Then, why would I be surprised, considering all the other things that have come from your creative hands?? :)
They are gorgeous!!!
-Ruth
Posted by: The Beautiful Life | March 06, 2009 at 04:51 AM
Fifi,
What a great post! Made my day! The hearts are fab - especially love the crown one. They look so vintage, rust and all, and will definitely be a success. Hope you still have some "skin" left on your hands after this project. (By the way, I am photographing my studio tomorrow and will send photos. One project has spurned another and it is hard to stop. I have painted part of a wall with chalk board paint. Fun, Fun! My hands are spotted black like a Dalmatian today from this project.)
Your sisters work is wonderful - especially the silverware bag - so unique.
Doesn't this Florida spring weather bring out the creativity. Hugs, Marcy
Posted by: marcy chapman | March 06, 2009 at 12:31 PM
You are a woman of many talents. I love your metal hearts! Looking forward to when they are available.
I will finally get the chance (soon) to check out the Sarasota salvage yard that you mentioned awhile back...maybe I'll hunt out Laura's shop too!
Elizabeth
http://bluebirdsandbubbles.blogspot.com
Posted by: elizabeth | March 06, 2009 at 07:36 PM
Love that furniture! Thanks for sharing! Jen
Posted by: Jen R Sanctuary arts at home | March 06, 2009 at 08:02 PM
your sisters creativity is beautiful! Those beds turned into benches are wonderful too! I especially love those hearts you are working on.....I'd love to have one......pure beauty!
Posted by: Robin | March 07, 2009 at 06:09 AM
Time definitely flies by! One thing about it though, when you do get opportunity to blog, it's wonderful. I adored your virtual shopping tour and will take a look at some of these shops. Your sister does gorgeous work. Fifi the metal hearts you are making are incredible! I really love the one with the crown. ♥
Posted by: Betty Jo | March 07, 2009 at 06:22 AM
I loved that shopping tour. Beautiful things! I predict your metal hearts will be a great big hit!
Posted by: Mermaid Debbie | March 07, 2009 at 01:58 PM
ohhh those rusted hearts of yours are just beautiful! I can't wait for an update on availability.
Posted by: Christy | March 07, 2009 at 07:58 PM
Hi Angel face!!
SO nice to see all your beautiful treasures! I love your sisters totes, especially the one holding the utensils.. Where can I get one!!!!
Romantic Country is looking more gorgoues with every issue.. Thank you for keeping the beauty coming..
Love always,
Jo-Anne
xo
Posted by: Jo-Anne | March 10, 2009 at 08:19 AM
Thank you so much for sharing your finds.....I will check them out! I also absolutely love your tin hearts!
Posted by: caren | March 10, 2009 at 04:53 PM
Hi sweet Fifi!!! :-)
I adore the tin hearts you made!!! sooo sweet!!! LOVE them!! Your sister makes really cute things too!! you are both so talented!!! I hope you have a fantastic day!!! huge hugs!! Britt :-)
Posted by: britt- sparkledvintagecharm | March 10, 2009 at 05:30 PM
Thank you for taking me "shopping" with you! That was so much fun! I love that idea for arranging the blossoms! How pretty! I hope I can remember that. The dangling beads are just beautiful! :)
Posted by: tattingchic | March 10, 2009 at 08:32 PM
I love the metal hearts. I would love a crown one or one with a Fleur De Lys.
Posted by: YSLGuy | March 11, 2009 at 11:48 AM
I had the pleasure of taking a class with sweet Laura, and she is as wonderful as all the things she sells. A darling girl.
Thanks for sharing about her and her pretty shop.:)
xo Lidy
Posted by: frenchgardenhouse | March 12, 2009 at 05:56 PM
Oh my fifi...Where to begin~It's great to see you back with another fantastic post chock full of inspiration & eye candy! Love the benches! And creativity & talent run in the family~love your sisters lovely items~especially the pillows & the bags for jewlery!! Can't wait for your metal hearts to be available~they are fabulous! :)
Enjoy your weekend fifi!
xoxoxo
Cat
Posted by: Catherine | March 13, 2009 at 07:04 PM
Love the hearts! Great stuff, thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Miss Sandy | March 14, 2009 at 05:09 PM
Missing your most wonderful blog enteries
Posted by: welltraveled10 | March 28, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Love the one with the crown. I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
Gretchen
http://mimitoriasdesigns.blogspot.com
Posted by: Gretchen Schaumann | March 28, 2009 at 04:12 PM
Ohhhhh FIFI, Love your hearts but what I really want is to move right into your cottage
Cheryl
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Posted by: Jared | June 22, 2009 at 08:12 PM