Market Day in Georgetown!

It was a wonderful turnout!  I was so impressed with the other booths, the music and the constant flow of people. The weather was perfect too.  I really got lucky to be on Main Street on the end.  This gave me the freedom to spill out of my 10x10 perimeter.

I took three larger items: the dresser, the desk, and the coffee table.

The rest were smaller: a wicker table, two french chairs, the child's table set.

The dresser seemed to attract the twenty-somethings.  They seemed to love the gold detailing and geometric shapes.  It also gave them a good idea of what I could do with their furniture.  Several people came by to take pictures of it.  I wasn't sure how to respond to that.  Were they wanting to try to copy my idea? Or did they just want to get a picture so that they could think it over? 

The desk seemed to appeal to an older crowd of thirties and forties.  

They liked the moving keyboard shelf as well as the computer-ready cord slots.  The ASCP French Linen gave the desk a roughed up grey look that will work for practically anyone.

The day was full of laughs, conversations, hard work, but most of all, learning. I will post some of the things I learned next time!

Child's Play

Ok, I stepped out of my comfort zone on this one! When I came across this child's table and chair set, I knew I wanted to do something special.  I considered stripes or stencils.  I knew I wanted a bold pattern.  I decided to try decoupage with fabric.

I was nervous, but the second I held the fabric up against the table I knew it was going to be a hit!

This fabric is so dynamic!  I was thrilled to find it in the scrap bin at Hobby Lobby.  I used the Mod Podge made special for fabrics and followed the directions on the bottle.  Once it was dry, I sprayed a coat of acrylic on it, sealing it.  Now little girls can do all sorts of messy activities on it and the mess will wipe right off!

For the chairs, I chose Duck Egg in ASCP.  They were originally white, so I made sure to distress them enough to let that white show through.

I posted this set on Facebook and sold it within thirty minutes!  It was so exciting!

I am also very happy to know the little girl who is getting the set.  She is darling and this perfectly suits her.

I think I will keep my eye out for more children table sets.  This was fun!  And I have more ideas.... of course!

Market Pieces for my Booth

I absolutely LOVED working on this chair!  I am a huge fan of cane-back chairs.

I really liked how the arms of the chair turned out.  That crackle looks so good.  

I debated about whether or not to paint the cane, but I really feel like this looks good keeping it natural

 I have a secret desire to learn how to cane.  But I will have to add it to my super long list with upholstery,  and sewing.  It seems the more I learn, the more I want to learn!

Distractions!!!

Distractions can really interfere with work, but sometimes they are a much needed break.  This weekend I had a wonderful distraction!  Four bunnies!  My friend rescued them from an abandoned nest and a cat.  There were originally five bunnies, but the cat got one of them.  I have raised 2 squirrels, 2 bunnies, countless amounts of birds, turtles, and mice.  I love rescuing small mammals.  Squirrels are my favorite so far, but these cottontails are so stinkin' cute!

This one is Bugsy.  They are about the size of a mouse; they are the smallest bunnies I've ever seen.  Based on their fur, eyes, and ears, I believe they are about 9 days old.  These bitty bunnies require feeding every 3 to 4 hours so I have been pretty busy.

Market is fast approaching and I still have a ton to do.  But who can be stressed out when they are holding one of these bitties? I will post pics of some of the furniture going in my booth tomorrow.  I will have to hand the bitties over to Nina (my mom and partner in crime) so that I can get things done.