Mid- Market Update

Guess what? It's Monday already. That's totally news to me because I have been so screwed up on my days since
Market started. I feel like I have been lost in this world of make believe between all the FABULOUS products,
crazy talented people,knock out displays and wonderful customers.
I know that Thursday is coming (the last day of Market)  and I will have to snap out it~
but that's okay too cuz I miss being at the shop but til then, I will enjoy this euphoria I step into every morning
I snapped just a few ....(.meaning two) pics yesterday of two of my fav dispalys at the shop.
The first is my new sign. So simple but I love how it looks hanging in the booth.

Second are all these little vintage clocks and clock parts inside this super shabby shelf.
For those of you who know me well....I can hear you saying....."there's the twig and branches!!" You know it!! LOL!

Oh~ for those of you who are on Twitter~ I learned a few things these past few days and have actually done some tweets! Makes me feel so grown up!! LOL! I invite you to follow me not only on  my blog and Twitter but Facebook and Pinterest as well. You never know where Olde Tyme Marketplace is gonna turn up next!
Stay tuned for more pics of Market!

Filling up the space

One of the hazards of having booth spaces and a shop , is that when you commit to hit the road and do a show , you tend to half to hoard up some stuff so you'll have awesome things to sell there too.
I recently expanded my booth space in the Sleepy Poet in March.
Since I was in "FULL ON HOARD" mode for Lucketts, the booth space
never really got all the goods it should.
Wellllll, let me just say that
THE SPACE IS PACKED LIKE CRAZY NOW!

I've kinda been like a crazed junk lady filling it up.
Workin on projects....
Actually getting them done...loaded...priced and displayed....
(sometimes all in the same day!!)
Who cares if I have paint in my hair while I'm trying to restock!
Lord knows there's probably more on my arms that I missed when I tried to wash it all off!

It feels great to get caught up on filling up the space.

All of these photos were taken last week and a bunch of the stuff you see here is gone already...

But TRUST ME.....there's more where that came from!!!!
My husband still continues to dream of the day when we can actually park the car
in the garage.
He even brings it up once in awhile like there is a glimmer of hope or something.
Silly Husband....Garage is for JUNK!

One of my favorite pieces is the tall , long aqua table that we covered with antique chippy ceiling tin!
It's a great height for a work table or buffet.
I'll be sad to see this one go. If I only had a bigger house.
HEY...here's a thought...a bigger house means a bigger garage .....sooooo
if we had a three car garage~ TWO could be for junk and ONE for the car!
I'll have to use that one next time!

Old industrial work bench,,,just waiting patiently for someone to take it home and use is as an island!
(Yep...it's even on wheels.)
I made the wire cloche (and didn't cut myself once!) It comes with the old architectural column base too!

This french script bookcase is kind of in limbo. I want to keep it~ I really do have a place it could go, but that would mean getting rid of the piece I have there now.....which I love too.
Decisions Decisions. I figured if someone bought it then that would make up my mind for me!
I have since added more pieces and am loving the additional space!
I will be taking a ROAD TRIP to OHIO this weekend and hope to find some PRIMO JUNK to bring home to help fill
in all my spaces!
See ya when I get back!
P.S. YES.....THE SHOP IS STILL OPEN WHILE I'M GONE! Stop by to see Kim or Mr.OTM!

And so the booth got BIGGER and some HAPPY NEWS!

Hello Friends!

My March {Make-over} Madness continues!

This time it it involved my

ENTIRE BOOTH

at The Sleepy Poet Antique Mall.

When the space next to me became available, I was excited to gain some elbow room.

I always have a slew of stuff just waiting in the wings~

(namely the garage...Mr.OTM just loves that by the way)

and I loved being able to get it out and get in the booth.

Not that the garage is empty now.

Ohhhhh nooooo...that just created extra space.

For. More. Stuff.

{evil laugh}

Soooo, do you wanna take a peek?

Let's go!

{old gears from Charlotte NC}

{industrial bins have sold already but there's more on the way}

{love the laundry cart}

{wire cloches were a fun project and I really like them

paired up with the old architectural bases}

{the CHIPPY iron bed}

{our window green houses are back!}

{pick me!}

{the old grain sack pillow is HUGE and smooshy}

{old pink Victrola cabinet that's already been converted to just a

neat old cupboard}

There is SO much more to see. This is a big mall with loads of booths.

Worth the trip for sure!

There are a few exciting things coming up this week!

First off tomorrow, April 1st is the launch of the

PARISENNE FARMGIRL MAGAZINE!

To order your digital copy just click on the link at the top right of my blog.

It looks to be CHOCK FULL of inspiration!

I cannot wait to see it.

AND......here is where it gets REALLY EXCITING!

Sometime during Monday , at some point

I will become a Gramma.

I am beyond excited .

I hope I will be the kind of Gramma to little Conner Robert

that mine was to me.

She was sooooo good at it and I wish she was here to see me become one.

She would be so tickled.

This past few months sure has been a ride. Not only have I become a wife, step-mother, mother in law, sister in law, an aunt and now a Gramma too all at the age of 44.

Truly a year filled with blessings.
I love counting each and every one.
Be prepared for the onslaught of photos!

That's what Grammas do right?
{wink!}

Not more Booth Pics!!!???

So ...are you bored yet with all the booth pics? I warned ya...that's all I did this week was work on these booths. They needed it ....believe me! So lucky you...you get all the pictures! HA!

This is my booth at The Depot!

Enjoy the tour!

My Junk Hunk will lead the way.....





this farm table is HUGE!





bundles of old lace trim....

time to get your garden groove on!

an old ladder for a table top display? Why not!

a little over the top but I loved it!!

old general store wire display bin...one of my favs...

time to get shoppin!

who doesn't store their tiara with their collection of birds nests?

I am talkin HUGE....plus it stands above my waist! The perfect work table for your studio!

The old grain bin below it is perfect storage for magazines, boots, shoes, dog food, quilts you name it!

Okay...I can't promise this is the end of the booth pics for this week { I still have the Sleepy Poet pics to share} BUT...I am working on a post where I take you with me as I work up a display in the shop. It will be a step by step kinda post on how to create a display using...you guessed it....

JUNK!!!

Hope your day is SUNNY and BRIGHT!!

A HUGE HUGE thank you for all your kind words and sweet comments! I appreciate all of them plus they are fuel that keeps me goin!

xoxoxo

NEW BOOTH LOCATION ~ Southern Marketplace!

Happy Tuesday!

This week is all about booths. Particularly my booths. I have been busy giving them all a good once over and adding TONS OF NEW JUNK! The Sleepy Poet and The Depot Booths all got taken care of in the past few days! Big ole load of new junk taken into both spaces. Nothing like being able to rummage thru a new pile o'junk. Have at it!! It's waitin for you!

I also have added ANOTHER BOOTH LOCATION!!!

I was recently invited to show my stuff at a new shop:

Southern Marketplace!

It's located on 74 in Indian Trail, NC in front of Lowes.

I hope all you local yocals will go and give it a peek.

There are lots of nice booths in there with a variety of goods to pick from.

Everything from gifts , jewelry, collectibles to antiques.

Me.....well I stuck with what I know best.............

CHIPPY!

Here's a peek at how the booth turned out.

Using these doors as my background was probably my best idea. They make it unique while allowing me the perfect place to hang stuff. {Plus they are out of the garage which bring a smile to the face of a certain Mr. OTM}



I wish I had a tallow berry plant? tree? Which one is it?












Couldn't have a booth without a scale fo' sale......

These little grain sack pillows were easy and fun to make. They are the perfect filler for old bowls or baskets.........

Found this dresser on the curb~ already painted white! I added the numbers and love the results. A super easy project {for once!!}

Cloches are a must....

This little blue ticking piece is an old folding stool. Can you say....adorable?!!

Guess what? All this junk is for sale and if you see anything you gotta have just holler!

AND on a another booth related subject.....

We have booth space available for our Sunday at the Marketplace, May 15th {located at the shop}. If you have antiques,baked goods, handmades, vintage goods, or just good ole junk~ WE WOULD LOVE TO ADD YOU AS A VENDOR!!

A 10 x 10 space is yours for $15.00.

Just email me or give me a call @ 704-942-6258!