a much needed vacation

We've been working hard to finish up some of our over due projects this month- so we can take a little vacation. It's looking like a go- because I just finished my last table the other day- yea!! This one turned super cute- I think. I used a method that I found online- which made it so much easier to destress. It's a method using vasoline to keep paint from sticking to the areas you want to destress- and I can't for the life of me find the blog I saw it on- but full credits to them- it worked GREAT! It's now for sale in our Etsy shop.

Now we can focus on a little relaxation. Where in the world will we go? Well- it probably won't be very far- lol. Just a few days to visit family and friends in Mississppi- but I'll take it. It's hard being away from all of them. We love it here in Arkansas everyone's been so nice. I just get a little homesick from time to time- ready to be back in my neck of the woods.

It's going to be a great little trip- so excited! Not only to visit with everyone- but I get to visit some of my favorite thrift shops while we're there- yea!! I think Baleigh (our darling poochie) is excited too. I asked her if she's ready to go see her mawmaw and she just wags her tail and looks at the door- lol. She's a spoiled little thing. My mom treats her like she's one of the grandkids. The last trip we made she bought her a new toy, blanket, and a big plush puppy-shaped pillow to sleep on- and Baleigh loves them- lol. I don't think a dog could be more spoiled?

Here's a photo of her sleeping with her puppy- lol. Spoiled!!

Well- I guess that's all for now. I haven't been on here for a few weeks and wanted to share a bit. I hope y'all have a wonderful week. Until next time....

Anyone have a spoiled pup story to share? Comment below we'd love to hear from you. 

i spy challenge | day three | something shiny

Okay guys... I think I'm ready to get back to the challenge. I know it seems a little wacky to start one and then have to take a break- but there's just not much one can do when ill. Actually- I haven't been ill the entire time- just for a few days- but those few days really messed me up. I found myself having to finish some other projects- you know- ones that make the money. ;)

Let me ask you guys something- Do you join any of the Facebook online yard sales groups? I think I have joined almost every single one in Arkansas. People post some really great items on them for sale. A couple of months ago we purchased three tables that a lady was selling on fb. The lady let us have them at eight dollars a piece- so it was a really great deal. We refurbish furniture and these were right up our alley. When we went to pick them up and got them home we just stored them in the workshop for a rainy day- we never really inspected them.

Well- the other day I decided to do a little work on one- and when I flipped it over it was stamped- Tables by Baumritter New York. I did tons of research on it and found out that it's an Early American Art Deco probably 1960's style table. I couldn't believe the prices at which these tables are selling- hint: more than eight dollars. I decided to let my husband do the refinishing on it- and he did a great job it looks wonderful. You can see a photo of it in our Etsy shop- Blackberry Acid Vintage. 

This really was a great find- it's just an example of the great items people get rid of everyday and put on these online yard sales. If you get a chance you should really check out Facebook to see if there's any in your area.

Okay enough of that and on to the challenge.

 

Day three of the I Spy Challenge was a photo of something shiny. I searched all around the house to find just the perfect shiny item- and I think I found it- well them- since I chose two. I picked a tube of Mary Kay True Dimensions lipstick and a pair of my favorite hat pins. I just love the sleek shiny case that the lipstick comes in and I'm just a sucker for old hat pins. I remember my grandmother wearing them in her "Sunday" hat when I was a child. Some had feathers on the tip and others jewels- she would never let me hold them because she thought I'd get pricked by the pin. I always admired the way women dressed with their hats and heels back then just to go to the grocery store- those women really had style and class. Now days your lucky if you don't see someone in pajamas- or pants hanging off their tushy- especially in my neck of the woods- lol.

Well guys this was my "I'm a little late but I did it" day three of I Spy...yeah!! Tomorrow will be a photo of something clear- wonder what "I spy"!! You can check out and play along with us on Instagram. Use the tag #opsispy and post your photos. We'd really love to see!