Under the Canopy of Winter

We have a canopy of trees on the back side of the property that even in freezing weather still finds a way to bring forth life when the sun shines.  A nice place to walk and take some pictures of God's wonders.

Upcycled Pendants

Jumping around the upcycled items and shops on etsy this morning and found the lovely upcycled pendants from Retro Chalet Studio at http://retrochaletstudio.etsy.com/. They are made with vintage pictures and mounted to old casino chips.  Great looking pendants and these are the three I love most.   Great recycling art jewelry.

Handmade Albiflorum

Just added these handmade flowers called (natural albiflorum) to my etsy shop  http://southerntouches.etsy.com/.
Made from unbleached vintage crochet thread I received for Christmas.  Stems are bleached branches.

I am working on white felted ball stems at this time and will list a little later.

Warehouse Treasure Hunting

The Florida Sheriff's Boys Ranch Opportunity Warehouse in North Florida is one of the biggest treasure hunting stores to visit. All money goes straight to the Boys Ranch and there are no taxes on any merchandise at this place.  You can find jewelry,tools,kitchen supplies,clothes,formals,shoes and even an occasional car,truck or boat.

I try to spend at least a couple of hours here every Friday, my day off, to hunt and dig if I have to.

Happy Treasure Hunting

Vintage Finds

Had a good shopping trip this weekend for vintage treasure.  Set of six from the 60's  Fading gold swirls or coma strokes as they are called.

Finds Headed for Etsy Shop

Only three of these mid-century juice or bar glasses but a great find for some vintage lover.

Vintage Crosstitch

Two beautiful vintage pieces of crosstitch I just added to my shop http://www.dogwoodflowerdesigns.etsy.com/.  These are in great shape and are ready to frame for any vintage home or as a gift.     One is a Love Poem and the other a Faith Poem.