Hey Clemmi!

Hey, look what I found!! We went junkin' again, we usually do this early Friday mornings, and stopped at a sale that had these five vintage beaded baskets for sale. I just couldn't resist them. The woman's mother had used them as holiday decorations, but the daughter had them for sale. The mother had stuffed them with tiny little white lights and when plugged in and lighted they were just amazing! What a wonderful display for Christmas...or any holiday. I'm posting a picture so you can see how innovative the mother was. I love them! They really brightened my day. Can't decide if I want to hang on to them, or list them in ShabbyFab etsy shop. Let you know later.

I love "cheap frills from the 50's" and this little beaded safety pin basket I discovered at a church yard sale is a sparkly reminder of 'making do'. Some reports say that perhaps Girl Scouts started making them after World War II but these odd home made goodies still turn up occasionally at tag sales. It was a way to use up piles of safety pins and colorful plastic beads. Mary Englebreit's Home Companion wrote "the bead baskets are quirky, but you can see how much love was invested in the process of making them". One collector said "they're kind of wacky and totally useless, but I just love the way they look". Their shape reminds her of something Scarlett O'Hara might have carried to the barbecue. This one is listed on our etsy site ShabbyFab.etsy.com..so click on over and take a look.

I've been busy adding items to my new shop ShabbyFab and tonight made my first sale! Whoooee!! This is so much fun! People are so neat, when they heart the shop or some of the items, it just makes my day! Thanks everyone! Hope you'll continue to visit often. I have lots of items to list and relist from my SheerFab shop that is now just my handmade clothing, so keep close watch, something might be just what you're looking for.

The fab four, Suzi, Kelly, Cadley and Clemmi got up super early today and went yard saleing. We found two fantastic ones...so we spent hours tumbling thru the jumble of interesting stuff and came home with our SUV so loaded we could hardly fit ourselves in to drive home. Clemmi (our Shihtzu) was so exhausted we had to stop for breakfast. Actually, the only thing she cares about is the food unless she can find a new squeaky toy..and water, she has to have a drink often on these hot days in the South and of course, everyone commenting on how pretty she is. Anyway, we came home happy with all our junk...and I'll be posting some of mine on my new etsy site ShabbyFab this weekend, so visit sometime soon to see our fab buys. Also, will be adding to the cool summer muslin wear on SheerFab.etsy. com. this weekend, so check there, too.

My Great 1950's Find!

I found this fabulous '50s chair while junking this week and just couldn't pass it up. I love the colors and great retro style. It's in almost new condition and would be so perfect for anyone passionate about 1950's decor. I'ts listed in my etsy shop for sale, so if you love this style, click on the link on the right to go to my shop.