A Southern Belle with Northern Roots/Junkflirt

Looking for a few more unique items to sell in our booth, this little giraffe caught my eye. Cute as he is....I decided to update him a bit.



A base coat of Annie Sloan graphite, Valspar weathered crackle glaze and a top coat of oops return turquoise paint transformed Mr. Giraffe into a sleek riding pony.
 A new mane, ears, and a tail were added using burlap with a fleur de lis print, and a couple silver accents that came out of my scrapbook stash. These were glued on and a bit of soft trim that looks like barbed wire finished the mane area.


Two wood drawer handles were attached using a doweling screw for new eyes.


Yee Haw!  Grab your lasso and saddle up!

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MIA in the blogging world.  That's what I feel I have been. With starting a booth for occasional sales of vintage items and painted furniture last Fall, most of my time is now devoted to that. My house is overrun as I await the first show of the year in May. We will be venturing out this year and traveling to other towns, fun and nervous, since I am not much of a risk taker, this worries me some. What if nothing sells?
That is what I always go in with in my head. I love it when someone likes my stuff, and when they actually buy it?? well hoooot! We had 3 very good sales and 2 flops, in all fairness, venue and advertising had a LOT to do with that, lesson learned! Still I hope this year goes well and am excited to finally get underway.

If you want to keep up with me on a more active post basis, follow my page on Facebook or my account. I update much more often there now.

I have a new (like I need one) hobby, I decided to try making some jewelry and I love it! It is so relaxing. I can piddle away hours with old watches, chains and junk pieces. I thought I would show you a couple I have been working on. These will debut at my first show for this year, May 10- in West Fargo ND.






I really love Steam Punk style pieces! What is not to love about watches and cogs?!






I hope you like a peek at my jewelry and consider following along on page or my account!

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What We Accomplished Wednesday
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Adorned From Above
Cottage Style Party
Bissful Whites Wednesday

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Share Your Cup Thursdays
Vintage Thingy Thursday
Home and Garden Thursday
Home Sweet Home


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