Before it caught on as 'junk market' or 'flea market' style, I have been decorating with old stuff. My Grama's treasures (and some other peoples' Grama's treasures) have been part of the charm of home. This set of flags is actually a hood ornament that went over the radiator cover of a Model T Ford. In the stack in my formal living room: Scrabble, Password, Yahtzee, and wooden Dominoes. Who needs the Wii?
The entry table in the foyer was set up to inspire the gardening as I head in and out to the watering can and my evening ritual of Miracle Grow and dead-heading the patriotic posies in my Victory Gardens. The numbered tacks in the center are to mark and coordinate screens and windows from the days when they had to be installed every summer and removed every autumn.
Don't ask me why I think whisk brooms are so adorable. My Dad used to sweep out the carpets in the car when he washed it every Saturday night. This whisk is well used, it should be about 3" longer!
A little peek into my 'playroom' aka crafting place. They once were somebody's jam jars but now they are the perfect spot for ribbons and garnishes for paper craft projects. The slot for the spoon easily dispenses ribbon and rick rack! I love the charm of useful items that find a new life far from the kitchen.
Speaking of paper craft, I have recovered from my week of 10.5 hour days spent in the Mini MBA program and settled down with some cute paper, ran through three glue sticks and have produced my Friendship Garland contribution to Elizabeth's Creative Breathing exchange. As soon as I can clear away the scissors, scraps, and mess I've made while creating the tags I'll show you what I came up with to illustrate the fact that
Tammy's in Love!
This is my favorite way of decorating....no matchy-matchy for me! LOVE that hood ornament so much. There's one at my favorite antique mall that I drool over every time I go. Unfortunately it's very $$$. And no need to try explaining your love of whisk brooms. I have a "thing" for them too!
ReplyDeleteYou have such a wonderful knack for displaying your treasures. My dad kept a whisk broom under the seats of all his cars. At one time, he had a Ford Fairlane convertible ('57, I think) that he would wash and clean on Sunday and then he would ask my sister and I if we wanted to "go for a ride in the convertible". He'd put the top down and away we would go (Mom too). Great memories!
ReplyDeleteI love decorating with mis match! It's so much fun, and a great way to display many unique things! So neat that you have some of your grandmothers' things to decorate with! Happy Monday to you Tammy! xo Holly
ReplyDeleteGreat displays! I have one of those wooden shoe forms too.
ReplyDeleteHow fabulous is that hood ornament!!! Good for you on hanging onto your family treasures.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are able to get back to crafting! I usually read the summer away, but since I became a blogger I have almost too many ideas to focus on! Glue sticks Awayyyyyyyy! =D
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what your friendship tag looks like!! And I'm right with you....no matchy match for this girl. It's just the best! We can use whatever we want, wherever we want!
ReplyDeleteHugs, chris
Love your decorating with all your treasures. You have such a good eye. I am looking forward to see your friendship garland. Everyone has done such a super cute job with that.
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donna
Love all your pretty vintage treasures!! So sweet! Can't wait to see your friendship garland! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteI love old game boards and boxes. I have piles and piles of them. You know in case we need to break out a game board. Yesterday Claire and I played a hand or seven...of Rumikub...Smiles...Renee
ReplyDeleteThree glue sticks! Go Tammy! LOL I love that little strawberry jam jar. Also...is that really what those numbered tacks were meant for? To mark windows? I didn't know that. I bought some a few weeks ago to mark my art cubby. Really neat! I can't wait to see this friendship garland that you all are doing.
ReplyDeleteErica :)
Tammy, I love your vignettes. They really show personality and you're right-who need wi! Can't wait to see your garland-you've been a busy girl!
ReplyDeleteI have had those number tacks for ages and never knew what they were for. You are so smart - I'm glad I read your blog!
ReplyDeleteEarly attic. What a great term!
ReplyDeleteI have always been the sentimental one of the family and have always love the old stuff. They have stories. I still have the Scrabble game my parents received as a wedding present a long, long time ago. =)