Join us, Saturday, January 12'th for the grand opening of our new location in historic downtown Mebane, NC! For more pics go here! Our new address is: 107 W. Clay St. downtown Mebane. (336)260-1342
We are sisters with a life-long love of all things vintage! Follow our little blog for bits and bobs about our shop, Nest, our families and whatever else is on our minds...
New Vintage Style Baby Headbands
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My daughter Stephanie has been
creating the baby items
for our Ellie Grace category ~
Today she added some
just precious headbands
that all have a vintag...
Memorial Day...
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This weekend we pause to remember the heroes who have
served in our military and the many who paid the ultimate sacrifice - for
our
*freedom*! I don't ...
Be Inspired #141 Perfectly Shabby
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Hello Everyone, and welcome to this week's Be Inspired. Here are some
inspiring links from last week's party: I fell in love with this beautiful
bedroom......
More Furniture For Sale
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Hi everyone!
Today I want to offer you some of my favorite furniture pieces. We're
leaving in less than two weeks, and so I'd like to check on you all to s...
Chalk Paint Workshops
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Now Taking bookings for Introduction to Chalk Paint Workshop on Saturday
13th July.
Workshops have been a huge success in teaching the basic techniques ...
STORE WIDE SALE CELEBRATION!
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We're 13 years old!
To show our appreciation to all of our customers, starting today through
Monday the 27th, you'll find 10 - 20% OFF on almost everythi...
My Antique Finds From Florida & A Cute Pic
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Remember when we took that trip to Florida and almost froze to death
because all we packed were shorts, t-shirts, and flip flops and it was
super cold? Oh...
Growing with your home and a DIY
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I'm finding that houses tend to grow along with you.
When we built our home we had only two small children to fill the empty
spaces.
Years later,...
around the farm on a Friday…
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things around here are changing ideas are revolutionary……at least for me……
there’s lots to be done here and I’m going to be sharing what those
projects are...
Free Printable ~ Antique Aster Seed Packet
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Happy Friday to everyone ..
I'm sure many of you are gearing up for a wonderful Memorial day weekend ..
with Family, Friends, maybe the first BBQ of th...
A vintage suitcase made into a jewelry holder....
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Last month at the flea market, I had the vintage suitcase I use to take
jewelry to boutiques as a part of my display. It got so much attention, I
wanted t...
Feathered Nest Friday Time
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Welcome to Feathered Nest Friday!
[image: French Country Cottage]
I have been busy over here this week- but not with projects~ I've been
having fun with...
Growing Older and Our Anniversary
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May is the month for my 64th Birthday and Our 39th Wedding
Anniversary. I think this is what prompted me to write this post.
So, indulge me here because...
More lily of the valley in the house...
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*Good morning!*
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*I'm back with a few more images of the lily of the valley bunches that I
have tucked around our home. They smell so heavenly, t...
5 – Friends unite
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Miriam/Hometalk I knew when I went to Lucketts, that I’d meet a whole lotta
amazing online friends. But what...
betrayed by a jumpsuit
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Let me tell you of a love story that ends in betrayal. It has nothing to do
with that silly, smiley little boy and everything to do with that innocent
look...
Vintage & Handmade Spring Fair
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*Saturday 25th May 2013*
Original Vintage & Handmade Spring Fair,
The Town Hall, Chipping Sodbury, South Glos, BS37 6AD
10am - 4pm. £1.00 admissionI have lo...
French Cane Chairs
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I’ve had my eye on a certain style of chair for a while. Oval backed,
caned French chairs. If they’re affordable, they’re rick...
Heavenly Springtime smells in the house and garden.
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This time of year is such a favorite time in this valley.
Although windy and wild with temperature changes, it's
beauty is like NO other!
Our Winters are...
Dream Catchers, Pillows, and the Market!
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Between shoveling 12 yards of mulch into the flower beds,
planting rose bushes, foxglove, and hydrangeas,
and loading the trailer with treasures from my boo...
What's your style?
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What's your style? Do you love industrial and decor that's a little rough
around the edges?
Do you love working hard in the garden, and then enjoy some pam...
Spring into Cleaning
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The SUN is out today !
Yipee
It makes me want to throw open the windows and start cleaning.
I just got in this funky book...
A guide to natural Houseke...
Lemon Lush
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Yesterday my oldest son turned 17....and instead of cake he asked me to
make his favorite lemon dessert....Lemon Lush. It's a nice light
dessert....wit...
Giveaway! Biscuit Swag Bag
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You can’t take a trip to the International Biscuit Festival without coming
home with some great swag! This year a few of the event partners who
donated ite...
A few pretty works in progress...
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I'm not quite finished with these sweet goodies
but had to share with you my progress so far!!!
A friend wanted an iPad sleeve...another friend wanted an...
" Vintage Garden DIY "
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*I love Summer time and outdoor*
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*VINTAGE style...*
*Mr. Dior and I had such fun this past week*
*with our latest curbside makeovers.*
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Homestead Spring Antique Fair, May 24-25
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*************Just a Reminder*******************
Are you ready to attend another fabulous Antique Show in Texas? Well mark
your calendars for the *Homestea...
SuzAnna's Antiques Newsletter 5/22/13
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We are so excited!
We have COMPLETELY redone
a few areas in the shop and it is
beautiful!
New dresses,
new handmade skirts from a very talented
...
Time for some more seasonal inspiration ...
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Prepare your home for the summer months with fun and colorful items from
our shop!
[ beach-inspired accessories ]
[ shabby chic side table - light turquoi...
Arriving in Japan........
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Hello from Tokyo - before I leave for the ship.
Flying into Narita airport over rice paddies.
Terrible traffic jams to get to the hotel in the city.
...
signed copy giveaway!
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I was just thinking it's time for another giveaway of my book, Tinkered
Treasures! So, let's see ... here are the deets!
- To enter simply leave a commen...
~Beautiful Blue Bottles~
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*I hope everyone is enjoying their week so far. We are back to rain and
cooler temps, but at least we aren't having to endure tornadoes and my
thoughts a...
~creatively made home summer series~
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*I am thrilled to be a part of my friend Jeanne Oliver's*
* CREATIVELY MADE HOME SUMMER SERIES!*
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*In this course I will be showing you videos on how to m...
GARDEN SHEDS TO GO ...
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*I'm in the potting shed { gardening } mood*
*are you?*
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*there's so much change on our horizon **.... *
*that*
* IF*
*we were to pack up and move*
*c...
You are my sunshine
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Hi, it’s me, mid-project girl. Remember the Allure flooring project we
recently completed in our office and shared on our blog? I’ve been looking
for some ...
Anne Lorys Photography on Facebook!
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It's here!
My business page on Facebook
is up and running...
*Anne Lorys Photography*
Please head on over and
give me a "like"!
Send your f...
Quick Hello
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Hi everyone, hope your all well. I just wanted to do a quick post and say
hello. I've been busy with work and trying to get the magazine ready for
its debu...
Lately {on the farm}
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I feel like I’m not really posting as much as I have in the past and I am
trying to figure out why. Part of it is that we are in a pretty major
transition...
On sale!
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L'altro giorno, in preda a un raptus, ho svuotato gli armadietti della mia
cucina
ho tirato fuori tutte le cose comprate negli anni e mi sono resa conto
c...
Pat & Doug
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Pat and Doug were soooo much fun to work with - they are such amazing
people.
Here are some pictures from their beautiful wedding!
We placed a baby's bre...
Lilacs at Peak
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Fresh from our lilac bush into my favorite white flower basket...
Here they are cheering up the daybed corner and smelling heavenly...
I put them...
Looking ahead: our JUNE 2013 Market~
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I love it! Everything from great old chippy-paint doors to fresh and
updated-to-the-minute looks.
That's what I work with everyday, can it get any bette...
Time to Stop and Smell the Roses...
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*All my flowers are blooming like crazy...*
*And instead of looking at the yard and seeing all the stuff that needs to
be done... sigh...*
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*I think for...
Ki Headed to the Old Glory Antiques Fair!
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While we're waiting for the latest issue of Flea Market Style mag to
appear, here's one way to get your vintage fix!
*Ki will be making a special guest app...
SOLD!
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Well it's official.
We have sold our house.
As some of you may know, our house has been on & off the market for a few
years now.
We were not going to sel...
another chapter of the book
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chapter 16 {not to be confused with chapter 11} …………………. i poured myself
a glass of fine boxed wine and decided that this would be chapter 16. it
just s...
NEW BOOK IN THE WORKS: "PRAIRIE STYLE WEDDINGS"
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Hello everyone! I have not posted for a long time because I have been busy producing French Country Style, working on Romantic Country, doing numerous home s...
52 Weeks - Unenriched Enrichment, Week 5
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Quickly,
Here is a comment I left in my own box after reading the comments from the
other day. Just to clear up any confusion.
*"Oh gosh girls, I hope you...
Sweet Salvage-Sweet Retreats
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Yesterday was the third Thursday of the month and you know what that means
by now... Sweet Salvage!! The show was wonderful as always!
Today, I think I'l...
ONE OF A KIND - YOU'VE JUST GOTTA SEE THIS SOFA!
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* Check out this incredible sofa... *
*isn't it fun !*
*and, my darlings... it is comfortable too... *
*I can think of so many charming ways to use this *...
It's Showtime at the J. Lorraine Ghost Town!
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*Junk Salvation*
is a gathering of ... hand-picked vendors selling their best junking goods...
and ...it is coming to a town near you!
Lots of vendors...
Moving at Warp Speed
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Where does time go? Seriously! That old saying, "Time waits for no one" -
well they weren't kidding. I can't believe I haven't posted since Easter,
so p...
Peonies and Roses
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Peonies are my favorite and when I mentioned this to my farmer friend she
gave me her first three blooms of peonies, along with some peach roses,
from...
New Class
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It's time for my 3rd 'at home' workshop.
(sure wish I could think of a better name than 'at home' workshop)
I love embellishing beautiful old bottles wi...
Nada Farm Sale - GIVEAWAY!!
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Anyone have time for me to sneak in a last minute giveaway???
Entries start today, and I will pick a winner Thursday night at 9pm central
time!
The lu...
Dear Mom
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Dear Mom,
It’s been three years without you….
Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you and wish you were here.
Wish I could call you and ask you abou...
New Blog Link...
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Don't forget to visit me at my new blogging home! I recently shared some tips on how I edit my photographs. Click here to visit See you over there! ~Alice W.
April Showers, May Flowers, and Smiles
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April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring smiles!
I have loved flowers---and sharing them---for as long as I can remember.
When I was little...
My Mom
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My Mom, and of course I'm thinking of her on this Mother's Day week-end.
Born and raised in Temple, Texas, she loved her beloved state of Texas and
it...
~Alice in Wonderland Birthday Party~
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Sorry Gals....I haven't been trying to ignore you!!
Things have been pretty busy around here......
I have been preparing for Bryah's 6th Birthday Party. W...
lavender burlap
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Hello, loves. Yesterday, I put finishing touches on the packaging for two
custom orders. {Thank you, Alima & Deborah!} I thought the packages looked
adorab...
The Bluebird
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"The blue bird carries the sky on his back." Henry David Thoureau
The mountain bluebird sits on the barded wire fence in our back field. His...
So that He may increase
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*photo via*
It isn't a popular thing to take your business out of the spotlight, to
promote yourself *less*. But sometimes the spotlight shifts.
You may ...
Summer Vacation Getaway
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I am so very very excited that we have our summer vacation adventure
planned!! A sweet friend told me about this place, she loves it and knew I
would too~ ...
A Contributing Editor
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Last Fall, while discussing the details over the feature on our guest house,
I was asked to join *Country Living* magazine as a contributing editor.
...
How to make THE PERFECT HARD BOILED EGG...Seriously!
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Since my neighbors put up a coop and got 4 hens around Christmas time~ I
have been on cloud nine with helping to take care of them, watching them in
the ya...
Romantic Homes April 2013 Featured Paris Keys
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We were so happy and Thankful when Romantic Homes featured Red Shed
Antiques in their yearly April French addition.
Though they had called for photos, we re...
Monticello Spring Home & Garden Show 2013
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As I mentioned in my last post, which was quite awhile ago, I was asked,
along with my good friend, Mitzi, to participate as a vendor in this years
Monti...
washateria (3 years later)...
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Three years ago, on our last trip to Texas, my daughter and I stumbled upon this old washateria and stopped to take photos. I wrote about it HERE. Three year...
DREAM CREATED.....
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This week the village of Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture worked towards
creating a magical moment in NYC for the DIFFA event held at the
Architectural D...
wedding dress sale
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I have just listed some items in the Junkaholique sale, need to make space
for lots of new things coming! If you are looking for a vintage wedding
dr...
Calling All Pearl Girls!!!!
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Are you a "Pearl Girl"? Do you love all things Magnolia Pearl?
Well, my friend and fellow blogger Anne Lorys from FIONA AND TWIG just
announced
a PHENOMEN...
The Perfect Antidote to a Grey and Dreary Day
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It's been raining for two days straight here and the forecast calls for
more of the same tomorrow. After working on the farmhouse this morning, I
came home...
Made the Move to Word Press
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I decided to make the move to Word Press after Google suspended my Google
Wallet account! I am fed up with Google!
So Word Press here I am!
*time worn int...
no words to say
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It is with tremendous, unbearable sadness and grief that I inform you that
my 14 year old son passed away suddenly. I will be closing the White Flower
Farm...
How to give a chest of drawers a beachy look...
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I love the casual, worn, beachy look!
It's very simple... all you need is a painted chest and a sander!
This chest was already painted,
all I had to do...
The Rat Dresser Makeover
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This is where it all began... The story of Dumped and Discovered. This is
the first piece of furniture that I purchased for our business.
Meet "The R...
Hello world!
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Welcome to WordPress.com! This is your very first post. Click the Edit link
to modify or delete it, or start a new post. If you like, use this post to
tell...
new shop update
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working super hard to meet the opening date deadline for the new shop
here is a little of what I have been up to
getting the signs on the window
c...
Barn House was a Blast!
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Happy Friday!
Here are a couple of shots of my Barn House Booth. I had such a blast
working with Joe and Jermonne, their beautiful home, wonderful vendors ...
Latest CREATIONS and COOL FINDS...
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These are a few of the great cool pieces that I have just added to my ETSYsite.
You can click on a photo to view a larger slideshow of my photos.
Vintage E...
{Sun Prints Inspired by Nature}
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Good Morning!!
How are you!?!?!?
It was a spectacular morning yesterday!
The kind of morning that just makes my soul sing:)
I poured my morning cup of joe...
~What in the JUNK has been going on?~
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*JUNK.....still on the hunt for it....this old sucker describes all of us
JUNKERS to a tee.....and NO it ain't mine but it shore is a sight!.....*
*I am s...
OMG!! It's here! Looking forward to seeing you gals tomorrow. Sure I'll find something I'll love! Best wishes! Vanessa
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