Craft Show Nightmares, Part 1

I've done a few craft faire/farmers market type events before and have a had some great ones and some...um not so great! The not so great one that sticks out to me the most is when I was designing and selling baby wears. It was about a year and a half ago, I had just had my daughter and decided "oh it would be so great to make nursing covers, burp cloths, changing pads...etc" The problem I found with that is:

1.) it is a very limited market

2.) it's a very saturated market

So here's the story. I decided to take on all of the sewing that needed to be done for the new farmers market that was coming to our area. Being as excited as I was, I made over 50 changing pads, 30 nursing covers, and 75 burp cloths...among other little items. I was sure that I may not have enough so I was ready to sew more for the next week. HA! It was a total bust! I had a TON of people come by my booth declaring how beautiful everything was and what creative ideas...blah blah blah...only 2 purchases! Later that night I talked with some of the other vendors who said the same thing. Basically everything that was handmade was not selling and all of the "junk" was. (Some people set out yard sale type stuff...I didn't think you were allowed to do that...) I guess some people just don't understand the quality of handmade things. I LOVE them and would 99% of the time buy them over anything manufacturer made. Needless to say I quit making baby items and moved onto home decor...which I have to say I am a little more passionate about :)

Have you ever had a "Craft Show Nightmare?" I would love to hear your story and know I am hopefully not the only one. :)

Bedroom Deco Almost Finished!

i have been going back and forth with styles and items that i want for our master bedroom. i recently added the headboard and comforter. i was inspired by this comforter in the recent pottery barn catalog.

i would love it if i was able to spend this amount of money on a comforter but my love for DIY made me head t my locl fabric shop and purchase 35 yards of unbleached muslin! my finished result...

sore little fingers and all i am really happy with how it turned out!!

Tiered Table

I was scouting out the local salvation army and found this beauty! it was marked at $24, but everything in the store was half off that day! so i took it home for $12!!!!

i absolutely LOVED the pie crust edges and the metal tips on the feet. the color on the other had left much to be desired. i'm slowly starting to change out the furniture in my house to all vintage painted furniture and HAD to have this! my next trip was to the home depot to figure out which paint i wanted for this piece. i came across the martha stewart line and found that they have sample sizes that you can buy for bout $2!! i thought the color sharkey gray was perfect!

i am very happy with the outcome and will probably use this paint on many more projects to come!

Total cost of this project was right around $14!!

DVD Cabinet Makeover

My husband and I have had this DVD cabinet for probably 6 or 7 years now and i've never really LOVED it. I decided paint it white and give it a farmhouse feel with chicken wire in the door. Here are the before and afters and I can finally sy that now i LOVE it!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!!!

just thought i'd share with you all some photos of my humble abode as it is now...all ready for Christmas! enjoy :)

i have collected vintage ornaments over the years and disney ornaments as well. i feel like they can coexist nicely on our main tree.

our staple "twig tree." it stays here most of the year but just chages decor with the season.

for some reason this year i decided to keep this area all whites and crystals, i really think i'm happy with it!

some urns and jars filled with ornaments...i love this simple way of decorating!

this is kaydence's tree which is in her room on her dresser...isn't it lovely.

my favorite things

the blog 320 Sycamore http://granvillehouse.blogspot.com/ has been doing a "favorite things" link up so i thought i'd share mine. this is a list of my "material" favorite things because nothing measures up to my family or my Savior. :) so without further delay...

these are a few of my favorite things...

1. The Gap Heaven Perfume

i have been wearing this perfume for about 15 years! i cannot find another one that i love as much anywhere! it has such a clean sweet smell and definitely doesn't break the bank. :)


2. Tim Holtz Distress Ink
i use this ink on EVERYTHING! i especially love the "vintage photo" pad but they are all lovely.

3. Rustoleum Painters Touch Spray Paint

this is by far the best spray paint that i have used. being a new furniture restorer (if that's even a word) this paint is the easiest to use and comes in beautiful colors. my favorite is the heirloom white.



4. Starbucks Soy Chai Latte

not much to say about this one other than it is heaven in a cup!

5. Caldrea Plum Nutmeg Soaps from Target


These are a new find and new favorite! They smell delicious! I use the hand soap, dish soap and countertop spray. mmm!
6. The Twilight Saga
i am not a big reader but these books kept me captivated! love the movies too!!

7. Making Memories Slice Die Cut Machine

i just recently got this and i am in love! the perfect handheld die cut machine!
8. SHOES

i really don't think this favorite needs an explanation :)

9. Pumpkin Cheesecake

all i have to say is that if you haven't tried it...you must!

10. Vintage Finds
i should have been born in a different era...i love anything old. i feel like it just makes your house so warm and cozy.


thank you for looking at my favorite things! hope to see some of yours too!!

my numbered bedroom dresser

i have had an oak dresser since i was in jr. high, so i finally decided to paint it. for those of you who have followed my blog, you know i am obsessed with numbers. once the dresser was painted, it still felt like it needed a little something so i painted gold numbers on the drawers. it may seem quirky to some, but i LOVE it!