my new space

Here it is. The news about my exciting new adventure! 

I've always loved antiques, collecting vintage goodies, and just old things in general. With my art background, my long-ago retail experience and my desire to fulfill a dream...

I'm joining a new shop that is opening in Phoenix and starting my very own little vintage corner.

In fact...keeping the theme of this moment in my life, this little corner is aptly named

I have been hunting up unique finds, painting and gathering it all in a shop called 

Rusty Saturday. I met them at a vintage sale close to my home and finally decided to make the leap, be brave and contact them about renting a space in their new shop.

It's about time time...right?

I've loaded my space and tagged and tweaked everything and now the little corner is just waiting for the doors of the store to open. I made the collage sign to mark my space in the shop.

 Little touches here and there that are just so me! A little rusty, a little lacy, a little bookish, a little  musical and always a lover of gardens, birds and pretty dishes.

I'm hoping that people will love my collage tables as much as I do. Is it wrong that I made these things with the purpose to sell, but now I am a bit attached and almost hate to see them go?

One of my clipboards.

I tried something new. A large art collage piece for the wall. I like how this turned out and I love the addition of the rusty wire. I think these hanging just as is will be nice, but a person could tuck photos or other little keepsakes between the wires as an inspiration board.

A view from the other side of the room. The Rusty Saturday girls have this great painted number table sitting next to my stuff. I like the way it all looks together. When I left yesterday, I was the only one set up in this room. The other vendors are suppose to set up today and tomorrow. It will be exciting to see "the neighbors'" things when they fill up their space.

It was a little hard to do this on my own, without my ever-vintage-loving friend Lori who lives in Colorado. We have enjoyed our sales together and hope to still do more. We are hoping to get more of her things (there are a few pieces mixed in with mine)  to add to my space.  I appreciate her and my sisters and family who have encouraged me and supported me in my latest venture.

I will be adding photos of projects here on my blog from time to time, and of course I will continue to chase wildlife around my yard. I hope you keep up with me!

For anyone in the area, or anyone that might like to just jet in to Phoenix, there is a friends and family event this Thursday from 5-8 pm. Saturday, the 15th is the grand opening day! Come by and see us!

Also, I now have a facebook page for my new shop. You can follow and 'like' me there.

Cheers!