Pitchers, Pitchers, Pitchers!

I’ve finally filled my corner cabinet with a collection of pitchers. I’m kind of sad that it is full but, that only means that I can start adding them to other places in my home! I have a shelf that I want to build and expand my collection there. Pictures will follow once that project is started. First I have to find as many pitchers that i can in various sizes, mainly ironstone and the main color being white but, I’m not opposed to a flower here and there. Gravy boats, creamers, and sm- med-large pitchers are what I’m on a treasure hunt for. Did you ever find something that you really love to collect and cannot get enough of? I guess these are my guilty pleasure at the moment.

Did someone say snow?

We woke up this morning to a nice blanket of the white stuff, ensuring us that winter is still here.  I cannot wait until the snow gives way to some lush green stuff under our feet, I’m looking forward to Spring and all that comes with it…..the birds,the bees, the flowers, and the trees.

To paint or not to paint, that is the question.

Finished hutch project!

Take a look at the finished product and before photos.

Top of hutch before paint

It’s been a busy summer so I didn’t keep up with telling everyone about the projects that I started, sorry about that.  I found a two piece hutch at a barn sale that I was admiring and I must say it was in dire straits!  The guy who was running the sale said that he noticed that I kept going back over to it and if I was interested in it, he’d give me a good deal.  Well of course I said yes I liked it but, number one …could I fit it in my car and number two..how much was he asking.  I could hardly believe my ears when he said $5.00 and I’ll help you load it.  I was beyond thrilled, it was a steal.  So after exchanging the money and a big smile.  We loaded it in my car, thank God for fold down seats!  I got it home in a jiffy and cleaned it up.  Now came the hard part, deciding whether to paint it or stain and seal it.  After much debating, I went with the idea to paint it.  I had to wait a couple of days to really get working on it because we had some rainy weather up here but, that was alright because it gave me some time to think of what color I wanted to paint it.  I decided on a softer shade green and headed to Lowes.  I looked through the paint samples and found the shade that I thought would be perfect.  I then went to the paint counter and on the floor the clerk had a few cans of “Oops” paint.  “Oops” paint is paint that a customer has mixed up and decides that they dislike the shade or color and don’t purchase the can.  Well lo and behold there was a shade of green that I was looking for and it was a gallon sized can that was once $32.98 marked down to $5.00.  I could have done a victory dance in the store but, I contained myself!  Needless to say that can of paint came home with me and I got straight to work on my treasure.  I sanded both the top and the bottom down and then primed it with a Kiltz brand primer.  I let it dry for a full day…no need to rush.  Then I painted it two coats of my beautiful shade of green.  I wanted it to look a little shabby and antiqued so I took some sand paper and sanded where I thought normal wear would be.  I then put some antiquing glaze on it, to give it more of an older look.  I loved the final result.  I will post pictures of before and after.  I’m going to scour the flea markets for some glass knobs to go on the drawer.  Right now the drawer has no hardware, I have the original wooden knobs but, think the glass ones will really go well.  It was a fun painting project, I wouldn’t mind finding another piece of furniture to work on.  Hope you

like the finished product!

Bottom of hutch before paint

Happy First Day of Summer!

Happy first day of summer to all.  Here on Broome Street the first official day of summer will be in full swing with the temps. rising well into the high 90’s…Yikes!!  We are having a mini heat wave here for a couple of days.  Staying cool and hydrated is a must!  Enjoy these lazy summer days…it goes by so fast.

Town wide yard sale day!

Yesterday was a town wide yard sale day in my neck of the woods.  I woke up charged and ready to go at 6:00 a.m.  but, of course I had to wait until 8:00 a.m. to venture outdoors to in search of that one great find.  After 2 cups of coffee and a whole lot of peeking out my windows, watching neighbors set up their tables.  I knew it was time to grab my recyclable shopping tote, umbrella, and change purse and start my mission considering, I was already armed with comfortable sneakers, sweat jacket and ambition. When I saw one of my fellow early birds across the street at my neighbor’s sale scanning the tables, I knew it was time to initiate operation yard sale day!  My mother in-law arrived right on time and so our adventure began.  I was in search of anything  country/prim/or even vintage for my  house  and my mother in-law was on a hunt for treasures of glassware, vintage/antique christmas ornaments etc.  Not long after we started mother nature gave us a little dose of liquid sunshine but, because we are little pioneers, we forged ahead undeterred and eventually the drizzly rain caught on as to who was in charge…. yes, that would be the two ladies with umbrellas praying for the clouds to give us mercy and eventually they did.  My first find was a $2.00 bean pot. I was thrilled, this is right up my alley.  After that first stop things only got better.  I added to my treasure trove a set of blue and white Pyrex bowls for $5.00, a brown glass medicine bottle for $1.00, a wooden meat mallet for $1.50, two cast iron pans for $0 .25 cents ea., a vintage red enameled Dansk dutch oven made in france for $0.50 cents, a cast iron little statue of horse and buggy for $0.25 cents, a box full of autumn garlands,a wreath and picks for $5.00,  two small glass milk bottles for $1.00 ea., a rolling-pin with red handles for $2.00, clear glass medicine bottle for $1.00, vintage nut chopper $2.00,  2 handmade crocheted doilies and 1 table runner for $1.00 ea., a little wooden stand for only $1.00, a Phaltgraff  folk art pattern little crock for $0.25 cents, a made in England Jubilee model vintage cream maker for $2.00,  1 large clear class mason jar for $1.00, and 1 white and blue enameled flour canister for $2.00.  My mother in-law treated me to a crystal cream pitcher and sugar bowl, two crystal salt cellars, 3 peach colored carinval glass leaf-shaped candy dishes, and two hand painted ceramic Christmas angels.  Not only did I get to add a few things to my cache of treasures but, I had a wonderful morning  spending time with my mother in-law . Despite the little bit of rain we had, it was a great day.  I will try to post pictures of my trove of great finds soon.

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Country and Primitive decorating give a warm, cozy feel to your home

I really believe your home should be about comfort. I don’t want to own a sofa that I cannot put my feet up on and relax. I want a home to live in ,not just look at. It’s Always fun to decorate with older things, flea market finds etc… and make them your own.

Good morning from Broome Street

Good morning.  I woke up today hoping it would be sunny but, it’s kind of teeter tottering on whether or not mother nature is going to grant me my wish.  No matter, I’ll make the best of what the day holds for me!  Now, on to my new find for the week…while I was scouring through some ads I found an antique drop leaf table for sale for only $10.00.  I emailed the seller a couple of times before she finally responded.  It was supposed to go in her garage sale this upcoming weekend but, she listed it early and so of course I couldn’t resist.  I asked if I could come and see it, knowing in the back of my mind that this table was coming home with me no matter what.  It was fairly slender and not too big, perfect for and entryway or hallway.  My new little find was painted white and in great need of a cleaning but, I know it has great possibilities for displaying some of my other treasures from around my house.  I’m not sure whether or not I will paint it although, I’m definitely going to scuff it up with some sandpaper and distress it a bit more than it already is.  I will post a picture of it. Have fun exploring your day!

I decided to adorn my table with a bowl and pitcher on a cute cross stitch runner. On the wall above the table I put a framed piece of quilt, to give an added bit of color and softness.

Mason Jars…

I’ve started collecting mason jars mostly clear ones but, my faves are the blue ones with the wire bail lids.  I’m on the hunt for the ever elusive purple one.  I’ve seen them on ebay but, I’m holding out to see if I can find one locally….If not then I’ll have to break down and bid on one.

Mason jars and Medicine bottles

Mason Jar Collection

I have since added to my Mason jar collection and also mixed in some old medicine bottles. It’s amazing to find old elixir bottles…makes you wonder what ailments they were used for.

Hello world!

Hi I’m new the world of blogging and really don’t know what I’m doing but, I figured why not give it a whirl.  I created this blog because I love  country/ primitive decorating and  I’m always looking for new treasures (as I like to call them) at antique stores, ebay, flea markets, etc….Sometimes you come across things you never knew existed or that you never knew you wanted!  I love those trash to treasure moments when you find something that you know has the potential to be something great.  Well I hope I learn to navigate this blogging escapade that I’m on!