I'm Back from San Francisco! Want to Peek at Our Trip/Finds?

Thank you stopping by today! Hope all is well with everyone! With this crazy weather we have had. One day cold/rain and then Summer weather!
Well, we made it back from our trip to S.F. yeah!!! It was a great time and the weather was perfect on the way there. the scenery beautiful, everything is so green! As you can see!

Old barns everywhere on the way up!

So, I'll start here! it was hard to shop,take pics and drink coffee but, I did my best!

There are over 900 vendors at this flea~! yikes! it took us 6.5 hours to go through it once! (feet were tired!) But we pushed on! In my opinion, it is one of the best fleas in California! We try to make it up here at least twice a year!

Here, Evon and I looking at the booths loaded with amazzzing finds! Oh, did I say that it was 49 degrees that morning @6:00am!
Chilly!! burrrr!!

I just loved this gals sign MAGPIE!

Isn't this the Biggest clock face ever???

I needed help with my cart. I took my x-large cart and we filled it up twice! then we picked up our boxes and suitcases.

More treasures!!! more pics!

I just loved this sign!

This booth had the best collection of religious Saints & jewelery.

My cart is full again!! "that's a good thing"

Did I, mention all gourmet food stands they have!! OMG!! too many! This guy caught our eye! Name, Harvey,he makes hot!! special orders of mini donuts! yum,yum! and they come in a cone! How cute is that!! and they were yummy!!

Here's little baby! she's tired too!!

This gal had all this ribbon in bundles all colors, my fav. Pink!

Do-dads for jewelery and bottle making!

Pink boots! what's life without them?

Vintage books everywhere! This is the longest post I've ever done!

This lady had a collection of old books and old albums.

So, that was just a taste of my "Junking Weekend" in San Francisco!
A beautiful City with beautiful people~!

Here we are leaving the Alameda area on the Bay Bridge, going to the city!

On the bridge, I took this picture of the San Francisco City skyline! Beautiful!
So, thanks again for stopping by. Hope you enjoyed all the pics and finds! Have a wonderful weekend and I'll post some more things that I've been working on for the Vintage Spring Boutique! Save the date 5/7/11.
Happy Junking for now!
XOXO
Eloise

Vintage Spring Boutique!!!!

Just a little post with all the info for our upcoming Vintage Spring Boutique. Here's the flyer! Save the date!!!! CLICK HERE!!

New Projects Getting Done for Spring Boutique & Decorating!

This past week was the worst! I got the flu and was in bed for one week! I also, lost my voice completely for 5 days! For those of you that know me, you can guess how hard it was for me!!!! But, like a trooper I'm on the mend. So, the past 2 days I've been putting together my "Junk Babies" little bits and pieces of junk and whatever, to put together these little junk people. I first noticed these on a trip to Spokane,WA. about 4yrs. ago. Here's my version!
Let me know what you think???

They are still a work in progress! The names I picked out for these 2 are "Tartsy Trixie and Little Liza. they should be finished by weeks end. Another one will be born this weekend. I feel the pains coming on! hee,hee!

I also, pulled out some more Spring & Easter decorations. Just a few to show you! Buffet in my kitchen.

Next week, I'll be doing my dining room. Adding more Spring goodness.
Besides decorating here's a sneak peeekk at more items for my Vintage Spring Sale (May 7th)! More to come!!

These are jars covered with vintage post card images. The inside is filled with buttons,lace,paper and ribbons.

Next, little birdies! Great for Mother's day!

And, then there is this dressform! I can't believe I took on this project! Yikes, I stayed up until midnight stamping this fabric and
cutting it into strips before I added it to the form! I can't tell you how long it took me! (but it was long!!!!) Now, I just need to embellish it with lace and and a floral bits.

Well, there it is! We'll see how it looks when it's finished. I hope I didn't go crazy with the pics! I'll show more finds next time.
And this week I'm excited! I'm leaving to San Francisco to the Alameda Flea Market! I'll be looking for some goodies for all of you! Wish me luck!! So, now it's time to decide what's for dinner tonite my husband will be home soon! shhh, I'll tell him I've been slaving over the stove all day! NOT!!!
Have a wonderful week, stay safe and have Spring Happy thoughts!!!
I'll show you what I find next week!
Much Junk Love!!
Eloise

Working with Lace and Trims Peek!

Just a little post to share some of the things I'm working on! I'm getting ready for my Spring Boutique, Mark the Date: May 7th (more info. coming soon.!) This is an old jewelery box covered with trims.

I made this soldered tin collage, just to sit on a shelf. I am working on one more. I love making vintage collages. I'm also working on my soldered bottle charms! Pics below...

This little house collage is a class that I took at Paper Tales in San Diego, the teacher was Judy Haymaker. It was a fun class and everybodys project was adorable!!

Here, are some of my charms, I have 10 more to solder. I better get to work!! It's Friday, so everyone have a wonderful weekend! and Happy Junking!!
Smiles,
Eloise

Vintage Finds Over the Weekend!

This past weekend I went out to some estate sales. I found some interesting items to work with. Remember,"Someones trash is an others Treasure" I love that sane! Take a look....

I usually buy things that I think others will like! I don't always keep everything. Enjoy!

Aren't these ballerina shoes great! All tattered and worn.

I found some old tins and some fabric cording.

Then I found these old canning jars and a metal Jar holder, I'll use it for a display on my kitchen table.

Here they are all cleaned up. Ready for a display to be filled with flowers.

Here are just a few more things that caught my eye!

Isn't she adorable? She has a calming effect. I'll end this post with a few more pics. then I'll say, "so long for now" and Happy Junking!!

This is a Crown Royal bottle holder. I'll think of something to do with this Red crown.

And this necklace was beaded on velvet fabric.

This leather case is filled with some bling!! Who can resist!! I have more items to show but, they'll have to wait until next time. Again, thanks to everyone that has stopped by my blog to peek and say hello! Have a great week junking!
Hugs & Kisses~!
Eloise

Springtime and Chateau de Fleurs A Wonderful time!!

Well, I was a vendor at Chateau this past weekend. It was a beautiful spring day! I'm sad to say that I have no pics!!! ERRRR! I forgot my camera! My bad! I'm not a good blogger. But, just wanted to say Thank-you to Miss Christie and Rita! It was a great time.And thank you to everyone that stopped by! I met some great people!!
This weekend I'm getting ready for Springtime. The bunnies are coming out and I decorated one table so far. this table is in my entry.

This pic has a garland that I made, I love to make these!(with dyed coffee filters!). My husband put together this Candelabra
with a vintage post and a broken chandelier. I added some crystals and vintage post cards! Viola!!

These little guys I've had for years! So Sweet! I put them out every year

A little Vintage Bunny pulling a little wagon!
Next, I wanted to show a pic of something I learned this weekend. Nikki (Mermaid Glade) my neighbor at the show. Teaches felting. I purchased a kit and she gave me a lesson!! She's a great teacher! Nikki it was a pleasure hanging out with you and learning!

This is what I made! The pink one on the right, I made at the show.
The one on the left I made on Sunday. Felting is so relaxing! A great hobby for anyone!!

Thanks Again, Nikki!
Wishing everyone a great week and weekend, The weather is going to be beautiful!
Sending Fairy Dreams!and Smiles!
Eloise