My Discovery for Today!

Whenever I come across a shop that I just fall in love with, I just have to head over here and share it with you all. I have been in search for a finishing piece to my little, tiny, and I mean tiny 1/2 bath. Actually is was a small closet that was converted into a bath. Anyway, it is so narrow, that it has been difficult to find just the right piece that people will not knock into it, when they use the "powder room". Well this lead me on a quest, and boy did I find a treasure. I was doing a search on Etsy, and discovered Sawdusty's. The above photo is just a sampling of the wonderful primitive items you will find at Sawdusty's Cabin on Etsy! My purchase today was a darling prim hand towel holder, and I will share it with you once it arrives. Too darn cute!

Everything in Denise's shop is handmade, and as primitive as can be. Everything can be customed to your particular paint colors too. Not only does she offer wood items, but grubby candles, tarts, and other wonderful prim goodies. So if you are in the mood for some prim shoppin' head over to Sawdusty's Cabin and have some fun today!

Hey everyone! Sure hope you had a great weekend! It rained and rained here, and we are in for more today. So it is a good day to get caught up on blog posts, don't ya think? Anyway, I shared with you last week that I had found a couple new GW treasures, and I got one of them finished yesterday. I had a heck of a time getting a decent picture, but I really like how this piece turned out. It appears to be so old.....and it would be perfect for any colonial primitive home. Here it is as I found it.....

and here it is finished! The salbox house is more deep burgundy, then brick red, but as I said it wasn't a good photo taking day.......my camera and I have many trying times together.....:) I am off to day to do one other trash to treasure project and hope to share that with you in the next couple days.

What a Wonderful Surprise!

Isn't this the cutest pillow! My friend Donna, who is a very talented seamstress, stitcher, and painter, made this as a surprise for me! I just love the verse, and she said she thought of my grandchildren when she stitched it.

My father rescued this old chair that was headed for the landfill. He took it all apart, and refinished it for me. He even did the caning on the seat. It is a real treasure to me and is referred to as "The Special Chair" in my home. Since my fathers passing it has become even more precious, and I think Donna's pillow looks just perfect on it. Thanks so much Donna!

Happy Earth Day Everyone!!

Well it is a gorgeous Earth Day here today........hope you are enjoying great weather where you are! I got to thinking about Earth Day, and all the things we do, like recycling our garbage, using green products to clean our home, etc. Well sometimes I forget to recycle, and I have been known to grab a bottle of uneco friendly cleaner here and there. But the one thing I am really good at is repurposing...........and every prim and cottage style decorater that I know is fabulous at that, and they recieve my kudos today. I am often just stunned at the trasnformations that I see on blogs and websites, of repurposed items, headed for landfills. I am a faithful Goodwill treasure seeker, love garage sales, and because of that I hope I am doing my part for saving the earth for my grandchildren, and future greatgrandchildren. Plus it is fun!!!!!! I did get a chance to hit the goodwill last week, but haven't gotten around to getting pics yet........but hopefully I will have a few to show you next week.

I have been busy this week filling spring orders, but I did get a moment to go to my treasure closet and find this old recipe box. The design by Donna Atkins I felt was perfect for it. Very prim, very basic, but love how it turned out.