Where did the summer go?

I don't know about you, but the last two months rushed by in a blurr for me. Vacations, camps, moving, play dates, swimming...and here I am at the September Townsend Harbor Market! Wow! Now that the kids are in school I hope to be a more consistent blogger...I hope:-) For today, I have a few pictures of the Market that opened today in Townsend:




That's me on the left with my partner-in-crime, Kris, of Cricket Acres.



The little index card file came out perfect! I covered the drawers in dictionary pages and added card holder drawer pulls.



I can't believe this little set of jars has stuck around so long...who doesn't love vintage Dennison labels? Can't you see them filled with notions, glitter, beads...



Love this barrel...tempted to keep it!



Bad photo of a fun project. Numbers make everything look better!

Come on over to the show...it's all weekend. Have a happy day!

~Michelle

NH Antiques Week and From out of the Woods

Antiques week has come and gone, but I'm still playing blog catch-up, so here are some pics of my space set up for the big kick-off event at From out of the Woods:



This is an old drafting table that needed a new top. I cut a piece of 1" plywood and covered the top in old Victorian architectural drawings.







A close-up of the top after 3 coats of poly:







Had about fifteen old register/receipt holders. They are great for displaying photos or simply keeping track of important notes.







I filled the wall going down the stairs. Love the look of a buch of these grouped together.







Here is the first view coming down into the stairs in my space. I love the set of drawers. This piece needed a new top, plus I added the metal casters and numbers to on the porcelain knobs.











This is one of my favorites!









Started off as this old tool box I picked up on a buying trip in CT/NY.







I used the rest of the box to make these two pieces, which I brought to From out of the Woods yesterday.









I had no idea what I wanted to do with this piece when I bought it, but I love how it turned out: wall cubbies, chalkboard and desk!



Have a happy day!

-Michelle

Vacation

Though it's back to business this week, I spent last week in York, Maine, with my kids and three other families. Despite being a bit hectic with 8 kids, two dogs and 9 adults, the kids and I had a wonderful time. I'm so thankful for the opportunity to ly on the beach soaking up the sun, build sand castles and ride the waves with my kids. The week was remarkably relaxing and I can't wait to do it all again next year!



The last day of my vacation, I got up early and watched the sun rise at the rocky beach that was just steps from our cottage. Photos don't do the experience justice, but here are a few anyway.















Have a happy day!



Michelle

New IPad Covers and Guestbooks on ETSY

I've been busy at the bookpress making IPad covers and guestbooks. Check out my ETSY shop for the new listings. I love the IPad covers! I'm working on Kindle/Nook covers--how great for the bibliophile who loves gadgets! Here are some preview photos (sorry about the smudges on my IPad screen...I have little ones:-):











And here are photos of the guestbooks I just added:















More tomorrow as I play blog catch-up!



Take care, Michelle

Finished Projects

I've been crazy busy the past few weeks with shows, happy time with my kids, and moving. However, I did manage to put the finishing touches on a few projects this morning and have photos to share. All three pieces are painted my favorite shade of green!

First, maple drop-leaf table. Wish I had some before pictures of this one! It took a lot of glueing, clamping, sanding, scrubbing...but in the end it turned out beautiful. I love the oval shape...might have to keep this one!





Next, I originally planned to keep this oak bookcase in its original finish, but it just didn't clean up like I hoped. I'm happy with the end result, though. Love the moulding details.




Last, but not least, my favorite. Picked up this dresser at a charity yard sale a few weeks ago. After a coat of green paint I covered the drawer fronts in legder pages from 1849. Love the script and color of the old ink. Added some vintage glass knobs and it's perfect.




I'll be taking all three pieces over to the Spaulding Cooperage later this week. Stop by and take a look!

Have a happy day,
Michelle

Studio Move--Part I of...many?

I rented a Uhaul for the first phase of the move to my new studio space in the Lake Street Mill in Nashua, NH, this past weekend. Tucker couldn't wait to climb into a seat--he was ready to go! I was so very blessed to have great friends--Kris and Heather--to help me move many large and heavy items! Love you guys! Here are a few photos of items in place--it will be another couple of weeks before the space is fully moved.

The first items I moved were these three industrial shoe racks. It turns out that the mill was originally used for manufacturing shoes, so they couldn't fit in more perfectly.



Next, I brought in drawers...lots of drawers. These hold everything from happy magazines to vintage ribbon and glass knobs.




Next, I'll bring in work surfaces and lots and lots of paper. I feel so very blessed to have this space. It's true validation of this new path in my life. I pray I will be worthy of it!

New items at Spaulding Coop and The Woods

I had a UHaul cargo van this past weekend and decided to make the most of it! Between loads to my new studio (see next post) I changed out my spaces at From Out of the Woods in Goffstown, NH, and the Spaulding Cooperage in Townsend, MA. First, From out of the Woods:

I LOVE this industrial green rack. I bought it from a friend who runs one of my favorite shops, Brookdale Farms in Hollis, NH. I wish I could keep it, but with a major downsize coming up, it was time to part ways. It makes a great display piece for my space and holds lots of fun goodies, from old drawers to industrial light fixtures.



I swapped my old green tool chest for a grey-white drop-leaf table. I topped it with a picket fence section, an old architectural arch (love the green!), a couple of metal bakers' racks and an old seed packet display box, loaded with vintage seed catalog pages.



Under the table, a big green tool box with metal trim and metal casters. I topped this with another old metal rack filled with unique vintage canning jars.




I also brought in this old paper cutter. I've never seen one like this--it has spaces for three rolls of paper in three different sizes.



Oooh. I love this sign. It means good things are coming to the Woods.....



Now for the Cooperage:

I brought this great piece over from The Woods. It makes a great wine cabinet! Kirs and I set up the corner as an entertaining center, with my large green tool chest as the "server." I absolutely love the look! It's nice to add some new shades of "pale" to our palette!




I just love this old set of library drawers painted celery green. Can't believe they haven't been snatched up yet!



Finally, this bookcase lined in burlap is staying as we transform the Cooperage space into a nautical "happy" space in the coming days. We are gearing up for another show at the Townsend Harbor Marketplace and are keeping the cottage/nautical neutrals at the Cooperage while going bold at the marketplace. Don't forget to stop by--Friday, Saturday and Sunday!!!