Prairie Princess up-cycle

I have this passion at the moment. Up-cycling denim with vintage crochet and lace. I love the softness and charm old lace brings to the rugged fabric. So far I have up-cycled four jackets and am on the hunt for more. Funny thing is that I have not really been hunting for them...they are finding me when I am out junking and treasure hunting for something else.
So Today I am sharing 3 of my "Prairie Princess" jackets. One I already sold, but these below currently are in my etsy shop. (Links below each picture)Also I stumbled upon an embroidered denim jumper that I created a awesome handbag with.

 https://www.etsy.com/listing/125457304/prarire-gypsy-cowgirl-boho-demin

https://www.etsy.com/listing/121256197/prarire-gypsy-victorian-boho-demin?

https://www.etsy.com/listing/125458361/prarire-gypsy-cowgirl-boho-demin

https://www.etsy.com/listing/124739625/praire-cowgirl-demin-and-lace-handbag

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French cottage hall tree refurbished...

Time to share!  During the summer months I really dive into refurbishing and re-purposing as may pieces as I can fit in.

This piece was a moving sale find for $15. It needed a bit of TLC and a few minor repairs. Primed and a coat of butter yellow paint along with an antique glaze. Then new fleur de lis hangers made this piece so very French country cottage style. The mirrors I simply flipped them over and covered the back side with old newsprint scrapbook paper. So if someone wanted to have mirrors again, the option is still there.

 

Want to see what it looked like "before"

here it is--we took it apart to transport it--

ugly YES, but I had a vision for it, and I love the finished piece!

stay tuned, I have several other re-purposed pieces I will be sharing soon!

Preview.....summer re-purpose projects

Getting my rear in gear the last few weeks to get some of the re-purpose projects on my list done. I thought I would share a preview.  One of my fave things to do during the dog daze of summer, is sitting out on the patio giving new life and a new purpose to these cast offs....So stay tuned I will reveal them as I get them completed....

Here are the before pics....

lamp base

wood box

Cane seat chair

copper silver plate

Silver plate  vanity set and crystal decanter

I am almost done with a couple of them, in fact maybe a couple of them this weekend will be the revealed:)