Iron Stuff

As much as I hate to part with these items-they just don't fit the criteria of old-really neat, but not old.  This has been keeping me quite busy going thru items, I hope to have some interesting things to tell you soon!

Out with NEW, In with the OLD

As I've said before I'm really going thru items and have decided that only old items can stay.  So I've been selling off some really great items-today it's conservatories!  Love this one on a stand-would be great on a porch or in a house! I hate to sell it, but I'm really trying to keep with my theme of old!

 Another glass house

 And this one I've used in Christmas decorations but it's time for change!

Hope all is well with you!

Red, Blue and White!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend-hope you're doing something fun!

Super Cool Display Piece

Wanna see a super cool display piece?  This is it!!! I've had so many people over the years want to buy it and I couldn't stand to part with it.....until now. I can see it in on a porch or patio with birdhouses, wind chimes, Christmas lights all over it!!!! 

It was supposed to be sold on Saturday but the lady passed(long story but she's done this before-I just hate people like that!) so I'll be taking it into the antique store today!  I'm sure someone will fall in love with it and take it home!

Some Fun!

Here's some things I'm selling that have been repurposed! Wouldn't one of these fans look great on a patio or deck!  A place to leave a note! 

Hope you have a Great Day!

Great Ideas for decorating Patriotic

Here's more stuff I'm selling -great ideas for the upcoming holidays!

Waiting .......

I love what my friend Tete said a few days ago on her blog(Beyond the Garden Gate) about waiting on the Lord and his timing.  Something I have learned among many things in the last few months.  I have felt myself anxious and afraid only to lean on him and really believe that he has everything in his control with his timing.  I'm a person who has to try and figure and plan everything out myself-but I'm learning God that you do know best.  Learning to trust and believe in him and that as someone has told me-break us daily to remold us into what he wants us to be.  I'm just beginning that path and I am afraid, but I trust in the Lord that his plans are the best.  

Now for some fun stuff....I've been purging and sorting and selling...that's why I haven't been around to visit all of you...taking pictures of things that it's time sell off!

 Iron Chandelier for the wall or garden!

 Scrolly plant stands!

 Garden tote!

 Pedestals, gingerbread and birdhouses!

 Side of a bed-great for a trellis!

 Picket fence planter!

 Old chair-great to hang on the wall with a quilt on it and curvy iron porch pieces-great for a garden!

 Child's vintage Watering can and metal birdhouse!

And a fun candy colored chair with matching new pitcher and glasses!

That's some of what I've been up to-I'll share more in the upcoming weeks!

Life is for the Birds

I've been so busy selling lately and trying to move stuff-my life has been crazy!!!!!  I have so many items for sale(like the birds above)!!! I'm trying to really clear out the barn(s) and just de-clutter my life!  I've missed you all and hope that I will feel like I have time to return soon!

Time Keeps Marching On

I've missed all of you.  I seem to be so consumed with other things lately like selling

and buying.I have been going thru a difficult emotional time for several months. In reality it's probably been more like a year.  The feelings I have I've never experienced before and I am stuggling to figure them out.  At times I haven't been even able to see the light at the end of the tunnel even though I knew that God is at my side I have wanted to end it all.  I've always been a strong and in control person who knew what I wanted and would work at it and make it happen even if other's said I couldnt do it.  

I think the change has happened to my for two reasons-I've passed the dreaded age and seeing my grams in the nursing home and seeing all the other residences.  I know that we only have one chance in this life to make it what we want and I don't want to be sitting in a nursing home saying-why didnt I live my life.  Easier said then done.  

I've been working on clearing out some clutter in my life(both inside and out) and it's taking me longer than I had planned which frustrates me.  I know that God is in control and I do trust him, but I'm finding it hard to be patient with discovering the answers.  

I know there has to be more life and joy out there to experience and I really want that, but can't seem to put all the pieces together. 

I hope to try and visit you all soon.  My energy level has been low and with major changes at work and really trying to sell off extra barns of stuff-I can't seem to even find time for me.  I really appreciate you all and your prayers. God Bless and hope to visit you soon.

The Last Barn Sale

Well, I just can't do it anymore.  I've exhausted myself for the past week and put all I could into this sale.  I'm shutting the barn. At this point don't know when or if I'll open again.  We had a wonderful turnout yesterday and the weather was beautiful.  I took some pics to show some of the displays.  I tried to include all the holidays. I'm taking a rest for a while. Haven't felt much like blogging lately either.  I hate not visiting with all of you, but at this time, I feel like I just need a big break!

Yellow and Green Makeover

Do you remember these chairs?  Tete, I know you do. Sorry My Dad got all that paint off before I could stop him.  It was just falling off though.  

Here are the chairs sporting their new paint jobs!!! What fun spring bright colors.  Don't you just love a pop of color in the garden or patio?   Wait till you see how they look with the fun tablecloth I have to use at the barn sale.  I'm pairing them with another fun chair and some great new outside pitcher and glasses.  It's going to be hard work all this week to get ready(sorry Ann it wasn't last week!).  I've got the shed and garage to still go thru.  Trying to pull items for all the holidays and make displays-I'll try and keep you updated!

Redone Table

Well here's the before....saved this table from the trash.  My dad put it back together. It was missing the middle part, but I thought what an awesome coffee table anyway.  It's a big one... 46x60 but what a great look.

Painted it white-and it came out amazing.  Will be listing it for sale and if it doesn't go this week-it will be for sale at the Ella Mae's Barn Sale this Saturday!  Or do I want to keep it!!!!

Another Glass House

My Dad just finished updating this glass house!  I think it looks fabulous. Don't think I'll have it long before it sells!

Primitive Doll Bed

Well, I've got to start thinking(and working) in the barn.  I'm not planning on having many barn sales this year.  Maybe only one big one.  I'm planning for March 31st.  Lots of work to do over there-plus, I need to start going thru the other out buildings.  Makes me tired just thinking of it.  Plus I need to decide what to keep and what will go.  I'm not into primitives-but this little doll bed is sooooo cute!

Vintage Plastic Santa's

Well, I'm getting ready for my barn sale the end of the month and I've decided to put out a Christmas section(I know but some people collect Christmas all year!).  I've posted it on facebook and already had some response.  I saw a picture in a magazine some years back where they used vintage tartan picnic baskets, so I'm planning on doing a display with what's left after the facebook sales for the barn sale!!! 

I think I need to change my background too!!!!

Vintage Tin

Another vintage candy tin!!!! Love it-only $.25! I'm joining Vintage thingie thursday athttp://coloradolady.blogspot.com/ 

White Corner Shelf

Found this cool little shelf for $5-another one to add to my collection-which I'll try and share next week!

I'm joining White Wednesday at http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/

Are you seeing Stars?

More stuff I'm going thru-selling and getting ready for the barn sale at the end of the month!  Love these items but am trying to get only the old stuff-so this stuff has to go!

Life Is For the Birds

I'm seeing bird items around-can't decide whether to sell or keep!  It's that time of the year when you see them everywhere!  

Really makes me think about the scripture in the bible that states that if God takes care of the birds-he'll take care of us!  I keep leaning on that!

Christmas Screen

I've been wanting to find a screen to do a special project for some time. I had a black one, but wanted a white or green-then I found this one.

And this is what I plan to do ....maybe next Christmas-then I won't be able to say I didn't put up a Christmas tree!

Some garden items I'm selling!

A rusty old metal chair-I love the patina and unusual style!

 Watering Cans of course-my favorite-the smaller ones-harder to find-great for displaying with children's items!

 More metal chairs-and a kid's picnic table-would look great in a yard-even with out kids-how fun to display with!

 My BF Tete thought this chair would look great with the bottom taken out and an enamelware bowl in it for a plant or a birdbath!

 Another stand for a birdbath or plant! Love the aqua color!

 Not sure what a person could do with these?  I'd hang them on the wall inside to put other things clipped on them!

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 More metal chairs

 The cute little table-I just sold the windmill this week!

 A nice table-those metal chairs would look great around!

And last, but not least-a scrolly swingset-My Dad has two-so one is getting sold-I can think of many uses for this-Can you?