Do you read a post on this here blog nearly every Thursday that has to do with the newest stash of goodies? Sure seems that way. Maybe I should figure how to review the archives by label and see what I find. Well, I was at an estate sale today, and two thrift shops too.
get a load of those spectacles!
Notice anything redundant in this photo?? How many Bibles does one really need?... well, the story is - and shhhh, it's sorta secretive a surprise, sorta.. ANYWAY on with the Bible bit. My booth for Goat Hill has a theme. I came up with this idea immediately upon being asked to do the show. Abundant Finds will be showing a TENT REVIVAL. I have no idea where this thought came from. Something about the tent I'll be in. Something about the country atmosphere Goat Hill is going for. Something about vintage, and a different way of life. Something about goodness and family and friends. Showing devotion - no matter what kind. I'm rather devoted to this silly sport of accumulating FINDS! Adoration, passion, devotion - whatever you call it, I'm liking the place I'm in right now.
first inspiration
Sorry to say I don't know where I found this shot, so I can't give credit. LOVE THIS SCENE! I've already used this picture and had it mounted on canvas for the show. It sits mesmerising me while I type.
let's hydrate the entire State of CA!
Isn't this humongous thermos with a spout fabulous?
So, these vintage finds aside the current one that has me twitter-pated is the minute-by-minute schedule of the ROYAL WEDDING that I found in today's news. Trying to figure just the right moment to pop out of bed and get a glimpse of the hoopla! You can see the other fun I'm having with this British event on my personal blog : http://www.abundantpicnic.blogspot.com/.
To the "found objects " in life ~
and
To the laughter inducing festivities that make life worth living ~
I AM HOPELESSLY DEVOTED TO YOU !
Wanna be a devotee too? (think I'm going to use this question in some way for Goat Hill)
Sorry - had to add the video even though the sentiments have nothing to do with this post!... other than devotion....
We found a funky spot in a place less traveled, beside a 2 lane beachy highway. It is well known to bicyclists and motorcyclists. Such a blast from the past.
San Gregorio General Store
Love that signage! SMOKES geeeesh! who calls 'em that anymore? Funny! Inside is filled with Levi Strauss jeans, any type of hat you could imagine and a bar to mosey on up to....
love the dog!
Walls plastered with vintage signs.
And looky here what I found...... possibly the funniest and hardest to explain FIND ever.... maybe not...
Got an update from the Kahuna Cowgirl today. The BOSS for Goat Hill sent some news. We're now up and running on a website ~ http://www.goathillfair.com/! I was invited to contribute some photos from our first visit to the farm. They were taken prior to my big girl camera, and I can tell the difference! See what you think ~
May have to take a cruise over the hill and snap some lovely shots with the new girl...... hmmmm - that's a nice idea for a Springtime Sunday drive!!
Go look at the site. Mark your calendars too! Gonna be one mighty fine show!
During our afternoon of conversation, lunch and laughter there were, of course, many questions on how each others family members were fairing. What health problems were plaguing our parents? Which niece or nephew had married? What college is the senior child choosing? What FIND is waiting to be discovered in a brother's workshop?? AH, yes, key question.....artistic FINDS??!
My girlfriend's brother has been perfecting his craft, toiling for years in a woodshop making furniture. WOW! You should see this man's artistry!! You can if you go to his website : http://www.bradgreenwood.com/. And I have a picture of one creation that graces his Mother's home.
When you check Brad's website you'll see a category of games and mechanical toys. Hubby and I were completely awed by this blast from the past item. Reminiscent of olde-put-a-nickle-in animated carnival play-things. Precise, minute detailing.
insert quarter
The cabinet that houses the "toy" is pure beauty!
an old west theme
Each and every article was handmade.....
I should have thought to video this. The moving parts, a song, and the cowboy talking really should be witnessed to be believed! A fly flits about, an outhouse door slams open, a bar scene waltzes past windows.
A tiny, white clapboard shop sitting on the main street of an antiquated, barely viable town. The darn sweetest place you ever did wander!! Both the shop and the beach town of Pescadero. The shop is in an attic along the strip of places where businesses are kept. I was in love! ~
Petite and perfect place! Visiting the coast for a quick get-away. Whale watching tomorrow!
Really should be doing my make-up and heading off to work, instead I've been taking photos and sharing them on HOUZZ. Do you know that web-site? Great place for lots of decorating inspiration!
One of my fave decoraters at HOUZZ is Brian- Decor Demon. He did a great post on mixing fabrics, colors, textures and pattern. I've been trying to do just this as I switched up the house for Spring. So, I sent along a couple of photos to him along with my comment on how much I liked his column! Here's what I
sent ~
to show pattern & texture
texture
The photo above was indicating the texture of velvet combined with a linen/burlap pillow and a seat cushion not in the original velvet, rather covered in a pattern tone-on-tone heavy white cotton. Lots of pattern and texture in our rug also.
pattern - toile with stripes
I asked that Decor Demon please respond (in all of his spare time!) ha... if this look is too atrocious! Wonder if he really will??
closer shot
This pic just so you can better see that I tried to have texture on the table with the runner. And the bench incorporates another pattern. Still a stripe, but different than the others.
Okay, enough play - I really gotta get to work!
Physically, there wasn't a find of the vintage kind, but a FIND there was, just the same. After a long morning of exercise, as I drove south on the highway, I decided to stop off and treat myself. I was going to walk and inhale, experience and photograph, take-it-in and enjoy the mansion and grounds of Filoli. A historic and impeccable gardeners delight.
There are many more views of this gorgeous place. For some reason they are not downloading...... so maybe some other day I'll share.
