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March 15, 2012

Antique Window Screen & Old Door Cabinet


Making something from almost nothing is what I love to do most.
This project came together when I saw the screens were the exact same size as the door.
A lot of the work was already done for me.

I used a table saw to split the door evenly down the center and
permanently attached the back screen to each side panel of the door.


Once that was done, I used scrap wood to
make the shelves.
They are attached from the outside with a nail gun.


I removed the old door hardware and added a hook latch
to keep the front door closed.



I was able to salvage the original door hinges to add the screen to the
door panel.
It easily swings open to access the inside storage.


I did absolutely nothing to the old wood as I wanted to keep
it as original as possible.  After all if you are going to repaint or redo,
why not just use new wood.

I added trim molding around the base along with
four industrial metal wheels.

My old white clay pots look great inside, but it could also store
linens, kitchen items, kid's stuff....
whatever you want.


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March 12, 2012

Dolly Johnson 49th Antique Show~Fort Worth, Texas


I made the decision early in the week to rent a truck so
Travis and I didn't have to make four trips back and fourth
transporting merchandise.....in the cold and in the rain.

Smart move, for sure.

 Will Rogers Coliseum is a huge facility and we were able to pull inside to unload.
So the process of unloading the truck began...... 
 I already had a vision in mind of what I wanted my booth to reflect.
The columns and stained glass made the backdrop and set the mood
for my garden theme.

I know everyone thought I would never get everything packed in my 10x20....
But they didn't know how good I was at packing and stacking :)
This wasn't my first "rodeo". 
 Although the baby bed love seat came back to the Shoppe.....
I have to admit that I'm a little glad....
It looks wonderful there and I wasn't really ready to see it go.
 But the Army cot is going to Round Top via Sherri.
 Although the show is all about antiques ONLY,
I got special permission to bring my lavender line...
After all, it's gardener's soap, mosquito spray, and sachets.
I had to smile all day long because everyone also wanted the little peat pots
I displayed the candles inside....
I reminded them to remove them before they lit the candles.....
Hope they remember..... 
 Artificial flowers or plants were not permitted,
So I used small herbs and limes for pops of color.....
The herbs will go into  my herb garden behind the Shoppe....
And the limes.....well, I had 250 of them so I'm thinking I need to drink a lot of tequila 
In the upcoming week.......but hey, they were 25 for $1.00.....
You would have bought that many, too :) 
 As items sold, I rearranged and rearranged....
Somehow it always looked full, regardless of how much went out the door.
 At the end of the two day show
my dogs were barking......
But we had 5 hours of load out time.

Was it hard work.....absolutely...
Was it worth it.....you betcha ya!

Lots of new friends....
.tons of wonderful contacts....
and new customers for the Shoppe...
I'm one happy Chica!

Thank for stopping by today...
You know I  love it when you come :)

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