summer has officially begun and I am back in the swing of things at my quaint little shoppe @ shady hollow. I don't mind a bit spending most (make that all!) of my time on the weekends there~it's actually my home away from home. shady hollow is a gathering of old friends and many new ones! I look forward to bringing in new creations and the anxious folks who pop in weekly to see what's "new".
here is the cottage outside {below}...there are lots of goodies awaiting on the front patio! my sweet husband laid the pavers for me last year. I am tickled to have a level playing field now for my outdoor treasures!
take a deep breath in...can you smell 'em? the intoxicating aroma of fresh lilacs...I am off to scent heaven! they are happily arranged in a vintage canning jar "lifter" and decked out with a patinaWHITE specialty...metal tags cutout with "happy" words. the message beans are stacked proudly next to them...I will be sharing more info on those little numbers later! fun stuff!
and speaking of tags...here are few nestled comfortably in their old wooden cash register change drawer. much of my signage is hand stamped by moi with collected sign maker sets. I adore a jaunty and perfectly imperfect look!
this old cooler {below} looked so cheerful filled with "faux" flowering snowballs! the color was easy on the eyes too! weathered rusty aqua = good...VERY good! one of those "wish I kept" pieces...but it found a good home with a discerning shopper! enjoy, holly!
and here we have a vintage oar {below} featuring cool old pulleys I adorned with rusty metal stars. you can't live in 10,000 lakes country and not have your trusty "LAKE" oar by ya!
now...won't you come on in (the front door) {below}?
and this is what will hit you smack in the face upon entering {below}! my building is very small at around 14x16 total. I squeeze whimsies & wares in EVERY nook & cranny. make sure you look high, low, and twice in between. bet you still see something different each time! what I am here to do...is proudly spelled out in vintage flashcards...literally hanging from the rafters! INSPIRE!!! don't you love the little hangers? my customers sure do!
who says being "weathered" isn't wonderful? this old gal {below} looks simply fabulous with all her crackling beauty! she was cast in a wonderful glow this sunny morning!
can I give you a helping hand? vintage porcelain hand that is! I use old glove forms {below} to showcase my offering of bracelets and other baubles.
sparkle...shine...repeat! these little necklaces {below} do just that while "hanging" out!
and speaking of necklaces! just have a gander at the corner of my counter that is one heck of a jewelry treasure hunt! I sell elements "a la carte" to create a one of kind necklaces in a cluster of creativity! come often and much to dig here...it's a fun place to be!
unique cards {below} await for your special occasions.
I adore vintage fixtures to highlight my goods. this is a well used former thread display...it now provides a small and tidy spot for cards that will bring a smile to your face!
and continuing on the topic of display pieces. I had my friend terry assist in the creation of these fantastic shelving units {below} fabricated from old screen doors...farmhouse interior doors + old barnwood. they have been "dolled" up by glam tees, sparkling necklace designs and "big bling" cadet caps!
I hope you have enjoyed this little peek inside my summer...sweet summer...home! I work very hard at providing a unique selection of "less than serious" wares in many departments for your viewing pleasure! stop by if you are in my neighborhood and have a first hand "peek" of your own! happy day! beth
