Patina White

dejaBOO!

happy halloween show & tell! i am down to the "witching hours" literally as my holiday event is just days away! and since i didn't get a chance to play with some fun treats this year...i thought i would share a little 

D E J A . . .

these little sacs i created last year generate alot of PINTEREST. Pinterest is a fascinating website where you can create inspiration boards from photos on the web. if you get a minute...check it out. i have been meaning to get over there to add to my boards...but for the time being i am thrilled to draw so many viewer for these little sweeties {below}.

more dejaBOO...one of my postcards {below} from the archives of past events...

and that little witchy woman inspired me to get my sassy pants on and stamp up some badges for my blinged out lanyards i sell @ patinaWHITE {below}. and they actually fit into today's post with theme appropriate coloring! so i had to share 'em with you hoping they will make your "devilish" side giggle! 

and with that little taste of some dejaBOO...i am off to get back @ it! time's a ticking...or maybe tricking...or perhaps treating?!? oh never mind! but do be checking back in a couple days for a different treat of sorts...a little sneak peek "treat" of my studio to wet your whistle on all the fun to start this friday evening...november 4th!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

what i wore..puddle jumpin'

hello there show & tell friends! i have to say that a morning of rain sprinkles thrills me. why? well that'd be because it gives me the opportunity to cut out my favorite pair of rain boots! yep...takes little to excite this girl. but when you combine the beauty of leopard print w/ the swank of kitten heels & the function of rain slickers...it means there will be some serious puddle jumpin' ahead!

so please join me on my rainy day attire recap {below}

top left...movin' around clockwise...

a light load. today found me wearing {1} necklace. am i feeling alright? pretty much a rarity that you will find me any given day with less than {2}! but this necklace sporting a vintage key from italy...is super long & allows for wrapping. plus a scarf on-board limits the baubles i can get away with!

off the cuff! well if i am going light on necklace end...then the wrist must pick up the slack! i have been scoring some seriously unique + fabulous bracelets for patinaWHITE's holiday event. and shown above is a layering of a funky silver mesh "mangled" number & a reclaimed belt sporting a hand-stamped "ACE" in the hole. i am thrilled with how the pairing of the two turned out! 

raindrops keep fallin' on my head. that's because the vintage cloth parasol i used for the photo opp isn't @ all functional. just a darn fun way to spiff up the photo! faded blue jeans paired with the contrast of a dark denim shirt play the neutral backdrop for 'dem boots {plus a chocolate rose printed scarf}!

ME-OW. here's what started it all. my DAV rainboots. super warm & comfy...i love skipping {ok...more like walking} around in them. the resilient heels actually put the spring in my step!

FEELING KNOTTY? grab a long scarf..fold in half...wrap around neck dropping only one tail thru the loop. then take the loose tail...grab the other tail...and tie knots up until you've reach your ideal level of "knotiness".

which brings us right back where we started from!

thought i would now show you a peek @ some patinaWHITE "off the cuff" wares {below}...ones that will be available to make your very own @ my event in one week! i am asked all the time about a silver/gold reclaimed metal cuff i wear. well i was lucky enough to nab some similar versions to share! don't forget the selection of stamped "belt" bracelets & of course...the fabulous mangled mesh will also be waiting! 

by the time of this post the rain has subsided and the meowy boots are back in storage just waiting for the next opportunity to do some puddle jumpin'. i hope this finds you inspired to take on the weather...come rain, sun or dare i say...snow! 

have a pudulicious day!

in a flash!

hey everyone! i thought today's title would be appropriate for two reasons...first off...patinaWHITE's annual holiday event is going to be here "in a flash"! remember the fun starts the EVE of november 4th! i promise it to be a grand time & most unique shopping experience!

secondly...for years i have used my coveted vintage alphabet flashcards in displays & much to the disappointment of many...not been able to part w/ them. well no more disappointments because i have...for sale...for the first time...a reproduction grouping of cards made off of my very set! you could never tell these are not the real thing! fooling even the most discerning teacher!

i will also be offering them "open-stock"...w/ the basket resting patiently on my iron bed display {below} just waiting for you to dig into!

here's just one example of how to use 'em! {below}

i strung a length of burlap ribbon & clipped them on it with my mini "pin ups"...another patinaWHITE original design + favorite {seen below!}

if you look real hard {below} you will see the tiny clothes-pin hangers that hold more samples of them there cards on a vintage window! spell out your name...your child's name...heck...even your pet! sky's the limit and there's plenty of them to go 'round!

i loved the graphics of the old box that contained my set so much that i let it influence me as i was designing the packaging for the sets i will be offering for sale {shown below}

pick yourself up one of these for a plethora of letters...w/ many duplicates in-case you need to spell out MERRY...or HAPPY...or MISSISSIPPI! well that last one might be a stretch! 

so the next time someone eyes my "inspiration displays" and longingly asks "are those are for sale"...my answer...in a flash...will be "why yes they are"! 

thanks for peeking...hope you have yourself a wonderful day!

 

PLEASE NOTE below for more info on flashcard sets...

well a big THANK YOU everyone for your interest in my flashcards! and though i would love to get 'em out in a flash...the show prep has my putting a few things on the back burner. i am happy to send out sets after the show...here's the details!

54 cards in a set. they are BIG. about 8x6 in size. and printed FRONT & BACK! one side is a capital...the respective lowercase is on the back. which makes it fun to mix it up like i did in GooD NiGhT! and there are duplicates of many popular letters! price for a set is $39 plus tax/shipping. i have a limited number of sets and will hold as many as i can for those of you interested!

if you like 'em in the photos...you will LOVE them in real life!

you can also email me... hello@patinawhite.com to give me a thumbs up and i will add to my tickler to address when the dust settles a bit!

again...thanks for your notes and all the emails! i am so thrilled to get such a positive response!

i've got what you want...

hey everyone! well here we are!

the time...

...is drawing near for patinaWHITE's studio event! i have been collecting & creating all the fabulous stuff you want...

plus unique wares that i am sure you'll love.

all the excitement makes me want to jump 4 joy!

and possibly burst into song {though i will do that in private}

there might even be an opportunity for some fun & games...

so mark your calendar...the fun starts the eve of november 4th...

come on by if you can! i encourage you to peruse my unique shopping environment w/ gifts, decor and baubles that will make you think outside the box....

ultimately i hope you all will remember to take time to enjoy the little things.

if i've got ya wondering what all the hubbub is about...click {HERE} to be whisked away to the nitty-gritty! i told ya... i've got what you want!

to end today...i'd like to wish you a happy, heartfelt thank-you for your continued interest in both my ramblings & the passion i am so blessed to be able to share!

make it a great day!

 

i believe in pink

hello and happy monday show & tell friends! each october i like to come up with a design that symbolizes the the spirit of those impacted by breast cancer. so as i was unpacking some patinaWHITE treasures for my upcoming event...the saying on this black & white box sign {below} really inspired me. 

all the verses...from start to finish makes me a believer...the first line especially struck a cord. the timing couldn't have been more spot on for my creation. so i borrowed the verse...i believe in pink...to highlight a sterling disc + rhinestone pink ribbon charm. {below} at the same time i spotted the cross and thought a walk by faith in polished gold was also appropriate as well! 

so for all of you who have or know someone that has, is or will be fighting breast cancer...believe in miracles & the power of pink.

my thoughts are with you!

what i wore...DMV me

hey everyone! so i mentioned a couple posts back that recently my go to "uniform" has been my trusty pair of dickies. there may be a time i show you the not so glamorous side to my "what i wore" segment with those babies on...but not today. no siree. moving on....

it was time to renew my license. which of course meant i felt the need to "clean up" a bit. not that you hardly see clothes on a drivers license...but it's still a photo that tags along w/ you the next 4 years. so i curled my hair...threw on some casual attire + baubles & off to the dreaded line of the DMV i go.

upon arrival i actually was the first person of the day! no lines...no fuss...nice! almost made the eye check & bad photo op worthwhile. SAY CHEESE...the gal told me that the camera was a little low...thus showing more of my neck. just fine by me i said...i'd much rather see the necklace i was wearing than not!

she then gave me the opportunity to peek @ the picture...and asked if i wanted to try again. i thought to myself..."does she really know what she is opening herself up too??". i could potentially be the first and last customer of the day if i tried for a shot i liked! so i declined and went about my business.  

and with that rambling side note, here is what i wore...DMV me!

top right...moving around clockwise...follow along!

i doubt i even have to say what kind of boots those are. yep. old gringo. elvis stitch. this style is a bit more "dressy" with pointy toes and a higher heel. and in traditional old gringo form...FABULOUS! 

seems like a safe mode of transport...me on the lil vintage scooter. well safe speed that is. i would probably break my neck hustling around on this relic! no drivers license needed here!

see that bracelet? yes i said bracelet. just call me E.T...cause i can phone home anytime i wear this! who needs a cell phone when you have a one of a kind cuff created from a rotary phone dial + reclaimed leather. unique for sure! it's a bit loose on...so i wear it over my shirt this occasion. 

i am a creature of habit. i find a brand of jeans i love & jump on the fan wagon. currently...that brand is true religion. love the bottoms so much that now i have started searching for the tops. {here's a tip on true religion...ebay my friends...much better savings!} i found a western inspired paisley top with denim accents. now i know why i am a fan! adore this shirt...

this ain't my 1st rodeo. by that i mean this ain't my 1st rodeo buckle. you can rope up your own giant "trophy" @ thrift stores + flea markets alike. of course a worn, tooled leather belt makes the package complete! 

and there you have it! now let's hope that if the situation arises when an officer of the law is asking for my license & registration he is distracted by the fabulous necklace in the photo and forgets about what ever law i may have been breaking. not that i do that...or do that thinking i will get caught!

now...back to the dickies i go...this "glam" girl has to get back @ it...

have a wonderful day!

 

too cool for "spool"...

hey everyone! a happy start to your week! and now...just to prove that i do indeed follow thru {sometimes} on my "big plans" for junk re-dos...i thought i would show you all what came about from a find this past summer.

if you recall a morning i spent @ the community clean up yard...i hauled home a fairly non-descript spool. likely one that housed many feet o' wire. and to jog your memory here it is...as it was...

well i stained the wood top and bottom. and then i dug out once again my bucket of yardsticks...

...then proceeded to cut a number of them into identical lengths...with which i glued and nailed to the cardboard middle. it created a "too cool for spool" that makes a whimsical little "riser" when on display!

here's a view of it with a mishmash of old bottles + some seasonal decor...

a little closer here {below}

and yes! this will be available @ my holiday event! would love to keep it...but space is limited and my mama taught me to share & share alike! 

i think it's now pretty darn cool! and hope you agree! so keep checking back to see what other re-dos come about. because unlike my home my mental "space" is not quite @ capacity...lots of ideas waiting to happen! just don't ask me what i ate for dinner last night! the short term bank doesn't hold deposits as long! 

thanks for peeking...be sure to make it a great day!

time for the big 1

hey everyone! i have been in studio lock-down all this week. which means what exactly? that i barely left the building but to sleep, eat & use the bathroom {in no particular order} as i set the stage for my show. it also means that today is the first day that i put on make-up...wore something other than my dickies & curled my hair. and that's because i had to have my drivers license renewed. painting a pretty portrait here right?! 

but i do believe i created a pretty sight....that being the art of my annual event postcard! {below}.

the little girl that graces the front of this year's collage is holding up her index finger letting you all know it's almost time for the "big 1". which happens to be patinaWHITE's annual studio event! want the nitty gritty details?? well alrighty then...here is more on that! {below}

so for those of you on my mailing list...be watching for my good 'ol fashion snail mail to arrive soon. and if you would like to come + want your very own card...drop me a line by clicking {SIGN ME UP!}

i appreciate your interest and for following along on the next few weeks of a crazy ride. i will give a little glimpse later of the goods that are coming together...and even a what i wore segment of me "gussied" up for said driver's license photo shoot. minus the dickies of course!

have yourself a wonderful day...until next time!

caramel apple crisp ... firm apple bottom

i know...you had to check out this post. cause if the word caramel + apple crisp didn't lure you to my little world...the "firm apple bottom" surely caught your eye! well i am sharing again a highly hit post of mine...that of a tasty beyond words sensational dish i whipped up a couple years back already!

and why apple bottom?? well because a trip to the apple orchard the other day not only yielded {3} pecks of honey-crisp (no such thing as too many) but a LAUGH OUT LOUD apple that i have to share! we all know that the human body is often compared to the shapes of fruit...well i would have to say this here "fruit" {below} brings new meaning to the term apple bottom! 

and now that i took my blog from a G rating to PG-13...i will share the re-post of a recipe that you really must try. 

★ gooey good caramel apple crisp ★

there are {3} parts to this crisp & i took the long route. my dad once said i would be a terrible short order cook...i am now seeing why he may think that!

{PART 1} - APPLE FILLING.

5 large granny smith apples - peeled, cored & thinly sliced.

1/2 cup white sugar

1 tablespoon instant vanilla pudding 

1 tablespoon cinnamon

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/4 liquid of your liking...apple cider, juice or just plain ol H2O.

ok, here's the important part. grab yourself a big bowl then toss in all the above. or place it all in a large ziploc bag. you want to marinate the apple filling while you prepare the other parts.  yep...marinate it! see {below} 

{PART 2} - HOMEMADE CARAMEL SAUCE. or if i lost you at "homemade" a container of caramel sundae topping will work just super too! but it's really quite easy to make!

over medium high heat...put 1 cup of white sugar in heavy bottom saucepan. as it begins to melt whisk in 1 stick of butter cut up into pats. as the mixture caramelizes remove from heat & SLOWLY add in 1 cup of whipping cream. (buy a PINT...use the rest for whipped topping). continue to whisk til smooth. move to back burner and let sit to thicken.  or if you're like me... proceed to lick every utensil that touched tasty caramel concoction {below} until clean. who needs a dishwasher? 

snap back to task at hand...

{PART 3} - CRUMBLE TOPPING.

two regular size boxes of vanilla instant pudding (TRUST ME)

1/2 cup flour.

1 cup of brown sugar

1 cup quick cook/instant oats

1 cup of butter softened and cut up into pats

take another bowl and mix above said ingredients. if you have a pastry cutter...that works great here...or take two forks and "cut" the mix together. {shown below} it will be pretty dry.

oh yes! preheat your oven to 350 degrees. should have mentioned sooner...but i never do this first since my prep can be a bit lengthy!

assembly as follows

* marinated apple filling FIRST

* THEN a healthy drizzling of your caramel mixture (about half of prepared sauce). 

* FINALLY the coating of "crumble".  you may have to break up into nuggets.

i used an 9x9 stoneware baker...i think it would work in an 8x8 but might get a little high when cooking. a 9x13 could also be used but it won't be as thick & hearty.  you decide! just be sure to grease your pan!

pop that honey into your preheated oven. middle rack. set timer for 45 minutes. pace around kitchen willing your stove to work faster so you can get you paws on the end result {below}. and let it cool a bit to "set-up". burning the roof of your mouth on scalding apples isn't much fun. just ask this impatient girl.

if you are feeling ambitious at this point - take your remaining whipping cream and pour into a tall sided bowl. have your way at it with a mixer and sprinkle in some sugar and vanilla extract.  just play with it until you are happy with the flav. and don't forgot to top your masterpiece with the reserved caramel!

it didn't dawn on my to show a picture of the final plated product. who thinks of that when you dish up your first plate? certainly not i! so, here's what "round two" looked like {below}.

there you go! i hope that i have given your autumn sweet tooth some satisfaction with this recipe. it's a keeper. and @ the very least brought a little grin to your day with mother nature's sense of humor. she doesn't create something that funny without someone wanting to share! 

smile often...laugh much!