Getting Thrifty: Clothespins

Continuing my clothespin theme from last Thursday, this is how I used vintage clothespins to "save" a nice "lamp-with-issues" that I bought at a local thrift shop.



The dark brown metal lamp with a nice shape had a broken neck, and it's shade was tattered and torn.




My husband took care of all the mechanical problems, then I tackled the shade issue. From last week you may remember that I love simple things ...so I created a canopy shade of vintage clothespins hanging on the "rings" of a old wreath form.




Now the lamp has a new life in the lovely home of one of my regular customers. My advise on repair is to be open to unexpected inspirations and use what you have. Often, a simple fix can be the best.

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On the road again...Okay, I know it's a song.

It stopped me in my tracks..or rather it stopped my car in it's tracks. Look at that SIGN!



And look at the cool white house with that cool white tent in front of it. I had to get a picture to share with you! (Yes, husband with new $15 camera really took the pictures.)

This garage sale seller knew how to get attention for her sale. She lives on a busy corner of a major cross street and made the most of it.



Even though I didn't know her, she knew who I was. I'm known as the dealer who sets up with the white screens around my show booths.

We are shooting the breeze (as my dad used to say) with some other customers, sharing stories, places to flea, business cards, and blog addresses.



At a local Estate Sale, I got many little odds and ends of life from an early local home (that would make the most beautiful restaurant). My favorite finds were these tiny, old French perfume bottles.



Pretty little trays, Borghese floral pictures, glittery gems, and insulators, of course. A girl can't have too many insulators. Just kidding.



Glass salt cellars, drafting tool in leather case, water faucet knobs, leather belt with copper buckle, measuring tape, and headless girl in chair.

You wouldn't want to be inside my head. Somehow, while choosing these things, I think they will all go together. Sometimes they do. And sometimes, not so much!