HEDWIG - shabby chic shopping

Tomorrow is my birthday, I'll be 29 again, okay 40 something

 and I know as soon as I tell you it's my birthday many of you will be

so kind and send birthday wishes so to thank you in adavance

I flew all the way from Vancouver to Florida to bring you all a very rare treat.

There is a hidden jewel of a shop in St. Petersburg Florida that you all

would love to visit but because you can't I have brought it to you.

Greeting you on the side walk is a magical life size rabbit dressed in his best party clothes

sitting upon a cow hide upholstered french settee.

I said RARE!

Upon entering this magical place you start to see the most wonderful

pieces of furniture painted in white.

Forget any worldly concerns you might have because

everything you see is surely here to ensure a journey into a fantasy land.

During your visit you start to notice all the amazing upholstered

chairs finished in a variety of fabrics including vintage chenilles and quilted florals. 

Trimmed in pink and accent by the designs of the original fabrics

these chairs make you rethink a small corner of your own world.

Vignettes abound everywhere you look.

Including this miniature scene contained in a little box,

and the most cozy and inviting bed.

Many more pictures of this wonderful place can be seen

from a previous visit here.

THE WOODS IN FLORIDA

For those of you who know about our vacation we thought we would

share a few pictures of us on our sunny beach in Florida.

 I want to send out a special hello and thanks to some of the fabulous ppl I have met

in my furniture adventures who support me and provide me with encouragement regularly.

My dear friend Lisa reminds me how much I appreciate common sense.

Carrie who is there when I need to step away for a break.

Bliss who is a wonderful character and great supporter of 4TLOW

Catherine my alter ego south of the border.

Shelly keeps me thinking out side of the box with color.

Karen teaches us that dumpster diving is nothing to be ashamed of.

Leigh finds a way to ground me and make me soar every time we talk.

Pink Pam one of my biggest fans that continually lets me know it.

and lastly Jen and Oli who will never be last in our book.

I also wanted to let you know that I have added a new page of

popular questions which can be found here

as well as a convenient FAQ tab at the top of the page to view when you like.

LITTLE SHOP OF HEDWIG - shabby chic from florida to bc

WARNING: this is a Sunday posting much like a Sunday drive .. for your enjoyment.

It will have an option at the end so plz stay tuned

we suggest you grab a tea or coffee or

even a lemonade a sit back and enjoy the ride.

Way too long ago I mentioned a fabulous shabby chic furniture shop we

found on our vacation while in Florida. I had seen some adverts for a few antique

shops in the Grand Central district of St. Petersburg, only 10 mins from our beach side getaway.

As we pulled up to the curb, my involvement in the conversation

about our days plans dropped along with my jaw.

My eyes glazed over and I couldn't get out of the seat belt fast enough.

But then everything slowed down, including George's voice trying to get my attention again.

"OH MY GAWD LOOK" I said to him, like he had no clue what power had

taken my mind, body, and soul over in those few seconds.

This wasn't on the list, the store next door was, even the one across the street was on the list.

How could this little shop not be on every list out there.

Upholstered french distressed white chair with a QUILT!

As I write this post I am seriously reminded of how child like I felt

during the whole visit. How I even managed to take pictures is a miracle. 

Once we made it thru the front door, George jokingly announces to the 2 ladies over seeing

the shop that I was all theirs and he'd be back in a few hours to pick me up.

Eiffel tower images on french chairs, white distressing, double welting,

luscious pink rugs under foot, I'm thinking at this point *this could be better then the beach*

I can still hear George in the back ground chatting with the ladies, joking as he always does,

as I'm running around touching everything with one hand and snapping pics with the other.

So many benches upholstered in almost every vintage fabric we all covet.

Mad Hatter Table for Tea?

By now I haven't heard George's voice in awhile,

 I must have made the full journey into this marvelous land.

Look at that wonderful headboard tucked in behind the dresser.

It looks like something from far under the sea reminiscent of Poseidon's crown.

Can you see the touch of whimsy sitting in this chair?

It would be so easy to imagine you're a character in a fairy tale or nursery rhythm

Ring a round the rosie, pocket full of posey .....

Flowers over head.

Soft blues, yellows, greens, pinks and of course whites greeted me every time

I rounded a corner or entered another room.

Maybe I could get to Narnia thru this wardrobe.

Is that the lamp post where Lucy met the fawn? 

I'm sure this is officially Tinker bells bathroom chandelier.

I hear the shop ladies still laughing at George's jokes,

and then I recall where I actually am.

But before I give in and leave my fantasy

One last daydream about Sleeping Beauty.

Now to that option I mentioned at the started of this LONG journey,

and if you have made it this far you deserve another treat.

The Passionate Home

For local followers who have not become familiar with this lovely local shop 

it's time you visited and had your very own magical experience right here at home in

downtown Langley - 20506 Fraser Hwy.

Plz stop in and say "Hi" to Carrie the sole proprietor.

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ON THE FARM - rustic barn chest

Photo taken at Webster Fleamarket
more about that at the bottom.

This chest was in terrible shape

I chose to work with it's rustic attributes not against them.

The original hardware was tossed in the trash, these

 beauties were stolen roadside off a pressboard 70's

 long dresser, might I add it was pouring rain at the time.

I highlighted the grain in the plywood by having

black under the red and sanding till it showed thru.

But the very first coat was a white primer, I wanted

 many layers to show thru adding to the appearance of age.

I couldn't think of a better way to line the drawers

 then with this fun farmhouse tablecloth.

While working on this rustic red chest of drawers I

 was reminded of all the neat farm items we saw while

strolling thru many of Florida's fleamarkets last month.

Here are just some of the farm items that caught our eye.

I wish I could have taken this yoke transformed into

 a mirror home on the plane. George just looks at

 me sideways when I say that. Have you seen some

 of the things ppl carry on planes?

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