Nesting at Market

I am having major computer problems and haven't been able to post the photos of the Dallas Market that I wanted to share with everyone. I had loaded these nest pics BCC.
(before computer crash)

A few months ago I bought a dozen Robin's nests from a fellow dealer in McKinney.The nests had been brought back from

a family's yard in Iowa. I tucked them all around the booth filling them with whatever fit my fancy.

I am sure you guessed they didn't last long before they went home with someone else!

Dallas Market

It has been a busy few days, but we are finally ready for the Dallas Market Vintage Home show to begin.

I am worn out, but I thought I would share a little glimpse of the booth as I left it today.

I will post more pics as I have the time...

I hope to see some of you there!

The Three R's of Ella

I have a new slogan.

Reclaim.Repurpose.Redefine.

 

I love to take old items meant for another age and time and turn them into something new. Give them a fresh start.

We could all use that...

Give me some old tart tins, bingo cards and some Ella-ments

and I am a happy camper.

At this plate setting I used records as plate chargers. A rusty plow spacer layered under a sweet rosepoint

cup and saucer. Shredded paper for a touch of whimsy. A wire cloche that was used onthe farm for who knows what. A runner made from player piano paper as the last touch.

This neat old cabinet needed drawer handles when I bought it. I originally tried to find enough glass

knobs, but decided to take old garden faucets and make them work. It sold the first day...

Love it!

What a Journey

I have spent the last year on the hunt. Looking for anything I thought would go in our "new old " house.

I spotted this sink and I  knew it was just right for my studio.

 I didn't know where this door would end up, but it certainly had the right look.

 Same thing for this door....

Notice the cabinets to the left. Potential bathroom vanities.

 This cabinet may be a little more Shabby than Chic, but I think I will get Mr. Ella to spruce it up a bit for my butler's pantry.

Finding leaded glass windows to fit the transoms was a challenge, but I think this one will work!

If you want to see more hop on over to my other blog

My Romantic Prairie Home.

Let the Tours Begin

Where have I been? I have been busy packing boxes for the move to our Romantic Prairie Home, fluffing the booth and also finding a little inspiration touring some homes decorated for the Holidays.

 

We found some little birdies...

Some "less is more" Christmas decor.

Then on Sunday, I went with a group of ladies down to the Highland Park tour.

 These homes were definitely luxurious to say the least. Photo taking wasn't really allowed, but I did manage to snap a couple of pics.

 I love this idea. Do you think Mr. Ella would do the "eye roll thing" if  I suggested we paint this on our wooden floors in the Master Bath?

 

Touches of Christmas

 I have been adding a few Christmas touches at the Antique Mall...

Just a little bit here and there.

Even in my NEW space at the front part of the store! I moved out of my back corner booth and up to the front where I have plenty of room to have some FuN!

When you walk in the store I am the second space to the left.

Stop by often as I add more and more layers of goodies!