Fun Holiday Decor

We whipped up a "Merry Christmas" white burlap bunting with red lettering.  It was a little late to list it online for sale so I decided to use it.  Next year we'll have to start them earlier because I think this turned out cute!

I also decided to make my own "wire brush" trees.  There are some cute tutorials online one how to make these using alternative materials (I used the one here http://www.fynesdesigns.com/handmade-bottle-brush-trees-yarn-twine-garland-rope/).  I use embroidery floss and yarn.  The bases are just white polymer clay that I pressed white glitter into.   I think they're pretty cute and they were really simple.

Burlap Wreaths

We made a few of these for the craft show we went to and a lot of people seemed to like them so we made some more and stuck some in my office; since that, we've been getting quite a bit of orders (exciting!) so I thought I'd share the ones we've made/sold.

Fall/Winter Transition Decor

More decor ideas - this is kind of a transition display between fall (with the mums) and winter (with the board)

The mums are set in a vintage galvanized bucket tied with some burlap set on a bright aqua half chair.  The is a vintage skin stretcher that has been painted white and stenciled with the word "joy"
Find the board for sale on our shop here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/166610020/vintage-joy-plaque-repurposed-christmas

Printed mustache Bunting

My mom and I have officially gone on a bunting spree!
It started off with a custom order for another mustache bunting.  I had done one with sewn on fabric mustaches (very time consuming) so this time I opted for fabric paint mustaches.  So. Much. Easier.

If you haven't seen the wonderful trick of freezer paper you're missing out.  Basically you trace your design on the freezer paper (on the dull side) then you take a razor blade and cut the shape out, iron the stencil onto your fabric, sponge on the paint, peel off the paper and let it dry.

My Vintage Finds

Last summer, my mom and I became obsessed with thrift stores, yard sales, and flea markets. We began collecting various vintage goods that we couldn't resist to pass up. Needless to say, the items added up quickly so we decided to open a shop on Etsy so we could continue to hunt and share all the goodies we find.

Check out our shop here:http://www.etsy.com/shop/EmmaBeansandMore

I have to be honest, and I'm sure those of you who buy and sell vintage will agree, that some things are too irresistible to pass up. 
Here are some things that have found a permanent place in my home.

I love crates. Love 'em. The candle sticks I have were all brass that I spray painted. They're actually supposed to be used in my upcoming wedding but until then they've just been hanging around

More candle sticks, cast iron ship bookends and a brass reindeer.

Little ceramic figurines! An owl, cat, and bear along with an old hand carved wooden cowboy and a brass unicorn.  

Vintage printer drawer with some vintage antlers. I made the bunting. I've been debating on whether I should put some on Etsy or not.

Little bitty wooden figure in my printer drawer

A close up of my antlers. They came from a deer my grandfather shot in the 60s. My mom made the plaque and covered them with fabric. She made a couple more of them which can be found on our shop. I'm not much for hunting, but I think these are super cute.

This is my favorite piece! My mom found this old library drawer at a flea market for $10! We found the legs from an old end table that someone was giving away for free at a yard sale. We slapped the legs on the drawer and *boom* I got a sweet table! Notice the painted bud vases below-also some future wedding decor.

I guess my collection isn't as cohesive as a theme as it probably should be, but oh well. I love it all! Sometimes you find that one thing you can't pass up and think, "I don't know where I'd put it? Eh, I'll find a place."

I find myself uttering that phrase often.