a new project

hello lovely,
i went estate sale-ing with a sweet friend from work this morning. we were supposed to be looking for furniture for her new house but of course i was the only one to buy something. i found this record player console for $15!! it isn't really our style so i think we will try to sell it. niles isn't excited about having a project so i think i'm on my own with this one. i'm posting some photos i took on my phone. if anyone knows someone who knows anything about repairing this kind of thing please let me know! when you plug it in a little light comes on over the player. you can hear the vibration through the speakers when you flick the spot where the needle goes so that works. when you move the arm over the record you can feel it vibrate. a woman at the estate sale told us she thinks it just needs a new belt. so, that doesn't sound too bad, right? if i can find the parts... if it costs too much to repair i'll probably just sell it for $30 and call it a day. if we can get it working for cheap i can sell it for at least $100. i'll let you know what i find out!
xoxo,
alyssa renee

kitsch wish list

hello lovely,
i have a problem. in my heart i believe less is more. i want to live simply and have less clutter. BUT deep deep within i'm also obsessed with kitschy nick-nacks. i can't help it. i want an army or ceramic deer, any odd shaped planter you can think of, and everything in between. as you can see these are two very conflicting ideals. so, i will live out my kitschy dream here on the blog and save the husband some extra dusting. all of these can be found on etsy if you can't life without it. just save the plate for me please.
enjoy,
alyssa renee

1. deer 2. tomato 3. portrait 4. planter  5. trivets 6. adults only 7. spoon rest 8. plate 9. towel 10. kettle

antique fest wrap up

hello lovely,
i know i'm a little late in posting this blog update. i've been working weird hours and going out on set for our re-creations this past week. i had a free moment so i am finally uploading pictures from this year's spring antique fest. i scored a few awesome items. a light blue vintage dress i'm going to hem up and blog about, an adorable teepee planter, & my most favorite... an antique sewing table turned end table! it is probably my favorite thing i've ever purchased. (other than my dog of course) here are a few pictures from the day. it was a bit cool and cloudy but we still had a great time.
xoxo,
alyssa renee

we saw this technique on a lot of items at the festival this year. maybe i'll try it on my new magazine rack i picked up at the flea market this weekend

my new table and teepee! also got a lampshade for my fabulous vintage lamps we got as a wedding gift.

the most wonderful time of the spring approaches

hello lovely,
well it is almost that time again... the clinch river spring antique festival is May 4-5th! twice a year downtown clinton is filled with tents upon tents of thrifted treasures. last fall we got a group of girls together to attend and i am so excited to see who all comes out for the spring fest. i have to keep myself under control this year so i'm making a list of specific vintage pieces i really want. i will TRY and avoid pyrex & broaches but i make no promises.
here are a few must have items for me this year.
xoxo,
alyssa renee

PS
baby shower pics coming soon!

a sassy yellow wall phone for my kitchen

a danish modern sideboard

small bookshelf for our living room

fun assorted plates for my kitchen plate wall

owl napkin holder... or maybe i just want to buy this one!

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