Okio B Designs

*Don't forget to enter my giveaway here!* I picked up this little candleholder at a garage sale on Friday.  It was black when I bought it and here it is now: First, I spray painted it white.  Then I used Mod Podge to glue on my French script paper.  I used it on the back panel and then cut a little strip for the rim. I hung it up in my tearoom.  I added a new candle...

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Yesterday was an absolute perfect day to hit Brooklyn Flea.  It was our first time ever going and on Saturdays it's located in the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn.  I am originally from Flatbush but I was way too young when we moved to remember where in the world Fort Greene was.  Thanks to GPS we found it!  Hold onto your hats! This was definitely a junkin' lover's dream.  Checkout that vintage scale on the...

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In my haste earlier this week, I bought a duplicate copy of the winter issue of Flea Market Style magazine.  My loss is your gain!  I'm doing a quick giveaway with the winner will receive a copy of the issue. **This giveaway is now closed.** Super simple to enter: 1. Become a follower of my blog or let me know if you already are. You can gain additional entries by: 1. Liking Okio B Designs on Facebook;...

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Not exactly a banner garage sale day in this neck of the woods.  Maybe because it's been raining on and off all week?!  I did manage to pick up a few goodies this morning: Of course, you know I never, ever pass up vintage sheet music.  I got two of them today.  The Romeo & Juliet book was a dime!  And not sure if you can tell but that little black thing is a candleholder...

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This is the first year I've ever painted pumpkins.  I don't know why I didn't do it sooner!  I love the look.  Kind of a nice break from the usual orange. All you need is a couple of cans of spray paint.  I used a flat white and chalkboard paint. I want to do at least one more with the chalkboard paint because, well, I like being able to write/doodle on them! Jeanine ...

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I don't know about you but when I craft, I just can't seem to throw out bits and pieces of paper, cardstock, etc.  While those random bits come in handy occasionally, they are taking over precious space in my little craft room/office. In between the movies and pumpkin picking this weekend, I broke out this petite dollar store clipboard for a quick organizational makeover.  First I spray painted it white.  Once that was dry, I Mod...

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