Okio B Designs

Because I refuse to do any sort of shopping these last few days before Xmas (crowds, traffic, etc. - no thanks!), I'm doing some projects with items I already have in the house.  Last night, I decided to embellish some of these apothecary bottles I pick up whenever I'm at a garage sale. I added some vintage lace on the first one using spray adhesive.  Then I wrapped some vintage French poetry book paper around...

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These pretty petite frames are from Michael's.  I picked them up over the weekend not quite sure what I was going to do with them.  I feel like they called for something Frenchy and that's just what I did with them! Excuse the pictures - another horrible dark day here.  First, I distressed some French poetry book pages.  Then I hand-stamped the crown for one and a fleur de lis for the other. I added...

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Popped into the local thrift store this morning and found a few nice pieces.  Love this wrought iron easel. I will probably end up painting it over the summer but for now it perfectly holds our Xmas countdown tray. I also found some sheet music, a wood plaque and this wood crate drawer.  I plan on giving that a shabby makeover and some French lettering. Not bad for $5! Oh, and anyone noticing a large...

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I finally got around to Goodwill this morning.  Not exactly a banner day for me.  I feel like I need a t-shirt that says I went to Goodwill and all I got was this: Chess set and little metal urn.  I had my eye on a set of shabby chic plates but they wanted $14.99 for the set - a little more than I was looking to spend.  The chess is for my boys.  And...

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I have a ton of random fabric filed away in my craft room.  One of my new year's resolutions is to get more organized and de-clutter.  So while I was going through my fabric pieces, I realized I had a piece that was long enough for a quick farmhouse towel. This great image is from The Graphics Fairy.  I like the red and angels for the holidays but I like the sheep and Frenchy text...

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