a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

My hubby picked out the perfect window at our favorite little salvage yard several months ago.... and when I was contacted by a local church asking for a donation towards a silent auction for a summer mission trip, I knew that this beauty would be put to extra good use!

I made a similar piece for my sister-in-law for Christmas, except we built the frame, and I knew this window would make the perfect backdrop for a photo display! 

I stained the clothespins in "ebony" stain by Minwax, and I love the weathered look that so wonderfully compliments that original paint on the window frame. 


I hope it proves successful for this local youth ministry's fundraiser! 


Once I pick up a few more windows like this, I will be adding them to my shop. Be on the lookout! 


-Lauren

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New Treasures

Matt and I worked on a few more items for the shop recently... I say this about every yellow window I ever refinish but... it's my favorite ever!

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The Shop - vintage goodness

I've added quite a few new items to my shop! We are also sporting a pretty new URL... 

www.firstcomesloveshop.com

I am still refinishing beautiful vintage windows and listing them as they're ready... I've got three lovely, colorful ones coming and I can't wait to show you! 

In the meantime, I have stumbled across so many vintage treasures, and just can't keep them to myself! Although I can't say I haven't tried... :) 

1930's Bromwell Flour Sifter

Vintage Patina Dish

1950's Soda Crate

1930's Junior Flour Sifter

1950's Coca Cola Soda Crate

I have so many things waiting to be listed... check back often!

-Lauren

Introducing...

Afternoon!
You may have noticed a new little button on my sidebar over there....

After a few weekends of playing around with these beautiful antique windows, I decided to share the love.

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The frames are cleaned up, refinished, and distressed by hand. The glass is treated with reflective paint to give it the most lovely, vintage charm.

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This one is my favorite, I think... That original, chippy white paint is dreeeeeamy.

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I have sold a few already and I can hardly believe it! I'm flattered and totally humbled.

Oooh what fun it's been already... I hope you'll check it out!

  

xo 

Lauren

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