Dignified Rubbish-Newbies Guide To Fashion Blogging

noreply@blogger.com (Dignified Rubbish) — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:32:00 +0000

Hello Ladies,

So I woke up this morning to a winter wonderland in Atlanta! With the entire city shut down for the day and possibly the next couple of days, I thought it was only appropriate that I do a "Winter Wedding Inspiration Board".

Enjoy!

xoxo,

Karen

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www.chillipit.co.za
www.AffordableWeddingsNow.com
www.AliceW.typepad.com

Vintage Wedding Wednesday

noreply@blogger.com (Dignified Rubbish) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:00:00 +0000

Hello Lovelies,

Check out this wonderful vintage inspired wedding in Salem Oregon.

Pics by Floataway Studios

Gotta love that "wedding chalkboard" in the above pic:)

Just beautiful...

xoxo,

Karen

Vintage Lovelies

noreply@blogger.com (Dignified Rubbish) — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 22:33:00 +0000

Happy Belated Thanksgiving Ladies!

I have been very busy with "life" as well as my other full time job.

Here are just a couple of things I have been working on...

Wedding Chalkboards

Now it's off to eat turkey and stuffing leftovers!

xoxo,

Karen

Vintage Baby Showers?

noreply@blogger.com (Dignified Rubbish) — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 01:13:00 +0000

Hello Lovelies,

You all know how I love anything "vintage" themed,

so imagine my delight

when I stumbled upon

this adorable blog post about a

Vintage themed baby shower....

Love Love Love Love,

If you have never been to Danielle's Thompson's blog

you are in for a treat....

What a wonderful vintage connoisseur!

I hope you enjoyed this as much as I did!

Thanks for stopping by..

xoxo,

Karen

I HEART Fall Weddings

noreply@blogger.com (Dignified Rubbish) — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 01:11:00 +0000

Hello ladies and gents,

So finally the temps have dropped and

FALL

has arrived in Atlanta!!!!

In honor of the perfect weather,

I thought I would share

some recently added items to my Etsy shop

that would be perfect for a Fall wedding

or any special Autumn event...

baby shower,

child's room, or home.

and of course my "Wedding Chalkboards"

Thanks for stopping by!

xoxo,

Karen

Vintage Weddings 2

noreply@blogger.com (Dignified Rubbish) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Good Morning Ladies,

While I have been married quite a while, I still love to look at new and creative weddings.

Especially "vintage" themed weddings!

Enjoy!

Positively Stunning!

xoxo,

Karen

Booth Porn Part 3

noreply@blogger.com (Dignified Rubbish) — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Hello Lovelies!

I thought it was time that I featured some of my favorite local booths in two of my favorite Antique stores, A Classy Flea in Marietta, and Woodstock Antiques in Woodstock.

Take a moment to enjoy their goodness....

Ahhhh..ummm...so good.

Was it as good for you as it was for me:)

Until next time....

xoxo,

Karen

Wedding Chalkboards Part 2

noreply@blogger.com (Dignified Rubbish) — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 01:15:00 +0000

Hello Ladies,

Hopefully everyone is having a wonderful weekend!

It is still brutally hot here in Atlanta but hopefully we will have cooler, Fall weather soon!

Hubby and I just finished our first total custom framed wedding chalkboard.

We have done many custom color framed chalkboards but we made this one from scratch...frame and all.

This board is huge at 76"!

It is for a November wedding in Connecticut and will be used to list the seating chart.

Here was our inspiration..

www.weddings.theknot.com

www.weddingbee.com

www.lorenwphoto.blogspot.com

www.bridalbubbly.blogspot.com

She wants two of these boards. Needless to say you can fit a lot of names on just one of these boards, never mind two:)

I heart turning old unloved frames into beautiful chalkboards but being able to custom design any size is a great new challenge that I think could/should help our little business go to the next level.

Hello miter saw.....

We now can do any size, any color, and any finish.

Very excited about the possibilities.

xoxo

Karen

Want more? Visit my Etsy shop

Customer Love

noreply@blogger.com (Dignified Rubbish) — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 13:11:00 +0000

There is nothing more gratifying that receiving something like this when you wake

up and open your email.

I received this from one of my wonderful customers who lives in Sweden.

How sweet is she...and just when I needed a pick me up.

God works in mysterious ways....

It's funny...you see last week...around Monday, I was completely burnt out.

I didn't want to blog, I didn't want to look for new items, I didn't want to paint, stage, photograph, edit, list, package, you know the drill...

I just needed a breather...

So for three days i threw a pity party for myself and then something magical happened.

After three days of being away (not literally away...just mentally not there)

I woke up on Thursday feeling much better and literally revived.

I guess sometimes you just have to take a step back leave it alone for a few days...

it will still be there waiting when you get back.

So I am back in full force and receiving gratitude pics like the one above makes it all worth it:)

xoxo,

Karen

Friday Finds Part 3

noreply@blogger.com (Dignified Rubbish) — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 21:19:00 +0000

Hello ladies,

I hope your Friday is going well...

I am having a wonderful day and wanted to share some of my Friday finds with you!

I found these wonderful "shabby" Victorian lady plaques which I thought would look so perfect hanging in a wall grouping (you know how i love those:), or in a nursery or little girl's room.

They are the perfect mix of fancy meets shabby...

I also found this dainty little ornate mirror which I thought didn't need anything extra...I am leaving this one as it is.......for now anyway:)

I just love it! This is also available as a chalkboard if someone wants it that way....

All of these items can now be purchased in my DignifiedRubbish Shop!

What did you find this week?

Is anyone headed to Scott's this weekend? I can't make it but send me your booth pics if you see something extra special...I will include it in my upcoming "Booth Porn" post:)

xoxo,

Karen

Wedding Chalkboard

noreply@blogger.com (Dignified Rubbish) — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:26:00 +0000

So I am in the wedding business....or sort of....

You see I make vintage framed wedding chalkboards.

Alot of wedding chalkboards

locally and through my Etsy shop.

Of course I sell other items; ornate mirrors, frame groupings, and some vintage items

but mostly chalkboards.

I take antique and vintage frames, and install custom made chalkboards for them.

These are perfect for wedding directionals, seating charts, menus, photo shoots, you get the idea.

I am slowly building my little business which is truly a labor of love.....

And gradually I am beginning to reach out to the wedding community and industry...

so imagine by surprise when through my Google alerts, I picked up a blog post about my ETSY wedding items on a wonderful wedding blog by wedding planner, Paige Galla of appropriately named Paige One Events!

I can't believe it!!!

My little shop made the front page of someone else's blog!!!

I am so proud!!!

Now I know this is nothing big for most of you; But in my little world, and the fact that I just got started a few months ago,....THIS is a big deal!

All of my hard work and loooong days are finally starting to pay off:)

Anyway, i just wanted to share my big girl news with all of my friends.

xoxo,

Karen

noreply@blogger.com (Dignified Rubbish) — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:38:00 +0000

I am so excited to be featured on A Vintage Affaire's 2nd Blog Spotlight Feature

Sherrie is a wonderful blogger and "Vintage Connoisseur" ! You must check out her blog and tutorials which are to die for!!!

I was delighted when she asked me to share my story!

So stop over and say hi...

Thanks Sherrie!

FALL into Fall

noreply@blogger.com (Dignified Rubbish) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:54:00 +0000

So yesterday it truly felt like FALL...

which is by far, my favorite time of the year!

And this year, more than ever I am soooo ready for it!

Yesterday we had college football on and ate dinner outside....

My family is in town and I am so happy right now...

Soooooo

I will not be blogging for a few more days.

I will be back next week.

xoxo,

Karen

Friday Finds Part 2

noreply@blogger.com (Dignified Rubbish) — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:11:00 +0000

Hello Lovelys,

Today I am only going to give you a small snap shot of my finds for the week.

Not because I am hiding anything or being snobby...

Only because most of my finds have already been painted and sealed and no longer look like they did when I purchased them!

I am sure that many in the refined Antique business would be shocked that I take perfectly good vintage and antique items and paint them or add to them;

But that is what I do.

I have no shame.

In my little world, there is nothing more beautiful than taking something old, dusty and antiquated and making it fresh, modern and most of all.....

DESIRABLE.

Here's a few unloved items from this week...

How about this trophy and silhouette? And this gorgeous antique photo which was stuck behind one of the prints that I purchased...get this for the frame only! That is why I love this business...you never know what little treasures you will find even when you are not looking:)

What did you find this week?

Happy Friday!

xoxo,

Karen

Booth Porn Part 2

noreply@blogger.com (Dignified Rubbish) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:59:00 +0000

Hello ladies and gents,

I am so behind on my posts...

I wanted to post a few booth shots from my Saturday at Scott's Antique Market two weeks ago..but I am just getting to them.

Sorry..

here are some of my favorites

That same day, after Scott's, I went by one of my other favorite haunts, the Canton Street Antique Mall in Historic Roswell.

This is one of my favorite booths there..

Ok that's it for tonight. Back to painting:).

xoxo,

Karen

Seeing White

noreply@blogger.com (Dignified Rubbish) — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 19:08:00 +0000

I have a real soft spot for white ornate mirrors.

Now, I don't discriminate. I love black, pink, yellow, and even gold ornate mirrors as well...but like so many of you out there in blogland...there is just something so pure and sophisticated to the color

WHITE.

White ornate mirrors can be used with so many different styles..

From a little girl's room to a cottage, to a glamorous high rise condo...

they really are so versatile.

I just added three new beautiful ornate white mirrors to my ETSY shop. Take a look...

Looking for a different color, send me a convo or email and I will send you a quick quote!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

The Silver Lining

noreply@blogger.com (Dignified Rubbish) — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:29:00 +0000

Mr. Rubbish and I just finished a custom order for a silver metallic framed chalkboard.

I had no idea how beautiful this color would turn out to be...

It reminds me of the mirror at Brocade Home.

Theirs

And mine..

I am very happy with the way it has turned out!

xoxo,

Karen

Need a custom framed chalkboard or an unusual color framed piece or mirror?

Check out my Etsy shop and drop me a line for a fast quote!

Curtains as Slipcovers?

noreply@blogger.com (Dignified Rubbish) — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:31:00 +0000

I love finding new ways to use everyday inexpensive items...

but Melaine of My Sweet Savannah has taken this concept to a whole new level!

She took these

simple Ikea curtains,

which alone are cheap but she found hers at the Goodwill.

And used them to cover this little love seat

Yes you heard right...she used them as a slipcover!!!

I heart this idea!!!

If you haven't stopped by her blog before then you must head over there right now!!!

She just finished completely redoing her daughter's room while she was away at camp..

the redo is just beautiful and even has a candy theme!!! Very original!

Anyway see the loveseat transformation and a sneak peak of the finished room.

and the finished product...

Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

xoxo,

Karen

Baby's 1st Birthday!!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Dignified Rubbish) — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000

So my baby boy turned 1 today.

No not this boy....

who is now taller than me....

No I am talking about .........

my adorable fur baby!

This was him JUST a year ago when we brought him home...

who would have thought that this little cutie could do soooo much damage in one year...

chew up the side of our coffee table

pull off the doors of our kitchen cabinets (they were on the island)

chew up brand new phones

chew up homework....teachers did not believe this one...lol

chew up driver's licenses

chew up MP3 players

ahh I could go on and on....BUT I won't.

Because getting him a year ago was one of the best things that we ever did...

he took our mind off of our financial woes and made us laugh every day...

He was always happy to see us and always wanted to play...

he became part of our family..

And even today at 80 pounds and still growing, he still wants to be held in our laps, ride in the car, and stands up at the door to watch us when we leave...

He has brought so much joy to our lives and I truly could not imagine a life without him..

Happy Birthday Brody!!!

xoxo,

Karen

Visit my ETSY store!

Friday Finds

noreply@blogger.com (Dignified Rubbish) — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 23:08:00 +0000

Happy Friday Ladies and Gents!

I thought I would start this weekend off by sharing some of my recent vintage and antique finds. I typically start my search on Thursday mornings and then again on Sundays.

This week was a little light in great finds but I scored a few beauties nonetheless.

Friday Find Tip #1

I don't always come home with goodies. In fact, there are many days that I come home empty handed.

The trick is to go early and often!

I like to be at my favorite haunts as early as possible. And because I hit many stores in a very short period of time, I am there when the doors open. I HATE shopping when there are crowds. I like to look at my own pace and without distraction.

Anyway that's all you're getting this evening:). I am about to have a home cooked dinner fixed by Mr. Rubbish, have a (or couple) glass of red wine, and watch Date Night!

In the morning, hubby and I are getting up early and hitting the Scott Antique Market! I would love to have a little booth here one day...

Good Night,

Karen

Vintage Eye Candy

noreply@blogger.com (Dignified Rubbish) — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:59:00 +0000

Inspiration is all around us.

And for me, it's all about finding new ways to use old, tried and true vintage and antique items.

As all of you know, I am a sucker for ornate frames, mirrors, chalkboards, cameos, silhouettes...I could go on and on...

And just when I think that I have seen these used in the most unique ways, I find a photo or a blog post that absolutely inspires and moves me!

I stumbled upon a wonderful wedding blog (by accident, I was searching for images, lol), Green Wedding Shoes and found the most beautiful vintage inspired weddings, and baby showers.

These ladies used vintage and antique items to create incredible events.

Sit back and enjoy this Vintage eye candy!!!

Now do you want to feel sick to your stomach?

Catie planned this whole thing in less than three months. Unbelievable...

Here is her take on her wedding.

Any advice for those planning now?
I don’t know that I’m the person to give advice on this! My whole engagement was 3 months, with a very small budget in comparison with what the typical wedding costs. I spent the most money on the thing that was very most important to me which was photography. That was more than half my budget. The rest was all my friends and family.

Etsy is a wonderful place to find the perfect vintage items for a wedding or shower. For example, check out my antique and vintage wedding chalkboards on Etsy!

Thanks for stopping by...

xoxo,

Karen

Vintage Make-Overs

noreply@blogger.com (Dignified Rubbish) — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 02:31:00 +0000

This was another extremely busy weekend. I did manage to get a ton of work done and I am thrilled with how all of the pieces turned out.

Here are few that I am most proud of!!!

First up is a dresser that was in bad need of some love...

And after a little white loveliness...

And I am happy to say that she is going to a wonderful new home.

I also, along with Mr. Rubbish (couldn't do it without him), was able to complete three new vintage framed chalkboards. Here are my two favorites!

I especially love the next one...in all of it's ornate-ness...(is this a word?)

I have been in love with ornate framed chalkboards since I saw one in a Cottage Living magazine article three years ago...man I miss that magazine :(.

In my old house, which I have mentioned was realllllly formal, I had an old antique gold framed mirror...very similar to the one above, hanging over my dining room buffet. In the new little rental, it would have looked ridiculous; So instead of it sitting somewhere collecting dust, I just went for it and created the chalkboard of my dreams. I have received so many compliments and requests that I decided there were probably other folks out there that may like them as well! The chalkboard makes the fancy frame feel much more casual. I just love them...

All of these items, with the exception of the dresser, are listed on my Etsy shop, Dignified Rubbish

How was your weekend?

xoxo,

Karen

Goodbye Summer...

noreply@blogger.com (Dignified Rubbish) — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 01:52:00 +0000

My son started school today.

Didn't we just get out for summer?

I mean when I was growing up, the start of school meant fall was just around the corner, there was a slight chill in the air, and we were actually ready for school to start because the summer was a FULL three months and we were bored out of our minds!

We did not start school in the dead of the summer with days upwards of 100 degrees!!!

Anyway I digress...

and while it still feels like summer, the lazy, no homework, stress free days are now officially gone.

It is back to the grind, early early mornings, tutoring sessions, and ugh...the dreaded homework arguments.

I miss you summer already :(.

xoxo,
Karen

Things I Am Loving Right Now-Part 2

noreply@blogger.com (Dignified Rubbish) — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 19:26:00 +0000

Here are a few...

Things I Am Loving Right Now

Amazing yarn wreaths by Knock Knocking

2.

Gorgeous jewelry by lonkoosh

3.

Vintage hardware from Vintage Hardware

What are you loving right now?

xoxo,

Karen

Check out my
My Etsy shop!

Booth Porn

noreply@blogger.com (Dignified Rubbish) — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:19:00 +0000

I hate Mondays...I really do.

However, there is one thing that cheers me right up!

What is it?

It is reading all of your wonderful blogs and finding inspiration through your photos and words.

I get so excited (literally) in seeing room transformations, furniture makeovers, and more recently, flea market finds and booth displays from all of my fellow junking bloggers...I aspire to one day have a little booth of my own...my own little display of vintage finds and creations....ahhhh sigh.

But for now,

I am content with my little etsy shop and slowly learning from you all!

Here is a little booth porn..

If you've never visited Mary's blog, urban farmgirl , you are in a for a treat! She does incredible work and travels the country selling her creations. She is my new blog crush...:).

Here are few more booth vignettes that I am swooning over today...

time worn interiors

patina green

time worn interiors

So how was your Monday?

xoxo,

Karen