Katy Bits and Pieces

The Posh Pumpkin

2011-10-16T08:00:00.045-04:00

I guess the feel of fall in the air...the changing of seasons... has started me feeling like I should start to do something creative. so, I went to the trusty internet for inspiration. as you can imagine I found so many fabulous ideas from so many talented people that I thought I would post a new diy project weekly. hopefully you also will find inspiration here to get your creative juices flowing...

first up are these fabulous pumpkins. not your grandmother's pumpkin!

you can click on the links below the pictures to take you to the websites with instructions on how to make these fabulous pieces...

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a little white paint..rhinestone trim and a silver painted plastic spider and wa-la..instant glam!

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instructions here include free holloween printables

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simple to do...a little rickrack..hand cut paper leaves...but totally charming

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recycle..reuse..and create something fabulous! old lace stockings

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white paint...mod podge...paper napkins = gorgeous!

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can you believe...gold thumbtacks!

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look what silver paint and satin ribbon can do...leave it to martha

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I hope you can draw some inspiration from these wonderful creative pieces. I certainly have.

working on any craft projects to decorate your home for fall? Send your photos to me and we’ll feature them!

In The Pink

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for some reason today I am attracted to all things pink...

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I could live here!

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and for dessert......

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Back from Branson!

2011-10-03T21:36:00.000-04:00

I know that I said I was going to blog from the road. well, obviously that did not happen. our days were so busy that by the time we got to the hotel at night all I wanted to do was fall into bed. we had a great time. branson was fun, lots of shows & activities. we are going back to spend more time & explore the ozarks. bob is just learning to fly fish, so once he found out they catch record size trout out of the lake & river there I knew we would be back.

and, I have to tell you bob kept his promise. not on the way up but while we were in branson & on the way home we did stop at every flea market, thrift shop, & yard sale we saw [well almost everyone]. what a guy!

I didn't get many pictures of the trip. we had planned to spend more time on the road coming home but we got a call from our vet that our pup, toby was having some health issues.

he is fine now but we were anxious to get home to him.

anyway, our next trip will be more laid back with a lot more exploring along the way.

I did find some really great stuff & have started listing them in my shop. here is a sample with lots more to come...

Branson or Bust

2011-09-18T08:55:00.003-04:00

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branson, Missouri? do I want to go there? I never thought I did, but my partner bob's (aka the bobster) brother & sister-in-law go every year & have a ball. sooooo, I was promised that if I go we can take the back roads & hit all the thrift shops, flea markets, yard sales we see. yea, right! bobster's idea of "every thrift shop, yard sale,etc." you see is more like 2. it' always the same excuse "oh, I didn't see it. you have to tell me way ahead so I have time to turn in." so now it becomes my fault we only stop at 2 instead of "everyone we see." in the meantime, I have sunk down in my seat sulking as we pass yet another thrift store, knowing that the one treasure I have been searching for my whole life is in that building. the piece of a lifetime that will get me on antiques roadshow. I ~~will be~~ would have been standing right there when they told me my item was worth so much money they couldn't even begin to put a price on it. but no! I had to leave it behind & hope we stop at the next thrift shop, yard sale or flea market.

anyway, we're off to branson. I will be blogging from the road & adding pictures along the way. if, by some chance I do find that treasure of a lifetime you will be the first to know. and as for branson, everyone I mention the trip to says "you will have a blast, we went & it was so much fun". so, I am looking forward to this trip.

two things I don't want to forget to take

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a trusty camera

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a journal so I can remember where I was when I found that fabulous treasure

next stop alabama & parts in between...

I'll write soon!

Apple Pies To Bake

2011-09-16T08:15:00.002-04:00

I was thrilled when talented artist & owner of ChatterBoxArt on Etsy, Cheri Wollenburg, asked if she could use my photograph of this vintage rolling pin I had featured in my Etsy shop as inspiration for one of her paintings. Of course I said Yes!

Apple Pies To Bake . Original Oil Painting

These pictures started me day dreaming of the wonderful autumn smells of apple pie & home made bread baking in the oven. A big pot of veggie soup thick with the last of the bounty from my garden simmering on the back of the stove.

Now all I need is the perfect rustic country kitchen to complete the dream...

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some how my glass top electric stove just doesn't have the same charm as this fabulous piece

love these litte potholders from house 8810

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red & white cherrry potholders from best free crochet

early american style primitive dough bowl rack from redroosterbab

cranberry and walnut sourdough from olgals4 tan and ash glaze honey pot from tlgpottery

market bag from apolis global citizen antique stoneware butterpats from katy bits and pieces

wood bread boards pinterest

plank dining table from indigo furniture

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the finishing touch to my little day dream is this fab dress from oneaviandaemon

Welcome!

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Welcome to my new blog. I hope you will enjoy what you find here & will return often. I am passionate about thrifting, anything vintage & handmade. So you will find lots of information & posts relating to these subjects. I have an Etsy shop, Katy Bits & Pieces, so you will see items featured here not only from my shop but from the other great shops selling on Etsy. As you get to know me you will see I am truly a "person influenced by a broad & diverse range of sources". I guess you would call my style eclectic.

To start off I thought you might like to see some pictures of my home town. It is a charming little village in Central Florida. I will, from time to time, feature events & happenings here & in the surrounding areas. It is quite a unique place & there are all kinds of interesting people & interesting places to explore.

this is main street...had to take this picture, as well as all of the others, early in the morning because the streets are always full of visitors & cars are parked in front of the buildings by 10:00 am so good picture taking time is limited.

old garage which has been turned into a huge antique mall. it is not unusual when you go inside to be met by the owners pot belly pig...

this is a shop called Dakota Mercantile. if you love marie antoinette you will die for this shop...

doesn't this remind you of New Orleans?
hard to see in the pictures but that is half of an antique bike hanging from the wall. great little place for tea in the afternoon...

Old Florida Cafe...if you are into great black beans & rice you have come to the right place.

Mosswood Farm Store...someday I will take you inside. it is fabulous! consists mostly of locally produced organic & natural products. oh yes, you will want to spend time on the porch while sipping a latte or a glass of sweet tea & catch up on all the happenings in town.

you want to be sure to go out back & check out their brick oven where, on saturdays only, they make several different varieties of artisan breads. be prepared to stand in line if you want some & don't be late because they go fast.

need to mail a letter? here is the post office. we actually have one right in town. it is not much bigger than this one but it is modern & not as photogenic. this one is about 5 minutes down the road & way more interesting.

I know it's not 4th of july but I thought this would give you an idea of the town spirit we have here.

one more 4th of july picture...too cool!

tired yet after the tour? you can spend the night here at the Hurlong Mansion. it is absolutely gorgeous. they have weddings here almost weekly.

it is also reported to be haunted...

Well, that's a brief introduction to me & my home town. I will be looking forward to having you visit again....