Sissie's Shabby Cottage

Drawn to pretty things...

2013-05-17T04:43:00.000-07:00

Do you ever wonder why you are drawn to certain things. Why you like collecting them or why you just can't resist buying them.
I'm this way with pretty vintage slips and gowns.

Our Moms and Grandmoms wouldn't be caught dead without a slip underneath their dress.

Lacy pinks, whites, creams....some with side slits, zippered...
Labels like Shadowline, Maidenform, Vanity Fair, Vassarett...

I remember watching my Mom sit in front of her vanity wearing her slip and putting on her makeup...

Slip fact: Slips were made of rayon during the 1940's. Because of the war rayon was the only fabric available. It wasn't until later that nylon was used.

Feminine, glamorous and so very girlie...

How about you...do you still wear a slip????

~~hugs~~
Sissie

Making pillows and finding stuff...

2013-05-10T12:23:00.000-07:00

Hello Sweet Bloggers!
Not much new going on around here. Just checking on our home building process. We are currently in the frame up stage. I can't wait to move in but it will probably be another four months.

In the meantime I'm making pillows, finding and painting stuff and filling up my booths.

I gave this burlap pillow a little pocket holding a vintage photo and a fresh lavender bundle...

Found this vintage mirror in another booth and a great piece to be used as a pediment...

Wouldn't this be pretty hanging with a grouping of frames or on a piece of furniture or mantle...

I gave this little table a new look by painting the top in a seacove blue.

It's the weekend so be sure and get out there and find something wonderful and share it with us.

~~hugs~~

Sissie

Kitties, burlap and fluffin...

2013-05-04T14:56:00.001-07:00

Hope all is well with everyone. I've been sitting on the back porch watching the kitties devour their freshly grown wheat grass....they love this stuff....

I just had to create another burlap pillow. I used an old doilie and a rosette for this one.

Here's a look at my booth. I fluffed it up a little today and added a few new things.

That's about all that's going on with me. How about you? Whatcha been up to lately???

                                        ~~hugs~~
                                           Sissie

How's Your Creativity???

2013-04-30T14:04:00.001-07:00

It's been awhile since I've been in a real creative mood. So today I I found myself wanting to create something.

Image pillows are always a favorite so I made a few this morning.
This one is a lovely image of a hand written letter.

This one just simply says, "Imagine."

I made a few tote bags too. I made a few last year and they sold quickly. I hope these do the same. Carol of of the Polka Dot Closet loves making these too. So, if you'd like to see hers just drop by her blog. You will love her style.

Both of the images used on the totes are from the Graphics Fairy.

Isn't it funny how our creativity ebbs and flows. How's yours these days???

~~hugs~~
Sissie

Stuff for the booth...

2013-04-28T13:38:00.001-07:00

Not much new going on that's blogworthy. We are closing on the sale of our house this week and have already met with the builders to begin construction of our new home. So for now we are living in temporary quarters, so not much to show here

Most of what I do these days is find and create stuff for my booths, so I feel my poor blog has suffered.

Today I dressed up the mannequin with some rosettes and set up a little Mother's Day display...

Photos aren't too great because I took them with my cell phone.

This little stool got a dose of my favorite toile fabric...

I found this adorable little night lite that looks like it might be from the early 60's. Underneath the cloche is the perfect place to give it some prominence...

Everyone have a good week and get out there and create, make, bake, photograph, write, craft....whatever your passion.

And, find something wonderful and share it with us.

~~hugs~~

Sissie

I'm joining the party at Coastal Charm's Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays!

Sweet Table from a new shop called Memory Cottage....

2013-04-23T04:53:00.001-07:00

Hi everyone! Love this Spring weather.....

Here's a look at a very cute table that I found in a new shop.

I found this sweet piece at a new shop located in Shallotte, NC.
The shop is called Memory Cottage and the owner, Loraine is as sweet as she can be. When I walked in I was like a kid in a candy shop. She had so many lovely things that were hard to resist. You can see more of her shop on Facebook and if you are in the area be sure and stop by.

Her husband makes fabulous porch furniture and he also created this cute table by adding the top.

Gizzy is sitting at the window and watching the birds. She's loving the nice warm weather.

That's it for now so get out there and make it a good week. Be sure and make, create, sew, photograph, write, craft, bake or find something wonderful and share it with us.

~~hugs~~
Sissie

Chicken In A Bucket...

2013-04-21T03:57:00.001-07:00

It was this little chicken that caught my eye...don't know why because I usually don't decorate with chickens. I liked the colors and thought it would look pretty in an arrangement.

I had all the right stuff to put it all together, including a cute little galvanized bucket...Chicken in a bucket...(I know, corny).

Oh, and of course a burlap bow!!

It's going to my booth and I hope someone likes it enough to take it home.

~~hugs~~
Sissie

I'm joining the party at Coastal Charm's Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays!

Bucket and Lamp Shades...

2013-04-19T11:34:00.001-07:00

Wanna see a few projects I've been creating for my booth.....
I thought so.....

Took an old rusty galvanized bucket and gave it some burlap glam.

Gave a tired lamp shade the Sissified treatment using lots of vintage ribbon, doilies and lace. Mine aren't as pretty as Rebecca's at A Gathering of Thoughts. She makes everything she touches absolutely gorgeous.

These are fun to make but like Rebecca says, very time consuming.

Paperwork has delayed the closing on our house, but it should happen soon. We are officially all moved out, everything is in storage and we will start building our new home soon.

I want to thank all of you for your sweet message and comments, for your well wishes and encouragement. You all mean so very much to me.

I gotta say I'm so glad that all of this is behind us and we are now moving forward!

~~hugs~~

Sissie

Big Berta!

2013-04-17T16:54:00.000-07:00

Hi Bloggerettes....just checking in to say hello. I don't want you all to forget me.

We are still busy wrapping up the sale of our house and things are a little hectic around here but I still made time to stop by my booth and fluff up a little.

I thought you might like to meet Big Berta.
Her skirt is a dead giveaway as to how Big Berta got her name...

She seems kinda happy to be planted in the booth with her necklace of roses and her parasol...

  I hope to be back soon. In the meantime make sure you get out there and create, write, photograph, repurpose, Pin, paint, cook, bake, craft.....and find something wonderful and share it with us!

                                               ~~hugs~~
                                                Sissie

Be Back Soon....

2013-04-09T13:29:00.002-07:00

I'll be back soon.....busy wrapping up the sale of our house.

This lovely view will soon be someone elses...

~~hugs~~
Sissie

Lacey garlands and pillows....

2013-04-04T04:56:00.001-07:00

Here's that fabric again but this time with a little twist, or a whole bunch of twist, or in this case a lot of crocheted trim....

A masterpiece I tell ya....just not sure I can let this one go!

One of my best selling pillows is this one with a french script image from Graphics Fairy.

I'm on a roll making lacey garlands. Wouldn't this one be perfect for a wedding....

Or this one.....delicious yes?

Okay that's it for today. The weekend is coming so get out there and shop the small businesses, the antique and fleas and yard sales. If you find something wonderful be sure and share it so we can all be jealous!

~~hugs~~
Sissie

Sea Shell Box

2013-03-31T10:46:00.000-07:00

Hi Sweeties, hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

When you live near the ocean you just naturally gravitate to all
things coastal... not tacky coastal stuff but beautiful things from the sea.
Like sea shells....

So if you have an over abundance of sea shells then why not come up with something pretty in which to show them off...

Find a wooden box, paint "sea shells" on the side and ta-da!

Perfect!!!!!

Did you notice that I re-framed from using the phrase

"She Sell Sea Shells by the Seashore"

I'm good that way.

That's it for now. It's a new week so get out there and make, create, sew, photograph, write, repurpose, whatever your passion. And, if you find something wonderful be sure to share it with us.

~~hugs~~

Sissie

I'm joining the party at Coastal Charm's Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays!!!

Chalkboard and wire baskets

2013-03-27T15:39:00.000-07:00

Hello Bloggy Bunnies!!! Happy Easter and Happy Spring, that is if it ever gets here!

I've been making a few things for my shops.
Love this chalkboard made from an old cabinet door and a great old crusty door plate. Just used some wood screws and afixed it to the door.....

These cute little wire baskets are just perfect for some moss, flowers, and burlap bows...

I must have Spring fever....

Hope that you all have a wonderful Easter weekend. Try not to eat too many chocolate easter eggs and jelly beans!!!!

~~hugs~~
Sissie

Fabric Love

2013-03-21T13:15:00.000-07:00

E-gad! I cannot get over how much I love, love...I mean love this fabric! I know a few other bloggers who love it too.

Did I tell you Iove this fabric....

I tried my hand at making a sign for my booth....not so great but it will do. I'm obviously not a sign maker! HA!

I made this cute tea cup fabric pillow too....

They are both heading to my booth. Hope someone else loves them too.

Okay, that's it for now. It's almost the weekend so get out there and find something wonderful and share it with us.

~~hugs~~
Sissie

Old Bed Springs, Burlap and Chalkboard Paint

2013-03-17T15:43:00.002-07:00

What sup chicks!!!

I've been creating a few things for my booths and I thought I'd see if you approve.
What to do with a crate load of old bed springs....why make flower vases of course....

What do you do with an over abundance of burlap fabric scraps and doilies.....why make burlap flowers of course!

What to do with an old cabinet door and some chalk paint...why make a chalkboard of course.....

What to do with a sleepy cute kitty....why take a gazillion pictures of her of course!

That's it for now. Remember to get out this week and create, make, sew, write, photograph, repurpose, cook, bake and find something wonderful and show it to us.....

~~hugs~~
Sissie

I'm joining the fun over at Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays at Coastal Charm!

Spring time and new booth ready to go

2013-03-13T15:54:00.000-07:00

Just a little something that says Spring is on the way. What's cuter than a galvanized bucket (very hot item in decor these days!) Add some lavender, a burlap bow with a little bling and you end up with a pretty darn cute arrangement....nes pa?

This pretty piece along with several other things made their way to my new booth. The new shop called "Shops Of 424 North Howe" in Southport, NC, will open this Friday.

Here's a few pics of my space. I'm going for more of a shabby farmhouse style. I believe that shabby chic style is slowly evolving into a totally different look...only time will tell...

Hope everyone has a great weekend. Get out there and create, sew, write, photograph, paint, cook or find something wonderful and share it with all of us.

~~hugs~~
Sissie

Random thoughts....

2013-03-06T17:10:00.000-08:00

I've been blog hopping and looking at all the wonderful talent that hangs around here in Blogger Land. I'm so amazed at the writing, the photography, the creativity and the kindred friendship that is known only to those that blog and love to read blogs.....I'm so glad that I'm a part of all this wonderfulness!

I'm on my way to the mountains of West Virginia to clear out the items I have in the booth shared with my sister, "Sooper Sistas!"
It's kinda sad but my sister Kim is excited to keep it going. She is a very fast learner and she now is an official junkinista!!!

Don't you just love this mossy bunny. He's watching over a farmhouse wooden crate full of straw and eggs made from yarn.

Okay that's it for now. I hope to show you some pictures of the new spaces soon.

~~hugs~~
Sissie

More Stuff for the Booth

2013-03-03T06:43:00.001-08:00

Hi Sweeties. I'm still getting stuff ready for my new booth. Would you like to see.....

I think everyone loves silver pieces whether sparkling or tarnished....Hang them on a plate rack and you've got instant wall art...

Shabbified frames have always been good sellers. I've added some burlap bows with bling....

I love finding wooden frames mirrors and embellishing them with bits of this and that....

Found these cute bunny mugs and sparkling marble eggs...

These marble eggs with bling are the cutest evah!!!!

My space is located at The Shops of 424 North Howe in Southport, NC. Grand Opening is set for April 1 so if you are vacationing in the area be sure and check us out.

~~hugs~~
Sissie

A New Beginning and a New Booth!

2013-02-26T03:34:00.000-08:00

My new booth will be opening soon and I'm excited to show you a few things that will be going in the shop.

I found this vintage ladder and knew it would be a great prop for burlap pillows and cute peat pots...

My creative director, Gabby says she's out of burlap...better get some more!

I'll keep you posted. In the meantime get out there and create, make, repurpose, sew, paint, write, bake, photograph and find something wonderful and share it with us.

~~hugs~~

Sissie

Filling up the Townhouse

2013-02-20T14:26:00.001-08:00

Hi Sweeties! As you know we are living in a townhouse while our house is on the market. We have furnished it with some of our stuff and my plan was to be as minimal as possible!!!!! Not, not, not.....I'm starting to fill it up faster than you can say Sissie's Shabby Cottage. I just can't help myself....it's a gift....and a curse!

Everyone needs a cute table to place in front of their sofa....right?
When I found this little cutie all painted, shabby and curvy I had to have it.....

My sister bought me the pretty wooden tray.....perfect!

This place is starting to feel more like home. But I do need to remind myself that it's just temporary and doesn't need to be perfect.

Um, I just noticed I need something under that cloche. I better check with Marty!

I'm trying to get a space at a local antique mall and with the help of two special people I just might get my foot in the door. Thanks Debbie and Sue!!!

So here I go again. My sister has taken over Sooper Sistas and now it's time to put Sissie's Shabby Cottage back into action.

~~hugs~~
Sissie

Baskets Baskets....I want my Baskets!!!!

2013-02-15T14:48:00.001-08:00

Suddenly I'm loving baskets! I want baskets everywhere! It all started with that darn Pottery Barn catalog showing all of their wonderful baskets. I couldn't resist....I had to have it....price be darned....she was going to be mine....

The size is perfect for holding extra pillows, magazines, throws....

Certainly there are enough reasons right there to justify having it....

Plus it goes well with my new PB 5x8 wool rug.....

Of course my favorite store, HomeGoods had some wonderful baskets too....

Who says that organization need be boring...

I say the more baskets the merrier....

I've got my eye on a few more....stay tuned.

~~hugs~~

Sissie

Enjoying the moment....

2013-02-11T14:46:00.001-08:00

Hello Blogger Sweeties! I'v been having more fun than a girl oughta. Just enjoying life and of course, creating.

First up let me show you this sweet toile inspired lampshade. I found it at.....Lowe's! I started a collection of brown transferware and this goes with it perfectly.....wish I could show you but it didn't make the trip. Some of it even found it's way to my sister's house...

When I saw these beautiful burlap pillows made by sister...

She put these in our "Sooper Sistas" booth and I think they have already sold. So....

I decided to make some burlap hearts....

While prowling the thrift store I found this burlap bag. It had the name of a company across the font so I covered it with wide burlap ribbon and added a bow and some pretties.

Instant cute tote...

My new mantra is "do not put your life on hold....live each day to the fullest because no one is promised tomorrow." I've learned that you must start right now, not tomorrow but right now if you want to change your life. So here's to change....bring it on, let's do it!!!

                                          ~~hugs~~
                                Sissie

I'm joining the party at Coastal Charm's Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays!

Great finds at Miss Minnie's Antiques!

2013-02-10T05:11:00.000-08:00

Hi Sweeties! I'm still fluffin up here at the Townhouse.
I stopped by Miss Minnie's Antiques and picked up some fabulous pieces from the owner, Dianne. It was kind of odd being a customer and not a dealer but I walked out of there very happy with my finds.

I couldn't resist this shabby ornate mirror and frame....
Just look at all this shabbiliciousness!!!

So I created a vingette on a small table in the entryway.

Makes me so happy!!!

It's a new week so get out there and create, make, sew, photograph, write, cook, bake, paint or find something and share it with us.

~~hugs~~
Sissie

A Little Staging...

2013-02-08T16:15:00.005-08:00

As many of you know our house is for sale and we are living "temporarily" in a townhouse. We moved out some of our furniture and left some for "staging."

In the kitchen I set up this little vingette that I saw on Pinterest. Glass Canisters from Walmart...

Filled with flower and sugar. Vintage tea cups are used as scoops.

Don't know if this will sell the house or not, but it sure looks pretty.

                                               ~~hugs~~
                                    Sissie

Working on a new room....

2013-02-06T14:29:00.002-08:00

Workin on it! I'm starting with the basics...nothing can make a girl smile more than a brand new sofa. This one is upholstered in a creamy/oatmeal linen fabric and the cushions are down filled for extra softness and comfort. The pillows that came with it are just perfect for a soft off white decorating theme.

So here's the beginning of the room. New sofa, little thrifted side table that I painted and a mercury glass lamp from Home Goods...

I haven't shopped for new upholstered furniture for several years and was surprised at the prices....ouch!!! Quality is a must but you are definitely going to pay to get it.

Still working on it....I added some of my favorite ornate picture frames.....

I know, I know....it's looking all very neutral....

But remember....I'm still working on it!

~~hugs~~
Sissie