I always love to see all the goodies that other artists find at flea markets and antique shops, so I thought I would share a few pictures of my treasures. It started out that I could organize everything very nicely in my studio, but those days are over. My husband built a 12'x12' shed for all of the larger pieces and basically all the overflow. Here are a few pictures ... a sneak peek into my not so secret stash.
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| This is how it sits towards the back of our property, tucked in the woods... with our dog Dakota patrolling the perimeter. 'Dakota' a/k/a Great Mole Hunter. |
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| Now you have to imagine the smell of fresh pine. |
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| A small sample of the glass insulators....clear, aqua, blue, amber etc. |
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| I have two of these, they're from either side of an antique hutch. The beveled glass is thick and rippled. I'd love to know what they've seen. |
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| A sampling of old books just waiting to be altered and given a new life. |
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| LOVE the lofts! So much can be stored up out of the way! See those big buckets? They're full of wooden beads! |
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| The view out one of the windows. I'd love to live in this little cabin in the woods! Well, maybe just sleep out one night. :o) |
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| Antique clock cases... aren't they just screaming 'assemblage'!? |
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| Cast iron stove toppers. They have lovely patterns, perfect for rust staining and/or making stamps. |
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| Old tin boxes. The little red one is a bank where you can divide up your savings. |
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| This clock case is HUGE... but I know it will tell me what it wants to be one day. |
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| Antique farm box and tray along side a box of old license plates and 8mm projector. I actually have old films! |
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| These are just a couple of pieces from an antique organ that I took apart years ago. It was in an old barn and totally destroyed by the time I got to it, but there is always something to salvage. |
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| An old Macy's crate.... a present from my Biff! |
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| This old clock case actually has little doors on the sides and the oval is glass. Imagine the possibilities! |
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| Old scales, typewriters and sewing machines up in the back loft. |
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| Towards the back is a very sweet little tin kitchen set in red and white. |
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| Love these old advertisements on wooden crates! |
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I think I need to do some new photos of my studio so you can see just how full it's gotten and how badly I needed this shed. Now I can't even go in the shed, as there is a bluebird family in residence and I'll have to wait until they fledge their young.
Just had to share one more picture. Years ago I brought a tiny piece of my grandmother's rambling roses to this property. The roses now completely cover the back bank and I have planted a small piece on the arbor this year.... it's in full bloom now... with another bird's nest inside!
I hope you've enjoyed your tour of my studio overflow shed... a/k/a Studio II.
Best... Canace
