start getting excited!!

Not only are we here at ABODE excited for our flea market, our friends are too!

Check out Caitlin Creer's blog for some special pics of stuff that will be here tomorrow:
http://www.caitlincreer.com/  (I about died when I saw that footstool!)

see you tomorrow lovelies!!

Saturday is a special day

it's the day we hold our flea market!

I love color and these pieces will knock your socks off!

more market mayhem

onesie twosie first you get something adorable for someone adorable to wear!  Second, you support a great cause "each onesie provides one week of incaparina ( a powder vitamin and nutrition mix supplement) to babies and their breastfeeding mothers in Guatemala"


Check this out

and will ya look at these!  I extra need me the bird one - do they come in size Jumbo?


LOL see you Saturday!

abode flea market June 18

I have a taste for the East, in my opinion, one of the most romantic words in the English language is Orient.  The thought of the souks and bazaars wafting spices and stacked with colorful fabrics makes me weak.


This market we feature the Occidental inspirations of Sue Gregory - her designs make me think of Morocco by moonlight . . . in her own words:


"a few words about my jewelry......i like to find vintage looking pieces (pendants, beads, whatever) wherever I can, and incorporate them into beautiful, unique jewelry.  I usually go for dramatic looking pieces & contrasting colors.  i never make the same thing twice, so each piece is truly one of a kind." 

Come and see for yourself!

Guess who's coming to dinner @ abode?

Millie and Lilly!!! Luscious ladies looking for fun.

Mabel Mabel Mabel put your elbows on this table!

Sunny yellow set makes you happy?  You bet!!

Remember the last thought as you ran all the way home from the last day of school?  YAHOOOOOOOOO, I get to ride my bike all summer!  Check out this blog all stingray all the time.  And now you can have your very own stingray bicycle, the one with the tall back piece.  Stop by and see the wonder at abode . . .

we can't contain our excitement

hi, remember that one time when our parking lot was filled with European beauties?  things that made you run to check your balance at the bank so you could spirit away an armoir, cupboard or an armful of French feed sacks?

They're at it again!

We are excited to announce the arrival of our 

summer container!  We’ve been working hard to 

bring you amazing finds from all over Europe and 

the U.S.

Thousand of beautiful antiques have just arrived 

including; Pine harvest tables, armoires 

benches, chests, hutches, Wine presses, 

enamel ware, watering cans, bottle baskets, 

baby bath tubs,  wood harvest boxes, dough 

troughs, Shutters, hay forks, bread peels, 

cauldrons, handwoven linen duvets, pillows, 

grain sacks, hand towels, drying baskets, bread 

baskets, horse drawn sleigh, wagons, honey cans, 

vintage military bread tins,  laundry carts, vintage 

metal railroad cart, and much much more!  All at 

wholesale prices!  You won’t want to miss this!

When: June 2 through 4

Where: Abode in Sugarhouse - 1720 S. 900 E.

Time: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

all shiny and brand new!

meet the next generation of abode, mabel jane tew - there is nothing second-hand about our girl!  congratulations to Jess and Nate!!!

This day

To those whose service and sacrifice allow us to have it all, our praise and prayers go with you.

Merm's maternal grandfather giving a salute

Show a little leg

Made in the 801 comes to life!
remember Lucille?  this hip chick loved her so much they'll be together forever!

Market recap (pun intended!)

"hello abode? this is the weather and for once, we'd like to cooperate 100% with your prayers for market day!  uh huh, OK, yes and you're welcome."

The most beautiful day, fabulous vendors, treat snarfing and DISCOUNTS in the store!

Missed it?

Yep, you're gonna wanna be there June 18

More Market Madness

We're pleased to welcome the creations of JB's Colors to our May market. 

All of their beads and pendants are hand blended colors that compliment each other to achieve balance and harmony. They start with a focal color and add different shades and hues. After curing each is sanded to it's final shape and a coat of varnish is added to complete. Visit their etsy shop here.

smiling happy cake plates

don't tell mr. abode but I'm in love . . . this degree of wHimSy and joy has to be mine!

ribbon holders - doncha just want to lick em?

And it can be yours as well.  Just sneak on down to the FLEA Saturday and snag one or ten!

whatchu doin this saturday?

your answer better be....coming to ABODE'S FLEA MARKET!

we'll have friends, fun, discounts and hopefully some sunshine! vendors in our parking lot with all sorts of never-before-seen goodies, and you get to draw for a discount - up to 50% off!! - when purchasing anything in the store!

stay tuned this week for some pictures of the fabulous treasures that will be here!

FLEA MARKET
May 21, 2011
Abode parking lot - 1720 South and 900 East
9am to 2pm

We'll see you there!

A New Use for Old Wallpaper

Hey there Abode shoppers!

It's Char from Crap I've Made again.  It's good to be back!  I'm excited to show you another project made from my Abode finds.

Last time I was here, I talked about shutters.  I also mentioned that I had picked up this beauty:

It’s a wallpaper sample book (and I've been told there are several more at Abode right now).  At first look, it was frightening.

But, the more I thought about it, the more I thought I could make something fabulous.  The result?

Wallpaper Pennant Bunting

Supplies:

Wallpaper

Double fold bias tape

Sewing machine

Pennant template (you can make it whatever size you want, but I’m including mine for those who are feeling especially lazy)

I’m sure you’ve seen this general concept before, so this will be brief.

Cut out pennant shapes from your wallpaper.

Bias tape has one side slightly shorter than the other.

You want the short side on top.

I like to leave about a 4” tail on the bias tape for hanging purposes.

Stitch the pennant pieces inside the bias tape.  I used a long straight stitch but a zig zag would be cute, too.

When you get to the end of that piece, put another one in.  Continue until you reach your desired length.

Add another one, if you want.

The perfect finishing touch?

This (FREE!) printable from the girls at eighteen25.  It comes in a bunch of other colors, too.

‘Scuse me whilst I go stare at my mantel for a bit.

Photography Props

As some of you might know, we here at ABODE love fun, funky and fabulous photos! One of our favorite photographers, Emilie Ralph, recently rented some props at Abode to use in an Easter photoshoot, and can I just say they came out looking DARLING!

Hey, I know that table! But why doesn't it come with the bunny?!

Little white garden table with glass top - $39

I just KNEW this bench could be made even more adorable by adding darling boys and a bunny!

Green shabby chic bench - $48






You can visit Emilie's blog at http://www.photobyemilie.blogspot.com/
for even more cute pictures!

Give away winner #1

o, doncha know it's time for a winner!  The fabulous Kari left a comment here on our blog and liked Mon Amie Jewelry on Facebook . . . a drum roll please . . . Kari will get to choose between the blue flower necklace and earring set and the delicate leaf necklace!  Another winner will be selected next Monday and the grand prize will be given on May 18th (big bad birthday - day).

So, how do I win, you might ask?

It's so easy you can do it in your sleep . . . Leave a comment on our give-o-give post AND either like Mon Amie Jewelry on Facebook or heart Mon Amie Jewelry on etsy.  Just two little steps!

Feature Friday

As many of you may know, Abode's first market of fabulous fleas begins May 21st. 

So.  Excited.  Can't.  Communicate. 

So between now and then I'll be featuring some of our vendors so that ya'll can get just as stoked as I am. 

First off we have Kristy of Scrub Me, Sugar!  Kristy is a master esthetician who has always been interested in beauty and skin care.  When Kristy found the perfect solution to her own dry, itchy skin, she knew she had to share it! 



Her scrubs come in three fragrances and are named for her family.   Precious, right?  So make sure you mark your calendars for May 21st if you'd like to come snag some of these locally made skin care products!

Oh, and you should probably add her to your etsy circle...just sayin. 

I'd also like to do a little feature for one of our favorite Utah bloggers, and Abode VIP-er, Jessica of myworldmadebyhand.  She made it to the top 5 of  Vintage Revivals Epic Room Makeover Giveaway and needs your help to win! 

Come on kids, let's help a girl out!  Go here to read through the pleas of the top 5 and cast your vote.

Lotsa love,

Before and After

This beyond-words before and after comes to us via the talented and oh so charming Leon Matterson.  An interior designer and Abode shopper, Leon scooped up this damaged but darling Louis XV style chair at Abode for the jaw dropping price of $10. 

We were just dying for someone to see its potential and Leon did. 



Speechless?  You're not the only one.  If you would like to contact Mr Matterson about his design services please just let us know and we'd be happy to give you his info.  You'd be in good hands.