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. 



Give O Give!

In honor of my favorite sister's birthday this month she is doing a give away here on our blog!  Her company, Mon Amie jewelry is a small but mighty force of beauty.  Shireen carefully constructs her collection, each treasure a thoughtful production.

In her own words:


"Mon Amie jewelry is a one woman show, I have been designing jewelry for several years, I started out making beaded bracelets, earrings and necklaces. I have expanded my jewelry line to add curated pieces soldered pendants and vintage button necklaces. I continually look for new jewelry ideas that I can add to my repertoire. My inspirations are vintage pieces and I love searching through estate and tags sales for just the right object. I also love the grace and beauty of birds and I incorporate them into my jewelry as often as possible."


and now a d r u m  r o l l  p l e a s e


One of her pieces can be yours, it's simple:         


1. Leave a comment on this blog post     +     like her on facebook.  (Search Mon Amie Jewelry)

OR                                                

2.  Leave a comment on this blog post     +    heart http://www.etsy.com/shop/monamiejewelry on etsy


She'll draw for one winner on May 11th and she'll draw for the grand prize winner on May 18th.  The grand prize is a button necklace (covet covet, cross fingers and contort!)


On your mark, get set, GO!

Come right in, sit right down...

dont have a chair? We'll help you out!

We've got some freshly-picked items for all you aboders out there!

Ahem.....a haiku......

You need to sit down?
And you have five friends over?
Well here are six chairs.

(I know, I know....I shouldn't quit my day job.)

Set of 6 Retro Chairs - $110

Here's a close-up of the pattern on the chairs.

I'm pretty sure this is Captain Kirk's chair. All it needs are buttons on the arm to call Star Command.

Retro Orange Chair - $99

Make light

of the weather and the relentless rain/snow/snain . . . ahhhh I remember SPRINGTIME in Utah!  Hope it doesn't come to this but if it does . . .be on time!

go here to find this.



Sassy Glassy

Need some glassware?

We got in a lovely colbalt blue Fenton butterfly carnival bowl from our favorite glass lady today (that's a shout-out to you, Cynthia!) and can I just tell you how PRETTY it is?!

 
Collectible Fenton Glass Bowl in Colbalt Blue
$175
 
 
 

Want to add a little class to your first summer barbeque?

Set of 4 jewel-tone crystal wine glasses
 (red, blue, purple, + yellow)
 $22 for set

Totally solves the problem of "who's glass is this?"

Caught In Action

This vintage suit found at Abode is looking positively fabulous on little miss Make My Heart Sing.  Wouldn't you say so?

Pinkies Up.

Folk lore abounds where well-behaved European gentry visit their earthy American kin and o, what fun ensues! 

Join abode this Thursday, Friday and Saturday for just such an event!

 SPRING CONTAINER SALE

                  

      THIS THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY ONLY!

April  14, 15, 16

IT’S TIME AGAIN!

We are excited to announce the arrival of our 

spring 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, vintage tall metal desks, laundry carts, 

vintage metal railroad cart, and much much more!  

All at wholesale prices!  You won’t want to miss 

this!

When: April 14 through 16

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

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