I get such good deals at the flea markets because I am willing to buy things that look un-remarkable and/or like lost causes. I've been up to my chin in bubbles and elbow-grease lately trying to prove there are hidden gems under the grime. The lace looks great, and I'm now getting it ironed, mended, measured, and photographed for Etsy. The napkins ( Read more... )

Looking good!


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Starting the process of cleaning my flea market finds...


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I hit creative input overload this weekend. Saturday at the Louvre, and Sunday at the l'aiguille en fête, le salon international broderie, couture, tricot... (international expo for hand-craft artisans). Wow. ( more info & pix... )