How to Wear it Wednesday 9.7.16

With so many friends having babies right now, this week is about dressing up a nursery.

Kid's Coat Hanger from Feath & Kee

This cute coat hanger from our shop was made from reclaimed oak, croquet mallets, and recycled children's toys.

Moon Cradle from Helen Doyle Designs

This cradle from Helen Doyle Designs is made to order from eco-friendly hardwood pallets.  I can only imagine how much your little one would love playing it this once they are older!

"Hedgehog Happiness" from Dan Tavis Illustration  

"Hedgehop Happiness" is an original watercolor from Dan Tavis Illustration.  It is available in two different sized prints.  Each print is printed on high quality matte paper and is signed by the artist.

Hand-painted Dresser from Birdifacts Old and New

I love the bright colors on this dresser from Birdifacts Old and New. Each piece is done to order, using antique furniture and non-toxic paints.

Organic Cotton Quilt from Sunny Side Designs

Made from 100% certified organic cotton fabric, this pretty quilt from Sunny Side Designs is just right for snuggling.

Sheep Bench from Natural Sheepskin

These neat benches from Natural Sheepskin are available in two different sizes.  They are made from wood and covered in real sheepskin.

Maloof Style Rocking Chair from Legacy Rockers

Every nursery needs a rocking chair, and this one is a work of art.  It was hand-carved from Sapele wood with Ebony accents.  You can find it at Legacy Rockers.












That's it for this week!


-- Jessica

Green Leaves Hat Rack Video

I finally did a behind the scenes video recently.  In doing so, gained an entirely new level of respect for those who work in the entertainment industry.  Getting the right shot, trying to properly tell the story, is so hard. Not to mention having to watch yourself on camera.  This is all before going through the painstaking editing process.

Never the less, I believe that I am hooked.  :)

The decorating process for our Green Leaves Coat Rack....

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Let me know what you think!


-- Jessica

How to Wear it Wednesday 8.10.16

Okay, so this week, I had to put together a back to school post for all of my teacher friends.  A lovely place to learn was my inspiration.  Whether it is a classroom at school or home, or even just fun additions for your home, I hope that you enjoy these finds.

Barn Wood Hat Rack from Feath & Kee

This sturdy hat / coat rack from our shop can hold heavy backpacks with style.  It was made entirely from reclaimed barn wood. Bryan cut and shaped the pegs before joining them to the main piece.  It has a linseed oil finish.

Low VOC Bookcase from Spare Time Wood Designs

Kids will have an easy time putting books away with this bookcase from Spare Time Wood Designs.  Each bookcase is made to order, and they have several different finishes to choose from.  They only use low voc products, which is great for little and big people.

Building Block Step Stool from Wooderful Creations

This bright and cheerful step stool from Wooderful Creations is made to order, so you can request different combinations of non-toxic paint to customize your order.  I love how the felt pads provide a non-slip surface.

Knights Fort Tent from Suite Dream Creators

This cute hideaway from Suite Dream Creators would be great as a  reading nook, or for imaginative play.  It is made from heavy duty fabrics and has a pvc pipe frame.  So while it is easy to assemble and take apart, it should withstand years of enjoyment.

Floor Lounger Pillow from Finkie Futon

Stash away stuffed animals, comforters, or just add a couple of pillows to this clever floor lounger from Finkie Futon.  It is made from canvas and high quality minky material, and is sure to be a favorite spot to sit.

Time to Read Sign and Clock from Yats Domino

Eeek so cute! This sign from Yats Domino would be so awesome for a reading teacher, or for your kiddos to keep track of how long they have been reading.  The sign is solid wood that has been decorated with the artist's work and the clock uses a AA battery, so it can be placed anywhere.

Alphabet Crayons from Lolly Birds

How irresistible! Order the entire alphabet, name, or special word.  These alphabet crayons from Lolly Birds are made from non-toxic, recycled crayons.  I have ordered from this shop before, and they do great work.









That's it for this week!


-- Jessica

How to Wear it Wednesday 8.3.16

Yikes! It's August!  This week should have been a back to school post, with everyone either back in school, or well on their way.  I guess in a way this could be a back to school post.  It is always nice to have a great area to get your work done, and this week I have put together a great study.

Golf Themed Hat Rack from Feath & Kee

A new addition to our shop, this hat / coat rack was made using barn wood, recycled golf balls, golf club handles, and tees.

Reclaimed Heart Pine Flooring from CarolinaMoulding

This beautiful Heart Pine flooring from CarolinaMoulding was reclaimed from an old factory.

Blue Ridge Mountain Landscape from Putter Paws

Jody Lee, the owner of Putter Paws took this peaceful photograph along the Blue Ridge Parkway.  She is offering prints in various sizes and two different finishes.

The Charlie Worktable from Oil Field Slang

The Charlie Worktable from Oil Field Slang is made from reclaimed barge wood and refinished, vintage factory work bench legs.  The swing out seat is just awesome.

Canoe Bookcase from Rustic Reproductions

This unique bookcase from Rustic Reproductions is made to order and available in a variety of finishes.

Alpaca Shag Rug from Broadwick Fibers

This luxurious rug from Broadwick Fibers is made to order in a variety of sizes and colors.  It is made from superfine Alpaca fleece from a herd owned by a family in Scotland.  Each knot is hand tied to ensure durability.

Comfy Reading Chair from KeepFurniture

So when Bryan and I work, the kids are usually close by.  That got be to thinking that there needed to be a kid spot in this office.  The Comfy Reading Chair from Keep Furniture is perfect. It was made from a Pine tree that was blown down in a storm.  I can just imagine how wonderful it would be to curl up in this chair and read and afternoon away.

That's it for this week!

--Jessica

How to Wear it Wednesday 7.22.15

This week, I thought that it would be fun to put together items for a table.  The item that I chose from our shop, is an organizer for jewelry, hair accessories, or even keys.  This would be an ideal item for just about anywhere, but here, I see it sitting on a dressing table.  Holding various treasures and necessities, while at the same time adding to the over all ambiance of the room.  I love all of the other items that I found to complete this dressing table.

Wooden Tree Organizer from Feath & Kee

This tree from our shop is made from a white wood, and finished with linseed oil.

Recycled Table from GHIFY

This lovely table from GHIFY has been constructed from recycled wood salvaged from Queenslander houses in Queensland, Australia.

Make up Brush Holder from Nuevo Wood Crafts

Keep all of your make up brushes at easy reach with this brush holder from Nuevo Wood Crafts.

Ceramic Jar from Muddy Waters Ceramic Creations

Store your miscellaneous necessities in this lovely ceramic jar.  I love the handle!  Find it a Muddy Waters Ceramic Creations.

Ring Dish from Flying Pig Pottery

This whimsical ring dish from Flying Pig Pottery is the perfect resting place for your rings and jewelry.

Motivational Poster from Red Penguin Studios

Keep yourself inspired everyday with this print from Red Penguin Studios.  This is offered as a PDF download, so you don't even have to wait for the mail!

Bandsaw Box from Dust Witch Creations

When Tish at Dust Witch Creations made this cute box out of cedar, she left it unfinished so that the aroma remains.  I love the beautiful grain of the wood!

Felted Rose Rug from thetonightshow

So when I imagined this scene in my mind, I thought that it would be nice to have a soft rug placed in front of the dressing table.  I came across many pretty, handmade rugs.  Then I saw this one from thetonightshow, and I think that my heart skipped a beat.  The roses are made from old coats.







That's it for this week!  Whether it is a room or a person, check back next week for How to Wear it Wednesday!


-- Jessica

The Great Bed Re-Build

Bryan used Kee's old crib to make her toddler bed.

It seems like yesterday that Bryan built Kee's toddler bed, but she has out grown it.  We knew it was time to for her to have a big girl bed.  Normal people go to the store haha, but you should know by now that is just not how we roll.

We decided to go with a trundle bed.  In the fervor of room re-design, I headed over to Pinterest (this project really made me love Pinterest by the way) and created a board that you can check out here.

Material wise, we had Feather's bed.  It was the bottom part of a long ago purchased Wal-Mart bunk bed set.  It really had seen much better days and was also due for replacement.  We also had wood that had been torn out of an old church in town.

Adding slats to the trundle...

First, we decided to build the trundle.  We built a frame, then used slats for supports. The slats are fairly thin, so we had to go back and add reinforcements.  Once this was complete, we attached casters.  The casters were the only items purchased for this build. :).

Sanded Headboard with Risers Attached

With the trundle complete, it was time to revamp Feath's bed.  I broke it apart and sanded off the varnish, stickers, and marker that had accumulated over the years.  In my original design, I had planned to redo her headboard, making a bookshelf.  However we were running out of time, so we kept the original head board, and foot board.

Extension Added!

We ended up adding a solid wood piece in the middle of the bed slats. 

Close up of a Riser before finishing

Next, Bryan made risers with end caps to give the bed enough height for the trundle to clear.

Finished!

By the time we finished this, I had developed an intense loathing for paint, and had fallen in love with how all the different woods were working together.  So we finished it with linseed oil.

I really wish that I had a before picture of Feath's bed. Oh the difference a few changes can make!

One thing that I would recommend if you are wanting to make your own trundle, would be to use a sheet of plywood.  You could either attach it to a frame, or attach casters and be finished.

Either way this is a fairly simple project.  The most time consuming part was sanding down all of the parts of the old bed.   Re-purposing things sometimes takes a lot longer than building something from scratch, but the character of the finished product, and money saved is well worth the effort.


-- Jess

Treasured Thursday - Thirty Third Edition

Hello Thursday!  We were featured in five Etsy treasuries this week.

Teal and Copper Earrings from Feath & Kee

These recycled wood cube earrings, painted copper and teal, were included in "Winter Daze" by Michele from Michele Buttons.

'Winter Daze' by Michelebuttons

Treasury tool by StylishHome.

Women's Black and Floral Hat from Feath & Kee

Val from Valerys Gallery included this hat made from recycled fabric in her treasury "New Year...New You" .

'New Year...New You' by valerierobichaud

Lovely vintage and new items for 2014 ladies. Featuring a flower up-do enhancer from Silly Frill.

Treasury tool by StylishHome.

Sparkly Red Earrings from Feath & Kee

These sparkly red glitter earrings are made from recycled wood, and were featured in "I Just Love You!" by Kate from Fancy That Fusion.

'I just Love You!' by akoalababy

Enjoy!!

Treasury tool by StylishHome.

Tip Jar from Feath & Kee

This neon bright tip jar was included in "Bright Shiny Objects"  by Donna from The Snap Dragon's Lair.

'Bright Shiny Objects' by TheSnapDragonsLair

A treasury to thank others for including me in theirs.

Treasury tool by StylishHome.

Sparkly Red and Green Earrings from Feath & Kee

Bright and cheerful, these up-cycled wooden cube earrings were featured in "Don't forget these goodies!" by Kate from Peices of Home Mosaics.

'Don't forget these goodies!' by katebrooks1

enjoy

Treasury tool by StylishHome.

Michele Buttons has recently added some lovely new items that I am excited to get to share with you!

Modern Floral Print Pillow from Michele Buttons

No Ordinary Love - Hand Drawn Card from Michele Buttons

Mint and Cream Infinity Scarf from Michele Buttons

Shibori Pillow in Lime Green from Michele Buttons

If you are in the vicinity of 627 West Swanzey Rd., Swanzey, NH, you have to stop by and visit Val.  She recently took the plunge and opened a shop.  If, like me, you are not going to be in her area anytime soon, here are a few neat vintage finds from Valerys Gallery.

Aqua Spice Rack with 8 Glass Jars from Valerys Gallery

Vintage Tiara Amber Luncheon Plates from Valerys Gallery

Small Vintage Side Table from Valerys Gallery

Sterling Silver and Cobalt Salt Cellar Pair from Valerys Gallery

Fancy That Fusion has such a great eclectic mix of fused glass items.  They would make great gifts!

Compact Mirror from Fancy That Fusion

Glass Kitchen Magnet from Fancy That Fusion

Copper Fused Glass Bracelet from Fancy That Fusion

Black and White Pendant from Fancy That Fusion

The Snap Dragon's Lair is currently offering outstanding deals on vintage items.  See several things that you can't live without?  Contact Donna and she will combine shipping to get you very best possible deal.

Vintage Milk Glass Apple Jam Jar from The Snap Dragon's Lair

Mixed Lot of 21 Vintage Shank Buttons from The Snap Dragon's Lair

Vintage Milk Glass Candy Dish from The Snap Dragon's Lair

Vintage Amber Shamrock Dishes from The Snap Dragon's Lair

 Pieces of Home Mosaics has so many fantastic mosaic pieces that are truly one of a kind.  You never know what you are going to find!

Mosaic Flower Candle Holder from Pieces of Home Mosaics

Mosaic Mirror Raised Display Tray from Pieces of Home Mosaics

Funky Girl Blue Mosaic Mirror from Pieces of Home Mosaics

Fantasy Horse Glass Mosaic Window from Pieces of Home Mosaics

I hope that you enjoyed this week's post as much as I enjoyed putting it together!

-- Jessica