Showing posts with label treasures. Show all posts
Showing posts with label treasures. Show all posts

Monday, February 20, 2012

To Keep from PDX


you know i must have kept few things that were found on the stp (seattle to portland)and back roadtrip, right?!

that up there is a rebekah lodge pendant.  i have a collection of rebekah lodge items but had not ever seen this piece. i love what the order stands for and i am so curious and interested in anything having to do with secret societies, rituals, oath taking, mysteries, conspiracies, etc.  
i was thrilled to discover it!  found at cargo.  and on sale!



this is a beautiful vintage needle case made in germany.  also found at cargo on sale.  you know how i always try to make everything into either a necklace or a hair clip?!  Well i am considering attaching a little loop to the back of this so it can hang on a necklace and be useful to me!  who woulda thunk it?!

ohmygosh i love these gold snake earrings so much!  also found at cargo on sale.  i have been wearing them almost daily and i will show you a wear-n-worn post soon where you can see how i have been wearing them with my fish, beaver, and owl necklaces.  its like a regular nature preserve on my body!  haha!


this wool blanket remnant is being made into a nice big long soft scarf/shawl.  i am loving the colorways and motif!

i got this book because i love the cover that looks like tree bark.  it is already falling apart so i will probably use the front and back covers in an art project.

this is a great piece of asian silk.  right now it's just hanging in the studio to inspire me.

another old falling apart book that i loved the cover of.  will also be used in a project.

another hand/home made rag doll to add to my personal collection.

another piece of opaque white bristol glass to add to my collection.

a blue silk and white dashed scarf.


a ginormous spool of red and white baker's twine.
(for the shop!)


these pictures do not do these justice, whatsoever, but these are two huge barkcloth curtain panels with the most gorgeous flowers and birds on them.  the colors a vibrant, bright and lovely!
they will either end up in my bedroom or over the pantry.
and lastly, another painted fungus!  yahooie!
found the wild cat one on the way to portland.
the one in the background was found at a garage sale a while back.
and i have one painted with wild flowers.
not sure if i will keep on with this particular collection. 
it may end up at Smashing Rubbish.
i just love that its kinda weird and unusual.  of course!

thinking about sewing,
xoxoxo
jennette











Thursday, December 15, 2011

New & Noteworthy!


there are many new items in the store!


many  would make great gifts!


we have stocking stuffers too!


wood bookmarks!


new displays!


a vintage oak framed sheep print!


chalkware relics


religious icons


pewter hinged lid footed box


an amazing piece of embroidery!


a close-up of the embroidery.   is that a rabbit?!


an embellished footed velvet hinged lid box


check out the beaded lining!


a silk embellished crown of sorts!


i love these two items!


2 small painted mexican chairs!  adorable!


and another mary!  this one is heavy old pewter!


a reverse, painted on the inside of the glass, ship on the seas painting!  love these!


a sweet vintage framed jesus child print


and another!


hickory dickory dock embroidered piece


hey diddle diddle embroidered piece


several quilt pieces


and last, but not least, a vintage silk painted, made in France, "delicates" pouch.  just lovely!

i am still pricing items and putting them out in the store.  if you have any last minute shopping to do, come on by!  you are sure to find just the right, unique, thoughtful gift here at Smashing Rubbish! 

we will closed by 4pm on Saturday Dec. 24 and i am thinking about remaining closed from then until wednesday january 4, when we would reopen for the new year!  that means we would be closed 4 of the days we would normally be open.  we would be closed on the holidays anyhow.  i am hoping this short closure does not inconvenience any of my regular customers. 

thank you for your continued support of Smashing Rubbish!  it means a lot to me that you buy what i make, purchase the treasures i find, and tell your friends about the shop!  i wouldn't be here without your continued support and encouragement!  so thank you!  really! i am grateful and humbled!

pricing, wrapping, making,
xoxoxox
jennette
























Thursday, November 17, 2011

New & Noteworthy


Smashing Rubbish has some new finds!
succulents, log candle holders, wood mushrooms


bristol glass bedside water server with painted eggs in a nest
so lovely!


unusual carved wood goddess/momma statue.
perfectly weathered.

dried seaweed specimens framed behind glass.
could also be used as a tray.


brought this painting back from Nashville.

large wooden painted bird tray.
and chalk dogs from Nashville.


miniature mould


handmade totem pole postcard holder


vintage velveteen rabbit toy


an embroidered silk and velvet vintage shoe


and a gorgeous little coin purse.

all up for grabs at

Smashing Rubbish Studio & Vintage General Store
15922 Main ST.  Duvall, WA  98019

Wed-Sat noon-6
Sun noon-5

come say hi, see what's new, and get some holiday shopping done.
we will be closed wednesday november 23 and thursday november 24.
we will reopen on friday november 25 for regular business hours.
and all our vintage holiday decorations and supplies will be out!

working on stocking stuffers,
xoxoxo
jennette