On Crooked Creektt

Monday, May 25, 2015

Garage $ale. . .

Not just a Garage $ale On Crooked Creektt,
but also, an Out ~ Of ~ Business ~$ale for our Bits 'n Pieces!

Since "Mr. Ed's" stroke this past Autumn,
we made the decision in January to close Bits 'n Pieces.

We held our Out ~ Of ~Business ~$ale in conjunction
with our City Wide Garage $ale for optimum participation and success.

What a relief to get all of the furniture and creative designed merchandise
out of the lower level Family Room and my creative space in Studio One!

Our double car garage was filled to the brim
with Bits 'n Pieces Fall inventory, left over 2014 Spring inventory
plus our 2015 Project decor items!!!

I was thrilled to see most of our Bits 'n Pieces furniture $ell!!!

"Mr. Ed's" adorable primitive blue cabinet
and all but one chalkboard $old, also!!!

One set of black cats and pumpkins $old!

Both sets of block Snowmen $old!!!

Every chair we had $old!!!
Every lamp we had $old!!!
Ladder, too!!!
All the lanterns and all the enamelware. . .$old!!!

Oh my goodness. . .you can visually see how "sparse the pickin's"
were on the last day of our $ale!

"Mr. Ed" and I felt truly blessed
by the $uccess of our Out~Of~Business~$ale /Garage $ale!!!

Those "few" items that didn't $ell
were donated to our local Thrift Shop and Goodwill.

Some of "Mr. Ed's" handmade pieces
will be added into the Silent Auction for our Church Missions in December.

All~in~all. . .it was a very busy three days, but well worth the effort!

Both, "Mr. Ed" and I are grateful for the opportunity
to have met some amazing people within our community.

We thank all our friends and those community members whom shopped
with us to make our closing business a pleasant experience and memory.

As we close this chapter in our lives On Crooked Creektt,
we are filled with anticipation at the possibilities that lie ahead for us!

Until next time. . .

On Crooked Creektt will be joining

Cindy @ Dwelling ~ The Heart Of Your Home for Amaze Me Monday!

And. . .

Karen @ Karen's Up On The Hill for Something To Talk About!

And. . .

Christine @ Rustic and Refined for Table It!

And. . .

Debra @ Common Ground for Share Your Style!

And. . .

Jody and Stan @ Rooted In Thyme for Simple and Sweet Fridays!

Each and every week,

seeds of inspiration bloom from these host and hostesses linky parties.

Be sure to visit and delight your family dwelling with brilliant interior design.

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

My Favorite Things. . .Vol. IV

I have been fortunate to receive several pieces of heirloom silver!

. . .and while caring for silver can be seen as a chore by many,
for me polishing silver is one of my favorite things!

Often times,
while out Antique Shop or Flea Market perusing with "Mr. Ed",
I've come across silver cast~offs that I just had to rescue.

The silver tray beneath my heirloom silver coffee service
is one of those cast~offs that I picked up for a "song" on one such excursion.

I adore the fact that it is a much larger tray than the one that was "gifted" me.

The luxurious detailing beginning with the ample sized handles,
curvaceous scalloped edging, right down to the four petite feet
made this silver tray an indulgent purchase, indeed.

But, the fact that it was in less than pristine condition
deterred many a buyer and a more substantial price, I'm sure.

Winter 2013

Spring 2013

Summer 2014

Autumn 2012

None the less,
it holds my heirloom silver coffee service
as it shines in all its intended glory throughout the Seasons On Crooked Creektt.

Through the years On Crooked Creektt,
I've also found some bargain priced silver pieces
at local shops and even garage $ales!

Much like the various single silver pepper and / or salt shakers
and a variety of mismatched silver flatware and serving pieces,
I bought for the sole purpose of re~creating an elegant monochromatic

tablescape for our Dining Room On Crooked Creektt. (here)

I was absolutely giddy
when I scored two different sets of matching silver trays
occasionally used as chargers or as trayscape centerpieces!

While the patina of tarnished silver appeals to many,
I prefer to observe the allure of chrysalis taking place within each intricate detail
that only freshly polished silver can make.