Sunday, December 22, 2013

Lucille's Studio - Project Underway

Merry Christmas!!

Luke 2:11 'For unto you a son is born in the city of David, the Savior who is Christ the Lord'

Whew it has been a while since I blogged, much has happened since mid-November.  We are in full swing of creating Lucille's Studio and my son Drew was engaged to Emily so wedding planning is in full swing! 

The wedding reception will be held in August in a red barn at a gorgeous Apple Orchard just south of Minneapolis.  The wedding ceremony will be held in the Orchard! The bride has chosen a vintage decorating theme - be still my heart! 

My vision for Lucille's Studio is a place to create & display Good Up-cycled Junk!  Studio Project should be finalized by early February!  Will keep you posted!  

The Wedding Venue 

CuTe ReD bArN!!

So Many Decorating Possibilities - and a Chandelier!!
Lucille's Studio
Out with the Old 90's plaid and in with the New!
Well Actually this plaid is back 'in' - found identical
carpet at the store.  Go Figure!

Adding a Vintage Fireplace
Found these two pieces 5 years apart and they look gorgeous together

HGTV always makes these projects look easy....

Progress

The color scheme...gotta love the cow hide stool!



Lucille's Studio will be brimming with
Great Lucille Up-cycled Stuff
Found these pieces at a Restaurant Supply place!

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Enjoy ~ Ruth

Monday, November 11, 2013

Junk Bonanza, Junk Stock & Europe or Bust

Catching up with posts from Junk Bonanza, Junk Stock & My European Adventure!  The past 7 weeks have been wonderfully full with a fabulous success at Junk Bonanza, a wildly wonderful trip to Omaha, NE to visit Junk Stock & a Farm Pick and finally a 3-week trip to Europe (Austria & Croatia) with a fantastic Floh Markt (Flea Market) experience in Vienna, Austria.  

In keeping with my Corporate America past life I decided to pull together a business plan for 2014; 
  • Member of Coordinating Team & Vending at The Old Depote JUNKtion - Memorial Day Weekend in Brainerd, MN
  • Sell Lucille's recycled wool boots on Etsy; Expand Offerings 
  • Prepare for hosting a Barn Sale at my property in Chisago City, MN; Plan, Promote, Organize with Trendy/Funky Junk Vendors, Food, Pumpkins, Blue Grass Music & Face Painting
  • Make a return trip to Europe for buying; Shipping Logistics & Fluent German Speaker Needed 

Enjoy the experience!  The Barns are brimming with fantastic treasure!

Austria Floh Markt (Flea Market)





Dear Friend Martha
Instrumental in Price Negotiations
Speaking Fluent
German


Serious !?
Vintage Markt

Ceramic House Numbers &  Grain Sacks

Another Flea Market
Shoot After my Flight Returns to the U.S.A.

Stunning View
Hallstadt, Austria

Sea of Gassoeu

Funky Antler Light
in a Dear Friends Hunting Lodge



Junk Bonanza
Our Double Booth was Constantly Busy!












One of Our Gift Certificate Winners!

Isn't She Adorable ....




Dear Friends from Japan

Mid-Century Dresser in Ombre' 


Found this Postal Sorter after the Sale
Weighs a Ton!  Beautiful Patina
Will Be Available at The Fall Barn Sale
 JunkStock - Omaha, NE


Chandelier's in a Barn
Of Course!

LOVE Galvanized!

Love Barn Doors w/Sheer Curtains!

Have a Few of These in Lucille's Stash

Having Lunch with Lucille
Vintage Crotchet 
Barn Pick in Nebraska
Sweet Friends & Family
Adams, NE




Sweet Finds .... with Friend Richard!
 Austria & Croatia


Floh Markt - Croatia

Dear Friend Martha
Travel Companion
Austrian Extraordinare
Roasted Chestnuts in Sulzburg, Austria

Austrian Mount - Must Have!

My 1954 Ford Beauty
Fully Functional & Road Ready
After Brakes & Fuel Pump!

Fall Colors were Vibrant in Austria

Sweet Friend Debbie @ Vienna Floh Markt
Score on European Keys
Hope you Enjoyed!!  Feel Free to Contact me at:
Cell:  651.308.6088
Lucillesvintiques@gmail.com

~ Ruth