BOUTIQUE @ the busy bee

We have had rain off and on this month.  One day it's blistering hot and the next I am searching for my winter coat.  In the midst of this up and down weather, my perennials have emerged from the ground and have made me smile with their lovely blooms! Deep Purple Iris

I have an obsession with doll beds, cribs, and cradles.  Currently I have three cradles and two sets of bunk beds that need love.  I feel a duty to rescue these items.  They were handmade and given to a very special little girl.  And as much as we would all like to think that we would never let such a gift fall into such disrepair, it happens.  I spent the day working on a lovely set of bunk beds. First by wiping it down with a damp cloth, but soon realized that was not going to be enough. After a long hard scrubbing, I began to see the original finish.  Liquid sandpaper is my hero, just enough to clean off paint splatter.  The final step was to apply a clear wax.  The beds now shine and are ready for bedding, a project for tomorrow! SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

I love white china and ironstone dishes.  They just have an elegance about them.  Simple and no fuss. I have made a few of these lovely platters, bowls, and plates into tiered dessert stands.  The very first one I made was with candle sticks.  I was a little intimidated by drilling through these plates.  With Hubby's help, we did it!   Here are the results: Oval Tiered Dessert Stand Place Setting Tiered Dessert Stands, SOLD