Monday, June 17, 2013

Nifty Thrifty Painted Shelf

I am joining Linda at Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday!

Hunting around my favorite thrift store, I found a cute old pine shelf.  Made very nice, and in good condition, I thought it would look good in my entryway under the existing mirror.  I painted it a light grey and love how it looks.  All for a total of $4.00!


Hope you find something nifty and thrifty today!

Jane

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Peaceful Sunday

Just a few flowers cheered up the front porch!  

Hope you have a peaceful Sunday!

Jane

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Cleaning Day

Joining Beverly from How Sweet The Sound for Pink Saturday!

I am excited as our best friends are in town and we will get to spend time with them this week.  I cleaned all day and I thought the house looked so nice, so I had to share a few pictures.

The only thing pink are the flowers from my garden!







I just hope I can keep it clean!

Hope you get to spend time with your best friends this week!

Jane



Thursday, June 13, 2013

A Day of Fun and FleaQuest

This Tuesday I was lucky enough to spend the day with my friend, Karla, who is the most organized and motivated person I know.  Karla came to Naples for the day hoping to find some wonderful items for her new home.   I think we managed to run through about fourteen thrift, consignment and antique stores in a few hours time.  It was so much fun and we saw some great items.  I was so busy did not take too many pictures, except the few below.


 Karla and I loved these chairs, measurements taken, decisions to be made.


 Various items at the antique mall.


Also, this white cabinet with grey painted interior to hold towels in the bath!

Nothing was purchased, however, we did get some great ideas and found some wonderful new thrift and consignment shops.   Lots of laughs and plenty of stories!

Karla's sister is Ki Nassauer of Junk Market and FLEA MARKET STYLE magazine fame.  Her newest venture is FleaQuest, a website listing various flea markets, antique stores and thrifts throughout the country.
Karla and I tested it out on Tuesday and found a couple of places that I had missed!  It is a great tool for finding the best shops and markets when you are traveling, or at home.

Flora Doora is proud to be listed as a FleaQuest scout and urges you to take a look at the site and join up!


Hope you get to spend a day thrift shopping with a friend soon!

Karla, I hope we get to shop again soon!

Jane

I am joining French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday!




Sunday, June 9, 2013

French Market Sunday

Today, my friend and I participated in a local French Market.  It was lots of fun, and I met so many nice people.   Here are some photos from our booth and a few others, also some inside photos of the booths at the Antique Mall, that hosted the market.




 Tanya, my booth partner.







I was also lucky enough to meet, Michelle, who stopped by the booth to let me know she reads the Flora Doora blog.  So much fun meeting her!

NOTE: Michelle, from Naples, if you read this post, please email me your address, I would like to send you a Flora Doora. Thanks for stopping by and introducing yourself today!

Hope everyone had a peaceful Sunday!

Jane

Friday, June 7, 2013

Pink Saturday Paris Fun

I am joining Beverly from How Sweet The Sound for Pink Saturday!

My husband painted this little shelf in blackboard paint, so I thought I would add some Paris memorabilia just for fun!




A few sparkles, some vintage pink flowers and a couple of Eiffel towers!

What fun!

Jane


Dear Paris, I Love You

I am joining the French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday!

Today Flora Doora is sending a postcard to Paris!





Dear Paris, I love you!

Jane


Monday, June 3, 2013

Thrifty Photo Art

I am joining Linda at Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday!

Found this old black frame in the closet, printed one of my Paris photos in black and white and the result is
instant art and minimal cost!  




I typed the name on the photo before printing!

Love the results!

Hope you find some thrifty art today!

Jane



Saturday, June 1, 2013

Friday, May 31, 2013

I Love Paris in the Springtime

I am joining Beverly at How Sweet The Sound for another fun Pink Saturday!

Just had to share my newest Springtime Flora Doora for Pink Saturday!

Love the different shades of pink in the blooms from our garden!




Hope you are enjoying the Spring!

Jane



Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Thrifty Herb Stand

I am joining Linda at Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday and the French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday!

Found this little foot stool at my favorite thrift. I thought the foot stool would look cute painted in chalkboard paint, and then place a pot of herbs on top. I love how it looks, and now just need a pretty herb plant and it will be ready for the kitchen!



Since I already had the chalkboard paint, the entire project costs me
$1.99, the price of the wooden stool.

Hope you find something nifty and thrifty today!

Jane




Sunday, May 26, 2013

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Bonjour Bonsoir


New on Etsy!

Made from antique lace and an original France photo printed on silk!

Bonjour and Bonsoir... perfect to greet and say good evening to your guests!

Hope you enjoy your Saturday!

Jane

Lacey Days is new on Etsy also!