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I {Heart} Honeycomb!

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I scored some new sheets for my master bedroom re-do from Target this weekend.  High five for progress!  I chose the Room Essentials Honeycomb Pattern Sheet Set from Target and I have been Ob.Sess.Ing. over the honeycomb pattern all weekend.

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I’ve got a fever and the only cure is more Honeycomb.  Travel with me around the ol’ internet in search for more of this pattern I can’t get enough of!

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Honeycomb End Table via BricolageOakland Etsy Shop.

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Lamp Drum by Shades of Light.

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Honeycomb Hardware.  Can’t find the source of this knob… Does anyone know where to score this?

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Quilted Honey Comb from Moda.

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DIY your own Honeycomb Stencil Tutorial from Intergalacticgalacticgalactic.

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Honeycomb Pattern Necklace via indomina Etsy Shop.

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Honeycomb Shelves via A Beautiful Mess Blog.

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Honeycomb Glassware Set from West Elm.

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Hand Painted Honeycomb Pattern Chest from Grandin Road.

So, have you hopped on the Honeycomb train yet? Let me know the patterns and shapes you are fawning after and join the convo on Facebook and Twitter.

 

 

Weekend Wrap Up & OK Women Bloggers Rock!

Wah! The weekend is over!  Please serve me some cheese with my whine!

It went by fast and furiously.  We had our inaugural meeting for the Oklahoma Women’s Blogging Round-table.  It was so great to chat with other bloggers and realize I am not the only one who struggles with balancing life/blogging/being a mom/staying legit on your blog/what to share/what not to share with your readers/social media/work/having sex with your husband on a semi-regular basis. (Ok, we didn’t get that personal, but we did talk and tweet many hilarious quotes during the meeting.)

 Here is a quick roll call of all the blogger who attended.  Go give them a holla and a proper Refunk howdy!

 Brooke Clay from Rural Gone Urban

Red Dirt Kelly from Red Dirt Chronicles

Dee from Red Dirt Ramblings

Marie from The Lazy W who was so kind to host our event at her ranch.  Dude, she had a buffalo.  Fo’ real.

Rose Rock Oklahoma

Laura from The Steen Style

Katie from Dishin and Dishes

And Sonya from Beyond the Screen Door

So excited to learn from this group and I ain’t gonna lie, I feel so official, meeting with other bloggers and acting important. 

I also swung by Buchanans and bought a few things:

A fancy tray $20.00 (high, I know.)

This awesomely huge paper bunny.  I have already painted it in Spring Hill Green and plan on putting her on my porch.  She was $2.00. 

This trophy-like artichoke for $7.00.  I have a thang for artichokes, I don’t know why, I rarely eat them, but love to decorate with them.  Again, already painted it in Spring Hill Green as well.

These horse heads were $5.00 and I plan on spray painting them a glossy white.

And the grand finale, the piste de resistance, are these antlers.  I have been obsessing about getting some forever.  Seriously, I live in Oklahoma, home of pistol packin, wilderness loving, rednecks, right?   It took me over a month to find these.  They were $30.00 and the dealer was kind enough to come down $10.00 from the original $40.00 price tag.  Yay!

Argh.  These antlers pose so many unknown questions…

Am I just missing the antler horn hook up?  Why can’t I find these anywhere?  I am also wanting to spray paint them glossy white.  Is that a sin if these are real antlers?  How can I tell if they are real? 

So how was your weekend?  WWYDWYA?  (What would you do with your antlers?)

Pottery Barn for Half the Price

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I wanted to share my recent score from UglySofa.com that I purchased for Axton for Christmas.  I am just so excited about it, I couldn’t keep it all to myself!
So I had been planning on buying an Anywhere Chair from Pottery Barn Kids, but there were two problems when I went online to place my order.
1.  They were sold out due to Christmas demand.
2.  Even if they had it in stock, they run $129.00 without monogramming or shipping.  Yes. 
ONE-HUNDRED-TWENTY-NINE.  DOLLARS. 
I get that it’s a chair, piece of furniture, from Pottery Barn, yada yada yada…  But still.  That seems high.  But I probably woulda paid it anyway, you know, because I really wanted it.
Then, like a stream of light from the heavens, I saw this post from my blogging buddy at How To Nest For Less and how she bought these Pottery Barn stockings for $5.00 from Uglysofa.com.  Five Dollars?  That’s more like it.
The whole premise of Uglysofa is that they sell all Pottery Barn overstocks, but for wayyyy less than what the real deal charges for it. So I purchased the Regular Sized Grass Green Ugly Where Chair for $59.00. 
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UglySofa says: “What do you get when you take an authentic “Brand X” Anywhere Chair slipcover and put some UglySak (our brand) Anywhere Chair foam inserts? It’s an Ugly-Where Chair!  The foam inserts are made of the same quality foam as the original inserts. We know this because George, our foam supplier, told us so. George has been in the foam business since the dawn of man, so we trust his assessment of qualities of foam. In fact, I think we’ll just refer to him as George (PATF) , the professor of all things foam (PATF). I’m sure he would like the title.
We vacuum pack these in order to squeeze them into a regular sized shipping box to save on shipping costs. When opening the package, please be aware that it will take a few days for the foam to return to its normal size. Shipping is a flat rate $15 within the lower 48 states.
Note the bold print above.  This was the only concern I had.  It arrived in a pretty small box on my front porch, but once I took it out, in a few days it was back to it’s normal size.  And yes, there was a Pottery Barn tag on the chair.  LEGIT.
So, I just had to share my half off find from PB.  It’s rude to keep secrets like this to yourself.

Last Chance for Workshop Gift Certificates!

Just a reminder, Wednesday December 21st, is the last day you can purchase a Workshop Gift Certificate via mail to ensure they arrive before Christmas.
BUT, you can purchase them in person at Beaucoup Boutiques in Edmond and not have to worry about the snail-mail deadline!

Vintage Rug {Love}

Lookie at what was sitting on my front porch yesterday!
I ordered this vintage inspired bamboo rug from Wuslu.com for only $35.00! 
It’s 3ft x 5ft, so it’s pretty darn big! I have been in lurve with these rugs and wanting one forever!
If you haven’t signed up for Wuslu yet, it’s like Groupon, but for vintage-inspired home goods at amazing prices!
I am still pondering where it’s permanent home will be, but for now it’s in my unused, 2nd dining room.
Thanks Wuslu!  

More on the Bee Seat

I had several peeps ask how I made the bee wreath seat from this post.
I used this graphic from The Graphics Fairy.
The Graphics Fairy
I then used this Citra Solv technique on linen. 
It took me two tries to get it right, because this was my first adventure with Citra Solv. 

I purchased the Citra Solv at Akins Health Foods in OKC, which was not listed on their website
I have also heard that Whole Foods carries it, but who wants to battle the madness that is the new OKC Whole Foods for a tiny bottle of cleaner? Not. This. Gal.

Now, my mind is reeling with all of the possibilities and images I can transfer onto fabric!  I have seen where people print directly onto fabric with their printers, but my question is: How do you fit all that fabric into that teeny weenie paper bin on your printer?  If have had a good experience with printing on fabric or have any tips, please let me know!

Hope this helps and answers your questions!
Happy Citra Solv-ing!

Thrift In The City: Review of The Rink Gallery

Thrift in the City is my review of local Oklahoma City and Metro Area thrift shops and spots to find antique and furniture deals in OKC.  This week’s review is of The Rink Gallery in Oklahoma City.

The Rink is an old skating rink turned antique mall with tons of upcycled furniture, antiques, with over 50+ dealers to shop from.  I must admit, The Rink was a place I loved to go, but now most of the furniture and antiques have already been “refunked” so it’s not a place to go if you are looking for some crafty candidates.
I did however find some great inspiration for some of my own projects, so at least the trip was not a waste!
Love what they did with this clock!  Vintage hymnals = Love!
Love this green end-table!
I have been looking for some old windows, but at $25.00 a pop, it is a little out of my price range.  The better deal I get, the lower I can price my pieces to my customers! Maybe a salvage yard?
Sewing drawers for a book holder.
Love this little stool!  Maybe if I put Axton in time-out on this he will also pick up speaking French at the same time!
Axton’s best friend, Maxwell, trying on some vintage cowboy boots.
I love a man in boots!
I’m lovin’ anything with numbers lately…
To DIE!
Upcycled Cabinet Door into a chalkboard. 
Table turned into a kitchen set!  I have seen these on Pinterest and they are even cuter in person! 
I need to have a little girl just so I can have one of these!
The owner’s had their dogs in Pack-N-Plays with their own fan!  And do you see the Sophie Giraffe? 
Hilarious! 
The Rink is not the place to go if you are looking to wheel and deal. 
See below:
Frankly, this kind of annoys me, but whatever. 
The Rink is located at 3200 Rockwell Ave. and is open 7-days a week with live music and refreshments on Sundays.  This is a great place to go if you want someone to do the Refunking for you.
OR you can just go to my booth and buy from me! Ha!
Refunk Rating: B-
Happy Thrifting in the City!

Thrift in the City: Review of Golden Goose Flea Market

Thrift in the City is my review of local Oklahoma City and Metro Area thrift shops and spots to find antique deals in OKC.
This week’s thrifty spot is Golden Goose Flea Market  with the East County Swap Meet right next door in Midwest City.
2 Great Places in one location!
Golden Goose Flea Market is your typical flea market with many vendors selling anything from comic books, dishes, music memorabilia, and the such. Saturday me, the hubs and baby bubs made a trip out to the ol’ MWC.  Scott hates it when I go to places like this alone because there are your definite scraggly old  addicts hanging on the sidewalks.  I don’t think I would be nervous to go here alone, but maybe I have just gotten used to the thrift store crowd.  No one approached us asking for money, so that was a plus.
As a bonus they serve free hot dog.  Yes, “dog” as in singular.  I guess you don’t get more than one!
I did not partake in the dog eating.
All of the vendors were really helpful and willing to wheel and deal on items.  My goal at flea markets is to NEVER pay asking price and this trip was no exception! Most items are not marked with a price, so you have to ask.  I never suggest a price, I ask and then see what they say.
I considered purchasing this.  It was about 2.5 ft tall and I thought it would have been perfect for a little girl to play with.  But it was unmarked and I couldn’t find anyone to ask.
I bought this iron tray.
Some paint brushed and tools for .50 each.
HA!  I would be 40 or pregnant any day! 
I did not buy this pillow…
OH I WANTED THESE $25.00 VINTAGE BOOTS SO BAD!
But they were a size 5 and just a tad bit snug.
heartbroken…
Handmade bookmarks for $1.00 each.  I bought some for my book loving friends and I bought one for a little girl who’s mother said they didn’t have enough money to get one. 
Of course, I made her ask her Mom if it was alright first.
That made my day.
I also bought this mirror.
A vintage clock that has a coat of turquoise paint in it’s future.
A cheese plate and a candle stick for a project I have been wanting to tackle.

There were a few pieces of furniture, but they were in rough shape, so if you know what you are doing in the furniture repair department this is a great place to venture to.  I didn’t buy any because I had a baby in the backseat of my SUV and my garage is full.
The Golden Goose & East County Swap Meet is a great flea market to venture to, with a few antique gems, a lot of crap, GREAT prices, interesting people watching, and a fun afternoon off the beaten path.
Every time I come here I feel a littler richer, prettier, and classier!  Great for the ‘ol self esteem!
Go visit the Golden Goose and East County Swap Meet at
2301 North Douglas Blvd, Midwest City, Oklahoma 73141
Open Saturday & Sunday 9am – 6pm.
Happy Thrifting in the City!

Big Annoucement!

Many of you know that I have been referring to a few surprises I have up my sleeve for Refunk My Junk.  Obviously the blog revamping was one of the surprises, but the time has arrived for me to come clean and let you all in on my little secret…  I am putting my big girl panties on and going for it!  And by that I mean I am renting a booth at a new market opening in May. 

Beaucoup Boutiqes is located at 14400 N. Lincoln Blvd in Edmond off of 33rd & Lincoln in the old Pump It Up building. 

Here I will be displaying and selling my handpainted pieces!  Here is a little sneak peak at my booth!

 I will also starting hosting group workshops in June - allowing 6 women (or men if you so choose!) to learn how to paint, distress, and glaze their very own piece of furniture, with breakfast and a catered lunch provided, as well as a fun-filled day of learning all you ever wanted to know about refunking all of the junk in your home!  All paint and supplies will be provided – all you do is show up in comfy clothes with your piece of furniture!

I hope that you all are as excited as I am!  This is a BIG leap of faith and I can’t wait to see where this new journey takes me!  I hope you come along for the ride!

I LOVE Lattice! {Lovely Lattice Pattern}

I am obsessing over the latest trend in prints and patterns… Lattice!  I am seeing it everywhere… HGTV, throw pillows on Big Brother 12, clothes… You name it – a lattice pattern is there!  I think it is the new damask print for 2010.  Lattice is a traditional yet modern pattern and that is why I love lattice
 
See what I mean?
 
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In the most general sense of the word, lattice is a pattern composed of criss-crossing diagonal lines. The design can be found everywhere from fabrics and wallpaper to pie crusts and garden trellises. In gardens, you’ll often see lattice panels — made from criss-crossing strips of wood.

 
Pottery Barn Lattice Rug.  Loving the Brown One…
 
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On Etsy… Where could I put this?
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Lots ‘O Lattice Fabric
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Lattice is also Lady-Like…
 
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Purse is made from Lovely Lattice Fabric in Citrine by Waverly
 
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And it comes in Lagoon…
 
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A Lattice Dress by Michael Kors
 
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A Lattice Bib… 
 
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And if you can’t get enough Lattice, how about some Lattice Wallpaper? 
 
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The original lattice..
 
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Please let me know if you are in love with lattice too!
 
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