Raised In Cotton

Yard Sale Tips

It's Spring and Yard Sale Season! The weather has been really warm and those sale signs have been popping up everywhere in my area and I bet in yours as well. I found this pretty vase recently at a local sale for a few dollars and bought it to use for a Spring table setting. Below is a few tips that I use when hunting Yard Sales~

 

1. Plot your route with a map the night before to save time. 

2. Shop older neighborhoods for vintage finds.

3. Go early in the day for the best finds.

4. Ask the seller if they will be adding more items during the day and then return.

5. Let the seller know what items you are looking for just in case they have something that is not out. 

6. Have small bills available for purchases.

7. Scan the sale quickly for items of interest then move on. 

8. Group items together and ask for a better price.

9. Garage Sale Rover is one of my favorite iPhone Apps to use for searching sales.

10.  Yard Sale Search   to find sales in your area.

Happy Yard Saling!

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Wedding Decor Idea Using Vintage Frames

Recently, I have been working with a couple of Brides that want to incorporate vintage frames into their Wedding decor. Instead of just tacking empty frames on the wall, I decided to do something a bit different and created this concept for them;

I used an old bottle filled with fresh flowers and centered them in the middle of the frame. To further personalize the framed flowers, I thought the Brides could pin favorite family photos or mementos to the wire. 

I really enjoy working with Brides and coming up with simple but lovely ideas that can be incorpated into their special day. The Good News is my Son just got engaged last week and my future Daughter-In-Law is beyond creative. In the next few weeks I will be sharing her ideas along with lots of other Wedding decor projects. 

Also coming up, my friend Matthew Mead will be doing a guest post on Vintage Wedding Ideas!!! Speaking of Matthew, head over to his blog where he has a fantastic giveaway and new video featuring his gorgeous book Flea Market Finds ~Available on Amazon for purchase;)

Vintage Shopping List

A few things that are always on my Vintage shopping list.

Architectural Salavage, Chandeliers, Ironstone

Cupboards, Scrubbed Top Tables, Baskets, Mirrors, Textiles

Worn Metal, Grinding Stones, Platters, Yellowware Bowls, Columns

Rust, Texture and Unglazed Pottery

Honest Paint

What is on your list? 

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Blessings~ Carol

Presenting Flea Market Finds With Matthew Mead

You know when your friends do something so beautiful you just want to share and shout it out to the world? Such is the case with Matthew Mead's latest book Flea Market Finds

160-page book celebrating and offering inspiration for the flea market enthusiast, and will be shipped out to readers in April 2012. Available from AMAZON

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Vintage Ladder Hanging Rack

Don't you love to decorate with an old weathered ladder? One of our popular sellers in the shop is the hanging racks we construct out of ladders we find. Perfect to use in a kitchen, garden room or even as a Wedding prop~

Decorative and functional with a vintage kick is always a plus don't you think?

Thank You Dear Friends for all the continued Love and Support of Raised In Cotton. Without YOU, none of this would be possible! 

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Stylized Photo Shoot

You know I love finding and using just the right props for a photo shoot~ Always a good excuse when out vintage hunting:) The following props came in handy for Renee Nannemen's newest book, Farmhouse Retreat I recently collaborated on: The concept- a stylized shoot featuring one of her lovely quilts centered around a "wash day" theme. Props-weathered blue porch chair, flax pillow,porcelain pitcher and bowl, a bar of Ivory soap, calico hand towel, homespun clothespin bag and fresh daisies.

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The Chair

Tachycardia (rapid heart rate), SOB (shortness of breath), Diaphoretic (sweating) and Hypertension (increased blood pressure) My self Nursing diagnosis of the physical reaction that overcame me when I found THE CHAIR~

The wingback with gorgeous vintage fabric was found at the Bottoms Up Market last weekend in Gwen and Teri's French By Design space. The muted colors of taupe and pink with a hint of green and soft velvet material that graces this chair is simply beautiful. I've been looking for the right wingback to put at the end of my farm table at home and felt lucky to find this one. I hastily snapped the photo with my cellphone but will post a better pic at a later date for you to really see the chair.

What vintage find has made your vital signs fluctuate? I would love to know:)

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Tula Pink Quilt Book

Had to share this with you! I wrote a blog post about the above photos and how Dreams Did Come True for my friend Elizabeth Maxson:) For the rest of the story click here:)

Tips For Making Your Small Business Shine

"There is so much competition, what can I do to stand out and make a living doing what I love?"  

Recently I received the above question over on the Good Stella site and thought I would also share with you the philosophy we use:

No matter what type of business you’re thinking about doing (or already doing) from brick, booth space, online, event or pop up, always do it up terrific. In other words, make it memorable. Start from day one to distinguish your brand (and yes you are a brand) as special. Paying attention to the smallest of details while understanding your particular audience is key to success. Use your specific talents to build a WOW factor that differentiates you from the pack. Don’t dwell on what everyone else is doing but spend your energy on what YOU can do to Stand Out. It’s not enough just to offer products or services any longer, but much more about the experience. Creating a lasting impression in every aspect of your business will always help you shine.  

 

 

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