4.21.2009

inspired by this...

i'm so thrilled to see that she has a blog! i was fortunate enough to be at her very first sale ever, several years ago - where i found this wonderful table that warms up our family room:) she doesn't sell online at this time, but she has a wonderful cottage at the detroit lakes, mn flea market. and a wonderful yearly sale event at her showroom in the countryside. i have to tell you this - her sale(s) are usually a mob scene - and she is unfailingly pleasant and helpful.

this candle trough is from her sale

and this old painting was from one of her early sales

i believe she made these pillows out of vintage fabric - oh, how i wish i had 30 more!

and perhaps one of my best loved purchases from patina white: this wonderful typewriter key watch...

i thank you for your inspiration over the past years, beth! and it truly is a small world - i found out about the patina white blog through this crafty girl, whose flashcards are among my favorite etsy purchases:)


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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousTuesday, 21 April, 2009

    hELLo mary! this online venture has opened up so many doors! look at you & your BeAuTiFul blog! I am so humbled by your post! if it weren't for the wonderful and loyal customers like you I wouldn't be here to continue the journey today! I remember the day we carried that table out! it looks wonderful in your home! oh my gosh I am so excited to "find" you online! it is so incredibly funny how things happen! isn't cari a DoLL!? thanks for visiting and I can't wait for shady hollow to start! I hope to see you there! in the mean time I can't wait to take in your blog! :)
    beth

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  2. LaurieWednesday, 22 April, 2009

    Oh, it's so much fun to find people online, isn't it?!

    Mary, thank you for stopping by my blog and commenting. To bring you up to date on "Thrifter's Anonymous" - I got as far as sifting through my craft and business stuff in my office and felt satisfied enough with its organization to begin a bit more thrifting. But it was a great, self-imposed dry spell and I was very productive. I totally recommend it!

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  3. Jessica RodarteWednesday, 22 April, 2009

    too bad beth doesn't have an online shop. i guess a table as pretty as yours would be a pretty penny to ship... still! i'm missing out. ;)

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  4. LoriThursday, 23 April, 2009

    hi Mary:) thanks for sharing that blog link...no wonder her sales are a mob scene...you found some wonderful things shopping with Beth...i just love the table...those pillows are gorgeous...and the painting is lovely!!!

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  5. MuggensteekjesThursday, 23 April, 2009

    Hello,
    thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a message.I am going to visit you more often because I think your blog is wonderful with very beautiful pictures.
    have a nice evening,Ingrid.

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  6. StephenieSaturday, 25 April, 2009

    That table is just so pretty...I would love to have that table..The candle trough is such a nice touch..That fabric on those pillows are just amazing...What an inspiring post..
    Stephenie

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  7. Kathy's Red Door WelcomeSunday, 26 April, 2009

    I just happened on your blog not sure from where, but I'm glad I did. I love that pretty watch with the type keys. Very clever.

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  8. Sonya --Dime Store ThriftWednesday, 29 April, 2009

    Ohhhhh, I am loving your Blog! I didn't realize that there was so much going on in Detroit Lakes! We have a cabin up on Blanche and will have to do a tiny road trip this summer to see the buzz up there:)
    Sonya

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