Want windows? I have some!

Hi Everyone - check out my window stash in the garage! It's a little overwhelming sometimes. I recently stocked up a little on some multipane windows from the Kane County flea market, and acquired some additional windows from a kind soul who came into my booth at the Frankfort Fall Fest, asking if I needed some.

Anyway, I think I have around 150-200 at any one time. You can see here my "inventory" system, which shows blue tape labels with an ID number & size. I have these all recorded on a spreadsheet, so I know what I've got for custom orders. I'll bet you're glad this isn't your garage!

Here's a few finds from my latest flea market outing - a couple of great old frames, an old mirror, & a suitcase I couldn't pass up, since it looks like a hershey bar.

More great doorknob escutcheon plates - some will no doubt end up in hardware soup! (my not so high tech paint removal process)

Here's a mini army of cool old hooks, I just love these! Don't they remind you of grade school?

thanks for stopping by - My next show is up in Belvedere, IL at the Boone County Fairgrounds - Fall Diddley - Oct. 11-12. If you're in the area, be sure to stop in! :) Amy

Frankfort Fall Festival

Hi Everyone! thanks to all who stopped by the Second Chance Art & Accessories booth this past weekend at the Frankfort Fall Festival. We had beautiful weather & a great time! Here are some pictures from the weekend:

My business sign, next to my flowerpot urn "tent weights". Yes, the urns are filled mostly with concrete, with a little room for dirt. Very heavy - all the better to attach to my tent poles & prevent tipping. More than meets the eye, huh?

Here's a shot of the entire booth - I must say it's much easier to display everything in 2 booths. I'm leaning toward having 2 booths at most shows in the future.

Here's another flower pot - but this one's not filled with concrete, just dirt. It dries out quickly though - lots of trips back & forth to the water fountain!
More shots of the booth display:


Here's a cute little cockapoo, riding in her owner's purse. How adorable! I'm quite intrigued by the "ornamental dog" thing. My dog would jump right out, & I'd need a duffle bag to fit her in. ha!

Here's my sister, who will probably be mad I posted this picture of her eating some sort of fried carnival food. Mmmmmm.. potato chips.
Here's my Dad - always a trooper. I'm so lucky to have parents who are a HUGE help to me. I think here he's trying to stay awake.. we were worried he'd tip off the chair when the afternoon got warm & eyelids got heavy.
Here's some of that carnival food I refered to earlier. I'm amazed they can get this much on the plate. I also witnessed my family members eating some sort of sausage wrapped in pizza.... yikes! The dietitian in me is still alive & well. I guess I need to start bringing big bags of fruit to my shows.

Anyway..... Up next for me in the next few days: updating all my customer email & address lists, and updating my website. Usually it takes me a week or so to get the website straightened out after a show. I plan to take a few weeks to get some of my custom orders finished. Then I'll keep working on orders & prepare for my next show in Belvedere, IL (Fall Diddley).

thanks for stopping by! :) take care - Amy