Classic Style Using Authentic Treasures

It's all about living an AUTHENTIC life, being true to who we are and finding beauty and inspiration in our daily surroundings. Decorating our homes with found items and antique and vintage treasures, we create a personal ~ classic style ~ that defines who we are!

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Waiting Is The Hardest Thing!



I am in "waiting" mode.  I  have a shipment of beautiful vintage European grain sacks on their way!  You can see some of them in the photo, which was taken by Wendy Lewis before she packaged them for shipment.  I have many American grain sacks on their way too, from all over the United States.  I hope to have a wide variety to choose from!

My dining room looks like a shipping warehouse right now....it is like Christmas when they come in...trying to guess which grain sack is in each package.  It is always so exciting to open the package and hold a piece of history.   I need to get them all in so I can decide what kind of pillows to make from each one...so many decisions...zippered, envelope back, sashed and tied, buttoned....ooo I can't wait...hmm then the decision to ruffle, flange, fringe, pipe, etc...I love it!

I have two professional workrooms signed up and read to go.  I guess I will put together an order of pillow inserts tomorrow... I will be using a mix of 10% down with 75% feather...but I think I will also have the down alternative available just in case someone has allergies!

Stay tuned...you never know what might happen here!  

Blessings to you this week....I hope your Valentine's Day is AUTHENTICALLY LOVELY!

Martha

2 comments:

Willow Decor said...

Wendy has the most beautiful things! I am sure your pillows will be fantastic!
xx-Gina

Martha at Authentica said...

Thanks Gina! I'm just getting started...and have so many ideas! I hope to be posting pictures soon..I want to start out with a lot of choices...trying to interest Atlanta decorators, but would like to also offer some online! I'm new to blogging, so any suggestions or advice are greatly appreciated! :) Thanks for stopping by!
It means the world to me...out here in blogger land! Blessings! Martha