Tuesday, August 18, 2009

coming home with vintage storage

We didn't purchase anything in the photos of the earlier post. Oh, wait... I did get two spools of wool! What we mostly brought home was all about storage. My mother doesn't have a closet upstairs in the barn. I have a studio exploding with bits of everything. We were so inspired by the old industrial remnains from a time long ago. A couple of crates and some amazing factory racks on wheels (from the the early days of the shoe industry) made us very happy.
Can't wait to work on tidying up. I have never given you a true studio tour... hoping this magic rack, mine is the big one, will aid my fabric storage situation and make it photo-worthy. We also carefully chose a few beautiful odds and ends, including several of these!

My mom and I selected a couple of antique, hand-carved, teak wood blocks from India. We had such a hard time choosing... the photo only shows 1/3 of the display. Can't wait to try them out on linen! I also have some nice ideas for some wonderful vintage fabric I couldn't resist for my shop. More on all of this when I get back to updating that said shop... If you 'd like to see more photos from Madison Bouckville, check out this flickr set I just created. Pin It

14 comments:

  1. love your storage ideas
    can't wait to see them in action
    in your barn studio
    that fabric is so maya*made

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  2. What treasures! I so want to come thrifting with you. Those racks are perfect and what a treat to see all of those Indian wood blocks. Thanks for sharing your adventure.

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  3. great found!!!! those racks are amazing and looks well. The indian wood blocks are a beautiful treasure!!

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  4. WOW those hand-carve are amazing!! Lucky you!! (^v^)

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  5. I love everything you found. What a fun day you must have had.

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  6. Qué suerte has tenido en encontrar ésta hermosa colección de sellos!!!saludos,
    Marce

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  7. I am LOVING the hand-carved wooden blocks!

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  8. Wow...such great finds. Love all those "stamps" I guess that is what they are. amazing. love the paisley.

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  9. Those racks on wheels are amazing! Would love to have one of them myself! Can't wait to see your photos.

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  10. Oh Maya,
    No doubt that you and your lovely mother had a field day! The pictures of the event are exquisite. Makes me want to fly down next year from SFO to attend the event myself! And I will make sure to bring a spanish handheld fan. Actually, I just might find one there at the flea market!

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  11. Such beauty in your photos, the wood blocks are incredible!

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  12. WOW...the antique printing blocks from India are delectable....I love them. I could see them filling a simple wooden bowl on a table for display....what a great collection to have!

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