Americana Porch | 4th of July

I knew I liked the red lantern when I found it at a yard sale, but I don't have red accents in my house, so I listed it on my blog.

Then the 4th of July drew near, and that little lantern hadn't sold.

I'm not even a little bit sad about that.

I purchased these red chairs at a yard sale, last year, I think.  They were super dusty with spider webs and junk in the metal tube legs, but they are sturdy, and I could see the paint had some great chipping already happening.  I scrubbed them down, let the paint flake off where it was loose, and then sealed them with double coat of polyurethane to keep the paint that was there a little protected.  

The vintage books and vintage wood stool are from my home;  both are also yard sale finds.  

Both pillow covers are thrift store finds, and both were like new when I found them.  The galvanized tub is from an estate sale years ago, before my first booth at the flea market.  
Did you see the sneak of the rug on my Facebook page?  My usual doormat wasn't fitting this scene with of it's brown and neutral.  Then I remembered I had purchased a couple handwoven vintage rag rugs from an estate sale this year.  I wasn't sure of my plans for them when I bought them, I just couldn't pass them up.  Who knew this one would be so perfect!?

More important than great thrifted finds however, is my grateful Thank You to all the men and women who have protected our USA, and their families.

Have a safe and happy 4th of July.
-Jen

Items available: vintage trunk, wood crate, lantern

Hello all!
A few new offerings!  Anyone else love vintage trunks?  I have a few favorites I have held onto that I have in my home, so this one is up for grabs!  I pulled a few things together that make me think of a little boy's room in this post, but each item could be fabulous on it's own.  For quite a while, I used two of these wood crates in my laundry room to separate darks and whites, or they can add a vintage vibe to the living room holding books, magazines, or blankets.  The red lantern is just in time to add to your porch or decor for 4th of July, unless you have a 'camp' themed room- then it should definitely go there!

Thanks for stopping by!!

{To purchase;  contact me at 208-390-8653 via call or text}

{Items are sold on a local basis in Chubbuck, Idaho}

Cute Train themed Cross-Stitch $15 - sold

framed and ready to hang

Red Metal Lantern $20

Vintage Fruit Crate - sold

Great patina!

Vintage Metal Trunk 

-sold

Great leather handles, and partial labels!

Top would need reinforced if you wish to use it as a flat surface.  Sturdy, metal just bows some.

Perfect for stacking or for storage. I have one that holds DVDs and game controls at my home.

Blue wire basket $4

Sweet burlap bear $6

He has a little tear on his ear-someone should love him!

Interior of the trunk.  Latch part for the front included : )

{To purchase;  contact me at 208-390-8653 via call or text}

{Items are sold on a local basis in Chubbuck, Idaho}

Thanks!

-Jen