Hello world!

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Diane

Welcome to Pretty Antiques Wonderful Salvage!

Or as I like to call it P.A.W.S.

My name is Diane & this is my first post! Yay!!!

Please bear with me as I learn to navigate the blog world & use my iPhone pics. (I hope to learn how to take proper photographs with a real digital Camera one day very soon.) So grab some Iced Tea & have a seat on my front porch

Let’s get to know one another, & talk about DIY, flea markets, Restoring, Repurposing,”Junk”, Pets, Travel & whatever else you can think of to have some FUN!

This is one of my Pups “Pixie” checking out one of my recent projects.

My friend Jodie gave me a sofa/console table which I didn’t need, so I repurposed it into a bench to put at the foot of my bed & I’m such a rookie I forgot to take my own “before” photo. so I’ll improvise, it looked similar to this one I found online

I first unscrewed the feet & removed the bottom shelf then cut the legs down to 17″ I had to take the threaded inserts out of the cut off pieces, drill new holes into the shortened legs, then reinsert the threaded hanger bolts ( I think that’s what you call them) bench legs metal screw inserts

Then I added my grandmother’s needlepoint cushion to the top & Voila!

Not the best “after” photo either. 🙁 Remember I said I was a Rookie!! 🙂

Now, I’m looking at the bed & bench thinking it might be time to paint them also with some Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint. hmmmm?? What do you think?

I look forward to any suggestions or comments you may have. (click on reply section below)

Thanks for stopping by. 🙂 Please Sign up with your email for a subscription below

Take Care,

Diane

46 thoughts on “Hello world!”

Raewyn on September 19, 2014 at 2:38 pm said:

Wonderful to see the same journey! I too am a police officer about to retire in November to take on my love of upcycling furniture full time. I’m a long way from you as in New Zealand (and a crazy cat lady rather than a dog person) Will follow your blog avidly how exciting for us both! Sending best wishes and fun times to you from the other side of the world! 🙂

Reply ↓
- Diane on September 19, 2014 at 11:05 pm said:
  
  Oh that’s great! Raewyn, Congratulations! & Stay Safe! I love all animals My sister was the cat lady 😉 It is so exciting Please keep me updated on your up-cycling. follow your heart!
  So nice to meet you & Thank you!
  
  Reply ↓
Patty Soriano on September 19, 2014 at 12:48 pm said:

Wow! Your first post and you already have 87 followers! Congrats! I’m adding my name to the subscription list. Would love to see what you do in the future. LOVE the puppies — keep them in the blog posts! Good luck !

Reply ↓
- Diane on September 19, 2014 at 11:10 pm said:
  
  Thanks Patty!
  I’m so grateful for all the support, feeling very blessed & the puppies are a big part of my life so they will continue to be on here too 🙂
  
  Reply ↓
charlotte on September 17, 2014 at 10:35 pm said:

So happy to find you as you begin this next chapter in your life! (thanks, Miss Mustard Seed) I wish you the best and as far as perfect…neither are any of us!!

Reply ↓
- Diane on September 17, 2014 at 11:14 pm said:
  
  Thanks Charlotte !
  
  Reply ↓
Carla on September 17, 2014 at 7:50 pm said:

Hi Diane. Came from MMS! LOVE your picture. Anyone that shows a dog is great in my book.

Reply ↓
- Diane on September 17, 2014 at 8:06 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much!
  
  Reply ↓
Sharon @ Blue Willow House on September 17, 2014 at 4:55 pm said:

We are following similar paths. I retired two years ago and started a blog. Recently, I rented a booth in a local antique mall. So far both are so much fun. Good luck on both your endeavors.

Reply ↓
- Diane on September 17, 2014 at 8:12 pm said:
  
  Thanks Sharon
  I love your Blog! and what a great post touring your antique mall Best of Luck with your 2nd career too, I look forward to traveling along with you
  
  Reply ↓
Mary Stewart on September 17, 2014 at 2:36 pm said:

Thanks so much for gifting Miss Mustard Seed with the paper cutter and for your service as a police officer. I recently retired and am still trying to figure out what I want to do with my time. So if you don’t mind, I think I would like to hang out with you as I figure things out. It’s true that every journey starts with a single step. Just remember those steps can be as fun and inspirational as YOU make them. I’m looking forward to taking this journey with you. Best of luck and welcome to the “Land of Blog” !

Reply ↓
- Diane on September 17, 2014 at 2:47 pm said:
  
  Thanks for the encouragement Mary!
  you’re more than welcome to hang with me while you figure things out, the more the merrier!
  All I can say is just listen to your heart & follow where it leads 🙂
  
  Reply ↓
Terri on September 17, 2014 at 2:16 pm said:

I love.. love.. love the way you came up with the name of your blog…. 🙂 … I “discovered” you via Miss Mustard Seed’s Blog… had to come on over and see for myself…. very exciting!!! I’m signing up !!!!! Congrats on retirement and on the new blog!!! Your little Fur Baby is tooooo cute!!!!

Reply ↓
- Diane on September 17, 2014 at 2:52 pm said:
  
  Thanks Terri! & Pixie says thanks too!
  
  Reply ↓
Sheila on September 17, 2014 at 9:55 am said:

I have you marked as a “favorite” on my browser…looking forward to more wonderful posts!

Reply ↓
- Diane on September 17, 2014 at 10:45 am said:
  
  “Favorite” wow! Very high praise, I’m honored! Thanks Sheila!
  
  Reply ↓
Dorothy on September 16, 2014 at 11:22 pm said:

Diane, I heard of you through Marian’s (MMS) blog. I am going to subscribe to your blog and congrats on your brave new start. I also love your dog! You go girl.

Reply ↓
- Diane on September 17, 2014 at 12:35 am said:
  
  Thank You!!
  
  Reply ↓
Allison Barber on September 16, 2014 at 10:05 pm said:

Via MMS ~ Congrats on starting your blog!!! Will be in Manhattan Oct 13th thru the 20th ~ an recommendations on a flea market or cool antique stores to go to?? Thanks!

Allison in NC!

Reply ↓
- Diane on September 16, 2014 at 10:41 pm said:
  
  Thank You Allison,
  on the weekends there are 2 Flea markets in Manhattan I like to visit here is their website, http://www.annexmarkets.com
  & there is the Brooklyn Flea (which is really 3 different markets on different days of the weekend) it’s just a subway,bus or ferry ride or walk/drive across a bridge away from Manhattan, here is their website http://brooklynflea.com
  I hope you enjoy your trip & let me know if you find any treasures while visiting & thanks for stopping checking out my blog 🙂 if you get down to East Houston street Billy’s Antiques is neat to check out though I have never bought anything there The “American pickers” have stopped by his place with a sideshow banner http://billysantiques.com/billysantiques_history.html But more importantly across the street is the famous Katz’s Delicatessen since 1888 (as seen in the movie Harry met Sally) http://katzsdelicatessen.com/hours-and-directions/ you might say they are a little pricey for a sandwich until you see the size of them I usually split one with whomever I’m with ,or box up the rest for later 😛 I could go on & on but I’ll give you a break
  Take Care!
  
  Reply ↓
  - Allison Barber on September 17, 2014 at 2:13 pm said:
    
    Thank you so much for the information! Hoping that I can get to at least one of them! Can’t wait for more from your blog!!!
    
    Reply ↓
    - Allison Barber on September 17, 2014 at 2:15 pm said:
      
      And don’t worry about going on and on about NYC ~ we love NYC!!! We have been blessed to go several times and we love it! It is our preferred destination. We are doing Monday to Monday just so we can do the Brooklyn Tabernacle on Sunday and I wanted to do the Brooklyn Flea on Saturday. I love all things NYC!
      
      Reply ↓
  - Allison Barber on September 17, 2014 at 2:17 pm said:
    
    And now, I ‘m being crazy ~ if you want a flea market partner on 10/18, left me know and I can send dear husband and darling daughter on their way and I can meet up for a little flea market fun!
    
    Reply ↓
    - Diane on September 17, 2014 at 2:39 pm said:
      
      Oh Allison , I’m sorry I can’t meet up , That would have been so much fun! I’m working at an event in huntington Showcasing the “The Shops at Suite Pieces” https://www.facebook.com/YankeePeddlerAntiques
      the antique shop I’ll be having a booth in soon 🙂 Thanks for the invite! Please let me know how you make out, enjoy the city!
      
      Reply ↓
Jodie on September 16, 2014 at 10:02 pm said:

Diane. So proud of you following your dream and going for it!! This is just the beginning take a deep breath and enjoy the ride.

Reply ↓
- Diane on September 17, 2014 at 12:37 am said:
  
  Thank You Jodie!
  Could have done it without your love & support
  
  Reply ↓
Joy@aVintageGreen on September 16, 2014 at 8:38 pm said:

Welcome Diane to a great world of fellow bloggers.
Joy

Reply ↓
- Diane on September 17, 2014 at 12:42 am said:
  
  Thank You Joy !
  
  Reply ↓
Billie on September 16, 2014 at 7:27 pm said:

Read about you on Miss Mustard Seed’s blog and just had to visit. I love the idea of what you did to the sofa table, but love Pixie more. I am a dog lover and any furniture redo. Good luck with you blog and I will check in on you too.

Reply ↓
- Diane on September 17, 2014 at 12:38 am said:
  
  Thank You!
  
  Reply ↓
Andrea Richards on September 6, 2014 at 1:52 am said:

I love your blog Diane! That was an awesome idea for the table !! Can’t wait to see more!!! Thanks!

Reply ↓
- Diane on September 6, 2014 at 2:00 am said:
  
  Thanks! 🙂
  
  Reply ↓
Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking on August 28, 2014 at 10:11 pm said:

Oh the bench turned out looking great and Pixie is adorable!

Reply ↓
- Diane on August 29, 2014 at 12:10 am said:
  
  Thanks!:)
  
  Reply ↓
Kathy on August 20, 2014 at 10:17 am said:

WONDERFUL. Taking a step towards your dream. Good luck on your new adventure

Reply ↓
- Diane on September 17, 2014 at 12:43 am said:
  
  Thanks
  
  Reply ↓
Carrie on August 19, 2014 at 10:26 am said:

Oh boy! Pawsitively splendid 2nd career choice! Will have to drop in when I get back home!
Carrie

Reply ↓
- Diane on August 19, 2014 at 10:42 am said:
  
  Thanks Carrie! I like what you did there! LOL
  
  Reply ↓
Jen Tapps on August 18, 2014 at 9:51 pm said:

Love it and the litttle pooch sitting on top too! I would definitly hit that bed up with some Miss Mustard Seed. It would look beautiful antiqued! Love the name too! <3

Reply ↓
- Diane on August 18, 2014 at 11:47 pm said:
  
  Thanks! I’m excited to chase the dream 🙂 <3
  
  Reply ↓
Miss Mustard Seed on August 18, 2014 at 9:11 pm said:

Congrats on starting your blog!! This is such a clever piece and I love your porch. 🙂 I can’t wait to see all of your projects.

Reply ↓
- Diane on August 18, 2014 at 11:42 pm said:
  
  Thanks soo much Marian! I’m Blushing! 🙂
  
  Reply ↓
lisa anderson on August 17, 2014 at 10:42 pm said:

PAWSOME Diane!

Reply ↓
- Diane on August 18, 2014 at 11:43 pm said:
  
  I see what you did there Lisa! LOL Thanks!
  
  Reply ↓
colleen caravella on August 16, 2014 at 9:10 am said:

Congratulations Diane! I’m very proud of you and I wish you much success!! xo

Reply ↓
- Diane on August 17, 2014 at 12:25 pm said:
  
  Thank You Colleen 🙂
  
  Reply ↓

Share this:

46 thoughts on “Hello world!”

Leave a Reply Cancel reply