gigi hill

gigi hill by thebeadclosetboutique featuring river island

My Vintage Finds

So I have been in a shopping mood but right now it's not for clothes or handbags, it's for fabulous little treasures I can use in my shop or add to my collection.
So the other day I was at Deseret Industries (DI) and I came across this little treasure a completed set.  I paid .50 per cup and .75 per plate, PERFECT CONDITION!!!
So I did some research and this is what I found:
Fire King Milk Glass Anniversary Rose Snack Tray Set

(I found this picture on http://www.antiquesnavigator.com/d-86950/fire-king-milk-glass-anniversary-rose-snack-tray-set.html)

Sweet little hair combs

I've been working on some new things for in my shop.  Here is a glance into just a few of the hair combs I have been making.  Beautiful and simple.  Great for girls and women. They will soon be added to my shop at this website: http://thebeadcloset.storenvy.com/

DIY Candlestick display holder

I want to share this little project with you.  I'm always looking for new displays for in my shop and I love to alter pieces, so here is one of my newest projects.
I had this candle holder laying around my house moving from one box to another.  I was about to send it to the thift shop when I decided I could do something with it. It was dark brown, so I got the spray paint out.

Next I sanded it down and made it shabby chic.  I found these cute little turquoise dishes and glued them on.  I than took some lace trim and tied knots and finished it off with little pearls and crytals dangling from the lace.  Hope you enjoy!!

New Summer Hours

Hi Everyone!  I just want to give you a heads up that we are changing our stores hours for the summer.  Starting JUNE 1st we will be Closed Sun-Tue and Open Wed-Fri 11-6 and on Sat. 12-5.  This way I can be able to enjoy some of the summer with my little guy before he heads off to the Big K.  

DIY chalkboard platters

Hi everyone!!  I have been in a creative mood lately.  So the other day my good friend Michelle and I went treasure hunting through the thrift stores.  My find was these silver platter trays that I paid $1 each for.  So what shall I do next with them.  I have a habbit of buying things that I think I will do something with and than it gets thrown into a box.  But not this time!!
These are simple to make.  These platters are also magnetic, so you could make it a magnet board instead if you wanted.  You can even drill holes in them and add ribbon to hang them or put them on a stand like I have in the pictures.

What you will need:
Metal platters, (I picked these up at thrift store for $1 ea.)
primer spray paint
spray paint color (I used a cream and a turquoise color, which in the photo looks more blue)
Chalkboard paint (local hardware store)
paint brush (I use the sponge brushes)
Plus anything you want to add to it for decoration.

Step 1-3: Find platters and prime, than paint with color you want for your base.

Step 4: Paint on chalkboard paint (I did 3 coats letting it dry in between each coat.)

Step 5: Embellish with what ever you would like.

Here is the finished product of one of them!!

These will be available in my store 5/15/2012

Jewelry display

So I have been wanting to come up with some new displays for in my shop.  This is what I did today.  I started by scratch.  Went to Home Depot picked up some wood, paint and nails and began my project.  I cut them down to size I wanted screwed them together.  I then painted with a brown primer and then I rub a cream paint over top.  To finish it off I added brown little nails to hang jewelry off of.  Enjoy the pics.