More Burlap Coffee Sack French Chairs and a Flea this Weekend

You asked for 'em, you got 'em! The last time I did a crop of burlap coffee sack chairs they were a big hit and I've had lots of requests for more of them. It took me a while to find the right frames but I have 4 now. At least 2 of them will be with me this Saturday, November 13th at the Second Saturdayz Flea (click on the link on the left for directions). Early shopping starts at 8AM. Most of my chairs will be priced to fly out of there at only $89 each! I'll also have the above super cool vintage flour sack upholstered chair, plus cotton boll wreaths, French pillows, tea towels, formal French chairs and so much more. Stop by for a visit and get started on your holiday shopping!

Blessings to you!

Kiama

Cotton Boll Wreathes are Here!

Oh these cotton boll wreaths are even lovelier than I remember when I first stumbled upon them in a small town in South Carolina last spring. These gems are made from the cotton once it has bloomed and the twiggy structure from which it blossoms creates such a beautiful background for it's downy cotton puffs. I am happy to say that until now, these particular wreaths of this quality could only be found in the museums scattered about the south. But I've forged a wondeful alliance with the farm who furnishes them to the museums and they have agreed to supply them exclusively to A Touch of Mink to make available to you! The large wreaths measure approx. 15" in diameter and are priced at $50 plus shipping. The small ones approx. 8" and are $25 plus shipping. They will last forever and have been passed through the agricultural department for safe transport (as they are a germinated plant). They will be available on my website http://www.atouchofmink.net/ starting tomorrow.

I also am very pleased to offer baby cotton bales. These are mini replicas of the giant bales of cotton, bound in burlap and metal twine. They make a great display and have so many uses. Bookends, pins reminder notes on them, stack them for your Christmas nativity scene, my goodness, the list goes on. They are $18 each plus shipping. Very charming!

Preparing for Another Flea and the Cotton Boll Wreathes are IN!

Florentine nesting tables $99 for the set.

Pillows $14 for the large lumbar and $12 for the smaller ones .

Set of 6 French dining chairs with table-oatmeal muslin seats $275.

Saturday November 13th is the big Second Saturdayz Flea at Sandpoint. I have been sewing and upholstering up a storm in preperation. I plan on having at least 2 of my burlap chairs (I'm almost finished and will post pics soon) tons of pillows and some awesome Florentine tables and jewelry boxes among other things....and.... drum roll please...the cotton boll wreaths are here! I will take pictures today and post them. They are truly magnificent and I'm so honored to be chosen as the only retailer to carry them. Until now, these wreaths could only be found in museums in South Caroline. They are of the best quality and so incredibly charming. I can't wait to share them with you. For now, here are a few pics of some pillows and chairs I have ready to go...stay tuned! :)

My First Flea Market Pics

Traci and I had a fabulous time at our very first flea market last weekend. According to the other vendors it was not a huge turn out, but it didn't seem to deter some serious shoppers, and I nearly sold out of my sugar sack and burlap pillows, toile totes and other goodies. It was a good day, and I learned a ton and met some great people. I was proud of how the booth turned out. I think it was pretty and inviting if I do say so myself! We received a lot of lovely comments and who doesn't like that?

OK-can I just say that starting a web site for business sales is hard! Not that hard work has every stopped me from anything before. But at least it's up and running even if I only have few tiny things posted. I am busy researching ways to have custom made tin top reclaimed wood tables made, and French chairs and dining tables custom made for A Touch of Mink so I can offer them on my site with custom finishes. My cotton boll wreaths are in flight from SC so they should be on the site soon too. I have found a great resource for some amazing accessories and in my head it all looks great, but getting from my head onto the site is the trick! I keep thinking Rome wasn't built in a day. Just put one foot in front of the other and keep going. If you've been following my progress I thank you for your support. I really believe I will have something quite unique to offer very soon.

I hope you all enjoy your Sunday tomorrow. I will be having some much needed girl time with my best buddy Jewels and my sweet daughter Bianca. Blessings to you, Kiama

My Web Site is Live! Hooray!

Over the last 9 months or so since I've been blogging I've been slowly imagining a web site where folks can purchase my items directly. I am finally up and running. You can click on my link on the side of my blog or go to www.atouchofmink.net where you find my items for purchase. I only have a few items listed now, but once I'm finished with the big market this weekend I will be posting more. I'll have French chairs and clothing, and all kinds of equestrian home decor. If you get a minute, please stop by and take a look. I'd love to hear what you think.
Thank you to all of you who read my blog and who have requested the ability to purchase from outside my local area. I'm very grateful! Kiama

Save the Date! October 10th Sandpoint Antique and Design Market

A Touch of Mink will be at the Seattle Sandpoint Antique and Design Market, this coming Sunday, October 10th. The market is located in the large hangar (#30) in Magnuson Park. If you click on the link to the left you can print a flyer which gets you in at a discount. Doors open at 8AM for early buying. I have some really amazing finds I've kept hidden just for this market and I'm very excited to bring them. I've got a gorgeous, flawless French floral button tufted chair. A French gray clawfoot settee upholstered in oatmeal muslin, a French gilded settee with matching chair, tons of tea towels, burlap and floursack pillows, Florentine boxes, equestrian onesies, the list goes on! Everything will be priced to sell and there is a lot so if you are local please stop by. I'll be posting pictures just prior to the day. We'd love to see you there! Kiama

Framed French Tapestry,Tole and A Darling Chandelier

I love this gorgeous framed French tapestry ($69.95). I think it would look so fabulous in a dining room as it depicts a happy dining scene. This sweet little shabby chic candle chandelier is a bargain at $32.95 and a lovely pair of petite tole sconces would be so charming flanking a mirror in a little powder room ($32.95).