31 Days of Before & After ~ Day 18 “Boing-Boing Clink”

2:30am. That’s what time this idea popped into my head. I suppose I was dreaming. Or maybe I was thinking in my sleep. None the less I was awake and as usual up for awhile. After Jotting down the idea that robbed me of my sleep, I pour a glass of milk, cuddle up nextContinue reading “31 Days of Before & After ~ Day 18 “Boing-Boing Clink””

31 Days of Before & After ~ Day 13 ” The Order “

Sometimes I get carried away with my love for rusty, galvanized metal, industrial treasures, vintage dishes and just plain junk, that I forget to share another side of me. Another side of Rustique Art. The side that started this obsession with rusty + antiques + beads + wire = Rustique Art. My little business isContinue reading “31 Days of Before & After ~ Day 13 ” The Order “”

St. Patrick’s Day Brings Out the Green In Me

Are you supposed to wish someone a happy St. Patrick’s Day even if your not Irish? it’s possible that there is a drip of Irish blood in me…that’s what was overheard in my youth, but it’s never been confirmed. So there’s not much excited around our home on this “lucky” day. But I do loveContinue reading “St. Patrick’s Day Brings Out the Green In Me”

A Long Overdue Thank You :)

very belated…yet very heartfelt “THANK YOU” MIKE & SALLY @ NIGHT OWL CRAFTWORKS Several months ago (((blush))) I entered and contest and I won the items in the photo above. Yes! I am just now getting around to sharing this wonderful news with you? Yes! I am ashamed of myself. But…in my defense I wasContinue reading “A Long Overdue Thank You :)”

Falling in Love with Fall Colors

Can you  feel it?  I can! the weather is making it’s way toward cooler days the slant of the sun is different football games are scheduled and pre games have begun, students are getting back to school, seasonal decorations out in the stores…lol, ALREADY! albeit subtle….the fall season is coming and I am so excited!Continue reading “Falling in Love with Fall Colors”

Bead Gardening in Texas

Welcome to my bead garden… You’ll never hear me say this again…so listen up, I have some “UGLY” beads. It’s not their fault that is just how they were made.    So in an effort to boost their self esteem and beautify my patio, I’m going to give them a make over…. I just knewContinue reading “Bead Gardening in Texas”

Flea Market Treasures & True Confessions of a Beadaholic

Last Sunday we piled the kids in the car and headed to East Texas. We were off to spend the day at what is known in these parts as “First Monday.” Canton, Texas is home to one of the largest flea markets in the United States, or so I’ve been told. But then again, isn’tContinue reading “Flea Market Treasures & True Confessions of a Beadaholic”