Sunday, May 20, 2012

Numbers and Letters and Words, Oh My!




The Home and Garden Tour that my home was included in yesterday was a huge success!  It was a gorgeous day, and the turnout was fantastic!  This vignette in my front entry/hallway was a favorite that many people commented on.  I'm constantly changing this space around-it's an awkward little space on a curved wall-and nothing has ever seemed just right.  It was actually my mom's idea to put the chair and the barrels together, and I just built on it from there.  I'm really happy with how it came together!  I love (ok, I'm obsessed) with any kind of typography and the combo of these items (hence numbers, letters, and words :) really appeals to me.

A lot of people were intrigued by my little collection of old fishing licenses.  They're so tiny and cute!  I've just bought them here and there and decided to group them in a little wooden bowl.  I've always wanted these cash register numbers and finally purchased them on Etsy.  I couldn't find anything the right size to put them in, when I remembered I had this rusty oil can...perfect fit!



Several people told me that they have an old printer's tray in their attic or basement and never thought to use it this way.  I had fun finding tiny items around the house to display in the 'cubbies'!
Do any of you have an obsession with numbers, letters, and words?  Enjoy the little bit that's left of this gorgeous weekend!

 I'm joining the party at: Coastal Charm's Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays! 
and...................             Knick of Time Tuesday




11 comments:

  1. Hi Susan, I'm your newest follower! You have some great things going on at your place. Love all your vignettes and goodies. I'm so glad you linked up with Monday Marketplace, so glad to have you!!

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  2. Debra, I'm excited to have you as a follower-thank you! LOVE your blog :)

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  3. I love how you have that set up... I recently found a printer's tray and have been looking for ideas. I'm your newest follower and look forward to seeing more :-)

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    1. Cynthia, thanks so much! Those trays make such fun display 'shelves'!(If you can find items tiny enough to fit :)

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  4. Susan, thanks so much for visiting the Knick of Time Tuesday party! Please add my button or a link to this post and I'll be giving you a big shout-out at the party next week!
    (my button is located in the tab at the top of my page)

    By the way, you may want to disable word verification so you get more comments - a lot of people don't like to mess with the word verification and it isn't really necessary. Just a tip!

    Blessings,
    Angie @ Knick of Time

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    1. Angie, thanks for all your help! Can't wait to see my 'feature' on your blog :)

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  5. Hello Susan! Welcome to the world of Blogging! I really enjoyed my visit to your new site, and it looks GREAT! You have wonderful talent and I look forward to coming back! I am a fairly new blogger myself, since Jan 2012. I am following! From one sweetie to another.....Roxie

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  6. Roxie, your comment made me smile! So sweet-thank you!

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  7. It is a very cute solution for a small and/or awkward space. I may do something similar with my grandfather's old duck stamps. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  8. Thanks, Michele! I'm so happy to hear I could 'inspire' you :)

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  9. I have many obsessions...my main one is old advertising. I adore it! I love those cash register numbers...swoon!

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