Sharing the joy

Sharing my work and seeing the joy in someone's eyes when they find the PERFECT piece at my shop is so full filling to me. My passion for design and vintage decor is unstoppable! But I have to say that meeting and talking to each customer is a favorite part of everyday. We all learn from each other is so many ways, and so many of my 'customers' (aka friends) bless me more than they know.

I just had to share the joy I received today from a special lady. She came in to my store and we said the normal "hi--how are you" "fine--and you?"--a friendly greeting but common at best.  She proceeded to browse the shop and then came to me and said that my store feeds her soul and that it was just what she needed today. That sentiment brought tears to both our eyes.  She praised my talent and eye for design and uplifted my soul more than she knows. Browsing my shop calmed her heart but her words wrapped me in happiness.

These are the wonderful blessings I receive everyday from the wonderful people I meet through my shop along with the blessing of getting to do what I truly LOVE everyday.

Around the shop....

Having fun keeping things fresh and new around the shop! Wanted to share some of the wonderful photography from Debra of Beauty Tree Photography. She spent the day at One Vintage Lane and captured some great images.

I truly LOVE my job! I get to play with all these wonderful treasures everyday! I love creating new displays and helping my customers create unique looks for their homes! I believe a home should feel collected and tell your story....not furniture showroom decorated! I love to blend vintage items with current, traditional to create a wonderful vintage chic room that is full of history and charm!

I love to play with styles and trends, taking a look from rustic to chic, vintage to farmhouse, industrial to glam! I am NOT  a huge corporation--it is just little old me working hard and loving every minute of it! I do ALL of my own hunting, picking, loading, driving, cleaning, painting, displaying and so on! I love waking up on my days "off" and heading out to a fleamarket or to spend the day driving around to garage sales in the summer. Its the thrill of never knowing what you will find or what amazing item will be the big SCORE! of the day.

 

Stop in to One Vintage Lane to find your inspiration to create a new look or freshen up what you already have. Lets chat, talk about your vintage finds and treasures! It is my favorite thing to do!

I hope you found these photos inspiring and heartwarming. Look for more pictures of my shop ONE

VINTAGE LANE to be posted soon. Also check out my facebook page at www.facebook.com/onevintagelane to keep up with me!

One Vintage Lane is located at 1138 W. Maple Street (Rt. 619), Hartville, Ohio 44632
Open Mondays 10 am to 7pm. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10am to 5pm. Hope you can visit sometime.

Inspiring Pinterest Boards!

Wanted to share a great site that has a fabulous collection of Inspiring and Creative Pinterest Boards.



http://frenchcupboard.blogspot.com/2013/01/inspiring-pinterest-linky-collection.html



Be Careful---you could get "lost" for HOURS! Have fun :)

Kitchen Island ideas! RePurpose & ReInvent

Haven't you ALWAYS dreamed of a kitchen island? Well, it is possible AND affordable with REPURPOSING! Take a piece you already have (or one you get from ONE VINTAGE LANE!) and go for it!

 

 

 

 This one is a repurposed dresser! It is wonderful with the wheels because you can easily move the piece out of the way of doors, entry ways etc.

 

 

 Here is another one done with a dresser. So great for added storage in the kitchen!

 

 

We have SO many wonderful pieces available at One Vintage Lane in Hartville that could EASILY make a FABULOUS island. All shapes, styles, colors. Stop in to the shop and lets chat about YOUR ideas!

 

 

Or how about this one for a smaller space! I love it. Take the base of an old sewing machine ( you probably have one in your basement like I do! LOL) and add a precut piece of countertop, or again, an old door---Voila! Instant island.

 

 

 

 Or this one! For more of a French Country feel! (We have 2 of these in the shop by the way). Paint it pale to blend in room or bold to add a surprise pop of color! 

 

 

I hope these photos have inspired YOU to think outside the box for your home! Of course, stop in to One Vintage Lane 1138 W. Maple Street, Hartville, Ohio 44632 and we can talk over YOUR creative ideas and home décor needs! We love to chat!

 

 

Spring fever--Plant something! Use vintage containers!

Here at One Vintage Lane I am always on the look out for a great new idea and a way to use and display ALL of my favorite vintage finds! Spring fever has got me wanting to add new life to the house and store! Here are some FABULOUS and EASY planting ideas I gathered from around the web and my home!

                           How FUN is this! Succulents are so beautiful, hardy and affordable!

What a statement a collection of containers makes. Wouldn't these be cute lined up on an old wooden bench on the porch!

 

I LOVE vintage silver items. These just add a pop of class to a display. Make a stack of books and vary the height of these on an entry table or accent area! OR put them at each place setting at a party or shower as a take home item for your guests! They will never forget you :)

Dig out those old candy dishes. They make GREAT planters to! I like to put a little bit of gravel or rocks in the bottoms of the containers as well. That helps with drainage for the water and roots.

I hope these pictures have inspired you to try something new today. As always, stop into One Vintage Lane in Hartville, Ohio. 1138 W. Maple Street. We have TONS of great and unique containers to choose from and would LOVE to help you with your creative needs. Thanks so much for stopping by.

 

To Paint or Not to Paint---Apparently that IS the question!

Hello all. So I recently purchased this great antique (circa 1890-1920) mantle to put in my shop. I posted a quick picture on facebook and posed the question--should I paint it! Well, it has received overwhelming response!


Check out that post here. Take a look and voice YOUR opinion here on the blog!

Websters Chalk Paint

So excited to be using and SELLING Websters Chalk Paint Powder! It is a fabulous, all natural, product made here in the USA. You simply mix it with water and add to any latex paint. It is so smooth and rich and a little goes a LONG way!

I painted this 6 foot long dresser with just ONE CUP (8 oz) of paint which was just 2 TBSP of Websters Chalk Powder Mix! So stop in to One Vintage Lane and grab a bag---you will be hooked.