Handmade Aprons...a Great Gift for yourself or that special chef in your life.

I've just finished adding a new line of handmade shabby chic style aprons to the website. Each apron is a one of a kind and comes complete with a wooden spoon, recipe and set of vintage style measuring spoons all wrapped up neatly with a bow! Makes a great housewarming gift or birthday gift for the chef in your life! One size fits most. Custom orders welcome:) To view these wonderful aprons online hop on over to my website and check them out! http://lisascraftiqueboutique.com/store/WsDefault.asp?Cat=GiftsFromTheHeart

New Photos from the Antique Center

I've been really busy the passed few weeks settling into my new space at the antique mall. I've finally gotten some pictures taken and here they are......

Major Changes at Lisa's

Well, It's been awhile since my last post and boy have I been busy. After struggling with overhead expenses at the shop for quite some time I made the difficult decision to close the doors. I closed about 2 weeks ago and have downsized and moved into an Antique Mall just up the street.
While I miss meeting new people and chatting with my customers, I don't miss all the stress. Having a space at the mall has been a wonderful compromise. The owner is wonderful and I still get to play "shop" without the huge expense and time commitment. My customers still have a physical place to go and shop but now I have time to actually go "treasure hunting" and I am tickled to spend more time at home. I am focusing more on my website and will be hitting the road and selling at a few local craft shows...something I couldn't do before because I was always at the store. I am making the finishing touches on my space at the mall and will post some pics this week.

Anyhoo, I have some wonderful Halloween items now on sale on my site. Stop by and take a peek:) http://www.lisascraftiqueboutique.com/store/WsDefault.asp?Cat=VintageInspiredHalloweenFall

Hope you are all having a great week.
~Lisa

Our trip to the Raliegh Fairgrounds Fleamarket

Awhile back I read about the Raleigh Fairgrounds Fleamarket in Country Living Magazine. It looked great and have been dying to go ever since. A few weeks ago I finally got the chance. It is huge and vendors are scattered inside a few different buildings and all over outside. You can find everything from crafts, to antiques, sweat socks to SHAM WOW! Hungry? Grab a NY hot dog or a slice of pizza or even try a fried twinkie! I wasn't that brave though.

It was an enjoyable day and I strongly suggest stopping by if you are ever in the area. You never know what you'll find. We finished off our trip to Raliegh with a visit to the Museum of Natural Sciences so the kids could get up close and personal with the dinosaurs. Not sure which I liked more!

Victorian Tea Cup Wreath

This is my first Tea Cup Wreath and I absolutley love it. This grapevine wreath is embelished with silk flowers, lace, vintage baby teacups and saucers, butterfly, pink maribou, an old vintage hankie and brooch.

Fabulous Flamingos!!!

The Flamingos have landed at Lisa's and are strutting their stuff!!! Here are some of my Beach Chic Flamingo inspired creations!!! They will be up for sale on my website soon!

An Easter Bunny Tea Party

On April 11th we had our second annual Easter Bunny Tea Party event. The day was filled with lots of fun and the kids seemed to have a great time. The weather was beautiful too. A special Thanks to our Easter Bunny for taking the time to come visit us.

Easter Wishes!

May you have a wondeful Easter filled with warm and fuzzy memories.

Introducing Raves from Rio

Lisa's is happy to announce we are now carrying a new line of GORGEOUS handmade bows and headbands for babies and little divas created especially for you by Raves From Rio. We are currently offering these in store but you can also stop by their website www.RavesfromRio.com . Tell them Lisa sent you!

More Before and After Fleamarket Redesigns

I bought this old chandelier from a friend of mine. It sat in my shed for months as I had my mind occupied on other projects. I loved the shape and had in mind what I wanted to do to it. A client came in one day and mentioned she would love o have a chandelier for her daughter's room. Well, I jumped at the chance to create one for her. I rewired it so you can just plug it into a regular outlet, painted it pink and covered 5 lampshades in different but coordinating floral fabrics. I love the way it turned out and so did she.

A Pretty simple redesign. I picked up this table for a couple of bucks at a local thrift shop and loved it. All it needed was a paint job of a baby soft blue and a little distressing. I think its so sweet. Great for a beach house, Baby's room or any cottage style room really.

I bought this sad looking lamp for mere pennies at another local thrift shop. I gave it a coat of paint and a new lampshade I created out of a pretty toile fabric I just love and it's now worthy of sitting in someone's home ...not out on the junk pile.