Rebecca

Our new (old) house.

September 5, 2009 By Rebecca 11 Comments

Those who know me, know that I love antiques. There’s just something about worn furniture, chipped paint, a rusty patina or wood conditioned by hands, use & time that cuts to the very heart of me.

One week ago my husband & I officially purchased our most expensive & largest antique yet. It’s a 94 year old farmhouse.

Above is the smokehouse/root cellar. (It will be our potting shed & gardening center.) It’s full of treasures. Many of which I can’t see from the doorway. I can’t wait to start sorting through that charming little addition. I can so easily imagine a sink underneath the window, perfect for washing veggies & fruits from the garden before they’re brought through the door.

The barn came with the property & we own 2 acres behind it, which meet the Licking River. Fishing from my own backyard? That’s my idea of heaven.

We’re excited! We’ve ripped up carpet in a few rooms & have painted walls in much of the house. Some work will just have to wait until we’re actually in the home. And bigger projects will definitely have to wait until we can afford them.

Although we’re tired, we don’t mind the work. Every stroke of the broom or paint brush, every cobweb that’s knocked down, every ounce of sweat we’ve put into this house this week, is improving our home. And it’s nice to be able to call it Our Home. I know that we’ll love this house. And I think this house will love us as well.

Filed Under: My Appalachia, The Nest Tagged With: farm, farmhouse chic, home purchase, new home

Yippee! I’m in a Treasury.

August 27, 2009 By Rebecca Leave a Comment

You see him up there? My little White Rabbit broach? How sweet to be included in a such a wonderful treasury! This Etsy Treasury was compiled by La Baleine a Plumes. Thanks so much for including me!

You may notice that usually there’s a new dolly listed here on Monday. And if not on Monday, then surely by Tuesday night I have something listed.

I’m sad to say, there will be no dolly this week. I had been working on a very special piece for a Prim & Whimsy Girls Challenge that is going on this week! (Search PWGL Bewitched to see what my talented PWGL sisters have made.) I just didn’t get finished. And on top of that, Dave & I are working very hard this week to prepare a house for our belongings. That’s right. In a few short days, we’ll officially be homeowners! We’re terribly excited, but there’s so much work to do. We still have to pack the majority of our belongings. So if you don’t see a Miller Campbell Designs dolly for a little while, that’s why.

But, here’s something that will make you all giddy with excitement. I know a lady who is having a fantastic give-away that you can join! Her name is Jo & she & her hubby make the most wonderful dollies. Oh, you know who I’m talking about? Did you already know about the give-away? If not just go here, to her super fabulous blog to read all the details & see how you can win these most wonderful of items.

Wish us luck with this move! I’ll have pictures to share soon & I hope you all have a fantastic week!

Filed Under: Announcements, Etsy Favorites Tagged With: Etsy, Etsy Feature, Favorites, Treasury

Evelyn & Pookie – A Primitive Witch / Owl Set

August 18, 2009 By Rebecca 1 Comment

Meet Evelyn & Pookie. A lot of folks think little Evelyn is the magical one in this duo. But don’t let Pookie’s face fool you! He knows more than a spell or two. Evelyn is 21.5 inches tall from the tip of her hat to her base. She’s 19″ tall without it. Evelyn’s been made of muslin & stuffed with fiberfill. She’s been hand-painted & sanded a couple of times, giving her a lovely, aged patina. She’s been made in the fashion of a stump doll. She has no legs. Her lower torso is rag-stuffed & weighted so that she stands nicely. Evelyn’s been sealed so that she may be lightly dusted after display.

Evelyn’s face has been painted with a variety of media. Her nose & bottom lip have been needle-sculpted by hand. Her hands have been needle-sculpted as well. She sports brown painted gloves.

Evelyn’s blouse is made of white muslin. It features hand-gathered sleeves & hand-stitching around the neckline and back. Her apron skirt is made of 100% cotton Moda fabrics. The hem features hand-stitching. Evelyn’s hat is made of brown wool. It features hand-stitching, a cute polka dot bow which is pinned in place. It will be pinned in place with straight pins during shipping.

This might be the sweetest barn owl you’ll ever meet. If you don’t upset him that is. Pookie is 4.5″ tall. He’s been made of muslin, stuffed with fiberfill, hand-painted, sanded, aged & sealed with matte sealer. He is attached to Evelyn’s arm with rusty wire.

Evelyn’s wavy black hair is 100% mohair. It has been applied with light glue for extra security & needle-felting. It has been loosely pulled to the side & tied in a pony with embroidery thread.

Evelyn & Pookie are available on Ebay. They will end August 23 at 9:20 PM EST. Click here to make this spooky (?) Halloween set yours!

Filed Under: Dolls, Halloween / Fall Tagged With: Halloween, Owl, witch

Merrilee–an Angelic Handmade Christmas Ornament

August 14, 2009 By Rebecca 3 Comments

I’d like to introduce you to Merrilee. This wee gal measures 10.5 inches tall from tip of wing to toe. She has a wingspan of 7 inches. Merrilee’s been made of muslin & stuffed with fiberfill. She’s been hand-painted & sanded a couple of times, giving her a lovely, aged patina. I’ve sealed her with a combination of glossy & matte sealers so that she may be lightly dusted after display. She has an embroidery thread loop attached, so she can hang beautifully from your Christmas tree. She would also look lovely displayed year round & may sit (with assistance).

Merrilee’s face has been painted with a variety of media. Her nose & bottom lip have been needle-sculpted by hand just like my larger dollies. Her hands have been needle-sculpted as well. She sports brown painted gloves & brown boots with tan socks & red laces.

Merrilee’s blouse is made of white muslin. It features hand-gathered sleeves & hand-stitching around the neckline and back. It is finished off with tiny, pearl buttons at the neckline. Her skirt is made of 100% cotton. This is a pretty spa blue, floral print. The hem is hand-stitched.

Merrilee’s wings have been made from muslin & cotton batting. They’ve been machine-quilted, painted & aged & have been dusted with beautiful, sparkly vintage-style glass glitter. This little girl will shimmer on your Christmas tree! Merrilee’s wings have been attached with a vintage, mother of pearl button & embroidery thread.

Her golden brown hair is 100% mohair. It has been applied with light glue for extra security & needle-felting. It is pulled loosely to the side.

This little one is currently available on Ebay & will end Sunday, Aug. 16th. Click here to bring her to your home for the holidays!

Filed Under: Christmas, Dolls, Ornaments