LaNink Boutique: 2013

Friday, October 25, 2013

October 25, 2013

Yesterday, I spent the day at the hospital with my mother and my sister while my dad had knee replacement. As my dad 'came to' and feeling the pain, it hurt my heart to watch him be in pain.
I then begin to think of all the times over the years when my parents had ached because I was in some type of pain, whether it be physical or the result of my (many) bad decisions. Then, I thought about the horrible, wretched pain God must have felt when he watched his only Son be crucified. I can't even fathom that much pain. I think about the pain my family (especially my sister and brother-in-law) has been through and still feels every day from losing Gary.How thankful I am that I have HIS reassurance that one day all that pain will be gone! Physical pain, heartache, and all other suffering will disappear.

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." Revelation 21:4

Candy basket I made up for my Dad from his 'girls'!

Thursday, April 18, 2013

April 18, 2013

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With my recent move into another store with multiple booths, I've had more 'time' (haha) to do a few creative things. Found a vintage wooden magazine rack at a local rummage sale a lot like the one I have of my Nanna's. I am loving blues right now so picked a light breezy feeling one but thinking it could easily be used in a baby boy's room for books too!

I'm really bad about jumping right into something which makes me not good at having 'before' pictures. This was a scuffed-up brown wood holder. I painted it white and then blue on top of that and then lightly sanded corners for the distressed look I love so much!

Thursday, April 4, 2013

For the Love of Flowers

After They Bloom -

Walked three miles today picking flowers to dry for various DIY projects (mostly potpourri scented with all-essential oils). Got a few good pictures too!

I love flowers. There's something so peaceful and soothing about them to me. I guess that's why I started drying them and making potpourri. I am most comfortable outdoors (unless it's 90o+) and at one of my most relaxed states 'piddling' in the flower beds.

Spring means lots of flowers!! Starting with pansies (which are one of my favorites and so easily cared for). My first plants this spring in between the freezes and lots of rainy days -

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Store Displays

May 26, 2013

My husband and I usually go on a 'Memorial Day' motorcycle ride, but this year as we are both self employed, work prevailed so just chilling at home this weekend. Might be able to squeeze in a ride for a little bit tomorrow though and if we do, of course, taking photos will be a high priority. Thought I would take a few minutes to post a few pictures of my store :)

And, just in case you see something you like......it's for sale, so contact me :)

Last manual typewriter I have left!

Console radio with turntable. All that's needed is.........

Swan Creek Candles are absolutely the best!!

Classic Vinyl :)

Kid Stuff - Plush by Mary Meyer Toys are sooooo soft!

PARTY!

Purchased this display case from previous owner....LOVE it!

Small antique tables.....can you EVER have too many?

Aaaawwww.....vintage jewelry!

Magazine holders.

Cute little side table. Kinda 'beachy' feeling :)

Painted, distressed coffee table would make a PERFECT big screen TV table ;)

Painted Duncan Phyfe two-tiered table.

Antique table with drawer.

Painted & dressed vintage dressing table.

Cute green table with large 'double' drawer.

Shabby Chic vintage table.

Dearly love vintage suitcases.

Love Colonial Tin Works antique reproductions like these bowls.

Made this table from an old clock I picked up at a local antique store.
It had been sitting outside and didn't work, so I got a pretty good deal on it!