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VIP Home: It’s the Little Things…

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Hello, fabulouses, and welcome back to VIP Home!

Today on VIP Home, I would like to chat about trinkets…it’s the little things that make your home truly you…

 I have always loved trinkets. When I was a little kid, I would stare desperately into my grandmother’s curio cabinet wanting to play with the variety of tiny treasures. Sadly, that was frowned upon in that establishment. As Emperor Kuzco said in the Emperor’s New Groove, “No touchy–no touchy!” My goodness, I sure did love that movie when I was younger!

Now that I have my own collection of tschotskes, I fully understand why my grandmother was so protective of her curio cabinet’s precious contents.

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So, what is so special about the record player, green pig, dog, bunny, and owl figurines in the picture above? Well, why don’t I tell y’all!

  • The record player: About two years ago, I bought this Silvertone Solid State Sound Instant Play record player from the cutest little old man EVER at an antique shop in Springville, Alabama. When I saw the turquoise blue and pink, I instantly fell in love. Note to Self:  Get another needle so I can continue to overplay Frank Sinatra’s Come Dance With Me album *wink* Second Note to Self:  Record player needle number is 57-88163. 

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  • The green pig: Ah….my adorable handmade green pig. I got the cute piggy when I interviewed renowned shoe designer Donald J. Pliner at Belk the Summit last year. I was so excited when Donald signed it for me and to me :)

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  • The dog: The dog has no special meaning–I bought it at Trussville Antiques & Interiors for a steal of a deal–$5.00, but come on…look at it–isn’t it too precious! *wink*
  • The bunny: On my 18th birthday, my parents gave me the Peter’s Pottery bunny which represents my “Special Bunny”–the first stuffed animal that my parents gave me. Also, I just really, really love bunnies *wink*

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  • The owl: My owl “piggy bank” was a Christmas gift from my parents, and I absolutely LOVE the colors! It is so inspirational, and I see it playing a huge role in the theme of my future apartment…
Other items noted in photo: Kiss Me Stupid Marilyn Monroe art piece--I picked it up on of my many adventures, and I immediately fell in love with it. The pop art mixed with old Hollywood is fabulous. The houndstooth table--my mom, an avid artist and upcycler, made this table for me not because I am an Alabama fan but simple because I love the pattern*wink*
Other items noted in photo:
Kiss Me Stupid Marilyn Monroe art piece–I picked it up on one of my many adventures. The pop art mixed with old Hollywood is fabulous.
The houndstooth table–my mom, an avid artist and upcycler, made this table for me not because I am an Alabama fan, but because I love the history of the pattern*wink*
Other items noted in the photo: My personal collection of vintage records--I have picked up the variety of vinyl I have from lots of different antiquing journeys. Oh, how I love my records! The kaleidoscope--It was a gift...and kaleidoscopes are just fun no matter how old you are!
Other items noted in the photo:
My personal collection of vintage records–I have picked up the variety of vinyl I have from lots of different antiquing journeys. Oh, how I love my records!
The kaleidoscope–It was a gift…and kaleidoscopes are fun–no matter how old you are!

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Remember all of the awesome fun the VIP had at the Birmingham Home Show 2013 interviewing celebs Mark Brunetz and Ty Pennington?  Well, the Birmingham Home & Garden Show 2014 is coming up, and the VIP is super pumped about attending and interviewing some of the celeb guests. Get your tickets now and don’t miss out!

For more information about the Birmingham Home & Garden Show 2014, please visit http://www.homeshowbirmingham.com/BHS/EventsHome.aspx.

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Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn

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Weekly Whistle: These Boots Were Made for Walking!

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Sweater: Target
Jeans: JCrew
Boots: Lucky Brand

Oh, my goodness!  I am so glad it is Wednesday again!  Weekly Whistle is the best time of the week!(besides Fridays-which everyone loves!) Now, let’s take a look at the VIP’s outfit of the week! Yay!

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Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn

 

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V.I.P. DIY: Poster Wall Art

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“So we sailed up to the sun. Till we found the sea of green. And we lived beneath the waves. In our yellow submarine. We all live in a yellow submarine. Yellow submarine, yellow submarine. We all live in a yellow submarine. Yellow submarine, yellow submarine”….that song is so catchy….The Beatles are the best band ever…some may think Justin Bieber is the best ever…but I am sorry to tell them that they are wrong…It’s  Beatles Fever not Bieber Fever…

For your next rainy day, this Poster Wall Art DIY is simple and creates a conversation piece for any room.

Step 1: Gather supplies: 6 vintage records, Beatles poster, X-Acto knife, scissors, 100 grit sandpaper, foam brush, paper plate, decoupage glue, and a permanent marker.

Step 2: Sand one side of the record with 100 grit sandpaper just enough to scratch it up a bit. This will help the poster adhere better to the record. After sanding all the records, wipe them down with a paper towel.

Step 3: Place the six records on the poster in the position you want them, and trace around them with a permanent marker as shown in the picture above.

Step 4: Cut the poster into six squares, and place two records on top of two squares. Next, wait 20-30 minutes to allow the poster to “uncurl” a little. During this time, grab a snack or dance around to your favorite Beatles songs! After that, cut the traced circles out of the squares.

Step 5: Now, it is time to start decoupaging! Put some glue on the paper plate, and dip the foam brush in the glue (as if you were painting). TIP: Do NOT get glue in the hole in the middle of the record. Next, smooth out most of the bubbles on the record, leaving some because they are needed to make the distressing process easier. Repeat this process for all six records. Allow the glue approximately 1 hour to dry. During this time, pop some popcorn, and watch an episode of my favorite show…PSYCH! best. show. ever. “I’ve heard it both ways…..waaaiiiittttt for itttttt….fist bump.”

Step 6: Carefully get the X-Acto knife, and carefully cut out the paper covering the hole in the center of the record. Carefully repeat this step for all six records. WARNING: X-Acto knives are extremely sharp, handle carefully. X-Acto knives are not meant to peel oranges, spread peanut butter, do not ride a bicycle or drive a car while using an X-Acto knife, always use extreme caution while operating an X-Acto knife. Safetly goggles are recommended, but not required…

Step 7: With 100 grit sandpaper, lightly distress the entire record…I used several other techniques to distress my records that I am not going to divulge…….however, I am willing to sell said secrets for $1456 (Prada Shoe Fund). Be creative and have fun with it!!

Taaaaaaaa Daaaaa the finished product!

I would like to share with y’all a very relieving, heartfelt story…One of the bears has been found. Yes, only one…the “special agents” informed me that only one bear survived the tragedy of the trashcan…but that’s okay…because the rest are in my heart……….if you’re just now joining me, you should probably read my previous blog Mason Jars, Cobalt Blue, and Red Heels.

Join me next time because I am going to have some pretty snazzy things to share with you:)

Oh, and don’t forget to follow me on twitter @Abbysauce_ and Instagram @vintagepassionista

Check out another blog that I absolutely enjoy reading!: http://www.thewoodenbee.com/eco-crafting-wine-cork-magnets/

Thanks&Hugs

Abby Hathorn

Picture at top of blog work cited: http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/500/2588646/The+Beatles+JUMP.jpg

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