Salvaged By Grace - October 14-17

GIANT PARKING LOT SALE!!

We search the country to find great items to salvage and turn them into something unique, fabulous and affordable for your home.

We have rescued good junk and have found new and funky ways to use it! Some we dust off and sell in its vintage condition, some we refurbish and make into bright and funky or sweet and simple items.

This will be a fabulous tent sale full of all kinds of furniture, decor items, antiques, art, and more...

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Four full days of fabulous finds! Suggest this event to your friends. They will not want to miss this!!

Look for the big tent located in the parking lot next to COTTAGE HAVEN on 412 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. (East of Wal-Mart and Lowes)

Its Creepy Animal Day!!! Special Family Edition

When I go thrifting the number one thing that catches my eye are animal figurines. When I find a really special one I can't help but buy it! My friends call them my creepy animals!

There are so many of these wonderful little guys in the world and I want to share my finds with you. Maybe they will brighten your day like they do mine!

Remember these guys from the last few weeks. They are actually a family! One colorful, cute, creepy family...

We are family....

Send me photos of your creepy animals.

I'm sure they want to be posted on here :)

mimibirddesigns@yahoo.com - Mimi

Its Creepy Animal Day!!!

When I go thrifting the number one thing that catches my eye are animal figurines. When I find a really special one I can't help but buy it! My friends call them my creepy animals!

There are so many of these wonderful little guys in the world and I want to share my finds with you. Maybe they will brighten your day like they do mine!

Send me a photo of your creepy animal.

I bet he wants to be featured!

mimibirddesigns@yahoo.com - Mimi

August Market Day - What a blast!

Market Day is a monthly event downtown Des Moines, Iowa. Casual atmosphere, 40 vendors selling art, vintage/found items, homemade and handmade goods. Its art and craft... not arts and crafts.

I have loved getting to know the other creators and all the shoppers. Des Moines is full of really great people!

Be sure to make it to the next one. Saturday, September 25th.

My booth continue to evolve. This month I made a new sign, headband stand, a new fabulous product - JOURNALS!!! many more signs, now with wire... and more exciting adjustments.

Check out Market Days website www.marketdayiowa.com

Enjoy your day! Mimi

Its Creepy Animal Day!!!

When I go thrifting the number one thing that catches my eye are animal figurines. When I find a really special one I can't help but buy it! My friends call them my creepy animals!

There are so many of these wonderful little guys in the world and I want to share my finds with you. Maybe they will brighten your day like they do mine!

Send me a photo of your creepy animal!

mimibirddesigns@yahoo.com - Mimi

Its Creepy Animal Day!!!

When I go thrifting the number one thing that catches my eye are animal figurines. When I find a really special one I can't help but buy it! My friends call them my creepy animals!

There are so many of these wonderful little guys in the world and I want to share my finds with you. Maybe they will brighten your day like they do mine!

If you come across your own creepy animal send me a picture

mimibirddesigns@yahoo.com - Mimi

Artist Feature! Cassie at UrbanEcology

Who is behind that fabulous etsy??? Here is where you find out! Meet Cassie of UrbanEcology!!

Meet Cassie: I am Cassie Landhauser Fine Arts Degree from ISU minored in textiles Aspiring art teacher :) Loves - orange juice with pulp, being barefoot, feather pillows, my boston terrier puppies, and vintage fabrics Dislikes - anything that takes away from me making shtuff!

Her artistic roots: I became artist because I didn't want to choose a major at Iowa State University. I loved making stuff and the people at in the Design college were cool.... so I thought, what the heck! Fortunately, my whim turned into a great passion. I absolutely love painting, bookmaking, mixed media, and drawing. Textiles were a natural next step for me. I have always been attracted to the aesthetic quality of fabric. started sewing when I was very little, but never really became interested until college and beyond. After college I moved into a townhome with husband and realized I could not find the decor I wanted in stores. Sooo... I decided to make my own! It is my hope that I can help others create their own unique space in their home.

Inspired by....
I love seeing other people's spaces! I love to scour apartmenttherapy.com to see what people in other cities are doing. I also love to browse etsy for color and pattern inspiration. Most of my art is inspired by different cultures, history, and people watching. And of course, my totally awesome vintage blue sewing machine :)

Why etsy? I just started, but I love how everything imaginable is available on Etsy! Plus, everyone I have worked with is very supportive. :) I love to be challenged, so I encourage custom projects. If I don't have what you want, I will do my best to find it.

Check her out at http://www.etsy.com/shop/UrbanEcology and then get comfy with one of her pillows!