Just Posted on Etsy! Custard Cups

A lovely set of 8 Fortecrisa Mexico custard cups in amber yellow depression glass.  These custard cups are perfect for baking and serving, so check check check 'em out!

Fortecrisa Custard Cups on Etsy

Wallpaper Wannabe 101

This is a really great video that Ed Roth made, demonstrating how to create a wallpaper look with one repeat pattern wall stencil. The results look so awesome, I may try to do this in my bedroom!


Stencil101 Decor: How to stencil a wall pattern with Ed Roth of Stencil1 from Ed Roth on Vimeo.

My Very First Craft Night at Etsy Labs!

I mentioned in an earlier posting this week, that I would be attending Etsy Labs first craft night of 2010 today.  Well, I am no longer a craft night virgin! I went a little after 6pm and had a blast!  The space was super cute, they had just about anything and everything you need for an evening of crafting. 

Ed Roth, the guest craft master of the evening, was really nice and instructed everyone on how to create the perfect stencil project.  He came equiped with all of the stencils and fabric paint from his store collection.  The stencils were great and everyone created such beautiful and unique projects.  I wish I had more time to try them all.  I am definitely looking forward to getting some fabric paint, so I can start some stenciling projects soon!

Treasure Hunt in Brooklyn

Last Friday after work, I went to a Salvation Army in Brooklyn to search for some inexpensive decorations for my bedroom make-over.  I found a couple of old wood picture frames for about $2.oo each, that I thought would look really nice painted and hung over the bed.  I also found an adorable wood service cart that I could either use as a T.V. stand for my bedroom or as a cart for my kitchen.  The cart was marked down to $7.50 and I was immidiatly sold, I was then told that it would be $4.50 since it had been there for a while, which I thought was a steal and THEN  before I could check out, the store clerk told me it would be marked down to $2.50!!  I couldn't believe he marked it down that low!  I paid $10 for a cab to take my sweet deals and I home.  I ended up paying $16.50 for everything, Im still in shock a little bit.

I am really looking forward to painting all of my stuff this week, updates to come soon!

Etsy Labs, Be There or Be Square!

This Monday, January 25, Etsy Labs is having their first Craft Night of 2010.  It is a stenciling session with Ed Roth of Stencil1.  Luckley the lab is in Brooklyn, so I will get to go!  The lab is anytime between 4-8 p.m.  If you cant make the lab in person, then you can visit the Virtual Labs, for a live online demo at 5 p.m. ET.

I am already getting some cute ideas for what I will do for my stencil project, Im very excited!

Rare Pyrex Cinderella Mixing Bowl Posted!

Yesterday after work I ventured out to hunt for new pieces for the shop.  I found a really nice clear glass planter and a rare vintage Pyrex Cinderella mixing bowl in the orange and red birdie Friendship pattern.  I was so excited when I saw the Pyrex bowl, I snatched it up with a quickness! I almost don't want to part with the little guy, I may decide to keep him for myself.

I went ahead and posted the bowl this afternoon, so check it out!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38709397

My First Etsy Treasury Feature - Life's a Rodeo

This week my "Gitty Up Pin-up Cowgirl" switchplate cover was featured in TheHouseofHearts Etsy Treasury, Life's a Rodeo. Its a Rodeo themed treasury, that has gorgeous boots, hats, dresses, art work, ect.  Such a great theme idea!

Ikea Dresser Hack

Recently, I decided to change up my bedroom and go for a Hollywood glam look.  To start out I wanted to re-paint the walls and most all of my furniture.  I had the idea to paint my birch color Ikea Aneboda dresser white, but I wasn't sure if this was possible since it is made of non-wood material.  I started searching the web for Ikea hacks and came across one I really liked on Design*Sponge .  They painted the birch dresser a dark color and in place of the clear panels, they installed fabric panels, which was a really nice touch.  The finished product came out beautifully!

I primed and painted the dresser and found a really nice faux ceiling tile paintable wallpaper at Lowes, that I was able to spray paint metallic silver for the panel inserts.  Lastly, I changed out the old wooden drawer pulls, with inexpensive brushed silver hardware.

I could not have asked for better end results, I absolutely love my "new" dresser!

Sneak Preview of Whats to Come!

Here are a few sneak preview photos of some beautiful vintage glass pieces I that will be posted on Etsy in the next week!

Anchor Hocking milk glass dishes, Royal M teacups, amber depression glass custard cups, carnival glass saucers, and depression glass ashtray.

Feel free to email me with any questions you may have regarding the pieces!

Welcome to Picturesque Brooklyn!

I am a Florida native, now living in beautiful Brooklyn, NY.  I work as a concierge for a boutique hotel in Manhattan. When I am not catering to the needs of NYC tourists, I spend a lot of my free time thinking up new ideas for my apartment and searching for the perfect home decorations. I was recently turned on to Etsy by my sister and immediately fell in love. I decided I would take those ideas and some of the fabulous finds I discover while out and create my Etsy store, http://www.etsy.com/shop/picturesquebrooklyn.

This blog will be a place for me to share PicturesqueBrooklyn's shop updates, as well as my DIY projects, home decor and fashion ideas. Enjoy!

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