making your soul smile... ooh la la!!

Seems a creative soul needs expressive outlets...
Praise God!  I have many... :)

shabby chic dresser w/ tri-fold mirror- SOLD

Our furniture pieces have been the most rewarding journey thus far... seeking and discovering antiques that have been neglected (and could very well end up in the landfill)... restoring these beauties into new, one-of-a-kind creations... and finally meeting their new owners and learning about the next chapter... awesomeness!

french cottage chic nightstand- SOLD

antique buffet/sideboard... unique!- SOLD

Wall mirror... shabby chic and adorned with roses- SOLD

Last night, we met a wonderful couple... our two vintage bentwood armchairs will now be a part of their new business venture... exciting!

antique headboard... dove grey chalk paint- SOLD

Hope you find what makes your soul smile... immerse yourself in it! :)

Vintage dresser with mirror... SOLD

steampunk key necklace/ lariat...

Our first creative endeavor was Renaissance Rags... about twenty years ago... where we would bring new life to vintage/antique items that had lost their way! 

Purses, skirts, vests and jewelry were repurposed into "one-of-a-kind creations" using found treasures at wonderful shops throughout Texas... and now we've made full circle with our "steampunk collection"...



it started with two antique keys...
 



discovering vintage chains and treasures...





jewelry box full of history... hand selected and crafted...

yes...

 it's handmade...

 because you're worth it...



GERDA LYNGGAARD and NIKOLAI MONIES... Danish jewelery designers

The 1980s were full of gorgeous jewelry designs!

I've learned so much lately about our unpacked treasures from that time!  Today we uncovered Danish beauties by Gerda Lynggaard and Nikolai Monies... stunning runway pieces that seem as relevant today as they were back then!

Gerda Lynggaard/ Nikolai Monies studio in Copenhagen

bright yellow, turquoise and fuschia... nothing better!

 

 

Gorgeous, creative and natural... designs that are timeless!  We are inspired to do the same with our mendlbarr creations...

 

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of you!

Thank goodness for lean times... our home is becoming more spacious :)

Amazing what happens when you have extra time to organize and empty closets.

We managed to get thru more boxes of treasures... besides coming across some great old pictures, we stumbled upon more designer clothing & artwork just eager to go to new homes!  My buttery soft, purple leather pants just shipped out... feels good knowing they will be enjoyed instead of sitting in a box for another decade or so!

Not sure why I held on to sooooo much for sooooo long... guess I'm a sentimental kinda gal?

Life as an actress/ creative designer has its lean times but I'm thankful that our home is full of love and that we keep finding treasures to give back to the universe... people are enjoying rare vintage items and we get a little money in our pockets... yes, it's the little things! LOL! :)

looking for a great vintage item? :)

vintage items... out of storage and ready for new homes...

Nothing quite like opening boxes and finding memories! 
We have way too much and are ready to let go of some of our precious vintage items... guess i hoped to fit into them one day... LOL!  We have a new shop on Etsy, called "liveabundantly",  just for these great items!  Take a peek and, maybe, you will fall in love with a piece and give it a new home :)

Do check the shop from time to time as many of the items are waiting to be photographed... i'm a laid-back kinda gal :)

copper... so many possibilities :)

We took a little break and now we're back!  Hope all of you have been well!

New designs were put on our ArtFire storefront... many more in the making!  If you have an outfit that needs a special necklace, earrings or bracelet... take a peek... you just might find that perfect piece!

First SALE at mendlbarr... "celebrating the best month ever"... my birthday month!
************BUY 1 GET 1 HALF OFF**************
(difference will be immediately refunded thru PayPal or I can make a special listing for you)
Now is the time to buy yourself that special present :)

mendlbarr.etsy.com

vintage evening bags...

Vintage fun, vintage perfection!

Who wants to wear something gorgeous and oh! so unique?  Take a peek at these vintage evening bags we have on our Etsy site...