Brookline Street Studio: Autumn is in the Air

Have you felt it? That crispness at dawn? The urge to throw all the windows open at night and sleep in the cool air? Autumn is finally upon us and I couldn't be more thrilled! Autumn is my favorite time of year in New England. The weather, the changing leaves, the tast of fresh picked apples, the sense that everything in nature is slowing down, stocking up, tucking in, and preparing for a long, cozy winter. I love it!

And in the spirit of change, I moved my booth at Mill City yesterday to a larger space at the front of the store! I'm thrilled to be in this new space and honored that the owners have moved me to a more prominent position in the shop so quickly. If you haven't been to Mill City yet, you have to go! You're sure to find that perfect piece for your home and a lot of inspiration!

Here's a quick peak at the space. I brought in a few new pieces and just a bit of Autumn decor:

I made this table from a huge piece of barn board and steel plumbing pipes for the base. Couldn't quite fit the top through the planer (sad) but did manage to give my new belt sander a work-out! It cleaned up beautifully and is finished with a couple coats of Vans wax. The table measures around 6 feet long by 2.5 feet wide and is standard table height.

A bowl of gourds and paper-embellished candles on an old scale make a great Autumn centerpiece.

Fill jars with acorns and pine cones. I used wood acorns as they can be reused year after year.

Every space needs a little bling! I created this candelier from an old yoke and three hanging candle holders. I love the juxtaposition of rustic and glam!

Great old pine desk I mounted on an iron sewing table base. It's a perfect height for your kitchen or any place you could use an extra desk. Lots of storage inside...plenty of room for a laptop and charging station.