Whew! The last few weeks have been a whirlwind. Bachman's Ideas House opened today and it has been a fabulous creative journey.
I was privileged to work with an amazing team of talented folks from Bachman's, including (house mother) Angie and (Mr. in charge-of-it-all)Larry. Together we took a charming old bungalow on the Bachman's property (5936 Lyndale Avenue South Minneapolis MN) and really spruced it up - repainting, adding new light fixtures, granite counters along with a long list of fresh and doable decorating ideas.
The Ideas House showcases many of Bachman's products and highlights how people can incorporate vintage finds and repurposed junk into their own homes with beautiful results.
In addition to putting the finishing touches on the many vintage projects featured in the house, I have been busy spreading the word. This past Tuesday, I appeared on the Fox 9 Morning Show and was able to give viewers a sneak peek inside the house. Click on the Fox 9 link and see my appearance!
Examples of projects included in the house are; vintage hanger towel bars, a bed spring table in the dining room, a side table with a stacked Reader's Digest books base, a "C" clamp coat rack and even a baseball bat headboard! So much fun to create and even more fun to share! (All are for sale! You just have to wait till the house is closed for the season to pick up your find.)
Want to see more? Plan to visit the Bachman's Ideas House in Minneapolis from April 8-18 (closed Mondays and Tuesdays) and May 1-2. Tickets are $5.00 with 20% of the proceeds benefitting Children's Home Society & Family Services. Also with admission, visitors receive a $5.00 coupon off a purchase of $25.00 or more at Bachman's.
What if you don't live in/near Minneapolis? Don't worry, I will be posting more pictures from the Ideas House and project details in upcoming blog posts!
When I checked in with one of the House greeters this afternoon to see how it was going, she exclaimed visitors were giddy checking out all the fun ideas. Some even hugged and squealed with excitement. Hearing that made all those long hours so worth it! Did I tell you we will do it all over again 3 more times this year? Totally new decorating ideas including the yard and gardens coming up in June.Cheers!
Ki
KI
ReplyDeleteWHOA!
That all looks so ...(i have no adjective)
I'm awestruck!
I love that bedspring table.
and the collection of white vases on the table ...beautiful.
I can't wait to see more pictures.
Thanks for make me droool!
Hi Ki....!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm coming over for the Junk Bonanza in September....Are you able to recommend a decent (read cheap but not nasty) hotel near by...??
I'd LOVE to be able to visit the Bachmans Ideas House as well....I agree...The bedspring table is an awesome combination of junk....!!
Cheers from Australia,
Tamarah :o)
I'm loving the pics, thanks for the sneak peak for those of us out of town.
ReplyDeleteMargo
The pictures and your ideas are wonderful! I love the bedspring table - and I have a bedspring just that size out in my yard (a pick-up last summer from a free pile) - so I'll have to get working on that!
ReplyDeleteI love the candle holder display on the table. Beautiful work. What a sense of accomplishment you must feel. Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteKi,
ReplyDeleteI am beyond impressed! And that was only a snippet of pictures, but just enough to get me 3 hrs north!! Way to go!!!
Brenda
Thanks for including us on this fun journey of yours!
ReplyDeleteEverything you touch just turns to gold. You are the master of display. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your ideas! Can't wait to see more.
ReplyDeletethose shadow box frames are such a great idea..what a wonderful way to make a room seem larger with the mirrors in the back..AND to show off a couple collections!
ReplyDeletekudzu
oh, and i got to see the footage...you did an awesome,awesome job and i really enjoyed seeing it!
Ki
ReplyDeleteOh, I wish you could have taken 50 pictures...beautiful.
Thanks for finding me that special spot for the Bonanza. Talk soon.
~L~
Ki,
ReplyDeleteIt is so exciting and wonderful! I love how your talent is being showcased. Congratulations!
Valarie
I seen the house this week and it is spectacular! It's even better in person, the photos are good but not as good as the real thing, if you get a chance go see it, it is well worth the trip! We came all the way from Nebraska and will do it again for the next one, looking forward to it.
ReplyDeleteWow! Very cool! I can hardly wait to make a trip to the cities and check it out!
ReplyDeleteoh, love that glass table with the springs... so cool, Lezlee
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