rustic retreat with a kick

tangerine, fire engine, sunset, cinnamon, rust. any form of orange is hot for the upcoming seasons. not just for fall anymore orange is popping up in unexpected places. at dancing goat this month our theme is rustic retreat, so of course we built our theme around an orange ten point deer skull. paired with gray, black, cream, pinecones and birchbark, orange is making a statement in july.

campy decorating accents fill the nooks at dancing goat. we have vintage coolers, metal minnow buckets, thermos's and wire fishing baskets in orange, blue, red and gold. stacks of metal tackle boxes are ready for use on the lake or on a coffee table for convenient storage.

vintage fabrics cover benches, chairs and pillows, while old footlocker style chests have been re-purposed into cheeky sofa tables. overall, we are spilling over with saturated color and snarky re-do's at dancing goat.

the artful farm

june is dairy month and in honor of the farmers of kandiyohi county and the cows that give us cream for our morning coffee, the dancing goat is kicking off the summer season with farm fresh decor! the theme is the "artful farm" because here at dancing goat we enjoy elevating everyday humble and useful objects to that of "art".  we have chicken salt and pepper shakers, cow creamers, gingham checks, milk cans and tractor seats, to farm-up your country kitchen!

for the lakeside dwellers we have an "up-north" corner at the dancing goat that is stuffed to the gills with glavanized minnow buckets, plaid metal coolers, rustic thermos, willow and wicker accessories, wooden bowls, and piles of plaid wool blankets, all in the colors of the big woods.

retro colors are still hip in aqua blue and avacado green, paired beautifully with wooden compotes and vintage crochet.

we are wild for colored metal catch-all boxes arranged in a row beside a jar of antique bingo balls.  great as t.v. remote caddies, recipe boxes or for whatever creative use you would like to emply it.

and of corse, in honor of july 4th and the service men and women of our united states of america, a display of red, white and blue to set the mood for your summer family gatherings.

"blooming junk"

spring chickens, garden love  and lakeside living share the spotlight at dancing goat for the may occasional event.  colors throughout are vibrant and saturated.

farmhouse fresh decor with gingham checks, quirky chickens and pyrex dishes remind us of  country kitchen "lunch" and simpler times.

a once gold ornate mirror takes on a whole new vibe when covered with  a coat of carribean blue paint.  furniture once meant for a formal dining room look at home on a chalkboard wall or in a lakeside boat house.

"crochet chic" love is evedent in every corner of the dancing goat, proving our obsession with  vintage afghans and pillows. while garden rakes, childrens rusty toy trackers and wool flower pins mimic the flowers just beginning to bloom in our spring gardens.

spring and summer are all about fun!  pull in some bright quirky decor to let your whimsy show. and find it all this month, at the dancing goat studio!!!!

stocking the patio

red junk, blue junk, old junk, new junk!!! just in time for mothers day and fishing opener in minnesta!! here is  a sneek peek at what's coming out on the patio at dancing goat studio for our may occasional event.

open thursday - saturday from 10am - 5pm (til 8 on thursday for ladies night out)  stop in and catch some fun!!!

more photo's tomorrow!!

prom dress pink

april at the dancing goat is a rainbow! colored in hues of tulip pink, lemon sherbert and mint green, we have great new lamps in passionate pastels and quirky vintage fabric pillows. everything inside and out hints at the colors of our gardens yet to bloom.

our riverside alley patio entrance is stacked high with bright colored primitive benches in red, mint, turqoise, white and black. also find retro metal plantstands, rusty buckets and quirky containers for your violets and petunias. all standing ready to decorate your spring porches and garden landscapes.

floral and geometric patterned fabrics take on a fresh new twist when mixed and matched on covered benches, chairs, step stools and lampshades. pair them with funky painted furniture in every color of the rainbow for pure decorating bliss.

also find spring entertaining extra's with sweet luncheon sets, bright colored glassware and mix and match dishes. we even have a milk glass punch bowl for that special shower or tea party on your spring schedule.

with prom fast approaching, dancing goat has oodles of "one of a kind" jewelry. necklaces, rings and bracelets are re-mixed using vintage jewelry parts and lot of creative whimsey. also find a fun assortment of fabric, wool felt and crochet flower pins created as a "stand in" for that same old/same old prom dress corsage.

minnesota spring is a time to open the windows and let in a fragrant breeze. a time to sweep out the porch and invite the sunshine in. and a time to re-mix the old decor in our homes with a rush of color...just in time for our spring garden blooms. as always dancing goat has flea market chic ideas to help you decorate on the cheap.

going green in march

love the play on words for this months occasional event. not only is dancing goat an earth friendly "green business" with an emphasis on re-purposing and up-cycling, but we are absolutely OBSESSED with the color green.

spring green, avacado green, mint green and all shades in between are hot for spring 2012 and beautifully paired with grey at dancing goat this month.

funky fabric lampshades take the spotlight in our going green display, with mid-century modern drum lampshades covered with geometric patteren atop chic painted lamp bases.

peeks of spring kitsch fill dancing goat in the form of mushroom motifs, birds, bees, bunnies, nests and bird cages. and as always dancing goat has fabulous jewelry and one of a kind book purses for the fashion diva in us all.

minnesota pre-spring

minnesota winters are a bit of an unusual event...we almost always have snow on the ground in march, when many states are welcoming spring tulips and gentle rain. as an occasional store owner, i am torn between creating minnesota appropriate displays or following seasonal trends. march is a challenge. so my compromise is felted wool sweater flowers. using scraps from sweater mittens created by my very talented friend and neighbor, kris, i have designed a garden of repurposed sweater and fabric flowers!!! come check out the full effect during the occasional event at dancing goat studio this coming march 8, 9, 10!!!