Ramshackled's 11 Year Anniversary Contest!

In celebration of the Ramshackled Treasures 11 year anniversary (in April) we are hosting a contest between our vendors. We wanted to see just how far 1 quart and 1 pint of Country Chic paint would go and how each vendor would use the color of their choice on a grouping of furniture and decor. 

We want YOU TO VOTE for your favorite picture for A CHANCE TO WIN a quart of Country Chic Paint ($37 value)! 

How? Simply find the pictures marked "11 Year Anniversary Contest (Vote for your Favorite)" and vote by 'Liking' your favorite picture on Facebook or Instagram! Whoo-eee! That's easy! If more than on picture 'Liked' only one entry will be given. 
***Bonus entry given for tagging a friend in the comments!

Quart Contest

Vendor: Aimee

Color: Peacoat

Vendor: Michelle

Color: Cheesecake 

Vendor: Grace

Color: Vintage Cupcake

Vendor: Sarah

Color: Aurora

Pint Contest

Vendor: Mary

Color: Peacoat

Vendor: Melissa

Color: Simplicity

Vendor: Cheryl
Color: Lazy Linen

Don't forget to vote on Facebook or Instagram for your chance to win a quart of Country Chic Paint! 

Who Wants a Bedroom Retreat?! Oooh! Me! Me! Me!

Your bedroom is your personal sanctuary, so why does it often seem to be the last room to get decorated? No matter your budget, there are always things you can do to refresh that space, whether it's just rearranging furniture, adding a fancy light fixture, or acquiring some pretty pillows or artwork. Or, if you're feeling ambitious, look to replace that IKEA bedroom set with something that looks custom and expresses your personal style, we have that too! ;) 


First, consider your own personal style. Do you prefer, painted or wood furniture? Light or dark? Or perhaps you're looking to decorate a guest room or a bedroom for the kids? We are a small shop, with a BIG selection to choose from and we get in new items each week!

FURNITURE

Surrounded by the right furniture, decor and a few simple updates will leave you climbing in bed with a feeling of restfulness and peace. 

Wouldn't these benches be cute at the foot of a bed with a little storage for books and scarves? 

Umm, can someone say complete set for a boy's room! Score! Country Chic's 'Peacoat' blue is a very hot color for 2016--and it's limited addition! 

Ornate silvery/gray armoire. So pretty! 

Night stands and end tables galore! 

*Be sure to ask about "special requests" when you come in. We are very flexible and often willing to paint furniture in specific colors for you! 

DECOR GALORE

If you need help planning out your bedroom refresh--or any room in your home for that matter, feel free to call us! And don't forget to check our Facebook page on Wednesday evenings to preview our just-in treasures!

We are open Thursday - Saturday 10am to 6pm 

Sunday Noon to 4pm

Ladies on the Loose - Save The Date!

Do you ever feel that rush of excitement when you find that perfect-long-awaited-piece for your home? You know the feeling. Your heart starts to pick up speed and you get an excited lurch in your tummy. 

Well, if you’ve been “looking for love in all the wrong places” (i.e. the mega department stores chock full of mass produced furniture and decor), or just looking for an excuse to get out and shop....

May we suggest you attend the “Ladies on the Loose - Harvest of Savings” event to find that unique, one-of-a-kind item. 

When: September 12th 10a-4p

Where: Zimmerman, MN 

Details: Gather your girlfriends for a day of fun and shopping at seven adorable shops in Downtown Zimmerman. Each shop will offer great deals and specials on their merchandise. 

Afterwards visit the The Whistling Pickle for a chance to win door prizes and gift bags filled with goodies! 

Seven Participating Shops:

Sassy Bean Boutique
Zimmerman Floral and Gifts
Ramshackled Treasures--hey--that's us!
The Corner Shoppes on Fremont
Les Junc (Unexpectedly Unique finds)
Nelson Nursery/Garden Center of Zimmerman, MN
Wild Poppies Boutique 

So grab your fanny packs, your bestie (yes, your bestie can be your mother) and hit the streets of Zimmerman. You'll be delighted with a fun afternoon and receive bragging rights for your savings! 

See you there! 

Secrets Secrets!

Want to hear a secret?

Promise you won’t tell?

Okay, here it goes...

Sometimes, alright, let’s be honest, most of the time, the pretty gems at our store, don’t start out that way. These "ramshackled treasures" sometimes…well, (honesty again) most of the time are:

                                   just. 

                                       plain. 

                                             ugly. 

Years of battered, dogeared love have made them this way. But, underneath their scratched and tarnished surfaces remains diamonds-in-the-rough waiting to be made beautiful once more. 

It’s not a question of pixie dust, or even Pinterest (which, of course, is the closest thing we’ll ever get to pixie dust this side of heaven, or is that Godiva Chocolate? This is up for debate).

Eh-hem. Anyway, that's a topic for another day...

I think, what makes Ramshackled Treasures so unique is that we all share a deep appreciation for restoring broken and the ugly things. When we exhume those diamonds-in-the-rough, we appreciate what they were as well as what they could be.

Take this 1960’s accent chair, for example, in all of its stained glory. Sure, it's a bit of an eyesore at the moment, but with a little refurbishing and new upholstery it can be returned to the classic mid century gem that it is. 

But before we blaze ahead on a holy crusade to make it pretty again, let's take a trip down memory lane and imagine for a moment...Who made this chair? Who was its first owner? Was he/she old or young? How many children sat reading stories in this chair? Or sat pouting in a corner during a timeout?

It sparks so much curiosity and wonderment. Not only do we get to wonder at the story behind a treasure, but we get to add to its story when we help it "live again".

All of the furniture that fills our store has had a browbeaten existence until one of our artists discover it and decide to give it new life once again. Perhaps, that's what makes these antiques true treasures. Not only are they beautiful, but they are a piece of history.  

So, now you know our secret! This is why we love all things "ramshackled" and why we call them "treasures"!  

Can you share any stories about the antiques in your home? Comment below! We’d love to hear from you! 

Designer Looks for Your Home at Ramshackled Treasures

Would you like your home to have custom feel & vintage charm? Do you ever feel at a loss as how to unite all of your abstract ideas and Pinterest pins into one pallet for your home? Do you wish that you could be a client on an HGTV show like "Fixer Upper" and have an amazing designer like Joanna Gaines decorate your home to magazine perfection? 

Um, of course! Who wouldn’t?! 

Image from HGTV's "Fixer Upper" Season 2 Episode 6 

(Designer Joanna Gaines, enjoys adding chipped and shabby pieces to add color to a neural backdrop. This makes the home feel warm and charming.)

Image from HGTV's "Fixer Upper" Season 2 Episode 6 

Image from HGTV's "Fixer Upper" Season 2 Episode 8

But we're guessing you don't have Joanna on retainer, right? Today, we are going to show you how to get those custom HGTV "Fixer Upper" looks in your home with products we sell at Ramshackled Treasures.

Metal Lettering

Brown stand up metal letters from Ramshackled Treasures 

If you’re a design blog fanatic like we are, you’ll know that metal lettering is à la mode these days. We sell these metal letters in the shop! They can be mounted on a wall to spell a meaningful word or phrase, or stand upright for a table display (as shown in the photo)! These letters come in various rustic metals ranging from $16-$28 each and are also available for special order. 

Barn Wood Furniture

Barn wood is all the rage these days and custom barn wood furniture will cost you a pretty penny. But it doesn’t have to! We have barn wood coffee tables, buffet tables, sofa tables, and even beds! All made by our talented, local vendors here in the store. 

Oh, my goose! Could this be any cuter? And it's unexpectedly practical too. See, this doesn't have 24 little drawers at all--it actually has two doors and opens up like a cupboard--so much storage! At the store for $369.

Rustic barn wood buffet or sofa table or side table--whatever you want to use it for. Simple and very "Fixer Upper"-esque. Don't you think? $249 at the store. 

Barn Wood Signs

Wait…barn wood AND signs? You see a lot of these incorporated in the "Fixer Upper" design on the show because they are just so fabulous. We have dozens and dozens of different colors, designs and phrases to pick from that will add a touch or country chic and personality to your home. 

French Country Chalk Board 

French country is popular right now...but when hasn’t it been? I think what makes it so lovable it that it is timeless. It will never go out of style and it blends well with pretty much any other home style you have going on: shabby chic, vintage, industrial, farm house, contemporary, see what I mean? It just goes with anything. 

Large Patisserie Sign $69 in the store now!

What do you think? In what ways do you incorporate designer looks in your home? What ideas have you "stolen" from shows and DIY blogs? Comment below, we'd love to hear your thoughts!