Having spent many years developing web sites and online shopping platforms for other people, I’m finally working on my own website, focusing on re-purposing, self-help / inspiration and after leaving the rat race of corporate America –  following my passion in this area.

I am an avid vintage décor collector and up-cycling freak who appreciates creativity, and seeing the potential it items that others have long forgotten or are quick to throw away.  I hope you enjoy the ideas posted here. I try to show the projects that I work on as well as share the ideas of like minded worker bee’s also online who have some great stuff to share!

I am working on an online shopping section for your shopping pleasure as I present our vintage themed items from various wholesale providers or items we make ourselves from upcycled items. I’ve started dabbling in creating wall art and table top art which will feature photography, metal art, inspirational quotes and much more. I also offer Bar-ware, coffee mugs, steampunk themed, and environmental stuff are among the fun items I have found to sell.

We take commissioned requests for custom lights, bars made from cars*, furniture updating, or any crazy idea you might have to decorate your house with something old, made from metal or black pipe. Checkout our sister Facebook page @raticalsteelworks for some of the metal fabrication items my Rat Rod hubby has created.

2020 presented its challenges to everyone, and no doubt brought a new perspective to me and choosing to make a commitment to focus on things that bring me joy. There were many changes during the year but I am excited to shift my focus, live a life worth living and start to share some of my personal experiences and perspectives to anyone who is interested. #liveonpurpose

2019 we brought online some apparel, pipe light fixtures, metal art, antler décor, chalk painted furniture, a bathroom remodel, and a feature on the cabin and old resort we bought from the 1930’s and the bunkhouse we created. Check out the past blog posts for ideas you can still use today. Can’t think of anything creative — email me at erin@archaicnotions.com for a consultation.

If you follow me on Instagram you will see some of my photography and if you follow me on Pinterest you will see where I get a lot of ideas and how I stay motivated along with……..what else? — recipes! I love to cook and have really tried to do as much homemade or semi homemade cooking as I can.