Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Tuesday's giveaway!!!

Would have tea with me ? Or coffee out of these pretty cups??? And maybe we can sew something out of this 1940's vintage fabric, this is actually a garment cover ,you slide the hanger in and maybe an old dress or it can be cut up to sew with!!Just two things to add today ..And if you'd like to leave another comment it will count for an added entry!!I hope you like these, wait and see what I add tommarow!!
I thought it would be fun to have more winners ,so for each day I add a new thing leave a comment on each post will draw a name from each day to win, hope I made sence!!If your just tuning in be sure to leave a comment on Monday's giveaway!

Monday, February 15, 2010

Tuesday's addition to the giveaway Enter again!!!Bonus!

Would you tie this on ???
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A pretty apron made of vintage linens ,silky rose fabric and old trims with a fabric linen roses attached at the top ..I am hoping one of you will......
Each day this week I will add something new to this post to be added to this giveaway!This is only the first of whats yet to come!
To enter just leave a comment , if you decide to blog about the week long giveaway then post again that you blogged about it to count for two.Wait and see what I post tommarow!!!

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Dolls

Wishing all of you a Happy Valentines Day!I am trying to get a handle on my doll collection therefore I listed a few in my etsy shop.
Like this darling flapper girl german half doll, wouldn't she be pretty made into a pin cushion with old trims and lace?

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And these tulle dolls sweet as can be ,look at there dresses, don't you wish they still made them this way..
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And Nancy in need of a pretty dress and a good home with someone to love her .
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What are your plans for Valentines Day??

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Love swaps

Here's a giveaway to check out! Patina Soul , such prettiness!
Some pretty roses, I have been treating myself to fresh flowers every week ,it's so nice to have them around the house in little places!
And my ever growing vintage clothing collection, also have two more crinolines around the house.


Cathy's valentines day swap

My partner was ramona




Speckled Egg's petite valentines day matchbox swap




I love doing swaps, getting new trinkets to play with. I did 3 swaps this valentines . First Heather of speckled-egg valentines inspiration swap , little matchboxes are so fun to alter and decorate.My swap partners were from left to right Jeanne Szewczyk , Marain Ballog ( no blog) and sarah elder. All so pretty!The last one I did was Dolly's, still waiting for mine but should be here anyday!

Monday, February 1, 2010

Something pretty....

Pretty crinoline ruffles of tulle and ribbon.. I had a great weekend out at my favorite shop, Today's Country store, there link is on my sidebar if you'd like to check them out and you should ,there shop is packed full of all things pretty.

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Like this pretty old album that just had to come home with me , the inside pages are the prettiest shade of blue.
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Do you ever go shopping and then get home and think about that thing you "should have bought" so then you make another trip?? Well I did and this old rose candle stick along with a new vintage white farmtable for my studio ( will post that next) was my reason to go back again.

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Isn't it pretty, it love the way it looks with an old hat hanging on top.
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I love my new table , it fit my little studio perfectly and hubby was such a trooper too!! He loves my little shopping extravaganza's , I just know he does. What did you do this weekend???

xo Andrea