Showing posts with label vintage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vintage. Show all posts

July 15, 2011

Friday's Faves: Lunch

I never had a fascination with lunch boxes before but then I saw an adorable vintage, metal lunchbox on Etsy and I thought, "What a cute way to store stuff!" Since at the moment I have cold and I am very tired and slightly delirious, you'll have to excuse me for not having any "captions" for the images like I normally do.

Vintage 1960's Corsage Metal Lunch Box - $21.95 @ kelleystreetvintage
Cute Metal Lunch Box - $15 @ ShaneLilyRain
Vintage Little Dutch Miss Lunch Box - $75.00 @OldCollectables
Vintage 1960's Quilt Top Plaid Lunchbox - $28 @ ThFancyLamb
Vintage 50's Junion Miss Floral Metal Lunch Pail - $35 @ ohdearthings
Vintage 1970s Era Blue and Pink Metal Lunch Box - $12.95 @ thecherrychic
Don't you think these would look lovely lined up on a shelf storing all sorts of goodies? I think so!

July 01, 2011

Friday's Faves: Books and Writing

 Sorry about the late post guys, the last couple of days have been ca-razy! Over the past few weeks we have been collecting junk items from our church members to have a big yard sale at our house (best location and most space) and yesterday mostly my mom and I and a few others were pricing and setting up, getting ready for the big sale which was held today and will be, tomorrow.

I was so exhausted yesterday after we were done, it was so hot! And after handling so many dusty things I was really dirty. We didn't finish until late in the evening and had begun early that morning, there was so much stuff. Too bad Tessa didn't want to go to sleep last night like I wanted her. When she finally did go to sleep I was too wired from waiting for her to drift off that it took me a good while to drift off myself and then I didn't even sleep that well. So, this morning, to make sure I got my coffee in before the day begun I woke up at 5:30am (and was surprisingly alert, I was already kind of awake before my alarm went off). Mom and I made some last minute preparations; making sure everything had been priced, picking up boxes that had been emptied, getting the change together and such. We opened up at 7am and I was surprised at how much sold, I mean, it is a Friday, most people are working. I'm curious to see how much we make tomorrow. Also, don't expect a special Saturday post, not only will I be helping at the yard sale again I have to do some cleaning at my part time job on top of all that.
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When I was younger, at one point, I had dreamed of becoming an author, writing great tales of adventure and great romance. But I didn't feel I had the skill to write something like that, nor the patience. I had all these amazing day dreams and stories that would play out in my head but I just didn't know how to put them to paper. Then later, I wanted to be a journalist; someone who weaved a story from things that had really happened, from facts and research. Only one problem, I was very shy. When I sit down to read and soak in all those delicious words placed on the page before me, I can't help but daydream of being an author, or perhaps a columnist, or a writer for a magazine perhaps. So, today's theme is my love of writing and my love of reading.

Exedra Rosewood and Birch Wood Mechanical Pencil
I'm not one to use a mechanical pencil myself, I prefer the good ol' fashion kind. However, as beautifully and well crafted as this one is, I might just switch over. cgwwood $49.









The Gate Blank Book or Journal
I've been journaling since the Christmas my Mom bought me a children's diary as a gift when I was five years old, up until December of 2010. But there's just something about a blank, bound, hard cover book that draws my attention, calling me to write my own story in it, this one draws me like moth to a flame. TeoStudio $180








Underwood Standard Typerwriter
I use to have a typewriter; nothing as amazing as this one of course, this one makes me want to sit down and manifest the most amazing story ever to have been thought up. bygrassdoll $215









Vintage Letterpress Wood Type
I'd love to have a similar set in my home someday, they'd be fantastic on the wall or as bookends, or perhaps just sitting around randomly on tables. MonkiVintage $40











Websters New World Dictionary
Does anyone even use the dictionary anymore? I go to dictionary.com or look it up on my phone now. Even if no one used the dictionary, this would look beautiful next to a vintage letterpress wood block. SunnyDayVintage $24

June 17, 2011

Friday Faves: Lavender

I'm really getting into pastel colors, so for this weeks Friday Faves, I'm doing a theme based on my current nail polish by Essie.

Vintage Lavender Swiss Dot Lace Dress
How sweet is this little vintage dress? $6 at littlereadervintage












Lavender Soap
I bet this lavender scented soap would be great for a shower right before bed, lavender is very relaxing. $6.50 at BodycareLuxuries







Fading 16x20 Fine Art Print
Love this art print from Lori411 for $60









Lavender and gold Orchid Flower Dangle Earrings
These are beautiful, the purple against the gold works really well. DesignsbyJocelyn $28










White and Lavender Pillbox Hat
What a fun hat! Love it. $20 at Miscy











Lacey Wreath Silk Flowers
This is so lovely, perfect so spring and it feels so whimsical to me.$25 at the thekeepershouse











Garden Journal The Essentials with Purple Lotus Flower Cover
This is such a beautiful journal, great gift for the gardener in your life... Or for your self.... $40 at PrairieGarden










The Butterfly Effect White Cushion Cover Cover
I love the simplicity of the this pillow and how it can fit just about anywhere in the house; a child's room or your living room or your own bedroom. $27.50 at RaineStyleHome

June 03, 2011

Friday's Faves: Tea Party

I've had this notion in my head for a while that I've been wanting to do as a party for myself and friends or as a birthday party for Tessa and her friends once she's old enough; a tea party.

The idea is to collect a mish-mash of tea cups and saucers to serve tea to the guests and as a party favor they would take home their "set" that they drank out of at the party. There would also be different tea's served; black tea, peach tea and lemonade tea with different cookies and cakes, all cutely arranged on platters and stands. Sweet. Guests would also be asked to wear a sun bonnet and dress. Sweet.

Crown Ducal "Wilmslow" Tea Cup and Saucer
How lovely is this little tea cup? I'd love to drink some peach tea out of this little lovely from SummerHolidayVintage, $12.









Vintage Pink and Gold Pottery Tea Pot Flowers
Oh how beautiful, I just love this! The crazing on it really adds to it's character, can't you just imagine this sitting along with the rest of of tea cups in your cupboard? KatyBitsandPieces $15








Sunflower and Pansies 1950's Summer Dress
I think this would be a perfect dress for a semi-formal tea party. I love the color and shape. Coralvintage $120








Sophia Beautiful Straw Hat
Wouldn't this look cute paired with the dress? I think so. LuminataCo $125










Organic Assam Black Tea Bulk
I just love tea, don't you? I could drink it everyday, in fact, sometimes I go through phases where I HAVE to have tea at least once a day and this sounds yummy. Hildegard $19.99









3 Tier Baby Blue and Gold Vintage China Stand
I'd eat cookies and cupcakes off this any day! Of course I'd still eat them if they weren't on it either... LaviniasTeaParty $67.65










Organic Strawberry French Macaron's
I've always wanted to try these. They would look so pretty sitting on china stand. SaltCityPatisserie $24

May 27, 2011

A few of my favorite things: Friday's Faves

This Fridays Faves theme is... Well, literally my faves. Today's post is based on my most treasured items that you can find on Etsy

Coral Desk/vanity
My most favorite thing at the moment is the desk I just refinished. I absolutely adore it. True, this desk from Poppyseedliving looks nothing like mine, but isn't it adorable? I really love the brightness of it and love how it can be a desk and vanity, just add a cute mirror and there you go! $425









Kodak Duaflex Collection- 620 cameras
I love my vintage camera collection, unlike this collection from CraftBangBoom, I only have one of these babies with the original box. Also, just a little decorating tip, vintage cameras make GREAT bookends. $130









Vintage Oshkosh Striped Suitcase
Sadly, I couldn't find a vintage suitcase that matched the one I have that I bought from an antique store a couple of years back to store my craft stuff. But this one is really cool and I wouldn't mind having it to use as a keepsake box for Tessa's things. You can find this at BrightWallVintage for $56






Vintage Wooden Pie Picnic Basket
There's just something about picnic baskets that make me all warm and cozy inside. Perhaps its the representation of simpler times and pleasures? Perhaps. The basket I originally bought for a dollar at a yard sale for my bike is bigger and different than this one from RustBeltThreads, but this is exactly what I envision when I think "picnic basket," filled with fried chicken and home baked bread with some chocolate chip cookies... mmm... $30






Vintage 1958 Cruiser Bicycle
Speaking of bicycles, look at this beauty! My bike isn't as old or as beautiful as this one but I do adore it! You can find this at sickandthrifted for $400










Vintage Painted Cottage Chic Shabby White Pine Trunk
I had spent about a year searching for the perfect chest at the perfect price at antique stores to keep treasures in for when I enter into my own home. But nothing stood out. During that year my uncle who had been ill came to stay with us until his last day on this Earth. But he did have good days and on those day's he worked on building a chest for me, which I hope to pass on to my daughter some day. This one is different from the one my Uncle hand crafted just for me but it is lovely. $225 at paintedcottages.




Fine Art Photograph Jug of Tulips
Ahhh...Tulips. My favorite flower. They're so sweet and elegant in their simple design and beautiful colors. They are the epitome of Spring, don't you think? You can find this print at JudyStalus for $17










Vintage 70's Floral Platform Wedge
Nothing makes me feel more hot than a pair of fabulous wedges. By the way, I wouldn't be showing these to you if they were my size, I'd be hoarding them all to myself. But, if you can fit into these you can find them at BLEUOWL for $19.99











Joyful Summer Fedora Hat
Okay, so maybe there is something else that makes me feel hotter than wearing a pair of wedges, and that's wearing a pair of wedges with an equally cute fedora. You can buy this beauty at dantiehandmade for $38










Vintage Itallian Design Sunglasses
Since we're on the subject of accessories, my #1 must have year round is sunglasses, my dream is to have a giant collection of wedges, fedoras and sunglasses, yep.  If you dream of a large sunglass collection why not start it with these from LuciaMaeVintage for $14

April 29, 2011

Dream Home Series #5

Ah, my favorite room  to decorate, the bedroom. That's probably because it's the only room in my real house that I can call my own, where all my personal and business things are crammed, where I am constantly trying to come up with ways to make it more spacious.

So here is my dream bedroom...

Under the apple tree canopy bad
French Swag Chic Vanity Shabby Dresser Table with Mirror
Vintage Redesigned Paisley Chair
Shabby White Carved Wood Room Divider
Cottage Style Highboy
Thonet Wood Coat Rack
Shabby Chic Picture Frames White Cottage Ornate Collection