A Bit of This and a Bit of That

A sweet friend of mine thought I might enjoy this jacket and she gave it to me.

It is made from bits of old lace, quilts, and chenille bedspreads.

I thought who ever made this had a great imagination and vision for re-using what might of been tattered pieces of old textiles to begin with.

A bit of this . . .

. . . and a bit of that.

Granny chic.

I think it looks fabulous on my dress form.

I'm going on a little field trip tomorrow.  Hopefully I will get some good photos to share with you.

Welcome new friends!

xo,

Danielle

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House of Vintage

A few days ago my bestie and I went out of town for a little junking and a trip to Ikea.  I found this great little glass greenhouse at Ikea and thought it was cute for a little vintage vignette.

Everything looks more important when under glass,

don't you think?  

I filled it with romantic things

since this is the month of love.

Thanks for stopping by.

xo,

Danielle

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Vintage Valentines

I remember exchanging valentines as a child.

I would spend a long time sorting out my valentines that I was to give my friends and classmates.  I can remember saving the "cutest" valentines for my special friends. 

I recently found these sweet vintage valentines.

Cuteness overload!

I am getting out the valentine decorations.

It's the perfect time of year

to tell someone

I love you.

xo,

Danielle

Junk vs Junque

These are just some of my finds

from the weekend.

Do you see "junk".....?

or do you see "junque"?

I love to think of "junque"

as even better than ordinary junk.

Really good junque.

I can't wait to haul this home junque.

It doesn't matter that these old parts are just a toolbox full of old parts. They are incredible art to me.

They have a history.

I think they will live where I can look at them and cause me to wonder about a different time and the people that may have used them.

Blessings,

Danielle

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A Cameo Appearance

I found this lady at a rummage sale.
She was on the floor and looking a little forlorn. I actually felt a little sorry for her so I adopted her and brought her home with me.

What a hard day it must of been when she had her portrait taken.

Yes she is a little rough around the edges, literally she is, but she was only one dollar.

I just want to tell her to go ahead

and SMILE!

I know what this girl needs.

This girl deserves something sparkly.

 A little bling may cheer her up.

How about some new diamond earrings and a cameo brooch?

Nope.

Can't get a smile from her to save my life.

I mean if someone gave you huge diamond earrings and a cameo brooch wouldn't you smile? Well wouldn't you?

I know I would, but not this chick,

no sirree.

Moral of this story. . . . .

xo,

Danielle

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Colorful Blooms

I went out treasure hunting yesterday

and brought these home.

 You know I love these.

Don't they make you excited for spring?

Spring is still a long time away,

but a girl can dream about it.

Sending you cheerful SMILES to you today.

xo,

Danielle

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She's Got Curves

Imagine a house full of this.

Curvaceous antique molding.

This example from the victorian era.

I wish I had more than a tiny piece of this.

I think the lady likes it.

So here it shall stay.

xo,

Danielle

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Happy New Year!

I want to wish you a happy new year for 2012!

Did you make any new year

resolutions or goals?

xo,

Danielle