Lovely finds....

I found this really wonderful set of vintage robin juice glasses at the local thrift store! I fell in love ass soon as I saw them. They are perfect! I kind of did one of those rush over, look around, can't believe someone hasn't swiped these up kind of weirdness. I thought these would be a lovely reminder of the robins nesting on our porch this past Spring. Now they sit all pretty in my cupboard waiting for my orange juice. I have already warned the other inhabitants of my home what will ensue if these are broken!

Well off I go with much work ahead of me this week. I hope to share some VERY exciting news with all of you soon!

xoxoxo

Sunny day...

The last couple of weeks I have been busy like a bee. I had tons of ideas for a new Spring line of casual and formal clutches. I am really loving how they are turning out! I had to put a couple of projects on hold because unfortunately I hurt my wrist. Trying to sew with a arm brace is kind of tough. Anyway, here is one of my clutches! This one is called "The Dreamer" . All of the bags in this line will be made entirely out of vintage fabrics.

(below) Here is another bag, yet to be listed in the shop. I love this little guy! I wanted to keep him for myself! I will probably list it when I take better pics and come up with a name. I was so excited to find these vintage wooden handles and insert! I think it came out awesome!

Happy Wednesday!

What Etsy finds I am loving today!

I guess I was in a blue/red mood today. I really enjoy mixing vintage and modern design.

Beautiful!

xoxoxo

Fabric dreams..

I think I have a fabric addiction. I like making my own fabric, finding vintage fabric and buying new fabric. I could spend hours at a fabric shop, and spend all of my money on fabric. Thank goodness I have never won the lottery (I don't even play) because I would probably buy so much fabric it would bury me. Spoonflower, the amazing site dedicated to artist designing their own fabric has been my down fall. Everyday I think of a new fabric design that I want to make!

I also enjoy the hunt for amazing vintage fabrics! I am lucky to live in a rural area with many hidden treasures. Auctions, thrift stores, rummage sales reveal a spender of objects once loved.

This brings me to my latest finds! I happened on a stash of vintage fabrics at my local thrift store. Score! I walked away with a bag full of fabric and some exciting ideas! I found light pink linen, dark pink cotton, and the pièce de résistance ...this rose print (above)! I love it! The mustard and dark pink roses are to die for! I can't wait to use it, but I am scared to cut into it!
Another score was this blue brown and mustard mod vintage print. It reminds me of a peacock feather! I also got 2 pieces of mustard and blue heavy weight canvas. can't wait to get started on some bags, pillows and what have yous.
Ok, I guess that is enough drooling over vintage fabrics for now. I am planning on going to a huge auction next week. Cross your fingers for me!

Happy hunting!
xoxoxo

Action!

The weekend was relaxing and full of sewing and movie watching. I still have a lot to get done, but it was nice to stop and have a little down time.

Lately I have had a sea of ideas floating around in my head! I wish I had the time to do all of them! One of the ideas I have been working on for a while now (it should make an appearance in the shop soon) and they are almost finished. So I figured I would give you some background about the idea in question.

Over the years I have managed to start some weird collections. Lately I have seen my vintage camera collection grow, and grow! I find each camera to be so lovely. The shape, the design, the colors. So with vintage cameras swirling in my head I came to an idea........

Hey! Not so fast! It will ruin the surprise if I tell you now :)
Sorry to be such a tease. But it does involve my camera collection and they will be hiding in the shop soon! (take a guess in the comments and I will give you a % off!)

So off I go to finish my yummy lunch of leftover pesto pasta! Oh and this Friday I plan on posting a coupon for discounts in the shops. So stay tuned!

Cheers!

xoxox