For Love of Vintage

Goodies in the mail!

A wonderful surprise came in the mail from Germany today! My Scavenger Hunt Swap package from Nicole! It really brightened my day! Look!

Because a few people dropped out, I was fortunate enough to have several swap partners! Lucky for me! I will post pictures of my outgoing swaps!

I will also be adding a few things to my etsy shop.

I have been so busy at work lately, I haven't had much energy to craft and create! You see, I am a career firefighter/medic! Which means I spend a 24 hr shift surrounded by dirty yucky fire and EMS stuff! That is why my house is filled with soft, feminine vintage treasures! :)

Oceans of love,

    B

my moo cards came in last week!

  I am having all sorts of fun with paper lately. I will add these to etsy later.

Wallpaper packs

Vintage 1940's Wallpaper packs available at my etsy shop!

Oh! To be Queen if even for a day....

Oh! To be Queen if even for a day....
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swap button

Here is the image for the Scavenger Hunt Swap for those of you who might want to add it!

ps. I love swaps! :)

I spotted my lovely friend and neighbor this morning wearing one of the necklaces I made for her. I am so glad she enjoys them!

In other news, I will be shipping Heidi her goodies for ArtsyMama's May Basket Swap! I hope she likes it! I am looking forward to seeing my basket. Heidi is very creative. Be sure to check out her blog and etsy shop!

linens & such

Today brings another day of sorting. I have a mountain of linens that have needed my attention for sometime now. I'll sit down to thin out my collection then fall in love with this piece or that one all over again! I get so excited when I come across things I had totally forgotten about! Case in point- I found not one, but THREE Schiaparelli bags in a box of antique white handkerchiefs! I also found two fantastic white & pink sheer matching monogramed bed covers which allegedly came from the Chase family of New York as in Chase Bank. Then of course I had to pull out my prized possesion- a pair of matching antique net lace bed covers. Once upon a Saturday, I came across this terrible plywood sign that I thought said 'Yard Sale'. As I approached any neighbor's nightmare of a yard, I realized this was not looking good. Dirty tupperware and stained children's clothes were offered for $2-$6. Ever the optimist, I figured I should take a peek just-in-case....  rummaging through some old bath towels (eewww!) I spotted a huge ziploc bag.  Crumpled into that bag and damp with condensation from the afternoon sun was this amazing net lace. The bag was priced $2! I did not dare react like I should have for fear the seller would catch on. I could barely contain my smile as I found a few more trinkets. Paying $4 for my goodies, I was walking back to my car when I spotted something- a matching cover! This time rolled up with some old sheets. I practically ran to grab it. Believe me, my lady-like manners would have disappeared if anyone else had reached for it. I went back and paid a whole $1 for it. As soon as I was in the safety of my locked car, I opened both covers and amazingly they were in perfect condition (well, aside from the smell)! I promptly drove home and soaked them in sodium perborate- a wonderful, heirloom-safe, non-toxic mineral from Italy which restores old fabrics. Now they hold the position of honor in my antique seamstress cupboard I use to store and display all of my linens. If only every yard sale ended that way!

xo-B

faux pas?

I apologize in advance for any blogging faux pas... I feel I may be committing a breach of blogging etiquette. I have begun to list some of my favorite blogs and their links without requesting permission! I hope I don't step on anyone's toes and if I have please let me know and I will remove your link. I am just so excited I have this urge to add more and more to my blog by the minute!

Virginia Tech

In memory and support of those involved in the senseless tragedy of the events at Tech. May peace find it's way into the midst of those suffering, and may strength be with those tending the wounded, both in body and spirit. May compassion and love reach all affected by this tragedy. May grace be present in the hearts of our nation.  I send my prayers to those in my state and across the world.

Scavenger Hunt Swap!

What a better way  to kick-off my new blog than with a swap!?! Details above .... more to follow!

xoxo-B

craftin'

These are a few of the things I have made recently!