I am probably one of the last women in America who actually still wears pantyhose. My legs are white and my stomach is a bit poochy, so I love a bit of tan spandex. Vintage inspired lingerie holder. This is what my hosiery used to be stored in. Vintage inspired lingerie holder It was plastic, eons old and falling apart. I could not for the life of me find a suitable replacement. Putting on my thinking cap I brought out my collection of vintage hankies and selected several that were ... View the Post
Vintage ribbon and notion giveaway
In my last post, I showed you a picture of some of the vintage trim I found in a huge old box at the Long Beach flea market. Most of the ribbon that was in its original packaging was hidden under huge tangled piles of vintage ricrac (rick rack), seam binding and ribbon. It is amazing what you can find if you are willing to dig and work a bit. Vintage ribbon and notion giveaway. Vintage ribbon and notion giveaway It took several days to sort out and wind up all the vintage trim, and ... View the Post
In the tiki, tiki, tiki, tiki room
Welcome to the second in a series of seaside themed crafts. I am so happy you loved the vintage boardwalk holiday gift bags. In the tiki, tiki, tiki, tiki room. This makeover is for anyone who might have a soiree to attend this summer. I always like to take along a gift for the host or hostess. Flowers and wine are always nice, but I truly love giving a gift that can be enjoyed well past the party. I thought this gift was something cool to give that can be enjoyed time and again over the ... View the Post
Down by the seashore craft
My adorable friend Mary of Sweetpeas and Snapshots and the lovely Tricia of Vintage Bliss will be hosting a Gypsy Boheme Voyage this weekend. Ever so sweet Mr. Decor gifted me with an early birthday gift and I will be attending this fabulous soiree in Santa Monica along with nine other lucky ladies. Down by the seashore craft. Down by the seashore craft As I will be staying overnight in Mary's fabulous bungalow I wanted to bring along a hostess gift. I then decided I would also bring a ... View the Post
Vintage Linen Makeover
A big bouquet of "Thank You's" for all the wonderfully warm wishes you left for my speedy recovery. I am on the mend. The Fashionista really kept the house running during that time and Mr. Decor thankfully is now home again. Let's have some fun with a Vintage Linen Makeover. Two of the treasures that I brought back from my grandmother's house were these cross-stitched pieces of linen that featured a courting couple. Vintage Linen Makeover My grandmother said that she herself had ... View the Post
A Makeover Metamorphosis for a Song
Last October a sweet bloggy friend of mine, Brooke, of Velvet and Linen fame, sent an invitation to attend the grand opening of her beautiful store, Giannetti Home. While at the event I noticed an entire wall of books had been covered in simple parchment paper. Hand-lettered titles were added to a few of the spines. This simple book cover treatment spoke to me and I put this idea into my "style file" ~otherwise known as my brain. A Makeover Metamorphosis for a Song. It is now June and I am ... View the Post
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