Going Grey

Yes, we're all going grey and I don't mean our hair!  Be sure to visit Michelle's new link party each Thursday to get your fix of soothing, calm, elegant GREY.  This new 'Grey Dey Thursdey' party will be sure to inspire you.

This week I'm sharing some of what I'll be selling with Michelle at our local Vintage Bazaar.  We hope to see some of you local friends there:

September 21st and 22nd
at the beautiful Pettengill Farm in Salisbury, MA

Ephemera kits, Angel wings, Crocheted Simple Rosary beads

Union Jack banner!

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Vintage Bazaar

Summer vacation is almost over and I've missed you.  Blogging has taken quite the back seat these days, what with beaching, travelling and relaxing with our children.
Another big thing that's been keeping my hands busy is....preparing for a vintage fair!  I'm so excited to tell you that Michelle and I decided to set up a tent at a spectacular event this fall - the Vintage Bazaar.
The two of us are quite giddy, scouring flea markets and creating one-of-a-kind pieces for (finally) selling in person!  We've come up with our 'vision' for our tent space and have had such fun bouncing ideas off of each other.  Here's a peek at what I've been up to...

There will be a lot of grey in our tent, and of course whites, silvers, fall browns and weathered/chippy/rusty goodies!

If you're in the area, be sure to check out this amazing vintage fair:

Also, take a look at what Michelle's been up to here.

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Tilda Fox

Hello friends,
Just wanted to pop in to share a cute project I worked on recently.  This fox is from my  "Tilda's Fairy Tale Wonderland" book:

She was made for my sweet niece's birthday coming up soon.  Shhh, don't tell!

I thought the dress turned out a bit too short for this little fox (did I skimp on seam allowance?  hmmm...).  That gave me an opportunity to use this vintage cotton trim - as bloomers!

I just can't say enough about my favorite craft book:

The pattern for the foxes was pretty easy to follow and they're so darn cute!  Here is a promotional image of them:

Just realized I forgot to add a little fabric flower to my fox' dress.  I'll get on that...
Hope you're enjoying your leisurely summers!

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Summer Scoops

Gosh, I guess I've taken a summer hiatus from blogging.  But the time away from the computer has been well spent.  Lots of fun with our children outside, and small trips to the flea markets and thrift stores.
These are some recent finds along the way...

Vintage seam binding in soft blue and champage gold:

Adorable embroidered teacup and vintage doilies:

Sleek white gloves from the past...

This vintage china doll was such a great find from Ebay.  I love how she is half completed.  You can guess I've got plans for her....

I've got plans for many of these lovely treasures, but for now the summer beckons.
Hope you're enjoying some fun flea markets in the great outdoors!

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Seaside Ideas

Well friends, Tone Finnanger has done it again.  She's come out with a new book called "Tilda's Seaside Ideas" with delightful creations for a seaside retreat.  I adore the colors she uses in this small book - soft blue, gray, white and sand.  Since our home is just a mile from the Atlantic ocean, I enjoy creating a nautical-inspired decor in the summertime.  This book is filled with great ideas!

A 'seaside corner' has already been established in our living room.  Take a peek...

These whales were made from patterns in the book:

I couldn't stop at making just one.  My daughter requested the larger size with striped fabric, and I kept on making more in my favorite blue and white palette...

Seashells and the book "A Gift from the Sea" (listed in my Etsy store along with this crochet piece) enhance the vignette.

A seashell wreath I made several years ago completes the seaside corner:

Nearby I added this large vintage bowl scored at my local thrift store.  I love the floral pattern!

Here is the cover of my Tilda book:

Soothing, seaside cottage feel inside its' pages...

Next I would love to make this sailboat applique onto a white coverlet.  I'll have to wait when my time allows such an ambitious project:

I'll leave you with a collection of seashells on our mantel.  Hope you're enjoying your summer and it includes a visit to the sea, listening to the soothing sound of the waves!

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Roses

Our New Dawn climbing rose bush has been blossoming the past 2 weeks and it is glorious!  We planted this bush on a trellis along our back fence, hoping to train it to grow more horizontally.  Well, it certainly has a mind of its' own.  I will definitely be pruning it this fall:

The two dilapidated old wicker chairs prevent kids from going near its' thorny branches.

Of course these pretties needed to be showcased in delicate vases...

Our Blessed Mother and her frequent companion, the rose:

Enjoy your holiday week my friends!

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