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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Meet Millie....
Isn't she beautiful?? I am SO happy! I have been wanting a dress form for soooo long! I really wanted a vintage one, but I rarely find them and when I do they are so pricey! So I decided to just find myself a newer one and this weekend I found this pretty lady on Craig's List for only $35!!!
I will probably end up "aging" her like the fabulous Heather showed how to do in this post, but I just couldn't wait to play dress up with her!!
She looks so much prettier in person, but I just couldn't seem to get a good photo of her. My 5 year old sweetie asked me "What is she going to wear?" and "Mama, will you put her head on?". Then he told me "Hey! She looks just like the walking trees on Luigi's mansion(a level on Mario Kart) only she's wearing a pretty dress!"
Isn't she beautiful?? I am SO happy! I have been wanting a dress form for soooo long! I really wanted a vintage one, but I rarely find them and when I do they are so pricey! So I decided to just find myself a newer one and this weekend I found this pretty lady on Craig's List for only $35!!!
I will probably end up "aging" her like the fabulous Heather showed how to do in this post, but I just couldn't wait to play dress up with her!!
She looks so much prettier in person, but I just couldn't seem to get a good photo of her. My 5 year old sweetie asked me "What is she going to wear?" and "Mama, will you put her head on?". Then he told me "Hey! She looks just like the walking trees on Luigi's mansion(a level on Mario Kart) only she's wearing a pretty dress!"
Thursday, August 13, 2009
A happy surprise!
Yesterday I got a wonderful surprise package! Well, the actual package was not a surprise because I knew my sweet mama was sending some cute new school clothes (and candy, of course!) to my sweet boys. I had no idea what treasures were awaiting me when I opened the box...
Sweet vintage baby photos, one of my favorite things to collect!
Some instant relatives. I love using these kinds of photos in decorating vignettes and in my collages.
A handsome young lad. I love it when they are in their original matte like this!
A lovely young couple on their wedding day. Wonderful treasures!
But there was more...
a beautiful skirt with the most gorgeous colors and fabrics. I love the light and airy feel of the fabric- perfect for summer. I can't wait to wear it!She also sent some craft supplies and this pretty rose plate! I love it all! What a fun surprise!
Hoping you all have as lovely a week as I am!!!
Michelle xoxo
P.S. As I write this post I hear the sweet, happy squeals of my little Dylan as his big brother plays with him. What could be better? I am so blessed!!!
Yesterday I got a wonderful surprise package! Well, the actual package was not a surprise because I knew my sweet mama was sending some cute new school clothes (and candy, of course!) to my sweet boys. I had no idea what treasures were awaiting me when I opened the box...
Sweet vintage baby photos, one of my favorite things to collect!
Some instant relatives. I love using these kinds of photos in decorating vignettes and in my collages.
A handsome young lad. I love it when they are in their original matte like this!
A lovely young couple on their wedding day. Wonderful treasures!
But there was more...
a beautiful skirt with the most gorgeous colors and fabrics. I love the light and airy feel of the fabric- perfect for summer. I can't wait to wear it!She also sent some craft supplies and this pretty rose plate! I love it all! What a fun surprise!
Hoping you all have as lovely a week as I am!!!Michelle xoxo
P.S. As I write this post I hear the sweet, happy squeals of my little Dylan as his big brother plays with him. What could be better? I am so blessed!!!
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Sunday, August 02, 2009
For The Love of Lace...
Kathleen from Faded Charm hosts "White Wednesdays" each week and I LOVE white so I thought I would join in! I have a large collection of lace, so that's what I am sharing with you today! These are some pretty pieces I found for only $1 each. I used vintage sheet music as a background to photograph them.
I think it looks so pretty on the sheet music and rhinestones that I just might frame the whole thing and hang it on my wall.
A lovely cuff I made using some of the lace. I love rhinestones with lace!!!
I use my laces around my cottage to add softness and romance.
It is too beautiful to hide away in boxes. I keep it in baskets and jars so I can see it every day!
Some of my favorites. I think all the different shades of white looks so lovely together.
Thank you to Kathleen for hosting this fun idea of "White Wednesdays"! I'm off now to see the other white posts!
Michelle xoxo
Kathleen from Faded Charm hosts "White Wednesdays" each week and I LOVE white so I thought I would join in! I have a large collection of lace, so that's what I am sharing with you today! These are some pretty pieces I found for only $1 each. I used vintage sheet music as a background to photograph them.
I think it looks so pretty on the sheet music and rhinestones that I just might frame the whole thing and hang it on my wall.
A lovely cuff I made using some of the lace. I love rhinestones with lace!!!
I use my laces around my cottage to add softness and romance.
It is too beautiful to hide away in boxes. I keep it in baskets and jars so I can see it every day!
Some of my favorites. I think all the different shades of white looks so lovely together.
Thank you to Kathleen for hosting this fun idea of "White Wednesdays"! I'm off now to see the other white posts!Michelle xoxo
Fun and free!!
I am so happy with my blog makeover!! I changed my banner to a photo of some of my favorite treasures. I also changed my background and I LOVE it!! It is such a fun one and SO me!! And the best part is it was FREE!! If your blog needs a makeover, visit The Background Fairy. She has so many beautiful blog backgrounds and they are all free for you and she gives simple instructions if you don't know how to do it. I also got a free button and blinky from Shabby Blogs.
She has some pretty free backgrounds and other fun things like buttons and blinkies and banners. She also gives simple instructions if you need help. 
The summer heat is in full force here in Texas and probably where you live, also. To cool off I'm imagining I am in a pretty little cottage by the sea. I love this arragement I created on a favorite plate. Lovely seashells, fun starfish, and pretty seaglass I picked up on Glass Beach in Fort Bragg, Ca. 
Isn't this a gorgeous magazine cover?? I am so exited about this new magazine that is coming out in Spring 2010!! That's a long wait, but judging from this cover it will be well worth it. Hmmm, the way I jump from topic to topic could put your head in a spin! Maybe I should go back and visit Shabby Blogs and grab this for my sidebar?
Michelle xoxo
I am so happy with my blog makeover!! I changed my banner to a photo of some of my favorite treasures. I also changed my background and I LOVE it!! It is such a fun one and SO me!! And the best part is it was FREE!! If your blog needs a makeover, visit The Background Fairy. She has so many beautiful blog backgrounds and they are all free for you and she gives simple instructions if you don't know how to do it. I also got a free button and blinky from Shabby Blogs.
She has some pretty free backgrounds and other fun things like buttons and blinkies and banners. She also gives simple instructions if you need help. 
The summer heat is in full force here in Texas and probably where you live, also. To cool off I'm imagining I am in a pretty little cottage by the sea. I love this arragement I created on a favorite plate. Lovely seashells, fun starfish, and pretty seaglass I picked up on Glass Beach in Fort Bragg, Ca. 
Isn't this a gorgeous magazine cover?? I am so exited about this new magazine that is coming out in Spring 2010!! That's a long wait, but judging from this cover it will be well worth it. Hmmm, the way I jump from topic to topic could put your head in a spin! Maybe I should go back and visit Shabby Blogs and grab this for my sidebar?
Michelle xoxo
Friday, July 24, 2009
It's party time!
I am joining the "Where Bloggers Create" party over at My Desert Cottage! Bloggers are showing their pretty and inspiring studio spaces. I have so been enjoying taking a peek into all these amazing creative rooms. If you visit the party at My Desert Cottage you will see her beautiful studio and if you scroll down, the right sidebar has the links to all the other blogs who are participating. Here are the photos of my studio/guest bedroom.
And here is my little helper. He helps me make a mess in the studio- as if I need any help with that! Haha!
Now I am off to enjoy all the other fun party posts!
I am joining the "Where Bloggers Create" party over at My Desert Cottage! Bloggers are showing their pretty and inspiring studio spaces. I have so been enjoying taking a peek into all these amazing creative rooms. If you visit the party at My Desert Cottage you will see her beautiful studio and if you scroll down, the right sidebar has the links to all the other blogs who are participating. Here are the photos of my studio/guest bedroom.
And here is my little helper. He helps me make a mess in the studio- as if I need any help with that! Haha!
Now I am off to enjoy all the other fun party posts!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Vintage treasures
A few of my prettiest vintage treasures. I love to display them in my beautiful vintage sewing drawer.
The soft aqua blue is my favorite color and the art nouveau design is so lovely.
I bought this great architectural piece at a wonderful antique store in Austin called Uncommon Objects. It was dark brown, but I loved the shape and knew it would look fabulous painted white. (Of course, I think nearly everything looks better painted white!) I roughed it up a bit with some sandpaper and added a gorgeous rhinestone button for a little sparkle.
Love the soft shade of light blue on this pretty vintage hat my sweet mama gave me last Christmas. Part of me wants to remove all the pretty flowers for my art projects, but this one is just too pretty.
My favorite pillow. I adore the colors and the wonderful old barkcloth fabric.
And last, I have to show you some of the gorgeous vintage wallpapers I received from Holly.
Aren't they gorgeous??? I can't wait to use them in my art!
Michelle xoxo
A few of my prettiest vintage treasures. I love to display them in my beautiful vintage sewing drawer.
The soft aqua blue is my favorite color and the art nouveau design is so lovely.
I bought this great architectural piece at a wonderful antique store in Austin called Uncommon Objects. It was dark brown, but I loved the shape and knew it would look fabulous painted white. (Of course, I think nearly everything looks better painted white!) I roughed it up a bit with some sandpaper and added a gorgeous rhinestone button for a little sparkle.
Love the soft shade of light blue on this pretty vintage hat my sweet mama gave me last Christmas. Part of me wants to remove all the pretty flowers for my art projects, but this one is just too pretty.
My favorite pillow. I adore the colors and the wonderful old barkcloth fabric.
And last, I have to show you some of the gorgeous vintage wallpapers I received from Holly.
Aren't they gorgeous??? I can't wait to use them in my art!
Michelle xoxo
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