A patched together lifestyle of thrift and charm...

Sep 15, 2015

Beautiful Lace Gown...

Just have to share this wonderful vintage gown I just listed today.
 It's not quite floor length...

  I've been waiting for the time and a nice sunny day to haul my
 mannequin outside to shoot some pictures - and today was the day.
  Look at all that scalloped lace...

With underskirts of tulle and satin...

And such a sweet waist...
I'm loving these outdoor photo shoots!
   Dress is available here.

Now that I've realized that outdoors is much better for clothing shots - 
I've got more to get listed before winter gets here.  
Stay tuned!
Linking to Let's Talk Vintage

Sep 13, 2015

The View From Above...

There are areas of my life that are troubled...
 things I wish I knew for sure will turn out just fine. 

But I am reminded that God does not see things 
the way that I see them.  

What is distant and indistinguishable to me... 

 ...has perfect clarity to Him.

He knows where each road leads 
and is already at the end of that road fulfilling His purposes...
  
He sees the whole picture and has promised to bring to completion
 everything that He has begun.

 So while tomorrow, this week or the remainder of this year 
may hold uncertainty...

'Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, 
for He who promised is Faithful'!!!  Hebrews 10:23

God grant you His peace today ~Joyce 

Thankful for today's sermon at church which precipitated these thoughts.  
Our church will have a week of change - but the sermon was for us individually as well! 

Photos:  Hawk Mountain, PA and PA Grand Canyon


Sep 10, 2015

Silver - It Gives a Room Class...

Don't overlook the power of silver in your room decor.  
It works with 'primitive'...
(think silver that's not perfectly polished - or silver with wear or a few dings - or pewter)
It works with 'cottage' - in any form!
  It can work with modern...
  (think clean lines and straight edges - square shapes...) 
And of course... it works with 'Victorian' or 'Shabby'.
Just up in my shops...
This delightful Silverplate Trivet - expands from 10" to 14"!  
How sweet for under a small plant - with some old photos on top -
 just anything you want to call a little attention to.  


And look at the adorable little round feet!

Also - this Silverplate Tray is newly listed. 
Perfect for serving cake pieces or again as a decorative element.  
I can picture rose calling cards or post cards on here...



Aluminum is a close second to silver - when its pretty... 
like the lid on this Butter Dish...
Embrace silver!  It need not be expensive or have a pedigree.
Happy hunting...  ~Joyce


Sep 8, 2015

4 Fall Displays...

When it comes to seasonal displays - it's really all about color 
with a few themed accents.

Below are four displays I created at the thrift shop this week - all for Fall.
(Interestingly - I'm learning that Fall is my favorite season to decorate for!)

First up - this school themed display was inspired by the little wooden desk.  
The brown book was the only school book I could find in the whole shop.  
I love that it's vintage and shows wear AND has fall coloring.  
The man photo?  He makes a great school principal or board member.

 Next up - I wanted to use the metal pumpkin.  Since it was charcoal colored - 
there is a black and tan theme going on here.

Sorry for the scary mannequin head peeking out from behind the pillow.

This grouping combines a lot of left-over pieces that didn't sell
 from the previous week's displays.  I was happy to find the wooden
 leaf cut-outs in the craft room to scatter among the vignettes.

And lastly... this grouping has more left-overs from previous weeks.  
Today I found the compote among the flower planters and knew it
 would look good filled with faux fruit.  
I'm sure it will be gone till next week...

Did you notice - almost every grouping has at least one vintage item.

Now if only I changed the vignettes in my own home this faithfully!
Linking to Let's Talk Vintage


Sep 3, 2015

Recent Listings....

When people know you do the 'antiquing thing' -
 it's amazing what comes your way. 
Recently a friend told me she was going through some stuff and
had a box of linens that she was considering throwing away. 
But did I want them just in case?   Did she say 'linens'?  Yes please!
 
Look at the awesome camp blanket I found inside...
 
The stripe detailing reminds me of blue ticking...
 
And love the great twill-taped reinforced corners...
It's available in my eBay shop...
 
...along with more recent listings...
 
Original Violets Painting anyone?
 

 
Brown transferware is always in style. 
This Vegetable Dish has a great edge on it... 

 
Calling all industrial crafters - how about some vintage metal
 Landscape Edging in Teal for your projects...
 
This sweet Glass Beaker is the 2 oz size...
 
And not overly vintage - but so fun -
this Brown Wool Hat is by Dorfman Pacific...

Seems there's a little something for everyone this go-round.


 

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