Have You Seen This Hat...Re-post

This is a re-post of an earlier post.  No, I didn't really change much.  But I have a lot more followers now and I'm hoping maybe someone knows something about this chapeau. 

Over at Ruth's Room we are getting ready for a fashion show (ONLY 2 MORE DAYS!)...we want the entire community to see all the wonderful clothing and treasures that can be found FREE OF CHARGE!

We came across what we believe to be a vintage hat. There are no labels and it is made of felted wool. The color is ivory and the accents are black. If you have any suggestions as to its origin, designer, etc, PLEASE leave your ideas in the comments section. Here is the wonderful couture hat.

Have You Seen This Hat?

Over at Ruth's Room we are getting ready for a fashion show...we want the entire community to see all the wonderful clothing and treasures that can be found FREE OF CHARGE! 

We came across what we believe to be a vintage hat.  There are no labels and it is made of felted wool.  The color is ivory and the accents are black.  If you have any suggestions as to its origin, designer, etc, PLEASE leave your ideas in the comments section. Here is the wonderful couture hat.

I Love....Green!

Green is my favorite color.  I'm not sure when my love of green started, but I have embraced it completely.  I thought I would do an artfire and etsy search of "green vintage" and here are the lovelies I found.

First up is Calico Vintage on artfire and this adorable green prairie dress.   I know I'm aging myself, but I will readily admit I grew up watching this show.

I loved everything about this show and these books.And I still do.  I remember my cousin had a dress similar to the one at Calico Vintage.  If this dress would fit me today...I'd snatch it up.  The $33 price tag is definitely worth it.  Melissa is from Ohio, and like me, loves everything vintage.  Go visit all the great items in her shop.

Next I stopped by the studio of Sarrah from Michigan.  Her studio, Potato Face, is full of kitschy, one-of-a-kind items.  I found the Percy Ring in my search and fell in love with it.  I love that it is made from a vintage earring!   I found adorable owl earrings, button-stacked rings, and felt finger puppets.  There are lots of great items to be found at Potato Face so go check it out.

I then found these totally far out, mod go-go boots at Capricorn One Vintage.  There is no way these would ever fit my wide feet, but man if they did...I would be dancin' like Goldie Hawn on Laugh In.  There were some other fantastic items in this Spokane, Washington-based seller's studio.  I found an owl pin made with rhinestone eyes that is stinkin' cute, some June Cleaver-esque aprons, and some fabulous Art Deco jewelry.  Go visit the Capricorn One Vintage studio and see what treasures are waiting for you.


Well, that's all for now.  Please visit these studios and have a look around.  They have fantastic finds and if you love vintage like I do.... I know you'll find something you like.

Wear it Again

Yesterday Starla and I spent most of the day trying to get one item listed on etsy.  The short of it is....pictures needed resizing...blah blah blah.  Here is the one item we got listed; a green velvet dress.  After the fiasco of trying to get that listed and hearing stories from Garrett (her adorable 3 year old) about Fred the Flug/Slug, we were ready to come up with a different plan.  Starla then listed a couple pair of vintage pants on her blog.  The model is her wonderful daughter, Evelyn.  Then, after doing duty at Ruth's Room, locking both sets of my sister's keys in her car, and picking up my granddaughter, we called it a day, or so I thought.

At about 9:30 pm Starla calls me and we decide to start a blog solely for maketing our vintage finds.  What to call it?  We tossed out several, some were already taken, by people who decide to take a great name and then blog once a year and a half ago.  Then we played with some name generators and got a serious case of the giggles when we got names like gouyat rhoyou and shayrta treanosiuy.  So....finaly we decied on Edith and Marjorie.  Our alter egos, our inner old ladies, our vintage gurus. 

Stay tuned for that unveiling!

Monogram Me!

According to Merriam Webster's Online Dictionary, a monogram is defined as "a sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name."    For the last several years, monograms have been popping up all over the place.  They have always been popular on shirts, handkerchiefs, and stationery.  However, now they can be found on purses, jewelry, shoes, and as art.

 When I got married last year I started my own little obsession with monograms.   I took the last name of Rose a year and a half ago and so I have been on the look out for that unique "R" that may be lurking here or there.  When I got married, Starla made our cake for us (THANKS!)  and the top was a monogram "R" in the center with a  "K" on one side for BunBun whose name happens to be Ken and a "C" for me on the other side.   I don't have many in my collection yet.  In fact, I have 3 to date.  One is a silver Christmas ornament decked out with rhinestones, one is a black and white graphic magnetic "R" I picked up at Tar-zhay for $1 and the other is a wooden R I found and covered with Wallies from the Dollar Tree.

So I thought I would take a look around Etsy and Artfire and see what other artisans and craftisans were doing in the way of initials and monograms.  Here are a few that I found.

YellowDogStudio over at Etsy is one of the first places I stopped.  This studio focuses on reclaimed, recycled, and restored items.  In the shop owner's words, "The material I use is reclaimed, recycled from a previous life or discarded and heading for the landfill. Very little goes to waste as smaller and smaller projects are created to minimize the waste."  This is something I believe in as well.  I especially liked the "R" that this shop offered.  It's made from aged cedar and reclaimed plywood.  It is a white "R" on  a black background and would fit perfectly in my primitive decorating scheme.  Go check it out for yourself!


Inspirations by Faith is another Etsy shop I found.  This shop owner offers more than just monograms and there were lots of items in the shop I liked.  But what really caught my eye?  This wood plaque that is customizeable to your specific intial.  Faith Morgan, the shop owner, has elevated a lowly letter to a work of art with the use of aged-looking background paper and the right paints.  The lovely ribbon hanger gives it the perfect touch of class.  Faith also promises a quick turnaround time once you have placed your order.  I have already added this shop to my favorites.  Make sure you do the same.
 
themixshop over at Artfire is stocked full of fabulous finds.  Eclectic and vintage items are this shop's specialty.  I found lots to like here.  What I fell in love with were these adorable tiny initial charm necklaces.  While not vintage, they have the vintage look to them and they would look great with tee shirt and jeans or dressed up for a night on the town. Go take a look and I'll bet you find something you love at themixshop.
 
Kountry Girl Boutique is an Artfire studio whose owner lives in Florida and loves polka dots.  (My kind of girl!)  Everything in this studio is adorable and perfect for the initial/monogram lover.  I especially like the Intial with Scroll Door Sign.  The black with ivory scroll design is simple yet classy.  Your choice of paint color for the initial lets you make sure it fits in with your decor.  The letter"P" featured in this example is a lovely mint green and I do love green.  Head on over and check this studio out today!
 
Affordable Cake Toppers   is one of the last Artfire studios I stopped by.  If I didn't have an uber-talented friend like Starla, I would have headed here to get the top for my wedding cake.  These toppers are classy and lightweight.  The aren't made from plastic or wood.  They are metal and the prongs used to attach to your cake can be removed.  Once the prongs are removed you can display your new monogram in your home.  Three styles of monograms are available from this shop based in Michigan.  There is the plain metal, the vintage with crystals and the custom with crystals.  They are all gorgeous and would fit perfectly for a special anniversary cake as well.  My personal favorite is, of course, the vintage with crystals.  It just exudes elegance and class.  This is definitely one shop you want to visit if you will be needing a cake topper in the future.
 
I'm in love with monograms.  I put them on my Christmas wish list and I have been busily making initial Christmas ornaments.  (THAT post to follow soon!)  If you don't yet have a love/obsession/addiction with monograms, I hope by stopping by these shops and studios will at least spark an interest for you.  They are a simple, classic, artsy way to add a little personal touch to your home.

Artfire Vintage Goodies

As I recently wrote, I just became a member of the Artfire.com community.  I have been lurking around at other sellers' studios and have found quite a bit that I *heart* sooo much.  I though I would share a few of my recent finds with you.  I hope you enjoy.

Enchanted Vintage  Who remembers Sarah Coventry jewelry?  I remember my mom, aunties, and Nana going to these home parties when I was a little girl.  It was a mark of being a "lady" to wear a piece of Sarah Coventry jewelry.  I remember getting a necklace for some special occasion and being so excited that it was a Sarah piece.  This jewelry company is still in business!  (Who knew?)  But if you are like me, it is the older, vintage pieces of this jewelry line that catch your eye. Nellie of Enchanted Vintage has a wonderful offering of vintage accessories.  These are high end pieces, but well worth the asking price.  My current favorite in her studio is the Vintage 1968 Sarah Coventry Fashion Petals Brooch and Earring Set.  It's a gorgeous peach color that is to die for.  Go check it out if you love vintage!

B. Inspired Vintage  Krissy's studio is filled with all sorts of 70's and earlier fun items.  What first caught my eye was an "O is for Owl" page she rescued from a 1930's alphabet book.  We all know how trendy owls are right now.  It's adorable!  What else did I see?  Those snap together animal parts from Tupperware.  Cool!  Golden Atomic Starburst Glasses that are clearly from the Cold War/atomic age.  Perfect for the bomb shelter in your back yard.  Go see if Krissy's studio brings back some childhood memories!

Art Deco Luxe  Va va va voom!  Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Doris Day....all these chic ladies wore kitten heels.  Who wouldn't want a pair of black sparkly kitten heels lined in 1950's pink?  Gorgeous!  This studio owner from Mesa, Arizona may not have lots and lots of items up for sale, but boy oh boy!  I would kill for some of this stuff.   Mostly these shoes. But alas, they are too small for my old feet. If Art Deco Luxe ever comes across a larger pair though, step back, they're mine! 

 
 

Carymeover  is a studio that carries new and vintage items.  I found this lovely little pin cushion made fom a lace doily and a custard tin.  (No plastic pudding cps yet!)  How clever and I love that someone was being crafty with items they had on hand way back when.  Some of the newer items include soap-making supplies and a Black Bamboo Blended Shawl  made from bamboo yarn by Lauren herself.  Carymeover is worth a look and see.

 
 

old bag vintage Love that name!  Not pages and pages of items here, but what is available are real treasures.  I immediately fell in love with this 1960s Pretty in Pink Poie de Soie Clutch Evening Bag Purse.  How Doris and Audrey is that?!?  I might have to buy this if I ever have a sale of my own. Haha.  I really like the pink earrings in this studio as well.  Check out this New Jersey-based seller soon.

And now in other news....

This is my 99th post!  My next post will be the big 100!  In my 101st post I will be hosting a truly fabulous giveaway perfect for the holidays.  Most likely that will take place tomorrow or the next day.  Stay tuned!

Wow... I Hope It Doesn't Stop

I'm not sure what is going on lately, but I sure hope it continues. GOD is really blessing me lately and all I can say is To GOD Be The Glory.  Look what I just won!  It's one less Christmas present I have to worry about.

 This adorable bib, blanket, burp cloth set in vintage-inspired cowgirl print is available at

Rockabilly Baby Design over at Etsy.com.  I won this cute little gift for The Bean courtesy of a giveaway hosted by the beautiful Priscilla over at Little Miss Heirlooms.  If you haven't stopped by Priscilla's blog yet, you really must.  Her blog is filled with gorgeous vintage-style baby nursery pics and all other sorts of goodies.  Thanks so much for hosting the giveaway Priscilla.  I can't wait to get my gift!