tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75930339394909414262024-02-21T10:32:42.302-08:00Vintage RetouchéVintage Retouché by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409952149660994861noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593033939490941426.post-29198081224713373692011-07-19T07:07:00.000-07:002011-07-19T07:39:17.242-07:00Dumpster Diving?<span style="font-weight:bold;"></span>Dumpster diving not quite, but saving a rusty crusty object from the dump on garbage day is what I did one day last summer. It was a great day for a drive to check out rummage sales and it was garbage day. As we were driving down a street, I spied this rusty ash tray sitting out with the boxes and bags. Surely I could repurpose it.<br /><br />We loaded it in the van, complete with pine needles and old cigarette butts. I cleaned out the debris and it sat in the garage over winter. This summer I scrubbed her with an SOS pad and a vinegar solution to loosen and remove some of the rust. Once she was clean, I taped off the "marble-like glass section and the brass sections and coated her with a coat of Krylon Oil Rubbed Bronze.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWX5KQpDqCoJ25ZZUWdyrQDqmjhgSHV-lGy9mtCXqXJ5FxtRT_QIe79MzkyH9YQOviQQhdvA5Er_dXJYfS8DS2A8f4mME-wAeGt9el4YQUs8DvIOqabjQxr-n5tMOn78p_RftArlXBqmg/s1600/DSCN0087.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWX5KQpDqCoJ25ZZUWdyrQDqmjhgSHV-lGy9mtCXqXJ5FxtRT_QIe79MzkyH9YQOviQQhdvA5Er_dXJYfS8DS2A8f4mME-wAeGt9el4YQUs8DvIOqabjQxr-n5tMOn78p_RftArlXBqmg/s400/DSCN0087.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631070001093214034" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXDVvsoSh4re-OJHfsaRz1DrIgcRVlWBnPnpB3baTAXfHBv7SMBXK0bHTeg3fbhHxgwGiGf6dgTqcy_QPgKGJXKDc0BzP8AjG3HiR2JbJRn1m4rYmzi0My7_85nce_M_sc30bVPn91y0g/s1600/DSCN0089.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXDVvsoSh4re-OJHfsaRz1DrIgcRVlWBnPnpB3baTAXfHBv7SMBXK0bHTeg3fbhHxgwGiGf6dgTqcy_QPgKGJXKDc0BzP8AjG3HiR2JbJRn1m4rYmzi0My7_85nce_M_sc30bVPn91y0g/s400/DSCN0089.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631069981596231682" /></a><br /><br />Magically, a rusty piece of junk became a great plant stand for the patio! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLa5id9QV8qC6XnJ-UC24-dHU2Lo0hehFXwBFUuFJFUTuNjwSDV4CGs4valuAnnf_VaEitVSUivqd7bBX4YyMXL-x16YFoO2QFeZxMEOLI5Lq1iMocOQNBcp48Ai5oEUzNC7A57rIHyyI/s1600/P7070028.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLa5id9QV8qC6XnJ-UC24-dHU2Lo0hehFXwBFUuFJFUTuNjwSDV4CGs4valuAnnf_VaEitVSUivqd7bBX4YyMXL-x16YFoO2QFeZxMEOLI5Lq1iMocOQNBcp48Ai5oEUzNC7A57rIHyyI/s400/P7070028.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631069988700720130" /></a>Vintage Retouché by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409952149660994861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593033939490941426.post-16181516887047721832011-07-14T13:08:00.000-07:002011-07-14T13:51:07.626-07:00For the Budding Home Decor Gal!<span style="font-weight:bold;"></span>I purchased an adorable antique child's cupboard when my daughter was four years old. She is nineteen now. How quickly time passes. This was one of those UFO's, (unfinished objects) that had been stored in the basement for 15 years. It was completely painted in a creamy yellowed and checked white paint. ASCP (Annie Sloan Chalk Paint) to the rescue! I thought it could be painted over if I thoroughly sanded the piece, but the old paint just gummed the sand paper. The entire piece needed to be stripped using that yucky chemical furniture stripper. I have stripped painted pieces in the past but I have never a piece like this. The paint dissolved into a liquid cream that needed to be scooped up not scrapped. My mom spent many hours stripping and getting the awful sticky mess out of the corners. After a gentle sanding and a thorough washing it was time for ASCP.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKb_AAUiNvu7jS7jS1ydcWH2KbPsVStV58v4YylOV5UHL4dj8oeNhKIB-lSZ_Flki2G7Cw8kbqpOsOu7gHj1FfWf3OnaBnfZ1UH0QVAPg1uUCph9l9_APar9VqZxecsvmW0oc8slDr0yU/s1600/DSCN0105.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKb_AAUiNvu7jS7jS1ydcWH2KbPsVStV58v4YylOV5UHL4dj8oeNhKIB-lSZ_Flki2G7Cw8kbqpOsOu7gHj1FfWf3OnaBnfZ1UH0QVAPg1uUCph9l9_APar9VqZxecsvmW0oc8slDr0yU/s400/DSCN0105.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629308238027765650" /></a><br /><br />The majority of the cupboard was painted with Old White and the inside of the cupboard was painted with Louis Blue.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBWJH5hT0bKA9ALfsm8LRXBCHM8nQMIxZNYP6tOzpSdiStnSO0shCznzGcelwFujpx9rOh5aY3fQoOk6ogE3ctEXfSFySUDeBjFXBtENFJZ0vNjYfx3PxhFAuqIc3c8dlJpnd2bPVIx90/s1600/DSCN0103.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBWJH5hT0bKA9ALfsm8LRXBCHM8nQMIxZNYP6tOzpSdiStnSO0shCznzGcelwFujpx9rOh5aY3fQoOk6ogE3ctEXfSFySUDeBjFXBtENFJZ0vNjYfx3PxhFAuqIc3c8dlJpnd2bPVIx90/s400/DSCN0103.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629308248607897602" /></a><br /> <br />The drawer pulls were carved wood but I sprayed them with oil rubbed bronze by Krylon to give it that look so popular in repurposed home decor today.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvsKUGH7Bc3ObdlsVj2H88OmpKOeAZ4OTPcrXKOT4Nvm4TZYxSAXOkHql-_JzIL1mMte0fusHxrhsjj5DUw_Eu2dwPe7dnbHtM_oZD-UQh-F4NVfNF5R5rvOia592ZOradSfKllDhjbRA/s1600/DSCN0102.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvsKUGH7Bc3ObdlsVj2H88OmpKOeAZ4OTPcrXKOT4Nvm4TZYxSAXOkHql-_JzIL1mMte0fusHxrhsjj5DUw_Eu2dwPe7dnbHtM_oZD-UQh-F4NVfNF5R5rvOia592ZOradSfKllDhjbRA/s400/DSCN0102.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629308264674294818" /></a><br /><br />I think about the joy a little girl had long ago when she received this cupboard lovingly made by a father or grandfather. The construction and attention to detail shows that a skilled craftsman wanted his little girl to have one just like her mother's cupboard. Look at the adorable pull out cutting board.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUTDaKbtEaAXCx2Wrf0GEcRQVmMuYMovQ64PKjpwM4JbwqFPvpenXqFrwLGfvrfjG0QDV2WO-RxoloMHnU2j7a52MMaqku-naiQZl7tPKfZnZ3SoIclImKBpoRNr6RqBpjROb08gi8SNU/s1600/DSCN0101.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUTDaKbtEaAXCx2Wrf0GEcRQVmMuYMovQ64PKjpwM4JbwqFPvpenXqFrwLGfvrfjG0QDV2WO-RxoloMHnU2j7a52MMaqku-naiQZl7tPKfZnZ3SoIclImKBpoRNr6RqBpjROb08gi8SNU/s400/DSCN0101.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629308271027664802" /></a><br /><br />I haven't found exactly the right thing to style it with but it is now restored to its original glory and will hopefully be cherished again by another little girl. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZSrgW7YVGXnzvbRawhvBDoyJKl6l5u2nchkq6CjV_9I8uiAmU9Rp-iyR8evxplQfRD_GRKcvMnWHlisxTanw3oHxXMGHfusm0FOrXJh07DOjHbIIJdvwYfrkBmBCPjoFVkaNcmI6c2KE/s1600/DSCN0100.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 301px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZSrgW7YVGXnzvbRawhvBDoyJKl6l5u2nchkq6CjV_9I8uiAmU9Rp-iyR8evxplQfRD_GRKcvMnWHlisxTanw3oHxXMGHfusm0FOrXJh07DOjHbIIJdvwYfrkBmBCPjoFVkaNcmI6c2KE/s400/DSCN0100.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629311181696510946" /></a><br /><br />Do you remember playing pretend when you were a child? I used my mom's doll cupboard with decals on when I was little.<br /><br />I have been working on a vanity for my daughter's bedroom this week. The wax is drying and it will need buffing. It will be ready for the photo session soon.Vintage Retouché by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409952149660994861noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593033939490941426.post-38470832744390490912011-07-07T18:45:00.000-07:002011-07-07T19:25:23.786-07:00Another $5.00 Find & A Bridal Shower DecorationSummer is the best time for estate sales. On a rainy day several weeks ago, my mom and I went to an estate sale and grabbed this little table for $5.00. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4e6dhsms5B-Giby1ym32wbw_7r5DX-XMrEn0M0H4wAKFWHoECpY_fOYZW35crJaJaPU8EMDRyjcd4I9MMrKlEonRZzVAldOQm_XtQnl1_rVcbWF9pY6JEdrcXDi0a3mZT6bg7C9suVGM/s1600/DSCN0094.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 281px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4e6dhsms5B-Giby1ym32wbw_7r5DX-XMrEn0M0H4wAKFWHoECpY_fOYZW35crJaJaPU8EMDRyjcd4I9MMrKlEonRZzVAldOQm_XtQnl1_rVcbWF9pY6JEdrcXDi0a3mZT6bg7C9suVGM/s400/DSCN0094.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626797819241369522" /></a><br /><br />It was dark walnut with lots of scratches and dings just waiting for a brand new look.<br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5MYPgrRGn48kLctLwpMy0glbyD8Glu0TguWFMgKCQzDgm2wawY7cU51ZsSoSLqYReaKK82UkeZBbOCmNs7Qs-CB8wJMl9FOGTV7hYBq_6ZAtp93Y2vl_fRZlQvb-mBPCSjZQkR8ig8Ck/s1600/DSCN0097.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 333px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5MYPgrRGn48kLctLwpMy0glbyD8Glu0TguWFMgKCQzDgm2wawY7cU51ZsSoSLqYReaKK82UkeZBbOCmNs7Qs-CB8wJMl9FOGTV7hYBq_6ZAtp93Y2vl_fRZlQvb-mBPCSjZQkR8ig8Ck/s400/DSCN0097.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626797770091515762" /></a><br /><br />We selected Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Louis Blue and Old White. The legs have beautiful spindles and the little circle appliques on the sides add an extra special touch.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghpf51UZGQVW_CAhZyt3haVICIjcspZKd2EaXiy1PZzQF3ixygpiAhddLW_99h7XnxMMC1-P1-RlvJep2PxFut75HHi0NiyVf5JdNYjYRmFWfz9JCa1vxxKYsJqcrm5fhqncl37TUqjKk/s1600/DSCN0095.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghpf51UZGQVW_CAhZyt3haVICIjcspZKd2EaXiy1PZzQF3ixygpiAhddLW_99h7XnxMMC1-P1-RlvJep2PxFut75HHi0NiyVf5JdNYjYRmFWfz9JCa1vxxKYsJqcrm5fhqncl37TUqjKk/s400/DSCN0095.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626797806223600034" /></a> <br /><br />Last summer we went to an estate sale of a former teacher. There was an entire bed covered with new vintage hankies. Hankies must have been the Christmas gift for teachers in the 1950's and 1960's. The designs were so beautiful so we snatched up a huge lot of hankies. We are doing Viva's Vintage Market this Saturday in Sister Bay, Wisconsin and I needed a way to display some of the hankies. I used my daughter's iron dressmaker form jewelry hanger as a starting point. The white metal form was purchased at Hobby Lobby. I selected all of the white hankies with pastel tatting or crocheting and pined about thirty of them around the base of the dressmaker form. <br /><br />Next, I selected the colorful floral hankies and pinned about the same number around the waist of the form. To accent the waist, I folded a pink hankie with tatting as an apron.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiia53TP4LP3WqOJWwz83GRARb6FLVsIiK4evJBxl4Yz6TogQJC2isZB0KEOjgzACZW8KVTXj6PSZR-2pDAW2kriJQpIV1qEk3aqG__XDXvBB_1IQuCDvwY1UbMlEOr_9bVZ_rvJDFlUFY/s1600/DSCN0093.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiia53TP4LP3WqOJWwz83GRARb6FLVsIiK4evJBxl4Yz6TogQJC2isZB0KEOjgzACZW8KVTXj6PSZR-2pDAW2kriJQpIV1qEk3aqG__XDXvBB_1IQuCDvwY1UbMlEOr_9bVZ_rvJDFlUFY/s400/DSCN0093.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626797825811035074" /></a><br /><br />The sleeves are made from three hankies pinned to the shoulders. To finish off the look, I added an antique collar. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyOsuCLVOdwTrZNAfHzHWm9qteAp6uDxMmLW8uM5QVV99NHV9_lrABrlFWBJtw0ks6DyliiwdvZgOjU-w7s88_UYA8jcSgA5aimpX2m74X9GoPTCSXqlBIYSIphYwl5u2dlhMR09tLaw4/s1600/DSCN0091.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 289px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyOsuCLVOdwTrZNAfHzHWm9qteAp6uDxMmLW8uM5QVV99NHV9_lrABrlFWBJtw0ks6DyliiwdvZgOjU-w7s88_UYA8jcSgA5aimpX2m74X9GoPTCSXqlBIYSIphYwl5u2dlhMR09tLaw4/s400/DSCN0091.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626800360639693682" /></a><br /><br />Besides being a great display, I thought this idea could be used for a bridal shower and each of the guests could select a hankie to take home. Other party decorations could include, buntings made from other vintage hankies hanging from the trees and I have even used hankies as napkins. Recently I saw a picture of a bride who tied her bouquets with vintage floral hankies. How would you decorate with vintage hankies?Vintage Retouché by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409952149660994861noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593033939490941426.post-40102451284666202502011-06-30T17:26:00.000-07:002011-06-30T18:22:47.285-07:00$5.00 Purchase & Chalk PaintI can hardly believe it has been so long since I last blogged, but I have been busy both creating and securing a new job. On the job front I will be teaching full time next year in the Science department of our local public high school. It is a great position and I am anxious to once again spend more time in the classroom. <br /><br />At the same time my mom and I have been busy going to estate sales and repurposing vintage finds into beautiful items to sell at <a href="http://vivalacottage.blogspot.com/">Viva's Vintage Market</a> on July 9th in Sister Bay, Wisconsin. This great little flea market features the best vendors and was named in the latest edition of Flea Market Style Magazine. Do stop by and check it out.<br /><br />After spending the last three months reading about the wonders of Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint for restoring furniture, we decided we needed to get on the band wagon as well. We ordered our paint from <a href="http://www.deluccadesign.com">Delucca Designs</a> in the Chicago area. The owner Michelle is so helpful. I wanted to order all of the colors, but my mother restrained me and we selected colors that would micmic the colors of the Door County waters. <br /><br />This was our first project with Chalk Paint. I picked up this little telephone stand for $5.00 at an estate sale. The little chair was in need of some wood glue so it was thrown in with the table. I selected Provence for the table and then just had to try my hand at mixing Old White with Provence for the chair to create a bit of variety.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp0vo4w_1MN5_4hQlfV5r1RvZaHPfzleVR5moFQDUvkan_VPsWO_5Ye_ktgUvVqRI-nR5rDHCWQkd2Q0FP-r5O6ywV5yPJ7sT_Lrnd6QbWBefZnww-kby03jPQmO5Ufdmfmc0IQ0fSfnI/s1600/P6300002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp0vo4w_1MN5_4hQlfV5r1RvZaHPfzleVR5moFQDUvkan_VPsWO_5Ye_ktgUvVqRI-nR5rDHCWQkd2Q0FP-r5O6ywV5yPJ7sT_Lrnd6QbWBefZnww-kby03jPQmO5Ufdmfmc0IQ0fSfnI/s400/P6300002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624185513857542690" /></a><br /><br />The pieces were distressed and waxed with clear wax followed by a coat of dark wax. The dark wax brings out the detailed ribbing on the legs and helps to add just the perfect aged appearance.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mpTm0aheRiX6HuVKzue9QKIdUHGLRKzP6r3m1kFtOxR8FUL_Resrwd4c8eKxEdzkcbPoMSWmhzR6AOziPEJjkDADWI4PrDck3LRzvERycu1vPhdDHEvpF3jLx8BbhRvet9OA6LAp4K0/s1600/P6300005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 254px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mpTm0aheRiX6HuVKzue9QKIdUHGLRKzP6r3m1kFtOxR8FUL_Resrwd4c8eKxEdzkcbPoMSWmhzR6AOziPEJjkDADWI4PrDck3LRzvERycu1vPhdDHEvpF3jLx8BbhRvet9OA6LAp4K0/s400/P6300005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624185546325446114" /></a><br /><br />Either piece would be charming in a bedroom as a bedside table. I could see the chair sitting alongside a twin bed with a pile of books for bedtime stories on the seat. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVoWAZU5MUHBMmwpkbTlNYxr1axCpKc48DpaavXooatKGxxJv_jxhFUm0ssoAdzL7kSz54FBbi9ZtJuJSRhx20nZ8VVjo4tN15_RaH96-DKyNydjpOQqH8KMRhI_R8r2r4e5yJgs2c9Rw/s1600/P6300004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVoWAZU5MUHBMmwpkbTlNYxr1axCpKc48DpaavXooatKGxxJv_jxhFUm0ssoAdzL7kSz54FBbi9ZtJuJSRhx20nZ8VVjo4tN15_RaH96-DKyNydjpOQqH8KMRhI_R8r2r4e5yJgs2c9Rw/s400/P6300004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624185523297972402" /></a> <br /><br />I made the felt pinwheels using "beachy" colors and vintage glass buttons as the centers. They add a bit of whimsy to the displays for the Vintage Market. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaLaCWi2Qq9ZQpvWJGQVDkmjRGr8YK9nYmOeaZp0Gt8slKMPdpgI0-UThtdQlz3Sx6iTfPJIuaO1IKIWOfj6TYF1KloOMQOAtmv0c6Jbn8KX9G2XqMFZng2v-QLG9kgUBVd78l8ukx-5c/s1600/P6300006.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaLaCWi2Qq9ZQpvWJGQVDkmjRGr8YK9nYmOeaZp0Gt8slKMPdpgI0-UThtdQlz3Sx6iTfPJIuaO1IKIWOfj6TYF1KloOMQOAtmv0c6Jbn8KX9G2XqMFZng2v-QLG9kgUBVd78l8ukx-5c/s400/P6300006.JPG" border="0"alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624185559151663746" /></a><br /><br />The little cherry demitasse cup was from my Grandmother. It's a perfect accent for this table because Door County is noted for its cherry trees.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJP-s6imzh5jVs7bpJsNsWhQ9N7vIaIpC_srsJJeJHOC6l8-IMhIMkUegNEJYiPwqgTKBVCrjr2vvcRcto7UE35qtf3XDCC5qLh_Op5eJRBWkMkWJkiCYMmyxMDqkW6lW9c3yL3Huz_Ns/s1600/P6300003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJP-s6imzh5jVs7bpJsNsWhQ9N7vIaIpC_srsJJeJHOC6l8-IMhIMkUegNEJYiPwqgTKBVCrjr2vvcRcto7UE35qtf3XDCC5qLh_Op5eJRBWkMkWJkiCYMmyxMDqkW6lW9c3yL3Huz_Ns/s400/P6300003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624185532280394274" /></a><br /><br />We have been painting up a storm. I even have dreams about painting. Check back to see what I have been working on over the weekend.<span style="font-weight:bold;"></span>Vintage Retouché by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409952149660994861noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593033939490941426.post-709017265379382202011-02-25T14:31:00.000-08:002011-02-25T15:30:24.590-08:00Figuring It OutOver the last two months I took a break from blogging. In January I had a long term substitute teaching job and was kept busy staying on top of 5 different high school preps. In doing that, I realized what I have probably known for the last 10 years, that I love being a teacher. On the other hand, I truly missed the blog world, the world of repurposing and making something old useful. I'd race home each day after school and immediately sit down and read all of my favorite blogs and dream. A recent job loss has forced me to try to make some money in different ways. I know there are teaching positions in other parts of the country, but I have a son and a husband who are comfortable in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Maybe my new found passion will be the way I repurpose myself. If furniture can gain a new life with a coat of paint, why can't I?<br /><br />A trip to Barnes and Noble last weekend has revitalized me and helped to focus on my other passion. How you might ask? <br /><br />This little spot in the Latest edition of Flea Market Style. <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-GTLTVArDWcLvnx9WvXCjvV1_p3nROxqZ_zwghqEXxdvwDjTBuBJbgEiWwj7Zx6ekML5soyT8b0wEU1dXFyqBGqRX0HRjDOIbYGQWMziHKwDB8b1zUfuCRphvxKbudyxHr5hKlkv-IPE/s1600/fmscoverspring2011a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-GTLTVArDWcLvnx9WvXCjvV1_p3nROxqZ_zwghqEXxdvwDjTBuBJbgEiWwj7Zx6ekML5soyT8b0wEU1dXFyqBGqRX0HRjDOIbYGQWMziHKwDB8b1zUfuCRphvxKbudyxHr5hKlkv-IPE/s400/fmscoverspring2011a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577768338025018802" /></a><br />My mom and I were vendors at Viva's Vintage Market and I had so much fun, so I thought the entire world that is hooked on blogging and decorating with vintage finds should know about this lovely little show. I submitted a little entry after reading the Flea Market Style Bog, and now on page 29, my name is in print. Pick up a copy at your local bookstore. It's filled with great ideas. Technology enables us to have contact with so many more people. The possibilities are endless.<br /><br />So I am busy dreaming and planning what finds to bring to Viva's Vintage Market this year! Maybe these will be some of the special finds customers will find in Vintage Retouche at Viva's Vintage Market this year.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH7sEkSfQ4jJn3It7v_9audR0qkXjHm3L8IIDjNViTtP7zubZajYeQOu7K9GzeNjYeuNHUFaajLGi0XeP_F45-5v2lLPSwYXLl5jq4FgOqgS7Y88srWqMxb_RGXVH17d-Wy-pRDf6jYFY/s1600/P8130062.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH7sEkSfQ4jJn3It7v_9audR0qkXjHm3L8IIDjNViTtP7zubZajYeQOu7K9GzeNjYeuNHUFaajLGi0XeP_F45-5v2lLPSwYXLl5jq4FgOqgS7Y88srWqMxb_RGXVH17d-Wy-pRDf6jYFY/s400/P8130062.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577765934259158994" /></a><br />A Vintage Checkerboard with Embossed Checkers<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUBgZ4aaFQ0CBKUREgIVw21Mioa2Bse-mgOgcS1s-0MinSONlbSFf83uT0eN4CYUfaaDcb5UH5Au5li2TjeY8kn1UVS0jeb77U8yIbE7d6aWmkWACFgcNdP6k2sqPxOVjRGNR5a8DeYdY/s1600/P8130083.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUBgZ4aaFQ0CBKUREgIVw21Mioa2Bse-mgOgcS1s-0MinSONlbSFf83uT0eN4CYUfaaDcb5UH5Au5li2TjeY8kn1UVS0jeb77U8yIbE7d6aWmkWACFgcNdP6k2sqPxOVjRGNR5a8DeYdY/s400/P8130083.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577765927684838562" /></a><br />A Basket of Children's Aluminum Cookware<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ-80qSD_xhTp8M86VOhTUlX6ilwH9sRPdMN_41zGTa0pLKSddfVrTzPnXbn2JUXUNV1MZqrTqQ0Ggx_posDOwuwKU9TCG9EYEqOGt6IUyqewKPiFE3ebb83SJA3NI0lG15SImu5n1cyk/s1600/P8130067.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ-80qSD_xhTp8M86VOhTUlX6ilwH9sRPdMN_41zGTa0pLKSddfVrTzPnXbn2JUXUNV1MZqrTqQ0Ggx_posDOwuwKU9TCG9EYEqOGt6IUyqewKPiFE3ebb83SJA3NI0lG15SImu5n1cyk/s400/P8130067.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577765924274426594" /></a><br />Adorable Bisque Sailor Boy<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbyL0Fv2rjMQwI0F57PGfUUu5Vsh8LfutFR5Cal7RAenpxBCll5rzhwax7gJoTO-3Ui1avdVVpEkiCgDPoe-C0MyQZXdi_b-qLypPxWYYIrHzzuU8sl4oM_AdIkUcn1ja_zJA86Y2rHsA/s1600/P8050055.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbyL0Fv2rjMQwI0F57PGfUUu5Vsh8LfutFR5Cal7RAenpxBCll5rzhwax7gJoTO-3Ui1avdVVpEkiCgDPoe-C0MyQZXdi_b-qLypPxWYYIrHzzuU8sl4oM_AdIkUcn1ja_zJA86Y2rHsA/s400/P8050055.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577765922297763890" /></a><br />Retro Red Kitchen Items<br /><br />Mark your calendars for the Saturday after July 4th for a trip to Sister Bay, Wisconsin to attend Viva's Vintage Market. Stop and see all of the great things I have in store for you.Vintage Retouché by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409952149660994861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593033939490941426.post-74656064937747118022011-01-07T13:51:00.000-08:002011-01-07T15:55:20.687-08:00Goodwill Transformation<span style="font-weight:bold;"></span>Awhile back, I spotted this tray at Goodwill for $3.99. It was probably a souvenir someone brought home from Mexico or the Southwest. I loved the scalloped edges and the grayish silver patina. The bottom of the tray had a tinwork design that screamed southwestern decor. Not my taste at all. I didn't know if it would work, but I thought I had a plan. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8VZrypdPzNhnzup1LhoHcoaXQawcdI-OsvJarJuEKtKNa4h3MbJVp-Q-NtR3c04_we1r3ihWlwJ5uYIoAAp6GjrYR-I7674emfKjn_afoMmSmUB0IYb4SiCUdR0dfcaMVEn_-yauTrVM/s1600/PB060036.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8VZrypdPzNhnzup1LhoHcoaXQawcdI-OsvJarJuEKtKNa4h3MbJVp-Q-NtR3c04_we1r3ihWlwJ5uYIoAAp6GjrYR-I7674emfKjn_afoMmSmUB0IYb4SiCUdR0dfcaMVEn_-yauTrVM/s400/PB060036.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559585707155790370" /></a> <br /><br />I used scraps of vintage sheet music left over from another project and I used Mod Podge to adhere the sheet music to the tray. Two coats of mod podge were applied over the sheet music. When the Mod Podge dried, I used three coats of wipe on poly to make it durable. Here it is!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh92GmjaEcQw92uXzgz4XGOJl6w611jygdgC6dnrCDPfufyC3UQ2r4GFTwB7JqOfCVWcth0cF_w-oaJvb9DsBt8hjTDFlTHuZHYvk_wGWtBtqmor7rrvsbkRd8g9W0b10i9pIvbmj0sw28/s1600/P1070040.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh92GmjaEcQw92uXzgz4XGOJl6w611jygdgC6dnrCDPfufyC3UQ2r4GFTwB7JqOfCVWcth0cF_w-oaJvb9DsBt8hjTDFlTHuZHYvk_wGWtBtqmor7rrvsbkRd8g9W0b10i9pIvbmj0sw28/s400/P1070040.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559589609996726066" /></a><br /><br />I love the combination of the more yellowed sheet music and the sheet music that has a more creamy background.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1CuHGyAvQb_7uPSEVsglFApNEM-M0rprN-MNp-Oyjjn0QhGJGjLObDFOQognuscSLhrK8TFrzOYfu8qcyMhBslcQg9yO8EMOUj1O0H5fEpg9onR-NK1-k_LvdjeqGKAXOB4k5F50VNbE/s1600/P1070042.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1CuHGyAvQb_7uPSEVsglFApNEM-M0rprN-MNp-Oyjjn0QhGJGjLObDFOQognuscSLhrK8TFrzOYfu8qcyMhBslcQg9yO8EMOUj1O0H5fEpg9onR-NK1-k_LvdjeqGKAXOB4k5F50VNbE/s400/P1070042.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559592138737528930" /></a><br /><br />I decided to stage my new creation for Valentine's Day. A stone cherub, a vintage silver candlestick, some old millinery flowers, and a vintage valentine are the perfect adornments for tea for two. The creamy Wedgewood cups and saucers are the perfect color on the sheet music background. The napkins are vintage Valentine hankies. This is a great way to use hankies and it adds to the eclectic vintage mix. The demitasse spoons are from my flatware. Can you believe I registered for old silverplate for my wedding? I have always loved old things.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrPBmDKTJGXtHKfsnDB-ckC-nKNoMgS-8Sb5h3GGtxubjgcRvYhTvWa_9xZO-PM_wNmmGgmjtDgKQfbvRGZMd3baj4q1I18vg4ttySholUSl5fl1Nh_1mloCJT4l8bNxQRVGVEnoqCh7M/s1600/P1070045.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrPBmDKTJGXtHKfsnDB-ckC-nKNoMgS-8Sb5h3GGtxubjgcRvYhTvWa_9xZO-PM_wNmmGgmjtDgKQfbvRGZMd3baj4q1I18vg4ttySholUSl5fl1Nh_1mloCJT4l8bNxQRVGVEnoqCh7M/s400/P1070045.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559592144930557634" /></a><br /><br /> The table cloth is truly a vintage treasure. Excuse the wrinkles as I am a bit hesitant to iron it. Does anyone have suggestions? It is a Turkey Red Damask tablecloth that was never used. When Martha Stewart featured her collection of Turkey Red Damask on her show, I used the Internet to search down Claudia Glassman a vintage textile expert who was a guest on the show and a vintage textile collector and seller. After some emails and phone conversations, I had this wonderful tablecloth in my possession. Claudia told me it was museum quality. Unfortunately Claudia died a few years ago. Needless to say, I only use it for display. I don't think Martha has one like this in her collection!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyfB8buASvDdZIE9S1L7-W4IH9hlld3tUL4lIOO3ktst39jcESeVhu3IMDTpQVMKI2gL7QTxvy17nCun8keEpWZR9QR2tPU69K4af8Dh_4bz4hyphenhyphencNAYKz_m0QHxVx-Nddg62s3Dd_ncj8/s1600/P1070043.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyfB8buASvDdZIE9S1L7-W4IH9hlld3tUL4lIOO3ktst39jcESeVhu3IMDTpQVMKI2gL7QTxvy17nCun8keEpWZR9QR2tPU69K4af8Dh_4bz4hyphenhyphencNAYKz_m0QHxVx-Nddg62s3Dd_ncj8/s400/P1070043.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559594770824995314" /></a><br /><br /> "Tea for Two". Perfectly romantic!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtO9BzbINGpdQmHwtE8_kmdv3VYnj12vExyFedbcM-JS67MK0yymxrzC0VqeQFstsOi5Lz_rx_FO2jQDzERVgTudT2x0P5BB4l8DnjyV2-EX48DVlW5KSj5NZxG5DRZW0sRyTMZ_ttBaU/s1600/P1070036.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtO9BzbINGpdQmHwtE8_kmdv3VYnj12vExyFedbcM-JS67MK0yymxrzC0VqeQFstsOi5Lz_rx_FO2jQDzERVgTudT2x0P5BB4l8DnjyV2-EX48DVlW5KSj5NZxG5DRZW0sRyTMZ_ttBaU/s400/P1070036.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559594772329809298" /></a><br />Would you like to join me for tea?Vintage Retouché by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409952149660994861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593033939490941426.post-39678809488185521562010-12-11T21:13:00.000-08:002010-12-11T22:00:52.661-08:00Christmas Traditions<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiuwGlEsoC2Rdev8khUgd-mJU94Vxglux2LYtFqMOUXaoNiYhrULbXRj7uTNWj-ED7eUEYSw0t-N3m1WuknlCHw_Og_Zr-AUK90gsOWJ3e1S9ueu-pZ1lXhvV8uGTlUtdwTSYVgE20Uec/s1600/PC080011.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiuwGlEsoC2Rdev8khUgd-mJU94Vxglux2LYtFqMOUXaoNiYhrULbXRj7uTNWj-ED7eUEYSw0t-N3m1WuknlCHw_Og_Zr-AUK90gsOWJ3e1S9ueu-pZ1lXhvV8uGTlUtdwTSYVgE20Uec/s400/PC080011.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549664508798477986" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"></span><br />I just can't resist vintage Christmas decorations. My largest Nativity set is displayed on the buffet in my dining room. Most of the Nativity figures are from a set I purchased from an antique dealer 25 years ago. The colors are vibrant and rich. This set is German, as the figures are not as twisted as the Nativity sets made in Italy. I have added German Putz animals to the set and a few German angels as well. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0uxjFLHNbajuHwMKRaDh1yR_KOdCTKIKM4agVKmmKmtubqKR94kyfNcVN0WBBBO_K-TqhCfre7WXbe2ktR9bohMHTLcschMyC2kUJfjsxU2Et5Uw-MAArPYCHLHYUl7rIz3dGjdWxD3U/s1600/PC080017.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0uxjFLHNbajuHwMKRaDh1yR_KOdCTKIKM4agVKmmKmtubqKR94kyfNcVN0WBBBO_K-TqhCfre7WXbe2ktR9bohMHTLcschMyC2kUJfjsxU2Et5Uw-MAArPYCHLHYUl7rIz3dGjdWxD3U/s400/PC080017.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549664518865613202" /></a><br />My stable is not as old. I would love to find an old German stable that was the right scale. I collected smaller sets from the thrift stores for each of my children and they would always set them up in their bedrooms under there own special Christmas tree. They would move the animals around and never put Baby Jesus in until December 24th. These are the wonderful memories of Christmas time! Figures for vintage Nativity sets were sold at Woolworth's and Five and Dime stores for less than a dollar. Families would buy a new figure each year. I can just imagine a family going downtown to look at the beautifully decorated windows and Christmas decorations and carefully selecting a new figure for their creche. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKcbmultCxAuazAaZSmtJGMEqIF4JvMy7r8liV20ugL0sBjCUNklBvdfFTHzzHoR7MYAGih_JTC7eDAu_RP_qOyD-Q5QMR979_G_Ucj3DvvLIRVWQWD6MWXQ1bXqtD5rRDZqNhMOtMy8A/s1600/PC080016.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKcbmultCxAuazAaZSmtJGMEqIF4JvMy7r8liV20ugL0sBjCUNklBvdfFTHzzHoR7MYAGih_JTC7eDAu_RP_qOyD-Q5QMR979_G_Ucj3DvvLIRVWQWD6MWXQ1bXqtD5rRDZqNhMOtMy8A/s400/PC080016.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549664528927475554" /></a><br />My set has some unique figures. I even have a camp fire with a soup pot for the shepherds. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp9cS-WQ62gKQ2zTwuWGu7KXxskhID9hrIMPbLJokQ71x2d-vGU_yg4D4aG9O6OxNbdtkysWtA6MoMeJ5y4IRdO9JQrYxZQq86qsAZDH3vigAJ5qwZbnDF21sQIy3vdHgFI6aU6SfuMGk/s1600/PC080014.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp9cS-WQ62gKQ2zTwuWGu7KXxskhID9hrIMPbLJokQ71x2d-vGU_yg4D4aG9O6OxNbdtkysWtA6MoMeJ5y4IRdO9JQrYxZQq86qsAZDH3vigAJ5qwZbnDF21sQIy3vdHgFI6aU6SfuMGk/s400/PC080014.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549664521426395634" /></a><br />If I had to pick a favorite it would be the three Wisemen and the camel. The camel is very large and beautifully painted. The set includes a camel driver as well. I added the two German composition camels. Another very unusual piece to this Nativity set is the palm tree with its wax leaves. It is so fragile and the only person that is allowed to touch it is me!<br /><br />We are under a blizzard warning until tomorrow night. It rained a bit before the snow hit so the trees are just beautiful. I'm going to try my hand at "Winter Wonderland" pictures tomorrow. I spent most of the day decorating my tree in the living room with my antique ornaments. I have put several hundred ornaments on and only have about 100 more to go. I can hardly wait to share photos.Vintage Retouché by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409952149660994861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593033939490941426.post-87054861112437645712010-12-06T10:10:00.000-08:002010-12-06T11:31:22.389-08:00Ho Ho Ho Santa Vignettes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo2G7V8BEE184qEoJswP5DxpfXsuxJvPdrC6yJ4hG_nkBKGXFrBRuMuFjWQFdClk7jEKZ_eBeaLH3R1ORjp08CU2YMOx5lyOY3FHavaOhmCnlDLXjT-5Z113VRS10hwT-Vv3EKr9ceG9w/s1600/PC060016.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo2G7V8BEE184qEoJswP5DxpfXsuxJvPdrC6yJ4hG_nkBKGXFrBRuMuFjWQFdClk7jEKZ_eBeaLH3R1ORjp08CU2YMOx5lyOY3FHavaOhmCnlDLXjT-5Z113VRS10hwT-Vv3EKr9ceG9w/s400/PC060016.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547637289138020642" /></a><br /><br />I have always loved Christmas. As a little girl, I would pass the time before Christmas by making new decorations or making gifts for my family. You wouldn't believe my collection of vintage Christmas decorations. I have a tree of some sort in every room of my house. Each room is decorated a little bit differently and I generally tend to put all one sort of collectible together. Small vintage collectibles make more of a statement when they are grouped. I just finished my den using my vintage and handmade Santas. <br /><br />The room has a built in desk unit with bookshelves. I normally use the shelves to just display my collection of transferware. At Christmas I nestle the Santa figures in among the dishes and add a few vintage bottle brush trees and fresh cedar.<br /><br />Check out my display.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmEBEUjsXBcSxkGpBioWU_P6dz99yrwYj7xFPT8rV1929EAtnhfDwSAVT2HNPHLCEmg5nUtHLzZKoNKst3becW9UfzcQXqvP5z15MUuAU8Uov4AtYiPJUTwwOVVAml2OCA9_rv6yIMSN0/s1600/PC060029.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmEBEUjsXBcSxkGpBioWU_P6dz99yrwYj7xFPT8rV1929EAtnhfDwSAVT2HNPHLCEmg5nUtHLzZKoNKst3becW9UfzcQXqvP5z15MUuAU8Uov4AtYiPJUTwwOVVAml2OCA9_rv6yIMSN0/s400/PC060029.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547637279014743282" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB1C3WNcn3SNhF0KYZJY4Ri9PA0v4mvUpOCw_8keto8wZ_WGhNiwS4gQi9S5-o16u8XGvCKJHhlpQAJ6Jzcr1ca46aHJn3Ww4fu46agO5c6DV9kWocPzoYkuAdUQi7mLx9ZiOY33TGwKQ/s1600/PC060026.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB1C3WNcn3SNhF0KYZJY4Ri9PA0v4mvUpOCw_8keto8wZ_WGhNiwS4gQi9S5-o16u8XGvCKJHhlpQAJ6Jzcr1ca46aHJn3Ww4fu46agO5c6DV9kWocPzoYkuAdUQi7mLx9ZiOY33TGwKQ/s400/PC060026.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547637275708025858" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"></span><br /><br />A few close-ups.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBXKGFYiFuJsA0D1ACZh3grLJ87Mp4M4C3HhUY9NAzOWQ7MOzqp_mHsf7A3Fe1tNlcbQB568am7mqqY58DmgS5jlbrvwcuy30rZG-KM90c423pAB5CRK9oqXO0nXH2bwYr2uFOXXZi_0c/s1600/PC060009.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBXKGFYiFuJsA0D1ACZh3grLJ87Mp4M4C3HhUY9NAzOWQ7MOzqp_mHsf7A3Fe1tNlcbQB568am7mqqY58DmgS5jlbrvwcuy30rZG-KM90c423pAB5CRK9oqXO0nXH2bwYr2uFOXXZi_0c/s400/PC060009.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547641845330238882" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR9XNPELU2aEH4tRw5RARM_5HGYuJ6X8Tfd0m9E_lOoyL2cNlF007M_eMoIW-8CA8mtNPp4fq3LwCWLIKemmKCUopROFGtagK1OM9dPvyBR1jpeToc0qHYw9IdOIWhd9QTeKt3tKEZuek/s1600/PC060011.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 159px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR9XNPELU2aEH4tRw5RARM_5HGYuJ6X8Tfd0m9E_lOoyL2cNlF007M_eMoIW-8CA8mtNPp4fq3LwCWLIKemmKCUopROFGtagK1OM9dPvyBR1jpeToc0qHYw9IdOIWhd9QTeKt3tKEZuek/s400/PC060011.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547641840009750018" /></a><br />German Santas and one of Christopher Radko's first issued candy containers<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOfVSc7-KWwkVfKS2qZmr9_G_1oLEZB0E4lGFdounrR-e7pnIzIUIv5uozGF9QXtDXc8lGVkChua9yrITT_uKA21jf8khioH3jK_DP_BcuRPsTdnLllnlMReqQAiQVCv4XhURuk4X2hv0/s1600/PC060010.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOfVSc7-KWwkVfKS2qZmr9_G_1oLEZB0E4lGFdounrR-e7pnIzIUIv5uozGF9QXtDXc8lGVkChua9yrITT_uKA21jf8khioH3jK_DP_BcuRPsTdnLllnlMReqQAiQVCv4XhURuk4X2hv0/s400/PC060010.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547641831916204466" /></a><br />Some of my Santas are handmade. My husband carved the Santa on the top left for an Art class project in college. I made the little red wool St. Nick on the lower shelf.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKqbvfYSxFS0p1nU7PdDkRVi7o-sa7sQ0a2zPRksccZb2SW81b43FuoD65zfMw3CA87RDz98mmcFY86LDK_MrbYhN7wACyy1s6toMFIBaVI2UrCkDMnlx-w9qi_B-wHor2RWSkm0-HIe8/s1600/PC060014.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKqbvfYSxFS0p1nU7PdDkRVi7o-sa7sQ0a2zPRksccZb2SW81b43FuoD65zfMw3CA87RDz98mmcFY86LDK_MrbYhN7wACyy1s6toMFIBaVI2UrCkDMnlx-w9qi_B-wHor2RWSkm0-HIe8/s400/PC060014.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547641851774757666" /></a><br />I have several "Denise Calla" St. Nicks which are signed and dated. Denise went to grade school with me. She is a very talented artist. It seems hard to believe that a small town girl could create work that would become famous.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTLY4E2VmSjqUXVgfrosxePf_MRQqzoVyEr-T45xmuNAJxjSefp2h99DE4as6mFxRxUNtfYimP0Yg3u_e1bRJnyYSLzOEPCpnOMHqd3HfRN7_ZB_foRd-9aytiCGmNpOFxf7G3c3Fd6fU/s1600/PC060024.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTLY4E2VmSjqUXVgfrosxePf_MRQqzoVyEr-T45xmuNAJxjSefp2h99DE4as6mFxRxUNtfYimP0Yg3u_e1bRJnyYSLzOEPCpnOMHqd3HfRN7_ZB_foRd-9aytiCGmNpOFxf7G3c3Fd6fU/s400/PC060024.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547641859808132466" /></a><br />I set some of my "white" St. Nicks on a little antique cherry side table. One is a "Denise Calla", but the other two are St. Nicks that I made. The tall skinny one has a painted cloth face and a wool coat decorated with vintage braid. The more traditional woodland St. Nick has a porcelain face and is carrying a basket of vintage ornaments. I make my own little trees for my St.Nicks to carry.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfdQz2RCVfoOabWWzelpXYXUbV4dttqITkWeawfQmItjof3G_huNdUVLtZMNR2QeSU_jq9daiksT95BlGvU6fcYdBOIhUspP_0T7h_IH9nC5D7coukzZA5SDsUdzk6mmizQWewXKgRiw4/s1600/PC060025.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 340px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfdQz2RCVfoOabWWzelpXYXUbV4dttqITkWeawfQmItjof3G_huNdUVLtZMNR2QeSU_jq9daiksT95BlGvU6fcYdBOIhUspP_0T7h_IH9nC5D7coukzZA5SDsUdzk6mmizQWewXKgRiw4/s400/PC060025.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547647952073607154" /></a><br />An adorable celluloid baby rattle Santa<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyeAaclwGJdBRL_F5Pra5SBGEhSzoiOuDs_5J464IxtaMGIWibNLLpfOARnRZdw8KluPD708ZnuP_76g9U8o_Wi3G0g302o6DeRD8Nq-a0o418fEXwJxqh-r3ZLBZ0uxmxbfMno8fk-6g/s1600/PC060021.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyeAaclwGJdBRL_F5Pra5SBGEhSzoiOuDs_5J464IxtaMGIWibNLLpfOARnRZdw8KluPD708ZnuP_76g9U8o_Wi3G0g302o6DeRD8Nq-a0o418fEXwJxqh-r3ZLBZ0uxmxbfMno8fk-6g/s400/PC060021.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547647961626904738" /></a><br />On my antique cherry table, I use a feather tree with a collection of vintage and handmade Santa ornaments. I use a piece of vintage garland for just the right amount of sparkle.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih7D08Zit3ZiaE9T-5oxmYGhx2zdudN6AxkVpnVSb_GbfA7hcflDJqQq2RIy55s-aFdXY5Q1Pq_klCkzKCA4FRwiJC9i4einrBuObYCilidhsppAc2Boi4ekFq6Q2WmuoiYI6X6VnY4pU/s1600/PC060022.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 376px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih7D08Zit3ZiaE9T-5oxmYGhx2zdudN6AxkVpnVSb_GbfA7hcflDJqQq2RIy55s-aFdXY5Q1Pq_klCkzKCA4FRwiJC9i4einrBuObYCilidhsppAc2Boi4ekFq6Q2WmuoiYI6X6VnY4pU/s400/PC060022.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547647964674428114" /></a><br />This is my favorite ornament, a vintage candy container. Candy was placed in the mesh bag before it was hung on the tree.<br /><br />On to the next room with my Christmas decorating. Stop back to see the rest of my vintage Christmas decorations.Vintage Retouché by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409952149660994861noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593033939490941426.post-25238961685656244852010-11-28T20:33:00.000-08:002010-11-28T21:29:47.546-08:00More Creative Uses for Vintage Papers<span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></span>Once I looked at the old vintage papers, I was inspired to continue creating. <br /><br />I made vintage sheet music pinwheels and added silver and gold German Dresden snowflakes and added a glittered butterfly.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx351cUFzNvfgCvYE7l5Bs78mNwBZ_HKjq8f_m2SHlGX3UrJwaJw_THX5eomLV8uZsXbZMSy-XKulNnFr43bV0Vs4iS3YH3Fe6_QGAPsZauIz3vYV1ggPai_akDBBzWVXd640-njIKSJY/s1600/PB180065.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx351cUFzNvfgCvYE7l5Bs78mNwBZ_HKjq8f_m2SHlGX3UrJwaJw_THX5eomLV8uZsXbZMSy-XKulNnFr43bV0Vs4iS3YH3Fe6_QGAPsZauIz3vYV1ggPai_akDBBzWVXd640-njIKSJY/s400/PB180065.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544836137295419314" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLpfBi-OoPaDQzidEhSDByOyWcacFPBROkh4iRqQeVnlR-eWUUTjIpFBxCDwqjKb6wpBq4fxIH7cPhB0B2mKlXsF23ZjDYEcwTUvJ-eQLJEBcmqsTF3hDI-pqRRh2Nmu6MO4igeS9MbrI/s1600/PB100043.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLpfBi-OoPaDQzidEhSDByOyWcacFPBROkh4iRqQeVnlR-eWUUTjIpFBxCDwqjKb6wpBq4fxIH7cPhB0B2mKlXsF23ZjDYEcwTUvJ-eQLJEBcmqsTF3hDI-pqRRh2Nmu6MO4igeS9MbrI/s400/PB100043.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544836089171997058" /></a><br /><br />The ornaments look adorable on this lovely little tree made in Western Germany. I couldn't believe I found two of these trees on the shelf at the local thrift store for $3.00. <br /><br />In among the sheet music was an old church hymnal from 1929. Many hymns were in Latin. I fashioned lovely little angel ornaments from the hymnal pages, folding the skirts and added vintage chenille pipe cleaners for arms. I used German scrap faces and beautiful gold German Dresden halos and wings. I made two sizes. A great place to get the German Dresden trims is <a href="http://www.blumchen.com">Blumchen's</a>. The on-line catalog has many wonderful supplies. When it comes to Christmas I love anything vintage and German. Aren't these angels adorable?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNG4RhM5S1rol2R12dhi8mkk7vd2sZ-aPzwBmnTS-sDdVDIiiM-YthYmSZms2wYekrJFTYvMbwRKhAkB5_AfBsx-dp91aABvTn7onMsVqP0ky_LPGQCFz_U4V-vja_Hfc6yWY2rbwhRHY/s1600/PB180068.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNG4RhM5S1rol2R12dhi8mkk7vd2sZ-aPzwBmnTS-sDdVDIiiM-YthYmSZms2wYekrJFTYvMbwRKhAkB5_AfBsx-dp91aABvTn7onMsVqP0ky_LPGQCFz_U4V-vja_Hfc6yWY2rbwhRHY/s400/PB180068.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544836065755506114" /></a><br /><br />As I was folding paper, I realized I could fashion aprons. I used pages from my grandmother's 1934 cookbook and added some vintage cotton rick rack and ribbon apron strings. These became perfect ornaments for two kitchen trees. I used vintage tin cake pans for the stands, added my perky little apron ornaments on the branches. I had several old spice boxes, so I ran a piece of jute twine under the lid and made a few spice box ornaments. I made the little candy peppermints by cutting 1/2 inch strips of white and colored wool. I put on a little glue to hold the two pieces together and rolled the two pieces and secured the end with some more glue. All that was left was to attach a string hanger and hang these "no-calorie sweets" on the tree. The little "elf" perched on top of the tree is a wool ornament my mother made. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0U11WSWK9KKTA9tu7UjjjpNIBO652QID-ms4PU6caQk8FYfs2T_9ugm0VRscivgjrj_9uiTo30WEkM8rba9NTU4YGUm915_jjurfyOuvaCHaFS5BTb_f-NgNl-SutZW78lC40rKad1-c/s1600/PB180064.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0U11WSWK9KKTA9tu7UjjjpNIBO652QID-ms4PU6caQk8FYfs2T_9ugm0VRscivgjrj_9uiTo30WEkM8rba9NTU4YGUm915_jjurfyOuvaCHaFS5BTb_f-NgNl-SutZW78lC40rKad1-c/s400/PB180064.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544836056843177794" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRn0Wh8hS-JlLhW7TD76Vy0zQ7uue0NRe7pGTvuD_-lsX94Pi8bjcsHZn1oU3cCRe-ZdQDqx6ZF2y-kAPsApJvNzhNlG3hR7sXsK85Xi1puLCn2vAmFm7vFBbTNlz3UqF9rowdTsLT9vE/s1600/PB170058.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 189px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRn0Wh8hS-JlLhW7TD76Vy0zQ7uue0NRe7pGTvuD_-lsX94Pi8bjcsHZn1oU3cCRe-ZdQDqx6ZF2y-kAPsApJvNzhNlG3hR7sXsK85Xi1puLCn2vAmFm7vFBbTNlz3UqF9rowdTsLT9vE/s400/PB170058.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544836053299462498" /></a> <br /><br />A plate full of the little "wool goodies" my mom created.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYV3kikfNp3zVz02IC8vXCjf6aIJjYtDjNTPyd8wwHVXJad67p0iJ0he5EKd7HRQqQuvR6YvJforvaZcHg0jv2uzlJmbqAw4gfrBDd_DR-MiQmyQ8Te4MzJWgMpZMe4gwlzYGxmglWgEQ/s1600/PB180002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYV3kikfNp3zVz02IC8vXCjf6aIJjYtDjNTPyd8wwHVXJad67p0iJ0he5EKd7HRQqQuvR6YvJforvaZcHg0jv2uzlJmbqAw4gfrBDd_DR-MiQmyQ8Te4MzJWgMpZMe4gwlzYGxmglWgEQ/s400/PB180002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544838763344255042" /></a><br /><br />I hope to do a little holiday decorating this week. I love Christmas and will share all my holiday decorating ideas with you.Vintage Retouché by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409952149660994861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593033939490941426.post-34066461508442967012010-11-27T12:33:00.000-08:002010-11-27T13:01:04.689-08:00A Leather Case of Vintage PapersWhen my children were taking piano lessons, my mom brought me the leather case from my grandmother's house which was filled with sheet music and song books from my mom's and her sister's piano lesson days. As I was looking for inspiration for a Holiday Market I was doing, I decided I would create a line of decorations using the vintage sheet music.<br /><br />Sheet music was used to make elegant topiary trees in vintage silver containers adorned with heavily glittered black and silver butterflies carefully punched from card stock. I added a little vintage tinsel for sparkle. Everything was repurposed in this project as I used paper packing for the moss in the topiary container. These trees would work with any style decorating because of their simplicity and understated colors.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIMFjzI75eb4ugRvMTU20fmUbp9l22_ln1CiK9ljl4moWmSrB3fmTVgh2LQgTYjlzy5PGBnSeBCJ-TARJ3mHYkFMISP56jVZzq9PL1nUCP8MY0Qy1GBIzvxKC5EQ-CcB39kdOqL-Xhf_g/s1600/PB170057.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 233px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIMFjzI75eb4ugRvMTU20fmUbp9l22_ln1CiK9ljl4moWmSrB3fmTVgh2LQgTYjlzy5PGBnSeBCJ-TARJ3mHYkFMISP56jVZzq9PL1nUCP8MY0Qy1GBIzvxKC5EQ-CcB39kdOqL-Xhf_g/s400/PB170057.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544336580659965794" /></a> <br /><br />I used Mod Podge to apply pieces of vintage sheet music to foam cones. For the "stem" I used a 1/2 inch dowel painted black. I secured the topiary into a vintage container using floral foam for silk arrangements and hot glue. All that was left was the addition of the simple black and silver butterflies. I used Martha Stewart's butterfly punch and punched butterflies from card stock. I used white glue and heavily glittered the butterflies on both sides. I scanned a punched butterfly to enlarge it and then I traced and cut the larger butterflies by hand.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJW2V3ujewCs0COggoo04jpCbR3AHqM1HqHZyBMNd0E859YdQGflTiEDhYPGGdt7YmCXg3sgOVKoEnsIcvGEXtzCnKUm0OT6UzOPBgWzAQORRphYfQ7tUN-MEDLopr2AQJ2SZs0VfnX5U/s1600/PB170056.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJW2V3ujewCs0COggoo04jpCbR3AHqM1HqHZyBMNd0E859YdQGflTiEDhYPGGdt7YmCXg3sgOVKoEnsIcvGEXtzCnKUm0OT6UzOPBgWzAQORRphYfQ7tUN-MEDLopr2AQJ2SZs0VfnX5U/s400/PB170056.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544336576195876914" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzkbxdjolXDSdj_anIdTk3kYzh2GlYYZ6PHKe7IbUiQZ6Wd4B1t8_mZkAltw4Rlg0fbviJUtt0GxVBqUytOXfqRMtAkd_lm4rLvB-VrzYnGOYiUyt8ik2trvGq_RwwnFqAC1ZXkioTz3Y/s1600/PB170055.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzkbxdjolXDSdj_anIdTk3kYzh2GlYYZ6PHKe7IbUiQZ6Wd4B1t8_mZkAltw4Rlg0fbviJUtt0GxVBqUytOXfqRMtAkd_lm4rLvB-VrzYnGOYiUyt8ik2trvGq_RwwnFqAC1ZXkioTz3Y/s400/PB170055.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544336567392505554" /></a><br /><br />Unfortunately the shoppers that day were only lookers so i have my beautiful topiary trees left to use in my holiday decorating.<span style="font-weight:bold;"></span>Vintage Retouché by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409952149660994861noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593033939490941426.post-13652618687710296002010-10-28T20:58:00.000-07:002010-10-28T21:45:39.489-07:00Sitting PrettyThis project is a combination of two of my favorite things to do, hand-stitched wool applique and repurposing vintage furniture.<br /><br />I found a great vanity bench at a resale shop. The price was right and I saw possibilities. The first part of the process is securing old wool clothing, skirts, jackets, and yardage. Throughout history fabric was valuable so women used every scrap. Women would never think of discarding an article of clothing that could be refashioned or used for a household item. The tradition of wool applique grew out of a tradition called penny rugs. Women would trace large coins and "pennies" cut out the pieces and hand stitch them to a background to make decorative rugs for the hearth.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMqYERZ1x2FjyXV-hM2-KFXvb3wLhye9P76oNkCx1W31Zj3rvRY3eIIehyLpbCKPDELwGAmuvocGzx66IC1cpi-eNjirHOvRqUfOkz150Lm1oQssZJheHEKvyRrHGVkRcp3Au7au1KU3E/s1600/P7080025_2_2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 197px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMqYERZ1x2FjyXV-hM2-KFXvb3wLhye9P76oNkCx1W31Zj3rvRY3eIIehyLpbCKPDELwGAmuvocGzx66IC1cpi-eNjirHOvRqUfOkz150Lm1oQssZJheHEKvyRrHGVkRcp3Au7au1KU3E/s400/P7080025_2_2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533322991704002978" /></a><br /><br />Finding clothing these days made of 100% wool is difficult. The clothing is cut apart and washed in the machine using hot water, detergent and a cold rinse to shrink the fibers of the wool together. The felting process prevents the edges from raveling when it is appliqued to the background. A color scheme is selected and a pattern is drawn. The pieces are cut from a variety of colored wool and then blanket stitched or tacked with small stitches to the background. Embroidery is used for detail work. All stitching is done with pearl cotton. Once I had the bench top completed, it was time to paint the bench. I primed it and painted it with two coats of my favorite red. Once the paint was dry, I distressed the edges and applied three coats of paste wax. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcWNbW1eZg8mVbKYya1YKmXAiyjjMEM-gaSS67o-qINZVePPhKbd8WljlQruR7uFIw8QeBtCkFUFII7js2YHeCggmlWyFmcnvPl-EZNkj7G0UTUjXt9GpbLrneyY_DWOJw29b5_jolNTI/s1600/P7080025_2_3.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 107px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcWNbW1eZg8mVbKYya1YKmXAiyjjMEM-gaSS67o-qINZVePPhKbd8WljlQruR7uFIw8QeBtCkFUFII7js2YHeCggmlWyFmcnvPl-EZNkj7G0UTUjXt9GpbLrneyY_DWOJw29b5_jolNTI/s400/P7080025_2_3.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533322996242078338" /></a><br /><br /><br />The last step was to tack the covering on the bench and glue on "gimp" to hide the raw edges. The transformation!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhddlK_K0Qe8AkD0jZFPCWCB9-LmP9kQSmFe-f5vnDcUwZkvi9e7FXdl-4qulEIqik24RaINT8qEICq0few9zyW0P-vsftKWLekF_QQVoh3o1_Xl5YmAFmgjZe74j-7xP9ZkK2zc3gFaJ0/s1600/P7080025.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhddlK_K0Qe8AkD0jZFPCWCB9-LmP9kQSmFe-f5vnDcUwZkvi9e7FXdl-4qulEIqik24RaINT8qEICq0few9zyW0P-vsftKWLekF_QQVoh3o1_Xl5YmAFmgjZe74j-7xP9ZkK2zc3gFaJ0/s400/P7080025.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533323006180525906" /></a><br /><br /><br />Perfect for a foyer. <br /><br />I have been busy getting ready for a show in Kohler, Wisconsin on Saturday November 20th. It is held in the local high school. A great place to start your holiday shopping. I'll be posting my new projects as they are finished.Vintage Retouché by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409952149660994861noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593033939490941426.post-44794047863951429962010-10-03T20:23:00.000-07:002010-10-03T20:57:44.186-07:00Pretty and PinkI know it is a bit early to start thinking about Christmas when everyone in blogland is thinking Fall and Halloween, but I created these lovely wreaths made from vintage balls in shades of pink, green, silver and white last week before we left for Minnesota. The wreaths are adorned with glittered glass ballet shoes and a sparkling tutu ornament. My daughter received three fabulous parts in the University production of the Nutcracker Ballet and so I made and donated the wreaths for a fundraiser that helps support the ballet. The Nutcracker Tea is in November but it was just easier to transport them by car rather than package and ship two fragile wreaths.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQum4g7GLwaSFxNCNfIdcIqSc8YYfEarbn1aGpY6GEia8i9QZg9bi6Rc2W-kjtbg50nNd5fPeYRFyi6nTNixZYYdbWbGLwpfDm_vf10-qivr856g2y6pzyzp6-LSqIIiH7RelbkdvHSuQ/s1600/P9300029.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 341px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQum4g7GLwaSFxNCNfIdcIqSc8YYfEarbn1aGpY6GEia8i9QZg9bi6Rc2W-kjtbg50nNd5fPeYRFyi6nTNixZYYdbWbGLwpfDm_vf10-qivr856g2y6pzyzp6-LSqIIiH7RelbkdvHSuQ/s400/P9300029.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524033594293138834" /></a><br />So Beautiful!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNbJBdlDbEUEUUe2xoqCifZYSWQv4RjhDLINJp6veb1ZMhyffZMxa_V_7ilYf-uJa8h33mLqdXOrEPMUMWfw4UrjRADz0CaCjMFO8th4Iair1YMGb-y5jadE6uNV1IRyuFx9D2ZWbj3Fg/s1600/P9300030.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 339px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNbJBdlDbEUEUUe2xoqCifZYSWQv4RjhDLINJp6veb1ZMhyffZMxa_V_7ilYf-uJa8h33mLqdXOrEPMUMWfw4UrjRADz0CaCjMFO8th4Iair1YMGb-y5jadE6uNV1IRyuFx9D2ZWbj3Fg/s400/P9300030.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524031701996276690" /></a><br />Wouldn't this one be perfect as a holiday decoration in a girl's room or hung on a mirror?<br /><br />I visited a few resale shops in Winona over the weekend. I'll show you my finds later this week.Vintage Retouché by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409952149660994861noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593033939490941426.post-4121594326957114462010-09-30T21:27:00.000-07:002010-09-30T22:17:47.569-07:00The Big Reveal!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmEF0Er-UijI_Kl1jGWR2nBNfzPE7MXpGYF-dbdwiQM7HIEZ6APV7gDGT1FbPXDdpUbct89pkRgKC4PR_xp8-90aWgvyWBhL08DNKRidINtDt9BQCb8JfzFW_WtAwpeDWduHz_fJVEvBI/s1600/P9300026.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmEF0Er-UijI_Kl1jGWR2nBNfzPE7MXpGYF-dbdwiQM7HIEZ6APV7gDGT1FbPXDdpUbct89pkRgKC4PR_xp8-90aWgvyWBhL08DNKRidINtDt9BQCb8JfzFW_WtAwpeDWduHz_fJVEvBI/s400/P9300026.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522940895072423698" /></a><br />Remember that taxi cab yellow dresser that has been hurting everyone's eyes who viewed my blog?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYfeAMcwd-g3eG9vCqGJR48kjG52ZW_LSZgiDWQ6Oiv8VmJStcx0uA6JHr_Z5c7EVnDCgpMLUmMudGY8ObWRCaKSwxS-NqPj160E0LeRIgl76ZK9rXzk736BM1vhG9UzogE0pba8rL7Nc/s1600/P9140001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 385px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYfeAMcwd-g3eG9vCqGJR48kjG52ZW_LSZgiDWQ6Oiv8VmJStcx0uA6JHr_Z5c7EVnDCgpMLUmMudGY8ObWRCaKSwxS-NqPj160E0LeRIgl76ZK9rXzk736BM1vhG9UzogE0pba8rL7Nc/s400/P9140001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522937681425347890" /></a><br /><br />You can't imagine what you can make with these things along with hours of work.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH3DB0_GgU7vX3nxQ2I8TmmBY21Cf_53GRpjYje2WiLWPd9zN1VS6yhpKtDP0z7AGenDHb-iI2bu5hI140gLtq9VrMcJh5XqBm7szIk9orXsh3_Op2ea8otIS_QZKS-VExFbqu4sifpRs/s1600/P9260021.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH3DB0_GgU7vX3nxQ2I8TmmBY21Cf_53GRpjYje2WiLWPd9zN1VS6yhpKtDP0z7AGenDHb-iI2bu5hI140gLtq9VrMcJh5XqBm7szIk9orXsh3_Op2ea8otIS_QZKS-VExFbqu4sifpRs/s400/P9260021.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522941731724968722" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQgjl1UZJtuaopurnbwZAwHZoxuwA-DGsug6Q5XcwLKhiaFoz_MjMnOlphnv3YR5jnOWwaHOk8DenOUz08z8x0tpmPhsfOCKqppdfZmqxRjHvvldGLKzFJR5_zXTWyhEqaXSK9gwHj1D4/s1600/P9300024.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQgjl1UZJtuaopurnbwZAwHZoxuwA-DGsug6Q5XcwLKhiaFoz_MjMnOlphnv3YR5jnOWwaHOk8DenOUz08z8x0tpmPhsfOCKqppdfZmqxRjHvvldGLKzFJR5_zXTWyhEqaXSK9gwHj1D4/s400/P9300024.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522937691423499394" /></a><br />Here it is my version of <a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com">Restoration Hardware's</a> Zinc Chest<br /><br />It is absolutely gorgeous. I am in the process of redoing my son's bedroom, so with limited funds I turned a "free" dresser into the perfect chest for a room with a French Industrial feel. The technique was a rather simple one that I saw on <a href="http://www.missmustardseed.blogspot.com">Miss Mustard Seed's</a> Blog<br /><br />I crinkled large sheets of aluminum foil and smoothed the wrinkles out a bit. Next I applied the foil to the dresser with mod podge, making sure the sheets were tightly adhered. A wooden craft stick was very helpful in firmly pressing down the foil. I should have probably primed the chest with gray primer because if the first layer of foil tore, the taxi cab yellow paint showed. So I applied another layer of foil to the entire dresser. I then applied two coats of mod podge over the foil. To give the dresser a feeling of zinc, I applied asphaltum glaze and blotted it off with paper toweling. The final step was the application of two coats of wipe-on poly.<br />This was the result.<br /><br />The foil, mod podge, glaze and wipe-on poly cost was about $18.00. <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtz6tiWvCEnu6xXMDIi47Dihi8tDLYRQa6MLTQ7UVvZS5ziiSc6FWeWhwEoUBACVpS5mbOWX26N0Gg0Kd2xwQYdTQXiSUeWAYv4VvM5ZNTf_2F_zRtMZ6vETdHdKkRr1UVV7NxMIFHITQ/s1600/P9300027.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtz6tiWvCEnu6xXMDIi47Dihi8tDLYRQa6MLTQ7UVvZS5ziiSc6FWeWhwEoUBACVpS5mbOWX26N0Gg0Kd2xwQYdTQXiSUeWAYv4VvM5ZNTf_2F_zRtMZ6vETdHdKkRr1UVV7NxMIFHITQ/s400/P9300027.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522939337559234802" /></a><br />I found the perfect knobs at Lowe's. They were a bit pricey at $48 for 12 knobs but then the Restoration Hardware chest was$1895.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0KAohZiKAxEZpPMiOIfk9x6ubVCO4Wb0lZNl8fNuAPCh4vboxmfqYHHhGCHxybzc9XfCmWDIjzhIFse4GB4anfaXFfQbgLRVnHNhkCL4UAmC-IyfU1LQT_qD4iVvuJhF-G9Zj1qBtGvU/s1600/P9300023.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 358px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0KAohZiKAxEZpPMiOIfk9x6ubVCO4Wb0lZNl8fNuAPCh4vboxmfqYHHhGCHxybzc9XfCmWDIjzhIFse4GB4anfaXFfQbgLRVnHNhkCL4UAmC-IyfU1LQT_qD4iVvuJhF-G9Zj1qBtGvU/s400/P9300023.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522939347849034578" /></a><br />Mary's Zinc Chest Priceless!<br /><br />We're off tomorrow to visit my daughter in Winona, Minnesota. this is the first time we will see her since she left for college. I can't wait. I miss her so much. I'll accessorize the dresser next week. Stop back to see the great vintage finds that I found to go with the dresser.Vintage Retouché by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409952149660994861noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593033939490941426.post-85317895264338703592010-09-25T19:32:00.000-07:002010-09-25T19:43:39.471-07:00A Flashback to the SeventiesI have a surprise in store for you! <br /><br />I have been working on a transformation you will not believe. My friend unearthed this dresser in her basement. If I looked beyond that taxi cab yellow paint I thought I could redo it for my son's bedroom. I always think big so this project has taken me several weeks. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2XcWDnfGmgsXoSTtfYg9vHvBY8A8aBmRreWgqorMKLJHWsuj9m_uc8cixaurnm8osQV9O4Pk7X-QT8SVHvAKiV0kGDiP1pikzlUJHblZmaZEbqX3njpO4A5YFUP3ymZW7rM3HBJ5xkSI/s1600/P9140001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 385px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2XcWDnfGmgsXoSTtfYg9vHvBY8A8aBmRreWgqorMKLJHWsuj9m_uc8cixaurnm8osQV9O4Pk7X-QT8SVHvAKiV0kGDiP1pikzlUJHblZmaZEbqX3njpO4A5YFUP3ymZW7rM3HBJ5xkSI/s400/P9140001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521046979287300834" /></a><br /><br />But it is almost time for the big reveal. Stop back tomorrow. I know you will be truly amazed!Vintage Retouché by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409952149660994861noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593033939490941426.post-73591696773551678302010-09-06T09:56:00.000-07:002010-09-06T21:59:20.497-07:00Getting Back in the Groove<span style="font-weight:bold;"></span>I can't believe how unsettling it is to have one of your children out of the house. My daughter has spent her first week at college and has made a great adjustment. I am not certain her mother has made the same adjustment. What does a mother do who is missing her daughter? Plan a trip to Goodwill or visit an Estate Sale.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHJbHA-QUEPNMastJr839pmsdeiMxfrMXMMpeWoGB79hyphenhyphen78cpqEOLUiQHefFJPNyokqHGvykUBkdu12pvIFXBMvue7m4jXwHqNqOISWy9oTriIvZIDG6aKVa8YXy2AXZ8k7XNBAGB5Xns/s1600/P9060074.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHJbHA-QUEPNMastJr839pmsdeiMxfrMXMMpeWoGB79hyphenhyphen78cpqEOLUiQHefFJPNyokqHGvykUBkdu12pvIFXBMvue7m4jXwHqNqOISWy9oTriIvZIDG6aKVa8YXy2AXZ8k7XNBAGB5Xns/s400/P9060074.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513853305639975890" /></a><br />I snatched up this great little silver tray and vintage millinery flowers.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6aU7ZFbhwT4NmJhcxaZTZMPU9F9tcXjzfp4p2hTT3fCiPX539bvpxZFZ3NnwGGmJIN9DbyBOAKIsFpntAtUhyZlLzjZeHmIamLHUiqNaey_OsuJ4BQkrAmH3G9MJjL-ySI4PDyekA7gQ/s1600/P9060076.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6aU7ZFbhwT4NmJhcxaZTZMPU9F9tcXjzfp4p2hTT3fCiPX539bvpxZFZ3NnwGGmJIN9DbyBOAKIsFpntAtUhyZlLzjZeHmIamLHUiqNaey_OsuJ4BQkrAmH3G9MJjL-ySI4PDyekA7gQ/s400/P9060076.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513854092341829042" /></a><br />This is the most beautiful bottle opener ever! I love grape patterned silverplate.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhExUx0Ibhk8CgrQycyRiFrOhXrlY63LI5fSI6rXtg0ZMN814-bSkhmQ-H3u8tWstjXTuc0Ax104dJ5jXRlr-XqF7zVdFILNEJuNJWMaYiZiuRE4XUJNgchBdEWO-CtPSsnIN_Q_hu-Pw8/s1600/P9060077.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 182px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhExUx0Ibhk8CgrQycyRiFrOhXrlY63LI5fSI6rXtg0ZMN814-bSkhmQ-H3u8tWstjXTuc0Ax104dJ5jXRlr-XqF7zVdFILNEJuNJWMaYiZiuRE4XUJNgchBdEWO-CtPSsnIN_Q_hu-Pw8/s400/P9060077.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513855574615613602" /></a><br />I found this wonderful wooden tray which I am going to paint white and distress. It will become the foundation for a great shabby table display.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimI_TL5Z5Ls5VpL8uoWaDRzN1yR_8doChP0h52CTwJAqu2-szEzJTIiZjM9LnFRzwwR_UTpbJQHK-Stf8NYiM5IFKRbUmpDEt0AmdQgQilPs2XguXNIZsN7S7Eg91-M-kcUg1gKfsz-8o/s1600/P9060072.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimI_TL5Z5Ls5VpL8uoWaDRzN1yR_8doChP0h52CTwJAqu2-szEzJTIiZjM9LnFRzwwR_UTpbJQHK-Stf8NYiM5IFKRbUmpDEt0AmdQgQilPs2XguXNIZsN7S7Eg91-M-kcUg1gKfsz-8o/s400/P9060072.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513855593183699090" /></a><br />Lastly, I was creative with a few of my vintage finds. The cake stand and cloche are part of my collection. With a little inspiration from a photo from Jeanine's blog at <a href="http://www.chippyshabby.blogspot.com">Chippy Shabby</a>, a few of my recent vintage finds and a little natural material, I created this awesome still life. The variety of whites and creams are just the right combination for the naturals and silver pieces.<br /><br />I plan on being more creative and focused this week. Check back to see what I have done.Vintage Retouché by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409952149660994861noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593033939490941426.post-89938976425279922202010-08-23T18:14:00.000-07:002010-08-23T21:58:18.845-07:00Family Photos and Cozy Cabins<span style="font-weight:bold;"></span>This past Sunday was our last weekend together as a family before my daughter leaves for college. We decided to take a drive to Door County and have a picnic lunch. I just wanted one more great photo of the two kids together. But as you can see it wasn't going to be. Taking photos of teens is just as difficult as photographing toddlers. When one smiled the other squinted. One wanted their picture taken, the other thought I was nuts. This was the result, but I have a photo and wonderful memories. I couldn't ask for any more. Our family excursion gave me time to dream as well as enjoying my family.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJjcd7ZcDPbe_PtczFurPcV2n5GFlHy-VicOpPnDQVkH_soWS4LzzI31OldFH-vo718Bx9CdMpghSSC84lrMGJ9ZCpUJTNtUJ2f5kNDSBVSyCgr5cWOhBKXPiOe4w2Ei8OIMP-oL5Bg_8/s1600/P8220046.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJjcd7ZcDPbe_PtczFurPcV2n5GFlHy-VicOpPnDQVkH_soWS4LzzI31OldFH-vo718Bx9CdMpghSSC84lrMGJ9ZCpUJTNtUJ2f5kNDSBVSyCgr5cWOhBKXPiOe4w2Ei8OIMP-oL5Bg_8/s400/P8220046.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508782118263322146" /></a><br /><br />I am longing for a place to design, repurpose and create. A place I could call my own. Inspired by <a href="http://myshabbystreamsidestudio.blogspot.com/">My Shabby Streamside Studio</a> I have been dreaming of my own beautiful cottage. Door County is filled with adorable possibilities.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4XmaXNZAe9RKBS4ketUB7KvdZ7DJXXXX7eJ3atkVLE1feq49YfhIzTtZw-tiTczAcKWKe9494ohyphenhyphen9PdKh8P7XB_pFxCbp50mcEIfR6FsDUHVLWqcedBIIdB8bGtVq2fDor_YJ24NkxXA/s1600/P8220053.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 369px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4XmaXNZAe9RKBS4ketUB7KvdZ7DJXXXX7eJ3atkVLE1feq49YfhIzTtZw-tiTczAcKWKe9494ohyphenhyphen9PdKh8P7XB_pFxCbp50mcEIfR6FsDUHVLWqcedBIIdB8bGtVq2fDor_YJ24NkxXA/s400/P8220053.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508782888461005362" /></a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Possibility</span>? The plastic chairs would have to go. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis6sJ8_Rpm4h8-T_l2zvtVS1a-bvAXmI4HUppVUa2UZqfZ0Nb3gf2TMfUlUxBt_6J69zeI6kKlnoPD2w4WyHsnNKlFNunIcVeewIxWOtZ4KV-FqrAZxoxaQ5TnNth4UL3nQRulOJdPmD4/s1600/P8220055.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis6sJ8_Rpm4h8-T_l2zvtVS1a-bvAXmI4HUppVUa2UZqfZ0Nb3gf2TMfUlUxBt_6J69zeI6kKlnoPD2w4WyHsnNKlFNunIcVeewIxWOtZ4KV-FqrAZxoxaQ5TnNth4UL3nQRulOJdPmD4/s400/P8220055.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508784046204708274" /></a><br />I have always dreamed of a log cabin nestled in the woods just like this one.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq34WQemLUMxijzatPL1bOj6DM7hIMTsgJs461iOUczOwyP7BLn82rGqwSHH65SAJ4BNs8bu6yv0o__ug-U18BgXhg4kuf0SuJUsQyjdAdhAGEs7ASrTk1twLy_LUz887rZKTuKBgOubY/s1600/P8220057.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq34WQemLUMxijzatPL1bOj6DM7hIMTsgJs461iOUczOwyP7BLn82rGqwSHH65SAJ4BNs8bu6yv0o__ug-U18BgXhg4kuf0SuJUsQyjdAdhAGEs7ASrTk1twLy_LUz887rZKTuKBgOubY/s400/P8220057.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508785759811691442" /></a><br />A fixer upper with tremendous possibilities.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMp0LKQNUUijkSe8mbvhPyL4QZa0iccVMZKVIMTwm4C4qtJ5y9eob3hiU1Nhd7ZEUj_BiCIQsJI0WCOCceT0H2IAvPQkhlldSmpN4bl29uxKGayBDX6PGxBEUKDlpMRQXxy4ah1QEPPJI/s1600/P8220060.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMp0LKQNUUijkSe8mbvhPyL4QZa0iccVMZKVIMTwm4C4qtJ5y9eob3hiU1Nhd7ZEUj_BiCIQsJI0WCOCceT0H2IAvPQkhlldSmpN4bl29uxKGayBDX6PGxBEUKDlpMRQXxy4ah1QEPPJI/s400/P8220060.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508785771994214434" /></a><br />It even has two floors. If you look closely you can see how the logs were put together to support the floor of the upstairs. My husband says too much work and too much money. <span style="font-style:italic;">Oh well, I might have to settle for this!<br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBbb8P-sTC5MM3uo7PNSyJU-7kaM3BW3j8pHKGQ8nr63HNUn95B6ViL0bLFTqnHA7B2JWq7859mphaYwtwSyQkSHSetSU8GeO8TBL9vPXjCI9QeGw2__uAvfRHUhj4LW208b4ZK2bNFXE/s1600/P8230064.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBbb8P-sTC5MM3uo7PNSyJU-7kaM3BW3j8pHKGQ8nr63HNUn95B6ViL0bLFTqnHA7B2JWq7859mphaYwtwSyQkSHSetSU8GeO8TBL9vPXjCI9QeGw2__uAvfRHUhj4LW208b4ZK2bNFXE/s400/P8230064.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508800071404994626" /></a><br />I might just have to see the possibilities in the little shed we already have on out property. It is located in the woods on the back of the property, but perhaps it could be moved and restored. It has knotty pine paneling which I would paint white of course, wonderful wavy glass windows with adorable shutters and a welcoming front door. It would need a new floor and lots of scrubbing to get rid of mold and mildew but it has possibilities. What do you think?Vintage Retouché by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409952149660994861noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593033939490941426.post-61401620452632720422010-08-19T18:29:00.000-07:002010-08-19T19:16:23.267-07:00A Visit to Chippy ShabbyJeanine of<a href="http://www.chippyshabby.blogspot.com"> Chippy Shabby</a> always finds the best accent pieces with great form and just the perfect amount of "chippiness". I paid her a visit on Tuesday. <br /><br />I love her blog and one day as I was carefully studying her pictures I noticed the most gorgeous lamp. I knew it would be perfect on the little red table in the den directly off my foyer. I have a fabulous red and white toile wallpaper in the foyer.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX0TDeAOeBYPY1mqCf3AEomrSyK-ZKc2VwoyG93I2QobX0-UAtysJ6myhlJ5E8oNOjRyvuGwaTsQo4K6QLfqN73Xl0h_7FYPwxoaD9mB7bb0jnk2aaOX8eUIEdR-ESqn4bj2LfJ2AtsZQ/s1600/P8190039.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX0TDeAOeBYPY1mqCf3AEomrSyK-ZKc2VwoyG93I2QobX0-UAtysJ6myhlJ5E8oNOjRyvuGwaTsQo4K6QLfqN73Xl0h_7FYPwxoaD9mB7bb0jnk2aaOX8eUIEdR-ESqn4bj2LfJ2AtsZQ/s400/P8190039.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507300296901436226" /></a><br />The most beautiful lady!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxqD8VWcb2Z04mob0qQl9XCZ6eJqvMng-WrDGCBYrDDoUzPPHYBjtgRVYuOxxOKU-7Hrnq6C40oRo6ua7sJb9xpqED91_PbvyyltLYnpWoXI5n99KhnWDZxZ2tugw04KDBV_oqCgUYFco/s1600/P8040049.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxqD8VWcb2Z04mob0qQl9XCZ6eJqvMng-WrDGCBYrDDoUzPPHYBjtgRVYuOxxOKU-7Hrnq6C40oRo6ua7sJb9xpqED91_PbvyyltLYnpWoXI5n99KhnWDZxZ2tugw04KDBV_oqCgUYFco/s400/P8040049.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507304038944680578" /></a><br />A perfect match with the toile wallpaper.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhinhAbKqUyAJYqyMGY49yK8vFI04mKJSzKPGGMYJvB5iwBxY8tYq5qa_qow_4G4ddo2zKAQAGO2xnqskuCAFfcAkE3rJsh3_yIvvQ8UAy3xDweG1sdyaC0W7ekNVkfrbuxBwZ2qvkfWB8/s1600/P8190036.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 164px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhinhAbKqUyAJYqyMGY49yK8vFI04mKJSzKPGGMYJvB5iwBxY8tYq5qa_qow_4G4ddo2zKAQAGO2xnqskuCAFfcAkE3rJsh3_yIvvQ8UAy3xDweG1sdyaC0W7ekNVkfrbuxBwZ2qvkfWB8/s400/P8190036.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507300300664052434" /></a><br />My lady sitting on her shabby table. The altered art busts on the shelf below are from Viva la Cottage in Sister Bay, Wisconsin. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjkwpBlKjFztUwZ2Z6_GYK8540_OvS5cl36V9qirVWzuKAbRZ-kyyegnrnrrNMXwHu55dH6v00WfrkF6eBULfsPWFWxssVJDzcftS_sY2l4rMtJROj_NcbVTAHiqU4L_H5C8vSYu-8HbE/s1600/P8190040.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjkwpBlKjFztUwZ2Z6_GYK8540_OvS5cl36V9qirVWzuKAbRZ-kyyegnrnrrNMXwHu55dH6v00WfrkF6eBULfsPWFWxssVJDzcftS_sY2l4rMtJROj_NcbVTAHiqU4L_H5C8vSYu-8HbE/s400/P8190040.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507300317412384018" /></a><br />Look at this fabulous chippy, rusty wall sconce I found in Jeanine's wonderful stash. I knew it was meant for my sunroom.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3rYJ9AzAaNyddp3JYXbhxEcfFSJaKxUjdvo_0hyphenhyphenTyFhSkt4W6zQIRCdG6HtCsSHM3pvlkXvGu3tHbAQAIjRGogUrZISRc0w8crNkLdRR9aP9CcximMmlj969yD4E-Ey35kBXVofQeAKQ/s1600/P8190042.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3rYJ9AzAaNyddp3JYXbhxEcfFSJaKxUjdvo_0hyphenhyphenTyFhSkt4W6zQIRCdG6HtCsSHM3pvlkXvGu3tHbAQAIjRGogUrZISRc0w8crNkLdRR9aP9CcximMmlj969yD4E-Ey35kBXVofQeAKQ/s400/P8190042.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507300327182204834" /></a><br /><br />It hangs above this lovely cabinet which I purchased from Jeanine two years ago. After stripping the cabinet and deciding I didn't like the walnut color in the room, I painted it this great shade of apple green, distressed it and gave it two coats of paste wax. The cabinet was made in 1849. The date was etched in the door.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIc-SnOtP01zlso_xbFQNUS3oKo0FIbco8D7rWpuCfbUYOGD-Brp6g2rrbBKL0-Mx-l1sufQi8GZFTz4uZL_fHmZq1_A5wMlD3I_c_oE7grlKkzhsAb2kutCQCt3swvjImFwcV9AymwUg/s1600/P8190044.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIc-SnOtP01zlso_xbFQNUS3oKo0FIbco8D7rWpuCfbUYOGD-Brp6g2rrbBKL0-Mx-l1sufQi8GZFTz4uZL_fHmZq1_A5wMlD3I_c_oE7grlKkzhsAb2kutCQCt3swvjImFwcV9AymwUg/s400/P8190044.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507300308078604658" /></a><br /><br />I also picked up this great metal glass carrier. This will look so cute on my patio table when I am serving lemonade. The red gazelle glasses are just right in the rack. I collected them one by one over a period of years.<br /><br />As I said, Jeanine always has just the perfect piece!Vintage Retouché by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409952149660994861noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593033939490941426.post-56602116682920351162010-08-18T18:31:00.000-07:002010-08-18T18:34:33.364-07:00Check Out the BasementAt estate sales I find that you can snatch up some great finds at rock bottom prices when you search the basement, closets and garage first. All of the items I am featuring today were collected from the basement at the last sale. <br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Check it out the next time you go to a sale!<br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzoLgmZPaAc02uLXF9iGXspaiDxY49PJKSlyzZNA-MGsSI_IxM7gDnlI-A_rL8pLUpC1JTIcpjRAPI_BNhlueDAZvMHdLb-EFqC_p6NnuzrYRVA12MQgvc_TyaZqtGlCUxD_eVz3w6bp8/s1600/P8130054.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzoLgmZPaAc02uLXF9iGXspaiDxY49PJKSlyzZNA-MGsSI_IxM7gDnlI-A_rL8pLUpC1JTIcpjRAPI_BNhlueDAZvMHdLb-EFqC_p6NnuzrYRVA12MQgvc_TyaZqtGlCUxD_eVz3w6bp8/s400/P8130054.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506919872633948114" /></a><br />I love the checkerboard with the delicate china and silver.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_oTp5yy_Cd0cCI0ByeMwXC6GwTha0pUzcAg3nQy8USRndgkQDzbY6Ez53b3mbUGKdKK6a4yi8mH5HPjQ1wbbgsqOBFYtaagBsBGNMlrNkWlHcuzt4G7hiWQg_mezBmDHJ8y3HtYljIJ4/s1600/P8130060.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_oTp5yy_Cd0cCI0ByeMwXC6GwTha0pUzcAg3nQy8USRndgkQDzbY6Ez53b3mbUGKdKK6a4yi8mH5HPjQ1wbbgsqOBFYtaagBsBGNMlrNkWlHcuzt4G7hiWQg_mezBmDHJ8y3HtYljIJ4/s400/P8130060.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506919893758318786" /></a><br />A gold filigree perfume bottle, a pretty handmade gold velvet pin cushion trimmed with a millinery flower, a vintage wall thermometer, and a pressed glass spooner sit on the checkerboard.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaT4UdhAp-s0ZInMq3OeJqK0luVHmDqKQ6T8w2sm7WnfhLTBY9zSAjBf59uMkSPLJR7kMnEr9SmUKOcUcP6bfUll_AFITvTB0PauQLIpmWOD-7b9H3hYrioMZUL2sswtA2gQPsoetMGfg/s1600/P8130058.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaT4UdhAp-s0ZInMq3OeJqK0luVHmDqKQ6T8w2sm7WnfhLTBY9zSAjBf59uMkSPLJR7kMnEr9SmUKOcUcP6bfUll_AFITvTB0PauQLIpmWOD-7b9H3hYrioMZUL2sswtA2gQPsoetMGfg/s400/P8130058.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506919879495235186" /></a><br />This cute little dresser tray along with two silver serving pieces just had to come home with me. We have a woods in our backyard that always is filled with violets in spring. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVbR12l1WCRS1IcnNyZ-hhZHoYBvaDYGFFlFy09vfLPOfFHt0mMIvYl9lhdeJuuDfi0-Ay3W8xmA4_ii09pMb4h3TESZjlO4cYCTewpfQytBF-umnb0G46rfsMtWEoonLa-IozUM9PXbk/s1600/P8130062.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVbR12l1WCRS1IcnNyZ-hhZHoYBvaDYGFFlFy09vfLPOfFHt0mMIvYl9lhdeJuuDfi0-Ay3W8xmA4_ii09pMb4h3TESZjlO4cYCTewpfQytBF-umnb0G46rfsMtWEoonLa-IozUM9PXbk/s400/P8130062.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506924085498557170" /></a><br />The designs on these vintage checkers are perfect. My two kids have taken to playing a daily game or two since this board and "cool" checkers came home with me. My brother Tom was quite sick when he was little. He had an imaginary friend "Joe" who he always challenged to a game of checkers when he was home in bed. Joe never won. The checkerboard brought back such great memories.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVvsrTdvcVDz5A9wWcpikEcco4_wXm2nUSYkqe2seqxt6UehEHMOqN5r4ip_PmuWHqLT0K1uLyYkZlnZeEEBvYp1P81XCGysWSt-gAY28gDvMTnJBJxb6TIy0riCNBuNsqoZtsdmnfov0/s1600/P8130080.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVvsrTdvcVDz5A9wWcpikEcco4_wXm2nUSYkqe2seqxt6UehEHMOqN5r4ip_PmuWHqLT0K1uLyYkZlnZeEEBvYp1P81XCGysWSt-gAY28gDvMTnJBJxb6TIy0riCNBuNsqoZtsdmnfov0/s400/P8130080.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506924101961545186" /></a><br />A few wood pieces to repurpose came home as well.<br /><br />I traveled to Cedarburg yesterday to do a little shopping at Chippy Shabby<a href="http://www.chippyshabby.blogspot.com"></a>. Jeanine was so welcoming and helpful. She gets the award for being the sweetest salesperson ever. Check back tomorrow to see what I found.Vintage Retouché by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409952149660994861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593033939490941426.post-46837256313906528022010-08-16T18:58:00.000-07:002010-08-16T19:37:08.772-07:00More Estate Sale FindsOne of the <span style="font-weight:bold;">best part</span>s about summer is the number of <span style="font-weight:bold;">estate sales</span> in our city. I hit the jackpot at this sale. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn3oxNoaQqSEw-jf_sgdXPltykzKFkEERid1L3-vbGKSKnUKFLBV8V1w1d1VfxBupT7OcRV9bULD6HtLDL8SlWrlzt4yZ5CXTzft8DXd67XhCOUfxDxDD07umIG5ey-vRrTNYOtrAEv3Q/s1600/P8130069.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn3oxNoaQqSEw-jf_sgdXPltykzKFkEERid1L3-vbGKSKnUKFLBV8V1w1d1VfxBupT7OcRV9bULD6HtLDL8SlWrlzt4yZ5CXTzft8DXd67XhCOUfxDxDD07umIG5ey-vRrTNYOtrAEv3Q/s400/P8130069.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506199545779805058" /></a><br />This adorable, bisque, boy doll stands about 5 inches tall. His creamy, ivory coat looks perfect with vintage whites. I always put short pants and knee socks on my son when he was little. Don't tell him I shared this secret from his past with you. <br /><br />Vintage Fraternal Twins<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK7gzQ0_qMHADxCF9J2Crxw_qrHRtmlbX5p5hN1969IhBoXAC6pwiSsVIscVmdHokSf-oPw4tfpqyldji8yzPuJhHFpHo2LinFGkh1DfA31VN1z9YFbmo9mB1w3tte1ZxT8QPIxD6BYwA/s1600/P8130066.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK7gzQ0_qMHADxCF9J2Crxw_qrHRtmlbX5p5hN1969IhBoXAC6pwiSsVIscVmdHokSf-oPw4tfpqyldji8yzPuJhHFpHo2LinFGkh1DfA31VN1z9YFbmo9mB1w3tte1ZxT8QPIxD6BYwA/s400/P8130066.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506199555784925266" /></a><br />Aren't they just the cutest? A boy and a girl, with chippy little faces, hands and feet, nestled in a vintage, white porcelain soap dish. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg97olqiJxfuseAULuhgdIlnSgdqI7Qh7g5KqJ04nA5T-RCi8ioJPhKrTvGeyhLd3EFr3MUYyarO2HhBxqlNsYPTRGO_7nspiCVIPFFuh5g0kHpbrmUVUJHbXnJmRrk_9abWEB3-ZFghuQ/s1600/P8130070.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg97olqiJxfuseAULuhgdIlnSgdqI7Qh7g5KqJ04nA5T-RCi8ioJPhKrTvGeyhLd3EFr3MUYyarO2HhBxqlNsYPTRGO_7nspiCVIPFFuh5g0kHpbrmUVUJHbXnJmRrk_9abWEB3-ZFghuQ/s400/P8130070.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506199564018530210" /></a><br />This slate was hiding in the basement. I love the initials carved in the top. Just think how few supplies students once needed for the start of school. I think I am going to hang this slate in my kitchen for messages.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUOGOrgHjbXi9-tsHrFhmsDBa1SpS0J1pztwp1nRdq1w_BxFvuCuDru2Sgn6Cn3JhiZQtnyKcrFgnyI4PLsp7Ud1jv_OkCIXbsCYahtU3MoUdsDtMLuoOkyIkLBLkDFXp15B3Qe7XplCo/s1600/P8130081.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUOGOrgHjbXi9-tsHrFhmsDBa1SpS0J1pztwp1nRdq1w_BxFvuCuDru2Sgn6Cn3JhiZQtnyKcrFgnyI4PLsp7Ud1jv_OkCIXbsCYahtU3MoUdsDtMLuoOkyIkLBLkDFXp15B3Qe7XplCo/s400/P8130081.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506199570534884258" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB0R9U7mua9UIcOglyk36BRyNYx_1ltnh0Tj-jBl6p3ElNQjZ4h14g_mk9JWSr7LEDplyVb-M-QZ4ITLp2K37xRr43ukGZJ0yTINfqvHXTdrEhgpjrjxz8FZaec5zMNbddizfV9zJ3ZJw/s1600/P8130083.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB0R9U7mua9UIcOglyk36BRyNYx_1ltnh0Tj-jBl6p3ElNQjZ4h14g_mk9JWSr7LEDplyVb-M-QZ4ITLp2K37xRr43ukGZJ0yTINfqvHXTdrEhgpjrjxz8FZaec5zMNbddizfV9zJ3ZJw/s400/P8130083.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506199584317858210" /></a><br />This basket is filled with great aluminum, children's cookware. A coffee pot, tea kettle, covered soup pot, roaster and vintage spoons and spatulas. Some little girl had fun cooking all those great pretend meals.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"></span><span style="font-style:italic;"><br />Come back often to see more great estate finds.</span>Vintage Retouché by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409952149660994861noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593033939490941426.post-11616109970553811242010-08-13T18:33:00.000-07:002010-08-13T19:42:30.524-07:00Great Friday FindsScouring the tables, beds and cupboards at an Estate Sale today<span style="font-weight:bold;"></span> resulted in the most wonderful finds at rock bottom prices. <br /><br />I could hardly contain myself when I found this beautiful, silk and lace embroidered French pillow covering from World War I.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Was it a gift from a son to his mother? </span> <br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Or the cherished gift to his sweetheart left behind? </span> <br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Did he return home? </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Was he injured?</span> <br /><br />Questions only loved ones and the pages of a history book could answer.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-7t3oXOZDOdE8Ei-NbcQv2ugQhQx6o9qhYTZ5GLEa75Ivn0UJj2FtkenEJNmMBFiQyDiA0uVO77Af5K5AeZO2ISIVrLy7ON3JeZ4Z-CEqSEuF3xtZKxyjul3XA3ZNJRfh4oU5xNR9-0c/s1600/P8130064.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-7t3oXOZDOdE8Ei-NbcQv2ugQhQx6o9qhYTZ5GLEa75Ivn0UJj2FtkenEJNmMBFiQyDiA0uVO77Af5K5AeZO2ISIVrLy7ON3JeZ4Z-CEqSEuF3xtZKxyjul3XA3ZNJRfh4oU5xNR9-0c/s400/P8130064.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505083512190353442" /></a><br />Memories from France in a little vignette.<br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA2zt5qiavm_mEIkaOGWhTMK6qSd9Asp84b_wFaGWHKwwVYK3pWFxAwWdeqsZ44XMQpFIG9HslbXOffC-DL23bdhpwsW2i5ykm3_bz5sU-zgciG-5Anb4sCotxu6a-P-h4LsnQf1Nvgrs/s1600/P8130071.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA2zt5qiavm_mEIkaOGWhTMK6qSd9Asp84b_wFaGWHKwwVYK3pWFxAwWdeqsZ44XMQpFIG9HslbXOffC-DL23bdhpwsW2i5ykm3_bz5sU-zgciG-5Anb4sCotxu6a-P-h4LsnQf1Nvgrs/s400/P8130071.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505084817942482562" /></a><br />Delicate embroidery, French and American Flags side by side. The colors of the silk threads are just <span style="font-weight:bold;">exquisite!</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ha71Tm-pdMR54sq1Pgikj5u3JgQvN0ZXBrZfEdRqI8Lc3PqHbZ9FXiCTwWBttG-tLhFBL8WeShoQUvfNw_IcW591bNKlQNx9DNy4Rf_yx7DEqFR6VJIHUV1LbYyDTSr-tbUwjdalFRA/s1600/P8130072.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ha71Tm-pdMR54sq1Pgikj5u3JgQvN0ZXBrZfEdRqI8Lc3PqHbZ9FXiCTwWBttG-tLhFBL8WeShoQUvfNw_IcW591bNKlQNx9DNy4Rf_yx7DEqFR6VJIHUV1LbYyDTSr-tbUwjdalFRA/s400/P8130072.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505085694888520834" /></a><br />A close-up of the appliquéd lace and detailed handiwork surrounding the entire pillow. Four inches of delicate lace edges the entire pillow cover. <span style="font-weight:bold;">GORGEOUS!!!</span><br /><br />After snatching this find, I wildly started to dig through the entire stack of linens on the bed only to find another wonderful war souvenir. This embroidered silk hankie case was buried among the blankets.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2KIahpy-Gs4I137rG4Q5JinzNtEvXFatjtd9BVYaY2zDR0Fen-tx0gCnm7tg2Y6kAAPIgOFSoOsPDc33nNrjBA_HmH8KWuV5axtrIMlqdDq4LdY1RClPqgvxQdTuoWDCK9rAizE9bVio/s1600/P8130073.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2KIahpy-Gs4I137rG4Q5JinzNtEvXFatjtd9BVYaY2zDR0Fen-tx0gCnm7tg2Y6kAAPIgOFSoOsPDc33nNrjBA_HmH8KWuV5axtrIMlqdDq4LdY1RClPqgvxQdTuoWDCK9rAizE9bVio/s400/P8130073.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505086570811216482" /></a><br />Delicate light blue silk provides the perfect canvas for the “Emblem of Liberty”.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr0mYb1tK-pzHfNLANqXi_cJUKe4LZr7tKRpG-yD8JBvZsZ7tMwf77gtpkfr2LYrVMuDHV1gaOM7ian4qwiw6DRf4eeoFzBG4RsVqgtuLe3hdAbPIM5HFl90pHn5vA77-hyZIWlc-hnew/s1600/P8130074.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr0mYb1tK-pzHfNLANqXi_cJUKe4LZr7tKRpG-yD8JBvZsZ7tMwf77gtpkfr2LYrVMuDHV1gaOM7ian4qwiw6DRf4eeoFzBG4RsVqgtuLe3hdAbPIM5HFl90pHn5vA77-hyZIWlc-hnew/s400/P8130074.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505088247461637810" /></a><br />Inside detail.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWEBQ6E5ueYidGxIkt0dw2M7wWkMnC_FXnJWRpf3uEh7Sj_zCpdPWb35O3LcAtlrGxNGJ9AcVe7NC9pZ-3mujHsOqkSZvK3BHHUZ14GG8z1bLZa9a_6y70NUpwFLvv-0KyEKDLj_YTSMc/s1600/P8130075.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWEBQ6E5ueYidGxIkt0dw2M7wWkMnC_FXnJWRpf3uEh7Sj_zCpdPWb35O3LcAtlrGxNGJ9AcVe7NC9pZ-3mujHsOqkSZvK3BHHUZ14GG8z1bLZa9a_6y70NUpwFLvv-0KyEKDLj_YTSMc/s400/P8130075.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505088262407462002" /></a><br /> I love the screened image of a young soldier and his beloved.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRyK1XDracCbBXuxdXhXhVWu9WQXCo4Nw0irHN4nruxqAE8sD-SJT_6tKk1GsidKkk_Mh_hwsIHbMI0XW_3b567YU89ZH5xXNycrvxHrWo6URyWX2g3zkTcLemCNkqptkEMiR8RT8fS8U/s1600/P8130076.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 353px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRyK1XDracCbBXuxdXhXhVWu9WQXCo4Nw0irHN4nruxqAE8sD-SJT_6tKk1GsidKkk_Mh_hwsIHbMI0XW_3b567YU89ZH5xXNycrvxHrWo6URyWX2g3zkTcLemCNkqptkEMiR8RT8fS8U/s400/P8130076.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505088269721935410" /></a><br />A pocket made of the Stars and Stripes. Yes, we only had 48 states back then. <br />Somehow I wish I had found a penned note so I could know who was the loved one who was remembered with these beautiful things.<br /><br />I’ll share the rest of my finds another day.Vintage Retouché by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409952149660994861noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593033939490941426.post-35212261719762648542010-08-05T09:13:00.000-07:002010-08-05T10:11:25.581-07:00My Favorite Color!<span style="font-weight:bold;">Guess what my favorite color is? </span><br /><br /> It is the color of passion, warmth and Christmas. <br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">You guessed RED!</span> <br /><br />I always try to find vintage items to add to my collections with this happy color. <br /> <br />Here are some of my favorites.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsoEXHkScBuB6rIkqlWZM5gtXMqOYRs-3_f0GRts-H-0VmG9b5rjjBfD2mDeA6I70Zz2yEu5YVC-Hvn44lUvD83IlrYCsEJ_eBWpBjuHmgBv1Q2vFBhDpDnkjgVmaXS530xGP5YfpwtIA/s1600/P8030045.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 330px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsoEXHkScBuB6rIkqlWZM5gtXMqOYRs-3_f0GRts-H-0VmG9b5rjjBfD2mDeA6I70Zz2yEu5YVC-Hvn44lUvD83IlrYCsEJ_eBWpBjuHmgBv1Q2vFBhDpDnkjgVmaXS530xGP5YfpwtIA/s400/P8030045.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501966762684282178" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Little hand made picture of a girl with red hair pulling a red wagon</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Dq0-5W6nGo368UcpoMzXGzGfRusAfM4v0z5RhbQu7_bHlNqEe3vTZvi6TNKPmVwTLUROhRn1gMzCwsloymJhIVUmpAEl5HqzCt8iTQ1g7Z0XK4E_UqG1YF43cM6mUfYIx9oh58XOfm4/s1600/P8030046.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Dq0-5W6nGo368UcpoMzXGzGfRusAfM4v0z5RhbQu7_bHlNqEe3vTZvi6TNKPmVwTLUROhRn1gMzCwsloymJhIVUmpAEl5HqzCt8iTQ1g7Z0XK4E_UqG1YF43cM6mUfYIx9oh58XOfm4/s400/P8030046.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501968208573259858" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Red Transfer Ware</span> <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfNjzDUM43pEeT7ymt7uYrbbnSbP74H_TehYUFqhVu-fwNhvK9ITj9IyZct7Hv8nRulJKvbzhHeabZDJS4M2iCh1RCQOP_jYNEeLm6GlNJgSADHxe7nim01TEOdWfQ7_0AkZqWtImVV24/s1600/P8050053.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfNjzDUM43pEeT7ymt7uYrbbnSbP74H_TehYUFqhVu-fwNhvK9ITj9IyZct7Hv8nRulJKvbzhHeabZDJS4M2iCh1RCQOP_jYNEeLm6GlNJgSADHxe7nim01TEOdWfQ7_0AkZqWtImVV24/s400/P8050053.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501969211815210034" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Vintage Kitchen Accessories & Red Damask Towel</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6AF52kecEL51GpnFs6Qau21lObw9uz3COJy0rsvuAd9VXeE4HJVcWLXb7kyVNHj-kBp-5Haq-z7gFhAFwGp3U3qcAdue_N47Ji_Fdfj-hH6rwBnk5b-rUERjGg7xLmJMsYyv14zaEv6s/s1600/P8040049.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6AF52kecEL51GpnFs6Qau21lObw9uz3COJy0rsvuAd9VXeE4HJVcWLXb7kyVNHj-kBp-5Haq-z7gFhAFwGp3U3qcAdue_N47Ji_Fdfj-hH6rwBnk5b-rUERjGg7xLmJMsYyv14zaEv6s/s400/P8040049.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501969933619931058" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Red Toile Wallpaper</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha6VT_feSrnusGdbpJriM271eDT6R-4tHV1fVRMiL3auc05fU-h1PRXd3L4eaCOqOrWrime02RjxO0gRuHU28bxhVTjIKJp0BBKbLVnCGYJE3o4lTSutr7Q6wz6ykmVFM0XxGj5TBB8sE/s1600/P8050059.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha6VT_feSrnusGdbpJriM271eDT6R-4tHV1fVRMiL3auc05fU-h1PRXd3L4eaCOqOrWrime02RjxO0gRuHU28bxhVTjIKJp0BBKbLVnCGYJE3o4lTSutr7Q6wz6ykmVFM0XxGj5TBB8sE/s400/P8050059.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501970726150256418" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Sampler letters stitched in red</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDkiXaTfmx9kEdUj0IJiNJkVm-kMNUIWctRo358CHd6IW1znpShZWF6_wesrY0XTYpYqFZh58XC5_i2QTH_A8jOB2-I3giUhVmShUHtnuzcF_8P9G97R6umQBu4CjZrxOvPMpLTGA_lhI/s1600/P8050055.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDkiXaTfmx9kEdUj0IJiNJkVm-kMNUIWctRo358CHd6IW1znpShZWF6_wesrY0XTYpYqFZh58XC5_i2QTH_A8jOB2-I3giUhVmShUHtnuzcF_8P9G97R6umQBu4CjZrxOvPMpLTGA_lhI/s400/P8050055.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501971905141572802" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Vintage candy box, egg carton from Chippy Shabby <a href="http://chippyshabby.blogspot.com"></a> and linen towel</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjscLUd1wmepiVpJCtqgJJ2iSvp8HX-aoYKzxbWbEFGtiCldK6NVQ_kzjHO8prqNxwA2fi9UDeEIvI9wIONcSFaLz9-swgtyxMslqISJPWYO20V3CaU9GGNzkguM2i_jNOpHY0pCGvjxHo/s1600/P8050058.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjscLUd1wmepiVpJCtqgJJ2iSvp8HX-aoYKzxbWbEFGtiCldK6NVQ_kzjHO8prqNxwA2fi9UDeEIvI9wIONcSFaLz9-swgtyxMslqISJPWYO20V3CaU9GGNzkguM2i_jNOpHY0pCGvjxHo/s400/P8050058.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501972692945884578" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Advertising Poster framed in red</span><br /><br />These are just a few of my "favorite things"!Vintage Retouché by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409952149660994861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593033939490941426.post-78039651576071359862010-07-30T16:56:00.000-07:002010-07-30T17:14:09.837-07:00Altered Art Party<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMakP3wmGFyJbCEMswsCXJpvA0_NYvrhnc3uXRqtY-VN5X5MrKq1GjULlKrgTF9PvxIK0jsHkZkDBJtyjmccvi0xWlO3d_jw94M-ZKbKhnjjnL7yFq-C9pgMlu2oBC-BkCAnWlM-ctFZc/s1600/P6220094.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMakP3wmGFyJbCEMswsCXJpvA0_NYvrhnc3uXRqtY-VN5X5MrKq1GjULlKrgTF9PvxIK0jsHkZkDBJtyjmccvi0xWlO3d_jw94M-ZKbKhnjjnL7yFq-C9pgMlu2oBC-BkCAnWlM-ctFZc/s320/P6220094.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499856146367034674" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIfUUn1xpcQtHShpTW38Q6KyHhdQ4UMfKjmj-gSDB8H3ZglPeM_GxUWhach3IdSXrdfvaYAZokfy1-89bLRtR-hifr1t3NSP72SlKfBLd9IIXjx2CFenq0jFh4bVEQcTxy_IDLQuepXnw/s1600/P6220093.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIfUUn1xpcQtHShpTW38Q6KyHhdQ4UMfKjmj-gSDB8H3ZglPeM_GxUWhach3IdSXrdfvaYAZokfy1-89bLRtR-hifr1t3NSP72SlKfBLd9IIXjx2CFenq0jFh4bVEQcTxy_IDLQuepXnw/s320/P6220093.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499856135609815122" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRaZeMpH8B4Z4RAV_xns4ZnWyprgneABtuS9AtDbg94Zo_C1uYUjkDD5n-293NPlJfRURJXzpv4h85dPo5BefzsLvI6Yrx4VN2htZLpNcWzmw9OSLgTGqDnkYJ7N4bjr4SH4xdQw9IciI/s1600/P6220097.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRaZeMpH8B4Z4RAV_xns4ZnWyprgneABtuS9AtDbg94Zo_C1uYUjkDD5n-293NPlJfRURJXzpv4h85dPo5BefzsLvI6Yrx4VN2htZLpNcWzmw9OSLgTGqDnkYJ7N4bjr4SH4xdQw9IciI/s320/P6220097.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499856129552099842" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8he_4vMFrsr-R2h7tBjR-dizzZ8MUz7muAPa2MPCn3OadVdPCMebfOD0JweX6340UsTAQaev_h3UuXnGmR30I_ego8GAsBLhzo3v4DY4cynOoTLxTa3nf3zPwEGvnKrhL4RteCGxp4aA/s1600/P6220099.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8he_4vMFrsr-R2h7tBjR-dizzZ8MUz7muAPa2MPCn3OadVdPCMebfOD0JweX6340UsTAQaev_h3UuXnGmR30I_ego8GAsBLhzo3v4DY4cynOoTLxTa3nf3zPwEGvnKrhL4RteCGxp4aA/s320/P6220099.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499856121994915778" /></a><br />I decided to join in the fun and show some of my work at the Altered Art Party sponsored by French Cupboard <a href="http://www.frenchcupboard.blogspot.com/"></a>. I design "cake tops" for my collection of vintage cake stands from old lace, vintage trims and millinery flowers and found cute vintage figurines. My cake stands look beautiful and I don't have to spend one minute in the kitchen. They look almost good enough to eat!Vintage Retouché by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409952149660994861noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593033939490941426.post-88620223859062498632010-07-29T17:52:00.000-07:002010-07-29T18:23:45.330-07:00Vintage Goes To College<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLzc2cpcN45eaVVgm6Br5ljCBgKUmsjJ1xVVjGRYKcI10qQDVGWE9RVm2UsN36_FVqSefbxyN7bsdoe5cWoOdIneNTIz_lSHZ4_jrn0EYgDGbQ14hlaw0FAeh7xLIa6vU5ryL5pnd-y8s/s1600/P7290036.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLzc2cpcN45eaVVgm6Br5ljCBgKUmsjJ1xVVjGRYKcI10qQDVGWE9RVm2UsN36_FVqSefbxyN7bsdoe5cWoOdIneNTIz_lSHZ4_jrn0EYgDGbQ14hlaw0FAeh7xLIa6vU5ryL5pnd-y8s/s320/P7290036.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499503092052927554" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQm7cdJqRov4yLlRDsxZdneqoWZBZtI_WURDEMUI_DdO72nn5tm46zQE_E0fdUVdJlywiPNqj-AqgQYW1vT-2TfbDueZf197ZK_qbZYSerOz17hrwSo5SRVx1ki9GhE6o8nfCTjbKK5AU/s1600/P7290041.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 189px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQm7cdJqRov4yLlRDsxZdneqoWZBZtI_WURDEMUI_DdO72nn5tm46zQE_E0fdUVdJlywiPNqj-AqgQYW1vT-2TfbDueZf197ZK_qbZYSerOz17hrwSo5SRVx1ki9GhE6o8nfCTjbKK5AU/s320/P7290041.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499503078675116658" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9imquoBVpqZ4Yf4UFvOeewWWAuL6X2xksBaRhxlSku0VWKOP0FR20GxJcNpQLCXnCcd4rnBcQfCQC0Hl4iC2tZqiVLPpX9BAzgt2DLQ2QWg_K_SnfaMcQkomaie2pBQBptnleFwfn6ks/s1600/P7290028.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9imquoBVpqZ4Yf4UFvOeewWWAuL6X2xksBaRhxlSku0VWKOP0FR20GxJcNpQLCXnCcd4rnBcQfCQC0Hl4iC2tZqiVLPpX9BAzgt2DLQ2QWg_K_SnfaMcQkomaie2pBQBptnleFwfn6ks/s320/P7290028.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499503070442855010" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgZAJITj0smyXgH1TKA0bKTGTGhPQjg0m-qb3yV3soTp1av3o__3PIdtRPtNjxWRS7-Dg8BXF7F4807-_CNyiuLyEvt89Rdi8gFlvQ5VzJGIGsDs3GRMCjelxXeIdZz1BJpTGbkA5VGV8/s1600/P7290042.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgZAJITj0smyXgH1TKA0bKTGTGhPQjg0m-qb3yV3soTp1av3o__3PIdtRPtNjxWRS7-Dg8BXF7F4807-_CNyiuLyEvt89Rdi8gFlvQ5VzJGIGsDs3GRMCjelxXeIdZz1BJpTGbkA5VGV8/s320/P7290042.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499503060347065298" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-FlAF3zu48aMCEsLQ7n_lfDbyhsToPyP5CvF32WiZEZqs_UC7xNXJhUqRgCuTNhFC_5kXgC3G5DqILGpWILFeN0kB4t1WwQR7AfX_UsJnbBHWThV1R_CpnOjohLRZ4N4yt4JX9cANU5E/s1600/P7290032.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 243px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-FlAF3zu48aMCEsLQ7n_lfDbyhsToPyP5CvF32WiZEZqs_UC7xNXJhUqRgCuTNhFC_5kXgC3G5DqILGpWILFeN0kB4t1WwQR7AfX_UsJnbBHWThV1R_CpnOjohLRZ4N4yt4JX9cANU5E/s320/P7290032.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499503047356696274" /></a><br />My oldest child leaves for college in less than a month. Where have 18 years gone? Losing my full time job over a year ago has made money very tight. After studying the <a href="http://www.pbteen.com">pbTeen</a> catalog it was off to the resale shops and clearance shelves at Target. My daughter selected the comforter and pillow sham on the very discounted clearance shelf. Thrifty girl! Mom rolled up her sleeves and said, "I can recreate the catalog look with a few cheap finds and a little paint." We found the adorable step table at St. Vincent de Paul Resale Shop. After a coat of primer and three coats of white paint, it was transformed into the cutest bed side table. A free picture frame, some white linen, paint, padding and a board made this one of a kind bulletin board. In July while I was doing the Vintage Market at Viva la Cottage <a href="http://www.vivalacabin.blogspot.com"></a> we spied the great vintage shadow box in Carol's booth from the Vintage Nest. Primer and paint created the perfect place for a few keepsakes. I love the embossed plaster design. It is in perfect condition. <br /><br />My daughter's room will be a place she can call home! I am sure I will miss having her in the bedroom down the hall. <br /><br />I feel my eyes becoming very watery.Vintage Retouché by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409952149660994861noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593033939490941426.post-4864289862514493332010-07-23T15:19:00.000-07:002010-07-23T15:26:17.703-07:00Celebrating Hannah<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZMzyIkjJLk4qAh332dZUuo4fzVmHWRt5JtoQSWQXgr1uZoOH_hmyynK-XZy5J6TF_hRL1SWaBA3jTOS9RRQWd4DeMxZ5D5U1Vf8Ifz2i-fQst10a8kFIozTXAhxcfPLiNtcQq0IzMeqE/s1600/xIMG_0057.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZMzyIkjJLk4qAh332dZUuo4fzVmHWRt5JtoQSWQXgr1uZoOH_hmyynK-XZy5J6TF_hRL1SWaBA3jTOS9RRQWd4DeMxZ5D5U1Vf8Ifz2i-fQst10a8kFIozTXAhxcfPLiNtcQq0IzMeqE/s320/xIMG_0057.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497231261104349826" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij7eJz9MsvrMkPJVF-V2Q5Vl8QkKosjhYo7oeYgpBeYskR5M0-bg66_oE1FwZM7WqTLUMZ1zfaHoK6GFB7nDsYxbABPKgMaUBeztYRHiVC1QcFa2IjlT1-RbqqzVcMfv3bq5fCR4HlCH4/s1600/xIMG_0237.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij7eJz9MsvrMkPJVF-V2Q5Vl8QkKosjhYo7oeYgpBeYskR5M0-bg66_oE1FwZM7WqTLUMZ1zfaHoK6GFB7nDsYxbABPKgMaUBeztYRHiVC1QcFa2IjlT1-RbqqzVcMfv3bq5fCR4HlCH4/s320/xIMG_0237.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497231252850390514" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcUUqxELixdvObnkBA7XTkoDrLAnT_Ybj4RDRaFD1lqB7Q3SHh0PsdXM52ZUgdO0o176C1v3sb-S6KSGq4UDO8nNp-yNITJ7L_uS559GRSetj6N31lkm4YFqs987yxMrRQm427_ttgArg/s1600/xIMG_0323.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcUUqxELixdvObnkBA7XTkoDrLAnT_Ybj4RDRaFD1lqB7Q3SHh0PsdXM52ZUgdO0o176C1v3sb-S6KSGq4UDO8nNp-yNITJ7L_uS559GRSetj6N31lkm4YFqs987yxMrRQm427_ttgArg/s320/xIMG_0323.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497231239325319922" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA4GPU2xMErFYPmT4rHk25GdCCakABUmTlp4I3kkOSZRwWibzAojbind0XG92LjBuHSXi8Rt0K_O-FpM-KPtS6zDyqhYr-qXTaIZ1clZcI0gB-FzuKIrvOIMxdANkyOHOmK8rzPe_VVR8/s1600/_MG_0084.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA4GPU2xMErFYPmT4rHk25GdCCakABUmTlp4I3kkOSZRwWibzAojbind0XG92LjBuHSXi8Rt0K_O-FpM-KPtS6zDyqhYr-qXTaIZ1clZcI0gB-FzuKIrvOIMxdANkyOHOmK8rzPe_VVR8/s320/_MG_0084.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497231220350831554" /></a><br />This weekend my daughter is in the summer show, "One Hit Wonders" at RHS. This show features students and alumni. Hannah is a dancer, but loves to sing as well. Being petite, 4'11" tall you will be able to identify her in the photos. She made a cute nun and provided the harmony for "The Monster Mash". Hats off to all the performers it was a great show! Photos were taken by Andy B. and Sherry S.Vintage Retouché by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409952149660994861noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593033939490941426.post-51078858786070845552010-07-22T06:12:00.000-07:002010-07-22T06:29:13.855-07:00Possibilities<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYucNEKVZnOwIPvVPTIIYZ8VU_Xn-U5KUO7VNocUA5XwEm0fzxb8avNwyKjom4nhkTY8O1z1V-0rXwpJq4eKDsbkk3E_SWqaNEhfJVE3dlDZOM5IC6-73JPevZel5v4Vkq7gFgcx-Z_KQ/s1600/P7210022.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYucNEKVZnOwIPvVPTIIYZ8VU_Xn-U5KUO7VNocUA5XwEm0fzxb8avNwyKjom4nhkTY8O1z1V-0rXwpJq4eKDsbkk3E_SWqaNEhfJVE3dlDZOM5IC6-73JPevZel5v4Vkq7gFgcx-Z_KQ/s320/P7210022.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496720405346959442" /></a><br />This piece of "American Folkart" was another find at a recent estate sale. I'm not exactly sure how I will use it in my Christmas displays but it has endless possibilities. Someone used a old handle, secured it to a wooden base and then wrapped it in chicken wire to fashion this tree. Maybe it was a creation not yet finished, but I love it just the way it is. I know mixing it with white and some time worn ornaments would be fabulous. My niece and nephew from Texas are staying with us for a few days. The girls want to go shopping and the boys would be content to just play video games. The day should be interesting!Vintage Retouché by Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01409952149660994861noreply@blogger.com0