Gathering & Making Supplies

All summer long I've been gathering supplies for creating and decorating.

Winter seems to last forever here and I wanted to make sure I have enough things to keep myself busy without having to venture out into the cold and snow.

I'm always inspired by antique lace and happened to find a real bargain on this bunch while in New England last week.

I'm always looking for unique buttons and beads for my projects and handmade ones are my favorite.

My brother had given me a box of antlers a few months ago and my sweet son-in-law was kind enough to turn them into buttons and beads for me. Some of them were made into handles for my jute baskets as well.

I've been crocheting flowers to use in some projects too.

These ones are quite large and are made from cotton and jute.

In the upcoming weeks you will see these supplies again in finished projects.

I am so inspired by the blogs I visit and I'm always searching for more.

I hope some of my ideas will inspire you as well.

Have a wonderful day.

Karen

Not Forgotten

Remembering a day long ago.

Playing on the beach while mom sat nearby.

Small bits of lace and buttons from her sundress and yours.

Some torn linen from the tablecloth where you had your picnic together.

Freshwater pearls from the shop on the boardwalk.

Time goes by so quickly.

It seems like only yesterday.

Hand stitched bits of antique linen and lace.

Antique and vintage buttons.

Freshwater pearls.

A vintage watch case altered to hold a little girls picture and a free moving pearl.

Remembering special moments.

They are Not Forgotten.

This one of a kind art wear necklace will be available for sale in my Etsy shop.

Thanks for stopping by.

Please take a minute to say hi while you're here.

Happy 4th of July weekend to you all.

Karen

Tattered Shoes

I'm having a few business cards printed for my shop

RECONSIDERED.

I've tried making them myself in the past, but they just don't look the way I want them to.

Since I sell Antique Curiosities & Vintage Treasures,

I photographed these old, tattered, baby shoes as an option to use on my cards.

I didn't want my cards to look like anybody elses, and these well worn shoes have a certain charm to them, don't you think?

I just love the look of old, tattered, things.

These shoes are one of my favorites.

Do you love tattered things too?

I'd love to hear your comments.

Thanks for visiting.

Karen

Frilly Friday

 Oh, the frill of it all! More thrifted lace goodies to use in my projects. This is an 80's jacket and skirt. Beautiful buttons, lace and fabric. I can use the entire thing for something pretty.

 I found this cute bag at the local antique mall. The hardware comes apart easily, so I was able to launder it without any trouble.

 And these are the coolest, ugliest, prettiest, pair of longjohns I've ever seen. I was thinking of cutting off the bottom and making a shirt, but they're just so wonderful and different, I hate to cut them up.



Frilly Friday

Todays frilly finds are wedding related. This is a 1950's wedding gown.

Lace on the gown's bodice and sleeves.

Headpiece with veil.

Gloves with rhinestones.

Shoe embellishment.

Don't you just love all the heavenly lace and embellishments?  Some day I will cut these all apart and make something with all the parts and pieces, but for now they just look pretty, hanging in my studio.

Free Give Away-Vintage Cup & Saucer

Tea on Tuesday...After all the shopping, cleaning, baking, cooking, and wrapping presents is over, wouldn't you love to sit down, put your feet up and have a cup of tea?

I'm giving away this lovely antique cup and saucer, so you can do just that very thing.

I'll be sure to include a couple of my favorite tea bags for you to enjoy as well.

Just leave a comment after this post and I will pick a winner right after Christmas.

Thanks for stopping by!

There are some pretty antique and vintage items for sale in my Etsy shop. If you're interested in looking, go to http://www.reconsidered.etsy.com/.

Friday's Frills

I must warn you, there are a lot of pictures here, but I just had to share with you the beautiful wedding dresses I thrifted yesterday. Everything you see here was purchased for $5.00. I'm sorry to gush, but this is a mountain of vintage and antique lace for a grand total of $5.00. It has to be the best find I've ever had on a treasure hunt. It will make you drool, I promise!