Halloween Mummies & More

I have been Busy in my Studio working on some Halloween

Crafty Projects.

Took some Dolls I had that were in need of repair
and up-cycled them into something for Halloween!

                                                                                 

I recently found this old Antique Doll House

and it seemed the perfect back drop for photos!

Hey it just might be haunted!

And then I decided why not display them all under
one large cloche. 

So right now thats where they are on my dining room table.

I havent done much else related to Halloween just yet,

but if the weather cools down I just might get more inspired.

I think we still have plenty of time before
October 31st to get crafty!

                                                                          

PINK anything!

I Don't know what it is about the color PINK?

 

 Not only does the color PINK 

make me happy when I see it but I like it on

just about anything!

 these are some random PINK 

things around my home 

I love creating crafts using Pink

colored crepe paper and chenille

stems to make mini baskets!

When I take my walks I usually stop

and take pictures of PINK flowers

 

Even my daughters got me figured out!

She gifted me PINK Ugg short boots.

 

 Any other PINK lovers out there?

And if so whats your favorite PINK thing you own?

Rescue Old Forgotten Toys

Lost and Found

A few weeks ago I was helping a friend of mine go through some

boxes that had been put away in a garage years ago.

Tucked high on some shelves and that was that!

And with the boxes was a old rusted doll trunk.

We opened it and this is what we found!

In all Honesty they seemed hopeless...

Like I said definitely forgotten!

I thought possibly good for a Halloween Display!

But then after a few days once I took another look I thought

to myself just maybe a few of these could be 

cleaned up rescued and re-homed.

Was I crazy?

Well I started washing them giving each a bath and 

saved these 5 and they are currently looking for a "New Home"

These two survivors from the 1950's

I just didnt have the heart to have them end up in a dump

they lasted this long maybe someone out in Cyber World

is looking to find a "Look a like Doll" she had years ago!

I wasn't sure what to do with their hair so I 

gave each one a Braid and added a ribbon.

This one most definitely sooooooo..... close

to being trashed.

An old Drug store 5 and dime Doll.

Well here she is ready to be added to one of my 

Vintage Inspired Creations

Of course shes not perfect but none of them are

put they are perfectly sweet enough

to loved once again.

         

I hope when your out in the wild and run 

into a lost and forgotten toy you re-think

throwing it out and just maybe it can 

be enjoyed just a little bit longer.

Thanks for Stopping by!

Vintage Collectible Linens

Embroidered Linens 
Seems to be a lost Art!

I recently was gifted a couple of bags of vintage Linens

Looking through them I was amazed at all

the beautiful designs  and just how

different each piece is...

There are lots of matching pillowcases
with tatting also added to the edges.

                                                                                    

And a lot of table or dresser runners again

such a variety of designs.

In one of the Bas this Mid-century Linen Kitchen Tea Towel

And signed by the Artist which sent me on a bit

of a social media hunt. And which I came to find out

Pat was a Artist started her career in the late 50's

and did illustrations for a vast amount of Children's Books.

If you have some spare time look her up!

This beauty an Irish Tea Towel that has never been used!

And Yes Pink its always a favorite!

I hope you have enjoyed my little share
Its really amazing to think all of these were hand stitched.

I guess it could be a cool thing to do 

while sitting and watching TV at night.

Let me know if you actually do this kind of hand-work?

Take care of yourselves I'll be back
with another post soon!

Visit to the Thrift Store!

I Love the Hunt!
I found Vintage Pottery!

While Hubby went to Lowes and Home Depot
I had him drop me off at a not so local Goodwill.

I actually had a good amount of time to kill while hubby was doing his thing.

And I was able to look through all the clothing racks which rarely
happens I'm usually short on time.

On another post I'll share my secret and strategy on

just where to start looking when checking
out the multi crazy clothing racks.

Stay tuned for updates on that!

But this particular day while on the hunt,
I didn't find any clothing I wanted. 
But buried in the stacks of Kitchen ware and
there tends to be a lot of that.

I spotted these two wonderful vintage Batter Bowls!
A Bauer bowl what a cool find!
And in pristine condition.

The Other an oven proof Marcrest Daisy Dot bowl.

Needless to say they both came home with me!
Aren't they the perfect Autumn colors?
I can see the larger one filled with my
Halloween Trick-or-treat candy this October.

I don't always come home with a Treasure.
 But when I do I think it was a "Meant to be" kind of day.

Stay Cool,