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Vintage Embroidered HIS Pillowcase

Standard-size Cannon embroidered pillowcase featuring bluebirds. Lace accent. Appears unused.

$3.00 + $3.00 shipping

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 Crafting Vintage Style

Charming Projects for Home and Garden

by - Christina Strutt

2003

Hardcover - 96 pages

Gently-used condition. No writing or tears.

Projects include: Scalloped Shelf Edging, Simple Slipcovers, Summer Curtain, Basin Skirt, Heart-Shape Cushion, Beaded Pot Cover, Storage Boxes, Fabric-Covered Basket, Greeting Cards, Cozy Cushions, Clothespin Boards, Dog Blanket and Bowl Mat, Herbal Slumber Pillow, Duvet Cover, Patchwork Crib Quilt, Summer Skirt, Scented Sachet, Laundry Bags, Plaid Teddy Bear, Celebration Skirt, Tab-Headed Kitchen Curtains, Fabric Roses, Gardener's Apron, Linen-Covered Journal, Frayed Napkins, Picnic Basket, Child's Play Tent, Desk Chair Slings, Beach Rug.

$4.00 plus $3.50 Media Mail Shipping

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Vintage Tablecloth

White background adorned with pretty garden flowers. Purple border. Measures 48 x 54 inches.
Two tiny dots of wear (loose threads). One nickel-size stain plus a few tiny scattered marks. Colors show fade. A nice everyday cloth for your cozy cottage.  $8.00 + $6.00 shipping.

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PomPom Socks

Four pairs of pompom socks. Brand new. One size fits all.

$4.00 + $4.00 shipping.

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Box of Vintage Paper Napkins

Pretty box of paper napkins adorned with pansies. The box has a plastic cover tied with ribbon.  I can't tell exactly how many napkins are enclosed within the box, but it appears to be a lot! Manufactured by Freund-Mayer & Co., Inc.  $4.00 + $4.00 shipping

 Thank you for looking!

Back to the 50s

There was a great article printed in our newspaper recently entitled, "Back to the 50s." The individuals featured in the article were in search of a 1950s-1960s home with few, if any, updates.

They found a charming 1952 rambler that had been relatively untouched since that time. Upon moving in, they replaced a few light fixtures, painted the walls, removed the 70's shag carpeting and began acquiring furniture and other design elements from the 1950-1960 time period.

They have a pink 1960s Frigidaire Imperial that sits in their kitchen

and a nifty 1950's television set that still works!!

I found this article so refreshing. Today most house-hunters desire all the latest updates....from stainless steel appliances to jet bathtubs!!!

Several vintage shops, that I have never visited before, were listed at the conclusion of this article. So, we are going on a field trip. Don't forget your bag lunch and don't be late!!

Still Hanging On

Okay, maybe not the prettiest photo you'll see today. I planted these flowers last spring beneath the mailbox. They are still hanging on. Such fortitude and perseverance!!  The petunias, snapdragons and asters are long gone......

A Favorite Sweater

Old Man Winter made an appearance this month, but he is gone now and we are finally experiencing some normal autumn weather. Out with the parkas (temporarily) and in with the pretty sweaters. 

Here is my favorite. It probably does not qualify as "vintage" yet, but I love the style.

I believe my mother was the one that found this for me.  It  has become quite worn and thin in areas, so I keep it safe in the closet.

Notice the lovely floral detail on the front and sleeves.

A few sweater accessories!!

Have a nice day!

Vintage Tennis

October has been unusually cold and rainy here.  The tennis courts are wet and deserted.

I have a very small vintage tennis collection that is comprised of a few postcards and valentines.

Just recently I stumbled across this cute vintage cake topper and

a lovely old photo.

I wonder who won.....

~ Have a nice weekend ~

Skeletons

Any "skeletons in your closet?"

I visited an occasional shop today and actually found a sweater clip!! I keep my eyes open for them at the thrift stores and flea markets, but rarely find them. This is the first in my collection that has button hole fasteners rather than clips. It has little silver leaves on each end. Perfect for fall sweater weather!!

Thanks for coming by....

I'm a Flea Marketeer Party

Today I am participating in the I'm a Flea Marketeer Party over at  Flea Market Style. Click on the link to visit all the participants who will be sharing their favorite or recent garage sale/flea market/thift store, etc.. treasures.

I'm not sure if this is a vase, a jewelry container, a business card holder....

This Dennison craft booklet dates back to 1929.

Here is one of the many fun projects printed in the booklet...a pumpkin lantern.

A charming vintage apron, an embroidered pillowcase and two beautiful hankies.

This is my favorite treasure collected over the past week.  A tomato or onion holder!!  It guides the knife for perfect slices.  A "must-have" for every cook.

Thank you for stopping-in.