Joyeux Noel

Another lovely antique post card from my collection for you my dears, a French Christmas one from 1902. "Gloria In Excelsis Deo" is written on the bell. Click on the postcard to enlarge it and right click to save it.

The lucky winner of the teacup trio giveaway sponsored by The Oxford Tea Party is Jennifer! Congratulations Jennifer! Thank you to all who entered and thank you to The Oxford Tea Party for sponsoring the giveaway!

Hope you all have a great week! :)

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Ten Angel Ornaments Giveaway


Please Note: This giveaway is now closed
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Ten lucky readers will win one of these fabulous one-of-a-kind angel ornaments in this early Christmas giveaway! A group of talented etsians have created these ten ornaments using antique porcelain dolls dating from 1850-1900. The dolls (and piles of others) were excavated from around closed doll factories in Thuringia, Germany, and just look at them now! Wow!

All the etsians sponsoring this giveaway offer fabulous handmade items in their shops... items that make ideal Christmas gifts! Be sure to check out their shops.

The ornament above is by Allie's Adornments and features an antique pocket watch face, an antique enamel button, and a goldtone vintage finding for the angel's wings.

This ornament is also by Allie's Adornments and features clock hands, clock gear, buttons, and hand dyed silk ribbons.

Allie's Adornments specializes in jewellery adorned with antique and vintage buttons.

The hand dyed silk ribbon as featured above (and on ornament number 9) can be found at Ocean Hand Dyed.

By Maid of Clay, this ornament features glazed pottery.

At Maid of Clay you'll find pottery items including wedding vases, animal themed items (especially cats), and Christmas ornaments.

Featuring vintage filigree, vintage French ribbon, and a vintage German crystal dangle, this ornament is by 2Dy4.

2Dy4 specializes in jewellery featuring revamped vintage components.

Knitted and beaded wings feature on this ornament by Ohmay.

You'll find knitted accessories such as jewellery, scarves, gloves and hats at Ohmay.

By Onyx from TresLocas, this ornament features Manzanita wood and vintage lace.

This ornament is by Nea, also from TresLocas, and features vintage lace and ribbon.

At TresLocas, you'll find original artwork by sisters Onyx (aged 11), Nea (aged 9) and Alette (aged 5). The shop is run by the girl's Mother who has a separate etsy shop, and whose ornament is next...

By Tresijas, this ornament features stamped polymer clay and ribbon.

At Tresijas, you'll find original artwork and jewellery featuring upcycled and vintage components.

Featuring a pocket watch case, watch parts, an earring, and hand dyed silk ribbon, this ornament is by Vision Quest.

Vision Quest specializes in simple organic sterling silver jewellery.

By SandySimone this ornament is sterling silver with clear quartz crystals and ribbon.

At SandySimone you'll find sterling silver and gold filled jewellery that features gemstones and words.

This giveaway is open to readers worldwide.

To Enter
, simply do these 2 things:

1. Leave me a comment. One entry per person.

2. Leave your email address in your comment so I can contact you if you are the winner. Or leave a link to your profile, blog or website where I can access your email address from.

This giveaway ends on December 8 2010 at 4.30 pm AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time). Comments will be allocated numbers in the order in which they are received. I will use random.org to generate the winning numbers on December 8 after 4.30 pm AEST. The winners will be notified via email on December 8 by 9.00 pm AEST.

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Faith & Angels

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For you my dears, a lovely antique post card from my collection dating to the early 1900's. Click on the picture to enlarge it and right click and save.

This Thursday I'm hosting another giveaway, an early Christmas giveway. A group of talented etsians have created angel ornaments to give away to ten lucky Favourite Vintage Finds readers!

Each of the one-of-a-kind ornaments has been created using an antique porcelain doll. The dolls date from 1850-1900, and were excavated from around closed doll factories in Thuringia, Germany. Above is one of the ten fabulous ornaments that will be offered as prizes in the giveaway! Just wait until you see the other nine! Have a joyful week! See you Thursday! :)

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A Bling and A Prayer Bible Review & Giveaway


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From A Bling and A Prayer, this is the splendid Embellished ESV Tapestry Bible. The Bible's hard cover is hand stitched and hand embellished. Gracing the front cover are ornate embellishments atop rich tapestry fabric and TruTone (an excellent imitation leather). Together, a silvertone cross with sparkling golden Swarovski crystals, and an ornate antiqued brass embellishment form a striking centrepiece which is elegantly framed by antiqued brass corner embellishments. TruTone covers the spine and back cover.

This Bible is the English Standard Version featuring a double column format, the words of Christ in red, gold gild edged pages and a ribbon marker. It's well made and all the materials used to create it are quality materials. A big tick from me, love it!

A Bling and A Prayer is giving away one of these bibles to one lucky reader! This giveaway is open to readers worldwide. Read on for entry details...


To enter, simply do these 3 things:

1.Visit A Bling and A Prayer where you'll find more splendid embellished Bibles, journals, photo albums and more. Here's the link:


2. Leave me a comment and tell me about your favourite find or finds from A Bling and A Prayer. One entry per person.

3. Leave your email address in your comment so I can contact you if you are the winner. Or leave a link with your comment to your profile, blog or website where I can access your email address from.

This giveaway ends on December 2 2010 at 4.30 pm AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time). Comments will be allocated numbers in the order in which they are received. I will use random.org to generate the winning number on December 2 after 4.30 pm AEST. The winner will be notified via email on December 2 by 9.00 pm AEST.

Disclosure: I received a complimentary 'Embellished ESV Tapestry Bible' from A Bling and A Prayer. No payment was received for this review or to host this giveaway.

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The Oxford Tea Party Teacup Trio Giveaway


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A wide range of vintage home wares and fashion items with the ooh ahh factor can be found at The Oxford Tea Party.

The prize in this giveaway is from The Oxford Tea Party's range of vintage tea party essentials. Dating to the middle of the Art Deco period, this marvellous hand painted daffodil teacup trio is by New Chelsea China.

This giveaway is open to readers worldwide.

To enter, simply do these 3 things:

1.Visit The Oxford Tea Party. Here's the link:


2. Leave me a comment and tell me about your favourite find or finds from The Oxford Tea Party. One entry per person.

3. Leave your email address in your comment so I can contact you if you are the winner. Or leave a link with your comment to your profile, blog or website where I can access your email address from.

This giveaway ends on November 24 2010 at 4.30 pm AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time). Comments will be allocated numbers in the order in which they are received. I will use random.org to generate the winning number on November 24 after 4.30 pm AEST. The winner will be notified via email on November 24 by 9.00 pm AEST.

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Sweet on Meeps

Shell Sherree, talk about talent! I happened upon her delightful blog shortly before Christmas last year, and we've become good bloggy friends. Shell was having a giveaway when I happened upon her blog. I entered the giveaway and was one of the lucky one's who won a print of one of her gorgeous ink and watercolour illustrations. A couple of months ago I purchased the original Meep Miniature above from Shell. I was struck by how much the kitty reminded me of my darling purr-son.

I emailed Shell this photo of my purr-son (on my couch) so she could see the resemblance between the two kitties. And guess what Shell sweetly sent along with the gorgeous original Meep Miniature I purchased from her?

Another gorgeous original Meep Miniature! :)

What does Meep mean?

A gently surprised exclamation meaning, "How delightful!", especially used when happening by chance upon something tiny and enchanting,
says Shell.

Meep Miniatures are ACEO size, 6.4 cm x 8.9 cm (2.5 " x 3.5 ").

Find Shell Sherree's wonderfully whimsical original illustrations and prints at:


Pssst! I'm hosting a giveaway here next week. The prize is a vintage art deco teacup saucer and plate set.

And I'm also hosting another giveaway the week after next. Just a hint about the prize - it's a vintage inspired version of a worldwide best seller.

Wishing you a sweet rest of the week dear ones! :)


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