Merry Christmas

Well my dears, it's time for me to say ta ta for 2010. Shall leave you with some more angel loveliness. This antique post card from my collection was sent from the USA to England in 1908. Click on the picture to enlarge it and right click and save.

Thank you for popping in and visiting me here at Favourite Vintage Finds this year, your support is immensely appreciated! I know I said I would give away another vintage butterfly pendant before the end of this year but will do so next year.

Congratulations to the ten lucky winners of the angel ornaments giveaway! The winners are: Maureen, Jo Wyrosdick, Leslie, Cerise, Sky Princess, TopHat, Jammie, CerenaLeigh, eclairre, and Jasmine1485! I drew the prizes in the order that they appear in the giveaway post. Thank you to all who entered!

Thank you to Allie from Allie's Adornments for organizing the giveaway and for providing the ten antique porcelain dolls and two ornaments for the giveaway! Thank you also to the other sponsors: Maid of Clay, Ohmay, SandySimone, Tresijas, TresLocas, 2Dy4, and Vision Quest!

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas! See you in the new year! :)

Snazziness for Shoes

Shoes can be given a new look in an instant by simply adding shoe clips to them. Karen Robertson of ShoeClips.Biz was inspired to design a snazzy range of shoe clips after she received a box of vintage shoe clips as a gift.

At ShoeClips.Biz, there are many styles to choose from. You'll find rhinestones, flowers, bows and more, as well as unused original shoe clips that were previously stored in warehouses. Each clip is metal, hinged and detachable from shoes. Adhesive padding is included with each pair of clips and can be applied (if need be) to the underside of clips where they touch your feet.




Congratulations to missreneer who is the lucky winner of the ESV Tapestry Bible giveaway sponsored by A Bling and a Prayer! Thank you to all who entered and thank you to A Bling and a Prayer for sponsoring the giveaway!

Enjoy the rest of the week everyone! :)

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! :)

Ten Angel Ornaments Giveaway

Please Note: This giveaway is now closed!

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.

Faith & Angels

Please Note: This giveaway is now closed!

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! :)

A Bling and A Prayer Bible Review & Giveaway

Please Note: This giveaway is now closed!

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:

www.ablingandaprayer.com

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.

The Oxford Tea Party Teacup Trio Giveaway

Please Note: This giveaway is now closed!

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:

www.theoxfordteaparty.com

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.

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:

www.shellsherree.etsy.com

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! :)

Beatrice Holiday

It's been ages since I owned a bicycle and the idea of having one again is starting to appeal to me. Looking at photos of handlebar bags and seat covers by Beatrice Holiday - Wheel Cute Couture certainly helps. They are handmade from vintage fabrics and can be purchased separately or as a set. "Wheel Cute Couture", now that's right on the mark!



A snap-on leather strap comes with the handlebar bags so they can be converted into shoulder bags. Find Beatrice Holiday - Wheel Cute Couture at:

www.beatriceholiday.etsy.com

Congratultions to Susan who is the the lucky winner of the giveaway sponsored by Sydney Designs! Thank you to Sydney Designs for sponsoring the giveaway and thank you to all who entered!

I'll tell you what the prize is for the next giveaway that I'll be hosting here in my next post...

Wishing you a wonderful rest of the week dear ones! See you next week! :)

Vanity

Melanie is the owner of this enticing vintage and pre-loved fashion boutique located in Tacoma, USA, and she also has a fabulous vintage shop on etsy where I've purchased from, Vanity.

If you can't see what you're looking for in Melanie's etsy shop, Melanie says: There are thousands of unique items available in my physical shop, feel free to contact me!

Made from velveteen with French lace accents, this Gatesby glamalicious vintage 20's dress is currently for sale at Vanity on etsy.

www.melsvanity.etsy.com

Hope your week is going well all! :)


Photos 1 & 4 by Paul Uhl
Photo 2 by Kamieo Photography
Photo 5 by Simply Simons Photography

Sydney Designs Vintage Wallpaper Note Cards Giveaway

Please Note: This Giveaway is Now Closed!

Sydney Designs specializes in stylish handmade note cards featuring vintage wallpaper. Suitable for any occassion the cards are blank inside and there are many fabulous designs to choose from. They make affordable gifts and would look great framed.

The prize in this giveaway is a pack of 6 note cards in the design of the winner's choice from Sydney Designs on etsy. This giveaway is open to readers worldwide.



To enter, simply do these 3 things:

1.Visit Sydney Designs on etsy where you will find more stylish handmade note cards featuring fabulous vintage wallpaper. Here is the link:

www.sydneydesigns.etsy.com

2. Leave me a comment and tell me about your favourite find or finds from Sydney Designs on etsy. One entry per person.

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

This giveaway ends on October 27 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 October 27 2010 after 4.30 pm AEST. The winner will be notified via email on October 27 2010 by 9.00 pm AEST.

A Sydney Beach Wedding

Swoon-worthy, simple and elegant, this wedding was photographed by the talented Marzena Wasilewska . The gorgeous couple, Helen and David, were married on a perfect summer's day in December last year at Shakespeare's Point in Nielsen Park, Sydney, Australia. Accented with French lace embellished with crystal beads, Helen's dreamy vintage inspired champagne silk chiffon dress was designed by the also talented Nina Field of Petal Bridal Couture.

Albert Hammond Jr.'s "Cartoon Music for Superheroes" played when Helen walked down the ailse decorated with tissue paper daisies made by Helen. Guests were given oiled rice paper parasols and sandlewood fans.

Helen and David wrote their own vows and some readings from A.A. Milne were included in the ceremony. "All You Need is Love" by The Beatles played when they were announced as Mr and Mrs.


Helen carried a vintage oiled rice paper parasol which I featured in my previous post.


Can you see "ALL WE NEED IS LOVE ♥♥♥" written in the clouds?

The reception was held at The Beach House Cafe in Nielsen Park which was built in 1914 and used to be a kiosk. Canapes and pink champagne were served.

And lime and coconut cupcakes made by Helen were also served. Helen decorated the cupcakes with tissue paper daisies with vintage button centres.

The flowers on the tables at the reception were arranged by Helen in vintage and preloved milk bottles, jars and vases.

Hope you enjoyed this lovely dose of romance dear ones and hope you're having a happy week! :)