Vintage Swaps & Giveaway Winner

Back in February I signed up to swap some vintage goodies via Vintage Swaps. My swap partner was Dara from Deetles Bird. I received the scrumptious goodies above from Dara: a tablecloth with floral cross stitch, a chiffon lacey apron, buttons and 2 snack sets. Thank you Dara, I am thrilled with these goodies! Thank you Heather for organising Vintage Swaps!

Here is what I sent Dara: a Wabasso double size flat sheet, a Sarah Coventry flapper style necklace called "Caged Pearl", a crochet doiley and crochet trim.

Jenna is the lucky winner of the giveaway sponsored by Willow & Quinn! Congratulations Jenna! Thank you to Willow & Quinn for sponsoring the giveaway and thank you to all who entered! I'll be hosting another fabulous giveway here again next week... 3 readers will win something to read! Stay tuned...

Birds are Calling...

Their melodious tunes haunt the tranquil treetops,

A bright array of sound by day that never seems to stop...

The beauty of birds can be shared by all,

Take the time to listen to their enchanting calls...

~Written by me when I was a teenager.

I've always been a nature girl and have always been fascinated by birds. I listen to them and watch them often, and I love birdie things of course.

The lovely vintage inspired hang/gift tags above are from Petite Paperie Shoppe, an etsy shop that specializes in vintage inspired hang/gift tags.

www.petitepaperieshoppe.etsy.com

Willow & Quinn Hair Pins Giveaway

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These hair pins with pizzazz by Willow & Quinn are the prize in this giveaway. A pair of gorgeous vintage handpainted glass cabachons from the former West Germany have been added to the goldtone bobby pins.

At Willow & Quinn you will find remarkably unique jewellery and hair accessories handmade mostly with vintage findings.

This giveaway is open to readers worldwide.

To enter, simply do these three things:

1.Visit the Willow & Quinn etsy shop. Here is the link:

www.willowandquinn.etsy.com

2. Leave me a comment and tell me about your favourite find or finds from the Willow & Quinn etsy shop. 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 April 22 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 April 22 2010 after 4.30 pm AEST. The winner will be notified via email on April 22 2010 by 6.30 pm AEST.

Kittens for Easter & Giveaway Winner

Little darlings mesmerized by the Easter Bunny. :)

This is a postcard from my own collection of vintage things, and is my gift to you. It is around 78 years old and has Geneva 1932 handwritten on the back. Click on the picture to enlarge it and then right click and save. Enjoy the vintage cuteness! I have it as the background wallpaper on my laptop/notebook.

Congratulations to Amanda who is the lucky winner of the giveaway sponsored by Mostaza Seed! Thank you to Mostaza Seed for sponsoring the giveaway and thank you to all who entered! Another gorgeous giveaway coming after Easter.

Happy Easter!

My Green Chair

Your eyes are not playing tricks on you, this chair is orange, by green I mean eco-friendly. This chair is vintage 60's (with it's original fabric), and has a lot of character including some small holes in the fabric, and a not-so-small hole hidden by one of the shoulder covers. I've spruced it up by adding some fabulous vintage accents to it.

The shoulder covers were made by my wonderful Mum from vintage fabric. I purchased the cushion cover, also made from vintage fabric, from the online shop I purchased my lounge cushion covers from, William Morris Cushion Covers.

"Golden Lily Minor" vintage cotton fabric by Arthur Sanderson and Sons. (Original screenprint by William Morris).

"Warwick" vintage linen cotton mix fabric by Burgess Ledward.

I purchased this fab vintage wallpaper coaster from Lark. I featured Lark here last November.

Mostaza Seed Vintage Tray Memo Board Giveaway

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This certainly is a happy Easter giveaway sponsored by Mostaza Seed. Enter to win this cheery shabby chicalicious memo board made from a lightweight vintage tin tray. The magnetic tray is suspended on a ribbon featuring two cute vintage buttons. Four magnets made from more cute vintage buttons are included in the prize.

This giveaway is open to readers worldwide.

To enter, simply do these three things:

1.Visit the Mostaza Seed etsy shop where you will find fantastic vintage finds and upcycled decor. Here is the link:

www.mostazaseed.etsy.com

2. Leave me a comment and tell me about your favourite find or finds from the Mostaza Seed etsy shop. 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 March 31 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 March 31 2010 after 4.30 pm AEST. The winner will be notified via email on March 31 2010 by 6.30 pm AEST.

Cushions on My Couch & Vintage Alice in Wonderland Fabric

On my modern brown couch/sofa I have five throw cushions and they all have covers made from fabulous vintage fabrics.

William Morris (1834-1896) was an influential English designer. I love fabrics and anything really with William Morris designs and William Morris style designs. I purchased the five cushion covers above from an online shop, William Morris Cushion Covers (link is at the end of the post). The second cushion cover from the left features a design by William Morris. The other four cushion covers are made from William Morris style fabrics.

Close-ups of the five cushion covers above from left to right:

"Lodden" vintage cotton fabric by Liberty of London.

"Bachelors Button" vintage linen fabric by Arthur Sanderson and Sons (original screenprint designed by William Morris).

"Cranston" vintage linen fabric by Liberty of London.

Unknown vintage linen cotton mix fabric.

"The Mallow" vintage linen cotton mix fabric by Arthur Sanderson and Sons.

A variety of fabulous vintage cushion covers can be found at William Morris Cushion Covers, and for a limited time cushion covers made from vintage Alice in Wonderland fabric by Charles Voysey are for sale. Here's the link:

www.morriscushions.com

Charming Vintage Style Eggs

In celebration of Easter, Mirabelka Bijou is selling (for a limited time) some charming and sweet decoupaged plastic eggs with plenty of vintage appeal. I purchased this one today.

Available in 3 sizes (click on photos to enlarge), these eggs and more handmade delights can be found at:

www.mirabelkabijou.etsy.com

Stop Staring! Giveaway Winner & A Secret Story...

Cindy is the lucky winner of the giveaway sponsored by Stop Staring! Congrats Cindy! Thank you to Stop Staring for sponsoring the giveaway and thank you to all entrants!

I love the cover of this Reader's Digest book from 1977 and I also love what this book can do. Can you keep a secret? This book can...

It's been hollowed out and made into a book safe by Teal Stripes. Find clever secret-keeping handcarved hollow books at:

www.tealstripes.etsy.com

Patchwork Eclectica!

Mostly vintage fabrics are used to create unique vintage inspired clothing by Evie Green Pixie. "Magically Funky Clothing - Australian Made" is an aptly worded tagline for the Evie Green Pixie etsy shop.

These uber happy and fun pieces and more handmade funkiness can be found at:

www.eviegreenpixie.etsy.com

Custom orders are welcome.

Vintage Magazine is My Cup of Tea & Giveaway Winner

Sipping cups of tea while reading the premier issue of Vintage Magazine over the weekend was indeed a pleasure.

Stunningly designed with eclectic vintage content, this issue includes excellent articles and other written works covering the topics of music, art, travel, fashion, food and more, along with marvelous illustrations. A variety of textures, fonts , fold-outs and die-cuts creatively used is nothing short of impressive. Launched last November this New York City based magazine is biannual.

To see inside the premier issue, read excerpts from it, and for information on stockists and subscription visit:

www.vintagezine.com

For sneak peaks of the next issue click here to visit the Facebook page of Vintage Magazine.

Congrats to Fashion Frugality who is the lucky winner of the giveaway sponsored by Menagerie Studio! Thank you to Menagerie Studio for sponsoring the giveaway and thank you to all who entered!

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of Vintage Magazine Premier Issue from PKPR. No payment was received for this review.

Stop Staring! Dress Review and Giveaway!

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When I received the 40's/50's inspired Black Paris Dress with Flower from Stop Staring! I couldn't wait to try it on as I had heard and read many good things about the designs by Stop Staring! which are mainly 40's and 50's inspired.

I'm pleased to tell you that this dress gets my tick of approval! Here's why:

* The cut is flattering. The thin belted high waistline and sweetheart neckline make my waist and neck appear elongated, and much to my delight this creates the illusion that I am taller and slimmer.

* It's well made in the USA from quality stretch bengaline fabric, and it's comfortable. The stretch in the fabric allows me to sit and stand and move around with ease.

* It's stylish and timeless, and is perfectly accented with a pink and green embroidered flower and self-fabric belt with pink fabric on the buckle.

* It's versatile, it can be worn at the office and for evening outings.

Stop Staring! is giving away a dress to one lucky reader! Extra small to plus sizes available. The winner gets the dress of their choice from the Stop Staring! online shop depending on availability of stock at the time of choosing.

This giveaway is open to readers worldwide.

To enter, simply do these three things:

1. Visit the Stop Staring! online shop where you will find more fabulous vintage inspired clothing. Here is the link:

www.stopstaringclothing.com

2. Leave me a comment and tell me about your favourite dress or dresses from the Stop Staring! online shop. 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 March 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 March 2 2010 after 4.30 pm AEST. The winner will be notified via email on March 2 2010 by 6.30 pm AEST.

Disclosure: I received a complimentary ' Black Paris Dress with Flower' from Stop Staring! No payment was received for this review or to host this giveaway.

Vintage Romance

My thrifted vintage 70's ceramic pomander by Lownds Pateman

Just a little vintage cuteness to share with you before Valentines Day...I'm an incurable romantic...

Vintage pomanders make great girly gifts. This one has lavender potpourri inside and it smells divine! The fragrance escapes through holes that are on each side of the pomander. The potpourri can be easily removed and replaced. Try ebay and etsy if you are keen to buy.

Happy Valentines Day!

Angie Wins & Menagerie Studio Heart Pendant Giveaway

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Congratulations to Angie from The Lingo Family who is the winner of the giveaway I hosted for Treasures Anew! Thank you to Treasures Anew for sponsoring the giveaway and thank you to all who entered! Now here is your chance to win another heart pendant which is also offered in the spirit of Valentines Day...

Menagerie Studio is sponsoring this giveaway, and the prize is this very cool art pendant from Menagerie Studio's "Vintage Impression" range. This one-of-a-kind pendant has been handcrafted from polymer clay. Paper and paint techniques have been used to give it an aged look. Designs have been impressed on both sides of the pendant and it can be worn on either side.

This giveaway is open to readers worldwide.


To enter:

1. Visit Menagerie Studio at etsy where you will find more fabulous one-of-a-kind creations. Here is the link:

www.menageriestudio.etsy.com

2. Leave me a comment and tell me about your favourite find or finds in the Menagerie Studio etsy shop. 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 February 18 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 February 18 2010 after 4.30 pm AEST. The winner will be notified via email on February 18 2010 by 6.30 pm AEST.

My Favourite Vintage Bag

I have loved this bag for about 33 years. It was handmade with precision by my Dad for my Mum in 1952. I played dress ups with this bag regularly as a child.

When I was 2 years old I decided to add some toddler scribble to the inside of the flap. The scribble says "Mummy, can I have this bag...pretty please?" Mum recently gave me the bag :).