Thanks for dropping by!
Thanks for dropping by!
Newsflash: HSN is having a major sale on their Jonathan Adler collection. Wonder of wonder! Miracle of miracles!
These happy, blue striped bud vases came home with me a while ago and I can’t tell you how they make me smile. Most of Jonathan Adler’s pottery is way out of my price range, so I felt particularily proud of myself for scoring such a bargain….but now, whoa, the price was slashed even further! Think I’ll pick up a few more in gold and split them up as holiday gifts.
Note To Friends Who Swap Holiday Gifts With Me: pretend you did not read this.
Note To Everyone: This is not a sponsored post. I just like being the bearer of good news. And stripes. And a ceramic whale diffuser so cute I want to pinch his little blow hole.
I can’t tell you guys how much I enjoyed reading all the comments last week. I need to do this more often!
Without further delay, the winners are…
*Autumn Paper Goods: Lanie
*Jewelry Kits: Lisa Bartlett
*Vintage Lace: Suzy
*Vintage Hankies: Justin
*Custom Flowers: April Cole
Y’all should expect an email from me today– if you don’t see one, assume I’m having trouble and you should contact me 🙂
Thanks again to everyone who took the time to comment.
Your words made smile, laugh, snert, and even tear up a time or two. I can’t imagine a better way to spend my birthday!
This week’s Goody Bag Giveaways are open to anyone, anywhere, no “following” necessary. To enter, leave a comment answering the question below. No more than one comment, per person, per post, please. Be sure your email address is included in the comment or via online profile. All Goody Bag winners will be chosen at random and announced 8am CST Monday, September 26, 2011
My mother said there are always three hallmarks to a true “lady”
Which is very funny coming from a woman who, 1. Taught the neighborhood children five ways to say “Asshole” in French, 2. Once got kicked out of a bank for smoking in the safety deposit vault (“What? This isn’t a gas station, asshole.”) 3. Told me to blow my six-year-old nose into a map of Tennessee the day I had a cold and there wasn’t a tissue to be found in the car. (Johnson City: I sincerely apologize.)
As you can imagine, I have been fond of handkerchiefs ever since.
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Project and Image courtesy of Tif Fussell |
Mostly I like to collect the fancy ones that look like they were never used, but recently, after becoming a fan of Dottie Angel, I have developed a soft spot for bright white hankies with delicate details. I keep saying that one of these days I’ll get around to making one of her glorious projects, like these curtains, but sadly it has yet to happen. One day I’ll do something great with my hankies, but in the meantime, I’m giving away a ready surplus to one special person….
This Goody Bag Giveaway includes
This week’s Goody Bag Giveaways are open to anyone, anywhere, no “following” necessary. To enter, leave a comment answering the question below. No more than one comment, per person, per post, please. Be sure your email address is included in the comment or via online profile. All Goody Bag winners will be announced 8am CST Monday, September 26, 2011
Example: “Ladies always cross their feet at the ankle”…“Ladies never order a drink in public”… “A lady is always the first to say thank you.”Note: I’m not asking or suggesting anyone follow these maxims, I just think they make for *interesting* discussion!
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Salvaged Doily Table Runner; Lace Necklace; Starched Lace Lamp |
Now all you need are the supplies!
This goody bag includes 30 pieces of vintage lace in a variety of shapes and sizes. All items are old/used, most of them pre-date WWII. Some are damaged and/or stained, but I would consider them all to be in overall “good condition.” Some are handmade, some are machine made, but to the best of my observation, all items are made from natural/non-synthetic fibers. There is no “acid lace” in the bunch (like I said: it’s the good stuff).
This Goody Bag Includes:
One Time Condition: If you win this goody bag of vintage lace, you have to pinky swear to do something with this stuff. Put it on display or turn it into something else. It’s been hoarded in the dark too long. It deserves a good home!
This week’s Goody Bag Giveaways are open to anyone, anywhere, no “following” necessary. To enter, leave a comment answering the question below. No more than one comment, per person, per post, please. Be sure your email address is included in the comment or via online profile. All Goody Bag winners will be announced 8am CST Monday, September 26, 2011 Sorry, this giveaway is now over and the comments are closed.
Question:
Update 9.21.11: This post has been up less than three hours and already, the remarks below are some of the most fun and heartfelt comments I have ever read (here on this blog or anywhere, ever). Even if you don’t have any interest in entering the giveaway, I suggest you take a minute to glance what people are writing. No where else on the internet can you read about coin coffins and square dancing skirts in the same place! 🙂
PS: If you like vintage treasures, be sure to check back Thursday afternoon!
You think I’m kidding.
This week’s Goody Bag Giveaways are open to anyone, anywhere, no “following” necessary. To enter, leave a comment answering the question below. No more than one comment, per person, per post, please. Be sure your email address is included in the comment or via online profile. All Goody Bag winners will be announced 8am CST Monday, September 26, 2011
Question:
If money was no object and you could purchase a single piece of jewelry, what would it be?
Sylvia just informed me that she is busy preparing coffee filter flowers, as Almatrieb (aka the Cow Parade) is going down in her village in Switzerland this weekend. How exciting! If anyone else out there attends the festivities and spots some paper flowers in the crowd, pleaseohpleaseohpleaseohPLEASE SEND ME A PICTURE!
I’m just aching to see the latest in bovine fashions 🙂
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Madame Violoneux made from a plastic Halloween mask. |
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Dahlia Flower Gift Bags made from cupcake liners, November 2010 |