Butterflies and banner

Some party favors and decor I'm working on...beautiful butterflies and a name banner for the birthday girl.

Vintage crafting supplies...always an inspiration

Some inspiration to get you started on that crafting project you've been putting off.  Supplies available here and here.

Sunny Yellow

The sun is a brilliant gold today.  It's bright and crisp...what a perfect Friday!  Visit Vintage Surplus and Not Enough Hands for a closer peek at sunny treasures.

Handmade Recycled Paper Stationery

I love to use recycled papers to make interesting and fun stationery.  I usually add one of these little neat treasures to an outgoing Etsy package and get wonderful feedback.  They are fun and easy to make.  All you need is some blank paper, some fun vintage papers, and a sewing machine.  You can cut or carefully tear the papers (as shown) and sew together.  It's a quick and  fun little piece of art.  Enjoy!!

Goodbye Winter Wonderland

There is still snow on the ground...but it's melting fast.  So just a few more glimpses of winter wonderland  before spring comes knocking ...

Wood grain

Enjoying the beauty and varied hues of wonderful wood.  All items available at Vintage Surplus.

Pink

Some sweet, sweet pink treasures in honor of Valentine's Day:  Vintage Stationery, Easter Egg Candle, Girls Dress and Cape Pattern, Garfield Tin, Craft Book for Kids, Pink Lace Trim, Johnny Maple-Leaf, Hand Loomed Peacock Towel, 1960s A-Line Robe.  

Bold and bright

Bright and beautiful patterns on some newly listed vintage favorites.  First, a pair of amazing and bold Cathrineholm of Norway bowls.  These are fabulously big and perfect for use and display.  Then, a set of the sweetest nesting..or matryoshka eggs.  Handpainted with a modern floral folk pattern.  Both available at Vintage Surplus on etsy.

A step into the old world

We had a wonderful time at Amadeus in Ann Arbor last weekend.  We enjoyed a wonderful brunch, lovely music, and inspiring old world interiors.  If you are ever in the area, I highly recommend a visit!