finally.....

I have finally found a bit of time after all the hustle bustle of Christmas to post a few vintage goodies to my shop. I am in creative mode for a little red and pink as well....so some Valentine goodies heading to my shop in the next few days as well. I found this vintage baby blanket recently and instantly fell in love....who could resist the gorgeous colors throughout?

Then a few days later I came upon this beautiful vintage strawberry fabric....love it!

Starting a bit of purging and will be posting several tids bits of vintage fabrics in the days to come as well.

And who could walk away from vintage ruffly pillow covers? These are in super excellent condition...I think these would be fab in a mix and match room.....sooo beautiful! These items and more in my shop.....stay tuned for more to come!

a little something....

I love having extra gifts on hand for Christmas.....it seems I always need a little something for someone unexpectedly. My sweet pea and I whipped up these super easy peasy fragrance jelly jars in no time flat....a great gift for someone you treasure.

You will need....

clean jelly jars

salt

water

4 packets unflavored gelatin

fragrance or essential oils

food coloring (if desired)

First get your jars clean and ready to go. I had some mini jelly jars available....so these are what I used. You will start with 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil either on the stove top or in the microwave. Next add your 4 packets of unflavored gelatin to the boiling water and stir until dissolved. Now add 2 drops of food coloring to your jars as well as about 2 capfuls of fragrance to each jar. I like my scents a little stronger...so you might want to add more or less fragrance depending on how strong you would like your fragrance to be. 

Now add 1 cup or cold water to your gelatin water mixture as well as 1 tablespoon salt and stir until mixed thoroughly.  Now pour that mixture into your jars......stir each jar carefully until mixed.

They will look a little foamy....not to worry...this will go away. I like to refrigerate my jars to help them set a little quicker.  You can add a little lace or tulle to the tops of each one and a little ribbon....viola'....and instant gift! Merry Christmas to everyone and may peace be with you all!

peace.......

Things on the home front have been quite emotional these past few weeks....our beloved dog of 12 years is now at peace in heaven. She gave it her best fight for the past 6 months....battling cancer, then getting degenerative myelopethy (which paralyzed her from the waist down).....then last night we made the most difficult decision and let her rest in peace. She fell asleep on my lap (just where she would have wanted to be)....and was the most peaceful I have seen her in a very long time. Animals are truly family....they help us become better people and we help them know that unconditional love they so desperately desire. My life will never be the same without her in it...but a better life I've had with having her in mine. Peace and joy to you all!

happy Halloween.......

Happy Halloween....hope you stay safe, have fun and enjoy!

fabric coverings.......

I love storage bins and baskets...they just seem to contain all of my bits and baubles perfectly. I recently recovered several of these bins that once belonged in my sweet pea's room...now they have a fresh new look with a little bit of vintage fabric and some additions to each of them. These are so easy to cover and are sure to become a huge hit in your home....perfect for organizing tid bits and snacks in your pantry, toys in a child's room or nursery, containing bits and baubles in a work space or to house socks or  mittens and scarves this winter.

You will need to start with a few items.....

a collapsible bin

fabric

hot glue gun

sewing machine (or you can sew by hand)

I recently found a few collapsible bins in various sizes at my local dollar shop. I rustled through my vintage fabric stash and found a few fabrics that I really liked and would sufficiently cover the bins. Now measure your bin and cut out pieces that measure properly for your 4 sides and bottom of your bin. Now cut another set (one set for the outside and one for the inside of the basket). Stitch all 4 sides to the bottom portion.....now place your bin in the fabric liner.

Your bin is starting to come together....eh? Now stitch the other 4 sides together to the other bottom portion. Once all of your fabric pieces have been stitched together you can place the inner lining inside your bin. Now heat your hot glue gun and get ready for some fun. Once your glue gun is ready you can start running a small bead of glue around the outer portion of the top of the bin...roll your fabric under just a bit and glue in place. You will continue this step all the way around the outer portion of the basket....this will give you a nice clean look all around your basket. 

Now you could add a vintage brooch or clip a vintage flashcard to the outside....adding a bit of fluff. I think these would be darling as a cute container to fill with baby goodies for a baby shower. Now fill it up.....enjoy!