Thursday, November 1, 2012

Family, flowers and fabulous finds.


We took a trip to Melbourne Saturday to meet up with our daughter and her partner....a little girlie
shopping was in order..... strictly for bonding purposes.. haha!!The guys were having NONE of that and took themselves (quick smart and in a hurry) to the motorbike shops.
We only had the day, as they were off to Phillip Island Sunday to watch Casey Stoner bring it home (one last time), but Monday they travelled here to stay with us overnight, before returning to Melbourne to catch their flight on Tuesday...it was hectic, fun and all too short, but l keep reminding myself that it's only 6 weeks or so before she's back for Christmas:-))



Hope you enjoy the pics l've put together this week, a few vintage finds from the last couple of months....Charles and Di mug, $2.00 at the market (it contains my very first Spring rose).... clear jar with hen motiff lid $3.00 and some vintage linens.

 

.....and l also wanted to share a couple of small projects l've worked on. 
The garland of hearts was put together from the necklace below...it came in a bag of broken bits....though this was fully intact l'd NEVER wear it, but it's been all handmade so l wanted to use and appreciate at least some of the components.

 
 
l cut the holding twine and unthreaded the hearts...each one was painted with griplock primer and when dry they got the white spray paint treatment. They were then threaded onto string... to which l added some wooden and torqouise beads.
 
 
Hubby occasionally agrees to do jobs in small country towns and it may be necessary to take a drive there beforehand to check it out....sometimes l'll go along for the drive and might be lucky enough to come across an (open) opshop or garage sale l can trawl. Which is how l came across these fantastic linens at a garage sale...$10.00 the pair. They're marked pillowcases but are actually sheets.
 

 
 
This embroidered table square was found at the opshop. The lady who served me told me how she'd taken it home to mend a couple of teeny holes and launder it....what a woman!!
l thought the embroidery might be a B (for Bron) initialled onto it...what do you think, l guess it could also be an R. 

  
Whites and mercury glass.

 
The beaded "belt" still had the swing tag attached. It has a number of adjustable holes so can be worn at the waist, or slung low on the hips, or maybe even around the neckline.
The tulle flower was made from a long (approx 80cm) strip of vintage tulle....on one side l cut petal shapes (arches). It was then gathered and stitched into rose form..A diamente button was attached to the centre.  

 
Crosses and keys.... interesting pieces l can use "one day". 
 
 
In the spirit of Halloween l thought l'd include this pic of me in ghoulish makeup as "Miss Haversham"in tattered wedding gown and tainted tiara... dressed for New Years Eve (party) - year 2000. (yonks ago). 
You can't really see but l'm covered in cobwebs and spiders....fortunately l have trusty batman..s
to "rescue" me...hehe.
 
Have a fantastic rest of your week, and thanks for popping in.
 
Til next time,
 
Bron.
 
 
 

14 comments:

  1. Bron, I love all your lovely bright and light pics and all the lace!
    Your makeover hearts garland is awesome and your tulle flower is so clever.
    Your last pic Miss Haversham ... brought a tear to my eye ... so adorable.
    thankyou for sharing so many gorgeous treasures.
    x michelle

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    1. l'm really happy you enjoyed the pics.....yes it brings a tear to the eye to see the boys so teeny and adorable...course they're still adorable but NOT so teeny anymore:-)) Thanks for letting me share them.

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  2. Love the tulle flower idea. I might give it a go. The trips to country towns sounds fun, there must be lots of interesting things you find along the way. Lovely lace, linen and mercury glass, how could you ever go wrong with that combination. Glad to hear that you had a lovely time with your daughter. I am sure the next 6 weeks with zoom past, Tam x

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    1. It's great you loved the tulle flower idea, l forgot to mention that it's easier to cut the arches (petals) if you constanina the tulle and iron it first..oops. l'd LOVE it if you use the idea:-))and you're right the weeks ARE flying, though in some ways it's going a bit TOO fast isn't it....i'm so not ready for Christmas.

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  3. Your pictures of everything are so beautiful. I love your halloween family picture and the little batmen. My grandson was batman too. I think it is fun when the parents dress up too with the kids. take care, Darlene

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    1. Thanks so much for stopping by Darlene...yeh l love a costume party, l think it somehow relaxes everyone and they lose their inhibitions and have more fun, but having said that people really stress about looking silly or finding costumes...but being a collector l can always dig something up (and l'm always silly:-))

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  4. Hi Bron! I've been missing you!! Yes, I've been busy "discovering"! It's been an adventure and I love it! I, also, love your post, and I share the sentiment of having a child home for Christmas Holidays! Love the embroidered linen, it's so exquisite! And, what a score with the "pillow cases" actually being sheets! I'd be doing the same thing if I were accompanying my husband on business ventures--I love stopping in the towns along the way and visiting their shops, or the local garage sales!! Hope your weekend has been lovely! xo

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    1. So lovely to hear from you Shelly..and l'm really happy you've been making the most of Autumn... the most glorious of seasons, yeh you must be like me at Christmas waiting for planes with all your handsome young men making their way home to you. Pity they're not all astronauts...since you can walk to NASA from your place. hehe!!

      PS Glad you liked our "halloweeenish" outfits we had a fantastic time...l so love a costume party.

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  5. OH! Forgot to comment about your Halloween costumes!!! You look fantastic!

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  6. Hi Bron, I really like your vintage finds. They are lovely!!! The embroidered table square is fantastic- you had luck!!!And I'm in love with your vase! Gorgeous!!Thanks for your visit- I'm really happy that you like my cross-stitch crown:)Best regards! Ala

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    1. Thanks for your lovely comment Alice...and glad you enjoyed the pics...l love your beautiful handiwork youre so clever.

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  7. Красиво и романтично както винаги. Вдъхновяващи снимки.
    Поздрави и хубава нова седмица от мен.

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  8. Hi there Nelly thanks so much...hope you have a wonderful week.

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  9. Great photos! So romantic.

    <3 Melissa
    wildflwrchild.blogspot.com

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