Weekend Thrifting

Summer is a great time to get out and hit the weekend garage and tag sales, or peruse the antique and second hand shops in your area. Personally, I sometimes find it easier to check out etsy's vintage shops! Have a look...

86 home Vintage Knox Hat Box

Reminiscence Papers vintage doll parts / Monki Vintage vintage wood type

Vintage prints and bookplates (clockwise from top left) 

The Curators Prints, High Street Vintage, Vintage by the Shore, Carambas

raemj vintage silver candlestick, 2ndgenerationvintage black leather clutch

Edwardian brooch from WickedDarling (oh look, it's on sale!)

Happy thrifting!

We Could All Use a Little Indulgence

...and Elegant Rose Boutique is just the place to find some.  You could detox with some bath bombs,

restore some of the moisture that our summer heat has depleted,

or heal your senses with some aromatherapy.

Need a special gift for that special someone? Melissa can fix you up with specialty soaps  and gift sets for him or her.

Find all of this and more at Elegant Rose Boutique.

by Debra Glanz

Hello Summer!

In Oregon, we say that summer doesn't begin until after the 4th of July, and that rings true just about every year. So, hello summer!

Step out into your summer day feeling fine in something sweet from melanie grace designs.  "Easy to wear, fun to pair. With loads of flair and savoir faire. Your new favorite outfit awaits you here!" 

And of course, you'll want some fun summer jewelry to go with that new melanie grace design...

A pair of fun, polkadot earrings from happyment, perhaps, or a porcelain ring from Niu Taller?

Don't forget the bag! Here's a nifty one from marbled.

You'll certainly want to be prepared for cool evenings, and this felted lace scarf from aurelia T will fit nicely in that roomy bag...

So what are you waiting for? Get out there!

The beaded art of Sarah Robinson

A peek into Sarah's etsy shop, sarahrobinl is a visual delight. From her studio in Valencia, Spain comes beautifully beaded jewelry comprised of seed beads and lots of patience and skill. 

I love the fact that Sarah arranges her jewelry by color in her shop, making it easy to coordinate several pieces. Because it really is hard to buy just one...

Her offerings include rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and brooches...

lovely colors...

beautiful variety...

something for you perhaps...?

May's Winner

Whether you are looking for colorful earrings to spice up your outfits or something more subtle you are likely to find it with iomiss.  Beautiful circular discs in delicious color combinations…

or stunningly intricate metal work………I choose both!

Perhaps you would like something on the whimsical side?

Check out these lovely offerings and many more at iomiss. You’ll be glad you did.

post by Debra Glanz celebrating imteam's May treasury challenge winner!

Cogratlations Cristina!

See the winning collection here!

Little Friends

Beautiful babies. toddlers,  gorgeous toys and new little cuddly friends go hand in hand.

What about this cute little elephant with a blue heart on his chest.  Ready for a hug?? 

Or a little teething ring of bright crochet and wooden beads - great for developing motor skills.

This beaded little lady makes a great rattle, teether or just a new friend.

Or this fairy doll who loves nothing better to snuggle up and show her love.

I don't know about the little people - I think the big kid in me loves these just as much.

Creating new life...

Jana of Broken Ghost Couture and My Fair Maiden on etsy breathes new life into cast aside clothing.

colorful dresses

Jana describes her Broken Ghost Couture shop as featuring "upcycled, bohemian inspired clothing and accessories for women, plus size women and children. Dresses, Tops, Shirts, Tunics, Purses, Bags and more, all made from recycled fabrics."

kids

fun jewelry
If your taste leans more toward shabby chic, check out My Fair Maiden where you'll find "Shabby chic, women's and children's clothing and accessories in one-of-a-kind designs. I work with recycled fabrics to create unique and feminine pieces with prairie-girl charms."

feminine tops and dresses
There's plenty to choose from in both Jana's shops right now, so get on over and pick out something one of a kind to brighten up your (and your toddler's) summer wardrobe!