Swinging in the 50's

Just had to show off my latest vintage find, this pretty pretty aqua dress with loose top is definitely something I couldn't just leave in the shop without some great use.

I can't help but show you the pics of my littlest darlin' and I swinging to the 50's vibe....

I love teal and aqua and I don't suppose this combo is too crazy,...but not my fave, just the only wide belt I had.

and then how I wore the top out the next day...

Did I mention the outfit (aqua dress) was $4, the shoes in this pic, I haven't shown you yet, but you guessed it $4......I am really really saving up for a pair of Lucchese or Ariat tan western boots, but in the meantime,...these will do just fine!!!!

Repurpose bacon tray.....

Cleaning out a cupboard this morning, I came across a "bacon defrosting tray" and I thought what a great little letter holder it would be....so painted it and all done.

                                                                               Before:

After:

Condiments tray repurposed

Unfortunately I only have the after shot of this cute little condiments tray...it was rusty silver and even had the original old old tag on it....but in my exitement to spray paint this little baby I forgot the before and after...might need to take photos as soon as I get home in future to solve this problem.

Anyway, it is the perfect egg carrier, to transport our homegrown boiled eggs (our main breakfast staple) to the table for everyone.

It makes the quick dash to the table (so the eggs don't get too hard) much much quicker...

Oh, how I do love repurposing!!!

Vintage patterns

Years ago I was lucky enough to receive some gorgeous 1950's and 60's vintage patterns from a friend and have collected a few myself.....I soooooooooo cannot wait to make one of these dresses in some vintage fabric I picked up at a garage sale last year.....Don't know if I will have the patience to sit down and make a whole dress...but sure hoping it will happen.

Gorgeous and so ladylike and flattering.

Scarf rosettes

As I said last post, I just love making these rosettes and have a heap just sitting in a tray made up ready to decorate whatever project I take on next.....

This was a vinnies scarf I recently decorated with rosettes.

Headbands

Now that I know what I can do with those scraps of fabric that I have been saving for years....and I mean years, I have stashes of fabric dating back to my primary years and I have even started grabbing Mum's stash that she plans to throw out if I don't get to it quick enough.  I love making these rolled up flowers and joined two headbands  together a few months ago and added these rosettes.

Prior to this I saw a headband that was just felt cut into a flower with cotton sewn roughly on top, so my little darlin and I made up our own idea and she picked the nice bright colours and we did our own.  This is on an alligator clip so we can add it to whatever we like.  Probably should be a brooch too!

Wall of photos

I am just loving these gorgeous walls of photos that are seen everywhere, so I decided to do a wall of photos for my little girl.  We painted the frames together and picked the colours together which was sweet and fun.  I look forward to adding to it as we go along.