Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- May 20th

20 May, 2013 11:08 pm / 5 Comments / My So Called Crafty Life

Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all enjoyed your weekend! It has been rainy here. Even though the weather is kind of icky, one thing I have been very excited about is that my flowers are all getting ready to bloom. My roses are in full bloom and my hydrangea are almost ready. I will be most likely be instagramming pics soon. This week I have been inspired by my garden and have found a bunch of vintage floral items to share with you! Here are some of my favorites:

Check out this amazing Vintage 1950′s Pink Floral Jantzen Swimsuit from When Decades Collide Here

Check out this fantastic Vintage 1950′s Cherry Blossom Tablecloth from Independence Vintage Here

Check out this Sweet Vintage Ransburg Enamelware Cannister from NanNa’s Things Here

Check out this Fabulous Vintage 1950′s Floral Butterfly Print Dress from D&J Vintage Here

Check out this adorable Vintage Lilies Print Kitchen Towel from La Petite Vintage Shop Here

Check out this fantastic Vintage Ransburg Red Retro Wax Paper Dispenser From Fabulous Textiles Here

Check out this lovely Vintage 1950′s Floral Glass Silver City Vase from Ripening Here

Check out this Beautiful 1950′s mid-century Floral Tablecloth from Mungo and Midge Here

Check out these Amazing Vintage Petite Bisque Vintage Floral Vases from Dotti Rose Studio Here

Check out this Lovely Vintage 1950′s Floral Applique Slip from Milieu Vintage Here

Check out these fabulous Vintage 1950′s Satin Stiletto Floral Heels from Crush Vintage Here

Check out this adorable Vintage 1960′s Blue Floral Blouse with Ruffles from My Vintage Valentine Here

Aren’t they all just so pretty! I love florals, especially vintage florals! I hope you all enjoy browsing through these wonderful etsy vintage shops as much as I did! I’ll be back next week with more fun vintage finds. Until then…

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Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- May 6th

6 May, 2013 8:51 am / 2 Comments / My So Called Crafty Life

Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a fabulous weekend! Can you believe it is already May! Where does the time go? Since Mother’s Day is this coming weekend I decided to share some fun Mom themed vintage finds with you all today! Here are a few of my faves:

Check out this awesome Vintage Napcoware Mom Pedestal Mug from Old Like Us Here

Check out these beautiful Vintage Dodds Mom and Kitten Blue Rhinestone Brooches from The Roaming Eclectic Here

Check out these cool Vintage Metal Mom Letterpress Letters from Reverse Chronology Here

Check out this adorable Vintage 1950′s Androck Hand Sifter from New Life Vintage RV’s Here

Check out these wonderful Vintage Mother’s Day Card Collection from Munas Treasures Here

Check out these fantastic Vintage Ceramic Set of 3 White Deer Figurines from Vintage By Jade Here

Check out this lovely Vintage “Mother” Heart Rhinestone Brooch from Nevermore Vintage Here

Check out this fabulous Vintage 1950′s New With Tags Pleated Novelty Print Cameo Apron from Tallulah’s Junk Trunk Here

Check out these sweet Vintage Sweet Pink Ceramic Spaghetti Poodle Dog Figurines from Raspberry Robin Here

Check out this fun Vintage World’s Greatest Mom Anchor Hocking Measuring Cup from The Sisters’ Pick Here

Check out this sweet Vintage 1950′s Unused Mother’s Day Greeting Card from Hiragana Americana Here

Check out this lovely Vintage Embroidered Floral Mother Hanky from The Littlest Sister Here

Aren’t they all just so sweet! I know my mom would love any one of these, especially the hand sifter! I love them all! I hope you all enjoy browsing through these wonderful etsy vintage shops as much as I did! I will be back next Monday with more vintage finds. Until then…

Happy Shopping!

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Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- April 29th

29 April, 2013 4:52 pm / 2 Comments / My So Called Crafty Life

Hello everyone! Happy Monday! I cannot believe that April is almost over! This month has just flown by! Today I have a fun and special collection of vintage finds for you themed around one of my favorite musicals, Singin’ in the Rain. If you have never seen the film go rent it! It is one of the best musicals of all time! I have a few clips below for you from youtube for you all to see. I hope you enjoy them!

And one of my favorite glee clips inspired by the film-

And without further adieu, here are some of my favorite Singin in the Rain themed finds:

Check out these fun Vintage Wooden Letterpress Letters from Ani and Rose Here

Check out this awesome Vintage 1950′s Yellow Rain Coat from Revival House Here

Check out these fantastic Vintage Men’s Wingtip Oxfords from Harts Closet Here

Check out this fun Vintage 1940′s Astatic Microphone Model W30 B from The Little Biker Here

Check out this awesome Vintage 16mm Movie Camera from Ohio Picker Here

Check out this adorable Vintage Midcentury Enamel Umbrella Brooch from Uncommon Vintage Here

Check out this fabulous Vintage 1960′s Mod Umbrella Embroidered Blouse from Mousevox Vintage Here

Check out this cool Vintage Milk Glass Rooster Good Morning Egg Cup from Look On My Desk Here

Check out this adorable Vintage Large Umbrella Cake Plate Candy Tray from House of Seance Here

Check out this amazing 1950′s Vintage Umbrella Print Dress from Dronning Here

Check out this lovely Vintage Faith Austin Umbrella Print Hanky from Mossy Cottage Here

Check out this adorable Vintage Children’s Wonder Flip Book Good Morning/ Good Night from Puddy Tats Here

Aren’t they all just awesome! I love vintage umbrellas! I hope you all enjoy browsing through these shops as much as I did! I’ll be back next week with more fun vintage finds! Until then…

Happy Shopping!

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Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- April 22nd

22 April, 2013 9:56 am / Leave a Comment / My So Called Crafty Life

Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a lovely weekend! We had a very busy weekend! My sister Hannah’s senior prom was saturday. She looked so beautiful, and I will be posting pictures soon! The other big even this past weekend was that our puppies Beaureguard and Sadie officially turned two. They are both totally spoiled, and even though there were no extra presents, they both did get whole lot of treats that day. So, in honor of Beaureguard’s birthday this weeks vintage finds are all greyhound themed. These are some of my favorites:

Check out this lovely Vintage 1920′s Round Box with a Drawing of a Lady and her Greyhound from Verified Vintage Here

Check out these fun Vintage Gold IG Initial Cufflinks from Gentleman’s Vintage Here

Check out this amazing Vintage Celluliod Greyhound Brooch from MOD Accessories Here

Check out this fantastic Vintage Solid Bronze Greyhound/ Whippet Statue from Luxina Here

Check out this cool Vintage Blue Hound Vintage Crate Label from Roxy Rani Here

Check out this fun Vintage Box of Greyhound Brand Dominos from Toast and Marmalade Here

Check out this sweet Vintage 1970′s Children’s Book Illustration Print from Grace Archives Here

Check out this fantastic Vintage Wooden Molded Greyhound Dog Cane from Vintage Funk and Flair Here

Check out this awesome Vintage Racing Greyhound Dog, Boscul Peanut Butter Glass from Hand Pycd Here

Check out this lovely Vintage St. Germain Women’s Greyhound Themed Scarf from Roxy Rani Here

Check out this fantastic Vintage Early 1900′s Era Silver Plate Whippet Knife Rest from Frances Attic Here

Check out these amazing Vintage Cast Iron Whippet Dog Statues from Emporium 18 Here

Aren’t they all so cute! Greyhounds are the best! Of course I am biased! I love them all! I hope you all enjoy browsing through these fabulous Etsy vintage shops as much as I did! I’ll be back next Monday with more fun vintage finds. Until then….

Happy Shopping!

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Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- April 15th

15 April, 2013 9:26 am / 9 Comments / My So Called Crafty Life

Hello everyone! Happy Monday! I hope you all had a fantastic weekend! We finally got our hvac fixed this weekend, so we are all very excited! Yellow always makes me think of spring, sunny spring days, and of course the yellow pine pollen that coats everything outside for weeks. So, I thought I would share a cool and sunny collection with you all today inspired by spring and one of my favorite color combinations, lemon yellow and aqua blue. Here are some of my absolute favorites:

Check out this fabulous 1950′s Jerry Gilden Polkadot Dress from Joy Ride Vintage Here

Check out this lovely Vintage Aqua Spring Flower Brooch from Norma Jean’s Closet Here

Check out these awesome Vintage 1950′s Yellow Kitten Heels from Kiyi Kiyi Here

Check out this sweet 1950′s Aqua Acrylic Cardigan from The Greedy Seagull Here

Check out these fantastic Vintage 1950′s Moderntone Platonite Desert Dishes from Deb’s Country Vintage Here

Check ut these awesome Vintage Blue Heaven Royal China Dishes from Two Story Vintage Here

Check out these funky Vintage Aqua and Yellow Stripe Shot Glasses from Reconstitutions Here

Check out these cool Vintage Sunshine Yellow Teacups from Nest Party Here

Check out this amazing Vintage 1960′s Linen Aqua and Yellow Check Dress from Miss Farfalla Here

Check out these lovely Vintage White and Sunny Yellow Contrast Stitched Gloves from Flashback Summer Here

Check out this adorable Vintage Sunflowers and Aqua Dots Hanky from CUSH Goods Here

Check out this sweet Vintage 1950′s Triple Strand Aqua Beaded Necklace from Zoe Jane Jewels Here

Check out this fabulous Vintage 1950′s Yellow Stanford Sebring Creamer from Linens and Things Here

Check out this adorable Vintage Josef Original Girl in Aqua and Yellow from Klassy Glass and More Here

Check out this awesome Vintage Industrial Dominion Fan from Third Shift Here

Check out this amazing Aqua Unicorn Lamp and Clock Set from ARTificial Lights Here

Don’t you just love them all! Two of the best colors ever! I, of course, love them all! I am especially smitten with the dresses. They make me wish I was tiny. I hope you all enjoy browsing through these wonderful etsy vintage shops as much as I did! Until next week….

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Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- April 8th

8 April, 2013 11:41 am / 1 Comment / My So Called Crafty Life

Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a fabulous weekend! I can’t believe that it is already the second week of April! This year is just flying by! The first thing I always think of with this month is “April showers bring May flowers, which is pretty true here in the south. I love spring rain storms, especially since they help wash away all that icky pine pollen that coats everything a bright yellow about this time each year. So this week I was inspired by spring showers and have collected a fun group of vintage rainy day finds for you. You can always see more of the many vintage items I adore on my pinterest. Here are my favorites for this week:

Check out this amazing vintage 1950′s Umbrella Blouse from Lady Scarletts Here

Check out this wonderful Vintage Umbrella Ring Bowl from Lackluster Co. Here

Check out these fantastic Vintage 1960′s Mother of Pearl Umbrella Scatter Pins from Brooches the Subject Here

Check out this awesome Vintage Plaid Umbrella with Lucite Handle from Callooh Callay Here

Check out this lovely 1960′s Kitsch Umbrella Brooch from I Found Gallery Here

Check out this adorable Vintage Dancing Umbrella Girls Gift Wrapping Paper from The Goose and the Hound Here

Check out these sweet Vintage Mini Plastic Umbrellas from Rare Finds 4 U Here

Check out these cute Vintage fun Umbrella and Yellow Milkglass Coffee Mugs from Thrift Core Here

Check out this fabulous Vintage 1950′s Novelty Umbrella Print Skirt from Jumblelaya Here

Check out this adorable Vintage Faith Austin Umbrella Print Hanky from Mossy Cottage Here

Check out these amazing Vintage Brass Elephants with Umbrellas Bookends from Lalices Here

Check out this fun Vintage April Showers Gift Wrap from Holiday Kitsch Klatsch Here

Aren’t they all just fantastic! It’s funny how much I love umbrellas, yet I never carry one. I hope you all enjoy browsing through these fantastic etsy vintage shops as much as I did! Until next week….

Happy Shopping!

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Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- April 1st

1 April, 2013 9:42 am / 4 Comments / My So Called Crafty Life

Happy Monday everyone! Or should I say, happy April Fool’s day! The guys in my family, as well as my sister, like to play pranks from time to time. Needless to say they love April Fools day! My mom and I, being especially gullible, are usually the one’s who get played the most. I am just waiting to see what crazy thing hapens today. In honor of the best jokester’s holiday of the year, this week’s vintage finds are all inspired by humor, novelty, and the good old fashioned prank. Here are a few of my favorites:

Check out this fantastic Vintage Dieters Delight Gag Gift Set from NeatoKeen Here

Check out this fun 1950′s Vintage Jokes and Riddles Joke Book from Vintage Scholar Here

Check out this cute Vintage Avon Alka Seltzer Soap Mint in the Box from Objet Luv Here

Check out this adorable Rare Vintage Unused April Fool’s Day Greeting Card from Claras Collection Here

Check out these fantastic 1950′s Vintage Comedy Books from Peace Pines Studio Here

Check out this funky 1960′s Vintage Fisherman’s Crying Towel from True Value Vintage Here

Check out this adorable Vintage Gag Gift Marriage License from Vintage Goodness Here

Check out this kitschy 1950′s Vintage Gas Shaver in the Original Box from Machismo Here

Check out this cheeky Vintage 1950′s Red and White Funny Hostess Apron from Kitty Cat’s Cupboard Here

Check out this funny 1960′s Vintage Gag Gift Morning Breeze Stink Perfume from Honey Bee Buying Here

Check out this fantastic Vintage Weepy Wee Wee Peeing Doll from Do Not Destroy Here

Check out this funky Vintage First Aid Flask Gag Gift from San Diego Vintage Here

Don’t you just love them! They all make me giggle a little. And I have to say, the little wee wee man cracks me up the most! Definitely go check out these fabulous vintage etsy shops! You’ll love them! Until next week…..

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Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- March 25th

25 March, 2013 5:21 pm / 2 Comments / My So Called Crafty Life

Happy Monday everyone! I can’t believe that March is almost over! This month has just flown by. Since Easter is coming up this Sunday I thought I would share a few of my favorite vintage Easter finds with you all today from the wonderful world of Etsy. There are quite a few adorable items that would be just perfect for an easter basket. And of course there is a little something special for the ladies. A new Easter bonnet perhaps? And none of my lists would be complete without some kind of fabulous dishes. Here are just a few of my favorites:

Check out this adorable Vintage 1960′s Yellow Straw Easter Hat from Century Girl Here

Check out this fun little Easter Chicks Egg Decoration from EfineGifts Here

Check out these fantastic Vintage Mid Century Federal Glasses from Kibster Here

Check out this amazing Vintage Large Ceramic Easter Bunny from Otto and Arvid Found Here

Check out these adorable Easter Cupcake Toppers from Socials Here

Check out these fabulous Vintage Paper Mache Easter Decorations Bunny and Chick from Beca Runs Here

Check out this fantastic Set of Vintage Easter Egg Cups and Original Box from Paper Particles Here

Check out these sweet Vintage Chenille Easter Chicks from Theresa Tudor Here

Check out this fabulous Vintage Easter Bunny Rabbits Egg Cart Erzgebirge Germany from EfineGifts Here

Check out this amazing Vintage 1960′s Pastel Multi Strand Necklace from Revvie1 Here

Check out this adorable Vintage Children’s Hen Hankie from Shabby Shop Girls Here

Check out this lovely Vintage 1950′s Butterfly Brooch Pin from Wicked Darling Here

Aren’t they all just the cutest! I would love to have any one of these! I especially love the bunny! Of course some of you all know by now I have a great weakness for ceramic animals. Be sure to check out these fun Etsy vintage shops! You’ll love em’!

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Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- March 18th

18 March, 2013 10:20 am / 1 Comment / My So Called Crafty Life

Happy Monday everybody! I hope you all had a fun and safe St. Patrick’s Day yesterday! I usually only celebrate by wearing green. However today was laundry day, so the only green I had today was the green on my tote I carry. Luckily I didn’t get pinched! Even though St. Patrick’s Day was yesterday, I am going to be sharing a dose of lucky emerald green vintage finds with you today. Here are some of my favorite vintage lucky or Irish themed lovelies from Etsy’s wonderful world of vintage:

Check out this fantastic Vintage 1950′s Polka Dot Wiggle Dress from 86 Vintage Here

Check out these gorgeous Vintage Kelly Green Rhinestone Clover Earrings from Loretta’s Cache Here

Check out this lovely Vintage 1950′s Daisy Emerald Green Navette Floral Brooch from A Vintage Jewelry Chest Here

Check out these awesome 1950′s Vintage Green Stilettos from 4 Birds Vintage Here

Check out this adorable Vintage Green Daisy Round Casserole Dish Here

Check out these fantastic Vintage Federal Gold Lucky Clover Pattern Roly Poly Glasses Set from City Fleas Here

Check out this fabulous 1950′s Vintage Ireland Scarf from Vintage Bella Here

Check out these fun Vintage Celluliod Lucky Charms Zipper Pulls from Bits of Bakelite Here

Check out this fun pair of Vintage 1950′s Lucky Brand Folding Opera Glasses from Little Veggie Vintage Here

Check out this adorable 1950′s Lucky Charms Small Vintage Tablecloth from Bettie Couture Here

Check out this sweet Vintage St. Patrick’s Day Tea Towel from Dr. Carrot Here

Check out this sweet 1950′s Vintage St. Patrick’s Day Card from Hiragana Americana Here

Aren’t they all just adorable! I am so in love with them all, especially that dress! I hope you all enjoy looking through these wonderful Etsy vintage shops as much as I did! Until next week….

Happy Shopping!

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Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- March 11th

11 March, 2013 3:55 pm / 4 Comments / My So Called Crafty Life

Happy Monday everyone! As some of you all know by now, I have a small obsession with vintage linens! I collect bedding, tablecloths, hankies, etc. I also like to use the shabby and stained linens for projects. The prints are so sweet and fun! There are so many thing you can do with them. Plus, you just can’t get the same buttery feel of vintage sheeting in the sets you can buy today. So, today I am going to share with you some of my recent favorite bedding from the wonderful vintage shops on etsy. Here are just a few of my favorites:

Check out this adorable Vintage Stripe Afghan Blanket from Little Dog Vintage Here

Check out these lovely Vintage Embroidered His and Hers Pillowcases from Pumpkin Truck Here

Check out these cool 5 Vintage Cotton Sari Kantha Quilt Gudri Reversible Throw from Banjara Tribal Art Here

Check out this sweet Vintage Blue Rose Bed Sheet from ReRun Design Here

Check out this beautiful Vintage Floral Fitted Twin Sheet from Aunt Bonnie’s Closet Here

Check out these sweet Vintage Ticking Floral Pink Pillowcovers from Pumpkin Truck Here

Check out this lovely Vintage Cream and Pink Plaid Wool Blanket from Miscellany Store Here

Check out this adorable Vintage Monticello by Cannon Full Flat Sheet from Grammy’s Goodies Here

Check out this fantastic 1940′s Vintage Peacock and Hearts Chenille Coverlet from Designer 2 Here

Check out this cool Vintage Southwest Navajo Native Camp Throw Blanket from Larch Trading Company Here

Check out this sweet Vintage Pink Floral Mismatched Twin Sheet Set from Anne Graham Here

Check out this fabulous Vintage Shabby Chic Afghan Vintage French Flower Hand Crocheted Blanket from Sunset Stars Here

Don’t you just love them all! I would be thrilled to have any one of these in my home! I just adore vintage bedding! I hope you all enjoy browsing through these wonderful etsy vintage shops as much as I did!

Happy Shopping!