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Showing posts with label vintage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vintage. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Warm Fuzzy Feeling

This time of year I really turn into a hermit. My husband and daughter worry about me not getting out enough, so I agreed to venture out last Sunday. We went to a nearby antique mall and it was nice to see all the old Christmas items that were on display. 
I purchased a few little things that sparked the "warm fuzzy feeling" in me.
 This sweet Raggedy Ann doll needed a home.
She's resting on my cluttered desk here, but I will find her a special place to spend the Holidays.
This darling little soap tin from Spain will be perfect for stashing tiny treasures.
The vintage looking snowman bunting was just too fun to leave behind.
 It makes me smile every time I look at it.
Today there is freezing rain in the forecast, so I will spend the day inside with Raggedy Ann doing Christmas type things.
I do hope you find that "warm fuzzy feeling" in your week too.

Time to do some decorating.
See you soon.
karen


Thursday, November 20, 2014

New Listings at Shabby Laundry

I had some time to list a few items in my ETSY SHOP today.






You can find all these items and more over at www.ShabbyLaundry.etsy.com

Thanks so much for having a look!

Karen

Thursday, October 16, 2014

A New Shop Opening

Hi everyone!
I would like to announce the opening of my NEW SHOP.
SHABBY CHIC, PRAIRIE, COTTAGE, and RUSTIC wares for you and your home.
I am planning to have it up and running November 1, 2014.
The shop will be filled with lots of vintage goodies and some handmade items as well.
Some of the things you will find there are vintage clothing like these:
Some for wearing and some for display.
Decorative Items
 
 Useful Items
 
 Crafting Supplies
 Handmade Gifts

These are just a few examples of the many handpicked and handmade items that will be available.
My goal is to keep the shop filled with interesting, reclaimed, vintage items at affordable prices.
I want folks to be able to have that Shabby Chic or Prairie Style look that you see in all the magazines, without having to spend a ton of money. 

Items listed in the shop will be featured HERE at
www.shabbylaundrydrygoods.blogspot.com, where you can view more photos of the items you find interesting and also gather ideas for using them in your own home.

A huge THANK YOU to all of my readers and followers.
Please take a moment to stop in at www.shabbylaundrydrygoods.blogspot.com and follow along for a chance to win a pretty lavender sachet. A winner will be chosen on November 1st. I hope you will join me there.

May you find peace in your day!
Karen Ann

Monday, September 1, 2014

Flea Market Decor


My flea market treasures
   make a lovely romantic space.
 Vintage floral containers are a pretty solution for storage.
 Pillows made from vintage bark cloth add softness and comfort to my space.
 A little chippy shabbiness in my space makes me happy.
 Tattered millinery flowers are always one of my favorite finds.
A scarf like the ones Grandma wore draped across an old lamp softens the light and adds to the comfort  factor.
 A basket filled with vintage hats is a nice pop of color in a corner of my space.
 Candles are a must here.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you find something inspiring here and will come back sometime soon. It  always brightens my day to read your comments.

karen

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Perfect Picks From Pittsburgh

Tarentum, PA
Fleatique

3rd Sunday of the month
From May to October
Flea Market 
Pittsburgh, PA
Oakmont Antique Mall
Weekend Treasure Hunt








karen

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Tuesday's Treasure Hunt

This week I was invited to go along on a treasure hunt with Diane.
We headed out to Johnstown, PA for a day long adventure at the thrift stores there.
Diane was lucky enough to find a ton of vintage clothing for her Etsy shop at www.dianethehuntress.etsy.com and I was super duper lucky to find this amazing brass lamp.
Now to find the perfect shade for this beauty...
My other lucky find were these sweet prints.
Diane gifted me this adorable little doll.
I believe he is very old as he is faded and stained
 and also because of all the hand stitching.
Such a sweet little shoe.
Thank you Diane!

karen


Monday, March 3, 2014

Some New Old Things

An old blingy button.

A pretty little dress.

Sweet old hankies.
 Vintage green glass earrings.
Supplies for future projects.

karen