Reconsidered

I've been having so much fun treasure hunting lately, that I had to reopen my vintage shop on Etsy.  I can't keep all the wonderful pieces I've been finding, so I will be listing many of these beautiful finds at http://www.reconsidered.etsy.com/ . Many of the items you'll find there will fit a shabby chic or country cottage decor and others will be just right for a more primitive country look. Please stop by and take a peek. There might be something there that's just right for your decor.

Frilly Friday

Todays Frilly Friday photos aren't really frilly, just pretty. Two are recent vintage or antique finds and the other is an upcycled candle holder that I put together last weekend. There is a pink milkglass candy dish with no lid (I didn't know they made milkglass in colors until I found this), an old doll face, and an upcycled candle holder. The candle holder was something I came up with when I found a bunch of faux berries at a local thrift shop and postcard flowers from a little scrap booking shop. Have you found anything frilly lately?

Vintage Cameo Bracelet

I found this old cameo bracelet inside a jewelry box that belonged to my grandmother. It's a carved shell cameo and has a 6 inch stretch band that looks to be gold plated. There are no markings that I can see. I'm guessing that it is a childs bracelet or for someone with a really small wrist. I tried doing some research on it, but found nothing like it so far. If anyone knows anythng about vintage jewelry and can tell me anything about it, I would greatly appreciate it. I would like to sell it, but don't have a clue what it's worth. Maybe it's not worth anything and I should just use it in an art project.

Winter Morning

Whew!!! Had to drive 8 miles in slush this morning to deliver one little ornament to the post office for shipping. It hardly seems worth it on days like this. I live too far into the woods for mail pick up or delivery. Yesterday it rained and rained and now the creek is in my backyard. My beautiful grove of trees is partially under water. It's supposed to get colder as the day goes on, so I'm thinking we're going to have quite the ice skating rink by this afternoon. On a more positive note...the trees look so pretty covered in snow. It puts me in a Christmas mood. Maybe I'll get some gifts wrapped and ready for shipping. Is it snowing where you are?

Let the Decorating Begin

Last year I wasn't able to do much for the holiday season. My girls did the baking and decorating, and I shopped online. This year, I'm still shopping online, but I'm already getting my home decorated and will start baking in a week or two. Here's what I've done, so far.

Crafting For the Holidays

The Holidays are upon us, which means I'm in a mad rush to finish up some of the craft projects I've been working on. Here are a few wreaths and some embellished candles. These are now available for purchase in my Etsy shop at http://www.umelecky.etsy.com/. I'd love to see some of your holiday creations.

Frilly Friday a Day Late

Sorry I missed getting something frilly listed yesterday.  I was out looking for treasures at the local antique mall. Much better than the crowds at the department store mall. My dear husband was up at 3:00 A.M. to do that. I will post some of my lovely antique finds later, but for now here are some frilly things to share with you. My old dress form is sporting a pretty white cotton slip with eyelet trim, layered with an old white, cotton apron. I found the slip at the antique shop last week and the apron at the thrift store. Total for both was $6.00. The baby's breath in the tiny pink crock was left over from the roses my husband brought me two weeks ago and the cute little bird salt and pepper shakers were also from my treasure hunt last week. Hope you enjoy. What treasures have you found lately?