Vintage Inspiration Friday #1: Sunflowers

I'm inspired by...Sunflowers

Some think of Sunflowers as a Summer flower, but here in the Midwest, their blooms and maturity are all signs that Fall is almost here. Cornfields edged in the brown eyed beauties, bursting forth seeds to feed the hungry birds, can be found in abundance and variety.

(Midwest Living Magazine)

I love to have my home and decor reflect the seasons and nature,

 so for me, this time of year is expressed perfectly

 in a sunflower's brilliant colors of golds and browns.

(Midwest Living Magazine)

The perfect way to transition from Summer into Fall

(Country Home Magazine)

My white ironstone pitcher's bouquet changes with each season.

I'm even enjoying my "Sunflower" candle from White Barn Candle Co.

The hallway sideboard's old seedbox has transitioned

 from Spring, to Summer and now to Fall.

And as much as I'd love to have the luxury of fresh flowers,

my kitties are a deterrent.

I've learned there's a huge difference between silk faux flowers

and plastic fake ones...

you know what I mean?

My old mason jars that held hydrangeas this summer,

now find that the sunflowers have taken over.

Hope you're having a great first week of September!

Kids getting back to school,

decorating for fall and then Halloween,

cozying up our nests...

 So how about some Fall inspired goodies for a giveaway!

Sunflower Soap...

Orange Bar Striped kitchen towels

and stack of fall inspired notes.

So, thanks for coming by,

 and I hope you'll join in on this new weekly party,

all about finding and sharing our inspiration.

Please link back to Common Ground in your post,

and Let's have some Inspired Fun!

Have a great Labor Day Weekend!

love,

Debra

...in the Eye of the Beholder

You never know what you'll find at a flea market

estate sale,

or antique mall.

That, to me, is part of the excitement...

looking through boxes,

digging in drawers,

turning over old pages in a dusty book.

What to me holds magic,

can be discarded

by another.

But for just a few dollars

I made them mine.

We found these very old lithograph prints

last year in the back of a furniture booth.

Undoubtedly they had been hidden

in a dresser drawer

for many years.

When found, they were more of a bother than a treasure.

So there they were,

for a tiny fraction of their worth;

beauty,

grace,

divine inspiration...

art

for me

to find,

 enjoy,

 behold.

Their age is showing...

foxing covers the fragile paper,

but they are timeless.

An unexpected gift

for me.

I'm joining in at the French Cupboard
for Vintage Black Friday.

And if you haven't entered the

Design Your Own Give Away

click Here

Have a wonderful weekend!

love,

Debra

Summer Sale at Spring Creek

It's still hot, but I'd dreaming of fall.

I'm already seeing glimpses of leaves changing

and the retail stores have out their fall merchandise.

So I'm having a

Summer Sale at Spring Creek.

Most pieces are 20% off and some have been discounted.

I have a lot of fun things for fall,

So let's make some room!

If you haven't been in this summer

come by for lunch,

enjoy the raspberry tea and chicken salad, in the tea room,

And shop the sale.

I have lots of fun cottage-y items

that are looking for a good home!

And be sure and scroll down to the last post to enter my

 Design Your Own Give Away

Think some cool fall thoughts!

love,

Debra

Design Your Own Give Away

What a better way to say thank you to all my great bloggy friends,

 and to introduce you to my new Etsy Store,
than to have a

 "Design Your Own" Give Away. 

 I've been filling up the store with some unique new pieces

 and I'd love for you to go take a peek and see if there is anything that you'd like.

 And the fun thing is this:

 As the winner, you get to choose up to $45.00 in jewelry,

 or let me put together something special;

 "designed" by you!

Here are just a few of the pieces I've been working on:

And because I don't want to miss even one

White Wednesday

I'd like you to meet Irma

 in her new vintage attire.

She's been my muse and model for my new Etsy Store.

I not only want you to see the jewelry,

but how it compliments your clothing and

the graceful way it can be worn.

So thank you Kathleen,

for always having the party that makes Wednesdays so special!

I'm your biggest fan!

Now, for the Give Away:

You can have up to 3 entries!

1. leave a comment letting me know you're a follower.

2. Go take a peek at my new Etsy store,

 Debras Vintage Design

 and find something you'd love.

Then let me know you've been there with another comment.

3. And for a 3rd entry, blog or link back to the Give Away on your sidebar.

Remember to please leave a separate comment for each entry,

as I go by the corresponding number.

Thanks so much for sharing all the bloggy love!

Deadline is midnight August 16!

Hugs and love to you all,

knowing you makes my life so much better!

Debra

Kate's Birthday Give Away

Look at this darling ruffled bag that is the Give Away...

 

Almost as cute as the Birthday Girl Herself

 

Kate from Salvage Dior

 is having a Birthday

and just celebrated her 2nd. Anniversary...

And she has a booth at Country Roads

that I could completely buy out

Take a minute and run by and wish her a Happy Birthday!

And while you're there enter her

Birthday Give Away.

(only lasts till Sunday night)

Talented and oh so sweet!

Happy Birthday, Kate!

love,

Debra

Altered Art Party

I have two mediums of art that I love to create with.

Paper collage and repurposed vintage items in jewelry.

So I thought I'd combine the two for this fun party over at

The French Cupboard.

I'm a hopeless Bird Romantic

and I just love any kind of bird prints.

And I've always loved this print of two sisters.

It reminds me of my sister and I.

The paper collage are in my personal stash,

but the jewelry pieces are all for sale

 in my new Etsy Store!

yea...

Common Ground Petite Boutique

and

Debras Vintage Design

I'm linking back to all the other party gals over at

The French Cupboard

Next week I'll be announcing my Give Away

to celebrate My Etsy Store Opening.

Have a wonderful weekend!

love,

Debra