The Marketplace: Fun Gifts for Valentines

Are you like me and enjoy finding sweet presents for the special girlies in your life? Well, be sure and shop here first. I find so many wonderful one of a kind items on Etsy and from Online Boutiques. Things that you just can't find anywhere else; handmade and unique. Here are some great Valentine gift ideas from last week's party.

Red and White Women's Scarf

From Sew a Fine Seam
(I know Jill has several of these adorable scarves available to choose from)

Vintage Inspired Souvenir Charm Earrings
from The Old White House

Handmade Mini Crown
from Villa Barnes

Simply Romantic Paper Rose Pen
from Sweet Magnolias Farm

Bubble Pendants

 from Junxtaposition

Valentine Journal 

Fishtail Cottage

Today's Sponsor Spotlight is on Jessica from

Scrap Eco Chic

where you can find some great bundles of vintage goodies

for all your crafting ideas.

Valentine's Bundle

Tickle Me Pink Rick Rack

Pink and Aqua Inspire Me Kit

OK, time to link up all your great Etsy and Online Boutique items. (Up to three items with a direct link if possible). You don't have to have a blog to participate, more links equals more shopping fun. Please be a follower of Common Ground on GFC and it would be so nice for you to grab the party image on the sidebar for someplace on your blog. (This linky is for items that are FOR SALE only)

This linky will be open all week 

so be sure and check back throughout the week for new items being listed.

Thanks so much for coming by to shop!

The Vintage Suitcase

This last week I headed over to one of my favorite shops here in town. You can always count on Robin to have the most gorgeous displays and beautiful decor items. Each time I'm there I come home with some great inspiration, not to mention wanting to buy out the store. Here is just a little eye candy for you to enjoy. Remember all you have to do is click on the image for it to enlarge, then click again to get all the "details".

Robin's Vintage Suitcase

The color of this mantel is original blue and just stunning.

Love the doggy pillows.

This is a huge and elaborate French mirror.

These next few photos are from the "Garden District". 

This room is covered ceiling to floor with old windows.

I'ts like you're in an old greenhouse.

This antique paper umbrella is HUGE!!!

And yes, this reproduction seed box now lives at my house.

I had to have it!

Hard to tell, but this is a moss covered mirror.

The  fabric on the settee and chair slipcovers is Louis Vuitton...

so fun!

Robin has an endless supply of antique silver pieces

Chinese cabinet

Gorgeous jewelry and some chunky cuff bracelets.

If you're local, make plans to visit the

 wonderful tea room at the shop,

The Vintage Veranda.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

xoxo,

The Marketplace: Are you checking your list?

Hi Everyone!

We're into the second week of December and we're counting the days to Christmas. Let's see, wow, only two weeks! We were out of town last week, and now I feel sooooo far behind, but I think I'm always running "behind" this time of year. Do you have your lists out and are you checking them twice? If you still need some gifts or special Christmas decor, then you've come to the right place. Here are a few great links from last week.

Vintage Italian Candle Scone

from Vintage Chateau Chic

Vintage Sheet Music Bird Ornament

from Becky at Timewashed

Canada Geese

from Jennifer at Inkinupstamps
(Oh My Gosh, I LOVE these!!!)

(and I'm partial to Snow People,)

Snowman Christmas Decor

from Cotton Ridge Emporium

Roma Postcard Pillow
from Rosemary at Villabarnes
(gorgeous)

Vintage Pink Shiny Brite Ornaments

from RosePetals and Rust
(you can never have too many Shiny-Brites)

And some wonderful Homemade Christmas Soap

from Soap n' Such
I can almost smell this!

And today Rose from RoseKraft is in the Sponsor Spotlight
 with some wonderful original Christmas die cut decor.

Bird Nest and Holly Sprigs framed die cut

from RoseKraft

 Vintage Victorian Die Cut Santa Ornament

Cat and Holly Vintage Framed Postcard
(my personal favorite!!!)

OK, Everyone, let's link (up to three) of your individual items from your Etsy Shops and Online Boutiques. This is a linky for items that are FOR SALE, or shops. You don't have to have a blog to join in, but if you do, please grab the button on the sidebar for somewhere on your blog and please be a follower of Common Ground. If you're here to shop, so glad to have you, and remember, this linky is open all week, so come back throughout the week to see what new has been added.

Happy Shopping!

Have a great week,