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Monday, April 30, 2012

Marketplace Monday #10

Happy Monday Everyone,

and a great way to start the week is by coming by

to link up some of your Etsy and Online Boutique items!

Here are some winners from last weeks links:

Topiaries in transferware teapots from Nancy

at English Transferware and Nancy's Daily Dish

Vintage French Ladies Pocket watch from Glass Bead Treasures

Nesco Royal Flour Sifter from Thoroughly Modern Me

Cups and Saucers from Plumkrazy

(this one is a candle)

and it just wouldn't be Monday Marketplace if I didn't feature

at least one amazing pillow...

Blue Ticking Pillow Cover from Sutton Place Designs

Two Antique Jewelry Trinket Boxes

from Romantic Farmhouse

and this adorable Vintage Red Child's Wagon from Knick of Time

I LOVE seeing all the great things listed.

Thanks so much everyone

for coming by to list AND to shop!!

This link party is for linking up your

Etsy Shop and Online Boutique items only.

Feel free to showcase up to three items

and please link to the individual item if possible.

Remember, you can link up and shop all week!!

Hope you'll grab a button and place it on your blog if you have one,

if you don't have a blog, please join in anyway!!

I'm featuring new shops each week,

so I promise I'll get to each of you!

xoxo,

I accidentally deleted the first few links, if you had already linked up I'm so sorry,
let's go again!

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Heads Up for Monday

Just wanted to share a reminder and issue an invitation
for everyone about

Monday Marketplace.

Monday mornings can be hectic for a lot of us,

so I thought I'd give a "heads up" for tomorrow am.

If you have an Etsy Shop or an Online Store or Boutique

please come by and link up some of your current items.

The link is up all week so you can shop throughout the week.

There have been some wonderful product links.

Like this ooak pillow from vintage grain sacks last week.

Did I peak your curiosity?

OK, See ya tomorrow,

xoxo,

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Dreaming of Chair Slips...

Yes, I've been dreaming of slipcovers...

for my dining room chairs to be exact, and I mentioned a few weeks ago I had made a decision once I saw these slips made up at my friend Debra's store, Inspirational Home.

simple...linen...love

Source: countryliving.com via Debra on Pinterest

Source: cotedetexas.blogspot.com via Debra on Pinterest

Source: phoebehoward.net via Debra on Pinterest

Source: 4inspireddesign.com via Debra on Pinterest

Source: room-galleries.myhomeideas.com via Debra on Pinterest

Source: pinkwallpaper.blogspot.com via Debra on Pinterest

Source: missmustardseed.com via Debra on Pinterest

There is a lot of inspiration out here, and I just found these beauties on Pinterest. I even tried my hand at making some a couple of years ago, but they didn't satisfy my need for something soft, linen-y and beautiful. So...I've been waiting to find the right ones. The alternative was to paint my Dining Room furniture, and I just never really wanted to do it. If I could wave a magic wand and have it done...then OK. But I never could "get there" if you know what I mean.

So today one of my chairs is in the very capable hands of a local seamstress who is known for her expertise and quality workmanship. I'm excited...beyond excited...

Soon these babies will be wearing new little custom made dresses!
can't wait!

If you're local you can contact Debra at Inspirational Home here in Springfield. She has several beautiful linen fabrics you can choose from, or you can use your own fabric. I was able to "design" my own slips as my girls will be showing off just a little "leg" under a deep ruffle and a custom fitted back. I'm looking to break up all the dark furniture and lighten up the space even more. (did I mention that I can't wait?)

Happy Weekend!

xoxo,