winnings

The winner of the 18" doll outfit giveaway is LittleYellowBirdBoutique! Be sure to check out her Etsy shop. The outfit will be shipped this Monday.

In other news, I visited a rather out-of-the-way antique mall this week that'd I'd never been to before. It was in a warehouse and it smelled kind of strange, but it was definitely worth it.

The prices were insanely low and I found some amazing items. Besides, I just love being around vintage things. I gives me a new perspective on history that I doubt I could ever receive from a textbook.

Here's what I found:

My new jewelry favorite, this great Betsy Johnson-esque charm bracelet.

A copy of Life magazine from 1941.
The caption under the cover photo states that 'the pretty Mrs. Bertram Benedict' was a freelance fashion illustrator who moonlighted as a volunteer air-raid spotter.

A tiny beaded purse....

...and this really unique purse; I love the clasp and buckle.

A few patterns from the '40s ($1.95 each! Crazy!).
Aren't their hats and hairstyles great?

And to top it all off, a few bags of pins (I like putting these on gifts/packages instead of a bow).

Have you been vintage shopping recently?

5 cool websites: miniatures

I've always loved miniatures. Here's a few
of my favorite websites featuring tiny things:

World's Smallest Postal Service at Leafcutter Designs.

This is such a cute, sweet idea.

Miniature food jewelry at pukashell.etsy.com. The detail on this ring is insane.

Amazing video about a lady who knits tiny clothing for movies like Coraline (those are two fingers inside the sweater!).
Thanks, Jessica!

World's Smallest Man-Made Orange.

And lastly......
miniature pigs.

So. Cute.

All images property of their respective websites.

Friday favorites: erickabasile.etsy.com

Coco Shoulder Bag in Yellow

Reversible Weekender Tote in Pink and Blue

Coco Camera Bag in Red and White

There's so many talented bag-makers on Etsy. One of my favorites is Ericka Basile, who created the lovely bags shown above. I adore the bright colors and mod details, and the recurring 'target' motive really ties her products together. Above are a few of my picks from her shop;
browse all her merchandise here.

Edit: the day after I published this Etsy picked erikabasile as the featured seller. They must be reading my blog! :P

friday favorites: wainbowmudd.etsy.com

Candy Apple Bunch

Wainbow Cuties

Stawberry Lime Collection


This Friday, my favorite Etsy shop is wainbowmudd. I love Laura's cute and modern hair accessories, as well as her overall shop design---that soft green background color perfectly complements her colorful products!
Above are my top three picks from her shop---see everything else here.

P.S. Since I'm a sucker for packaging, I could help but include a picture of how Laura's packages her products. So simple and yet very special.

breaking the bank

I went on a mini shopping spree over Christmas Break. Most of the packages have finally arrived, so here's what I bought!

Introducing (drumroll please)......Simone! She's my first Blythe doll, a Prima Dolly Encore Ashlette bought from this Ebay seller. My friends are freaking out (one suggested she should play Chucky's girlfriend) but I like her even more than I thought I would. Above is a picture I snapped the first day I got her. She's wearing a dress I sewed while waiting for her to arrive.

Vintage patterns from etsy.com. I've already made a blouse with the pattern to the right, but I haven't gotten around to sewing the buttons and buttonholes yet (I always procrastinate that step). Here's a sneak-preview, and with a bit of self-discipline, it should show up in an outfit post pretty soon:

Tribeca sandals, for an upcoming tropical trip. These are the first shoes I've bought online, and they fit perfectly! Plus, the sale price is killer.

I also bought some boring sewing supplies and few other things. Now I'll have to do penance by cutting out online shopping this month.....we'll see :)