Pretty Posies

There is nothing like a bunch of pretty posies for a pretty price to make a girl smile. Take a gander at these lovely roses that I picked up at my local Trader Joe's for at steal at just $5.99.

Don't they look so pretty in my new, vintage Fenton Hobnail planter. I purchased this planter from Jen at My Milk Glass Shop on Etsy. If you like vintage milk glass then this is the place to shop, Jen has a lot of options at a great price, plus she is so wonderful to work with. I plan to visit and purchase often as I begin the long process of up-dating my home.

Speaking of new things for the home :) Check out the new Cottage Collection pillow from Sweet Things. It's the Sweetheart pillow, made from a vintage handkerchief and 100% natural linen.

Vintage Handkerchief Pillows Finished!

Vintage Handkerchief Pillows, originally uploaded by Sweet_Things_Design.

Finally posted the vintage handkerchief pillows! These beauties have been finished for a little while now I just haven't had time to post them.

I have more vintage handkerchief's that have been set aside for pillows in the near future!

Here are the links to see them in my Etsy Shop

Ribbons & Bows click here

Violets click here

Tulips click here

Huge Score of Vintage Goods

Huge Score of Vintage Goods , originally uploaded by Sweet_Things_Design.

So someone had a lot of fun at the Royal Oak Garage and Antique sale this weekend.... oh yeah I think that was me!

Look at all the great vintage linens I walked away with, beautiful handkerchiefs, tea towels, a huge bag of buttons, a rice bag, and a table cloth. Plus I got a beautiful (new) garden accessory that I forgot to take a picture of as it is already in the yard, I will have to take one to post for you later.We had so much fun looking around, there was a lot to see even though there were fewer vendors this year.

I think a lot of this is going to end up in the shop sometime soon as pillows, bags and who knows what else I can upcycle them into.

I also got this pretty little apron from a shop in downtown Royal Oak. Unfortunately I don't remember the name as it was a quick trip inside to see all the beautiful vintage clothes and accessories and right back out as this guy was getting real antsy.

I am hoping to go back soon to check it out again when I can spend a little more time and get the name to share with all of you.

WIP Wednesday - Vintage Handkerchiefs

WIP Wednesday - Vintage Handkerchiefs, originally uploaded by Sweet_Things_Design.

Hello everyone, this weeks WIP Wednesday is a new addition to the Cottage Collection. Pillows made with vintage handkerchiefs.

Some of the hankies were given to me and some I have picked up from various antiques fairs. I have been kicking around different ideas on how to use these lovelies for quite a while.

It seems like every couple weeks I get them out stare at them longingly, play with them for a while trying out ideas and then put them back away.

But this time I think I have it and I am so excited to see how they turn out! I can't wait to post them finished for you all to see.

I am hoping to get at least one completed before the weekend, as the Royal Oak Antique and Garage sale is this weekend. If they turn out as cute as I hope I will be picking up a more handkerchiefs to add to the collection. If you should be in the RO, Michigan area this weekend you should come and check out the show, it's really great I look forward to it every year.

Last week's WIP pincushions are now posted up in the shop click here to pick-out your favorite.

Thanks for stopping by!

Vintage Finds

Over the weekend Mr. Payton and I trucked out in the rain to an Antique show in Howell.  I had heard that there would be vintage aprons to be had and could not resist.  

You see I have a thing for vintage linens and aprons, I try to be good and not buy too much but every once in a while I splurge.   My love of vintage aprons is actually what got me started on Sweet Things.  I loved them so much I wanted to create my own, but I still like to collect.

So here they are my finds, this super sweet sheer pink and blue apron with matching pink clip on earrings (also vintage). 

Also I picked up some vintage handkerchiefs as well and am playing with some ideas on how to incorporate them in a sewing project, maybe an apron.  I'll keep you up-dated :)  

Check out my new bag posting on Etsy here!