what makes me weak in the knees, and my heart skip a beat ~ vintage millinery!
what have i been up to while the little one's been away? searching for vintage goodies on-line. not quite the same as the thrill of discovery finding a stash at an estate sale, flea market, or shop. the flowers are getting harder to find ~ looks like i know why, since these ladies seem to have quite the amazing collections! every day packages arrive, and hubby asks, what's in this one ~ more flowers and leaves? yup!
what have i been up to while the little one's been away? searching for vintage goodies on-line. not quite the same as the thrill of discovery finding a stash at an estate sale, flea market, or shop. the flowers are getting harder to find ~ looks like i know why, since these ladies seem to have quite the amazing collections! every day packages arrive, and hubby asks, what's in this one ~ more flowers and leaves? yup!
for all you millinery lovers, i have sad news ~ dulkin & derrick is closing it's doors in august! my friend lisa and i discovered this magical place years ago on a trip to nyc. a huge hulking frenchman formed each petal for their gorgeous flowers using metal molds, heated over a steaming cauldron ~ fascinating, and sadly a dying art!lots to do today, as the little one touches down tomorrow at 7 a.m.~ on her birthday! a little family gathering tomorrow night, and then saturday her friends' celebration will surely rock the house! sunday you can bet we'll all be hanging out ~ i will be planting flowers!
6 comments:
Heidi, oh how i love those od flowers too. sadly i managed to find 3 for my collection of 3, ha ha. i wish i lived anywhere where i can go to the flea market. that would be so much fun. i'm sorry one of your face shops are closing. :( what a bummer. the photos are quite beautiful. hopefully you'll have luck finding some at a good sale soon!
Jenny
Hi!
Thanks so much for the sweet bird picture!! It's gorgeous! That was so sweet of you! :)
I hope your little one has a wonderful birthday!! :)
*hugs* Dara
I just don't have any vintage milinary! I'll have to watch for some! Hope your little birdie is having fun while she's on her big trip! Sounds like a big weekend for you all, enjoy!
*Heidi*
Heidi- There is something wonderful about old millinery. Things are just not made in that way anymore. I recently went to my monthly antique fair and some guy had flowers advertised asvintage millinery, NOT. I have just started collecting them. Love the pictures and your blog.
Bristol
Great photos. It is so hard anymore to snag those great vintage finds and I am with you there is nothing like finding them at a tag or estate sale.
-Mya
im with you,
im crazy about vintage millinery,
I usually have no idea what ill do with it but it calls my name regardless.
smiles,
Sandy
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