Vintage in the Village Event

 Who wouldn't love to drive this company car!  Pretty Little Things is located at 1317-9th Ave SE, so drop by to check out the Nissan Figaro and great vintage finds.

One of the YYC food trucks

22nd Birthday card

Cake Walk and Fly a Kite Birthday Cards

Oh the places you'll go!  Graduation Card with 7 gypsies paper,

Upcycled Book Photo Holder

A great way to repurpose an old book

My new Electra Amsterdam Bike with baskets

Dash -Holland Lop

Some play time under the ornamental plum tree

It's very rainy in Calgary today, but thought I would share some favorite May photos.  If you are in the market for a new bike check out Pure Cycle in Calgary.  If you love bunnies and would like a new family member, check out the Calgary Humane Society website.  Dash is a wonderful bunny that I adopted, or rather he adopted me in 2011.  He was seized along with his partner Dot because of neglect.  At first it seemed Dot may not make it but she did.  They came to live with us until Dot became ill  and died last October.  Initially Dash was very sad but has bounced back to his happy self.

Everyday Moments Final Installment

7 Gypsies Tape, Floral Trim & Crocheted Flower

Vintage Bingo Card from Papier Valise 

Vintage Ticket stub from Papier Valise & 7 gypsies sticker

Back Pocket for more embellishments to be added later

Everyday Moment Journal Part 3

"if you can't get rid of the skeletons in the closet, you might as well make them dance" 7 gypsies rub-on

Everyday Moments Part 2

Storage Envelope

This is Part 2 of the Everyday Moments Journal.

Everday Moments Journal

Teresa Collins Everyday Moments Paper, Paper Valise Letter C,  Baker's Twine, Assorted Ribbons & Charm

Love the bees and flowers

 I fell in love with this paper, so I decided to make a journal for my sister.  I used some 7 gypsies stickers and rub-ons for decoration as well as assorted brads from my stash.  Stay tuned for Part 2

Typewriters are a fave motif

Wedding Money holder 

I made this wedding money holder from paper I had in my stash.  I created the rosette from vintage sheet music and then embossed the edges with pewter embossing powder.  I added the Thickers letters and grosgrain ribbon to finish it off.

Baby Card

The base of this card is made from Tim Holtz card stock, layered with Graphic 45 printed paper, Prima flowers and a Basic Grey button.  I also used Martha Stewart Punches for the edge and butterflies

Recycle & Reuse



Love the graphics on this churro stand




Painted Wall





Reused Tile Mosaic





Perfect Cappucinno




Department Store





Street Scene





Fantastic Light Fixture



We went to Cuba this winter for a quick holiday and thought I would share a few favorite pics.  I love the resourcefulness of the Cuban people. 

Old Photos

I love old photos, and I'm lucky that I have inheritated a few good ones of both sides of my family.  This is one of my great aunt.  I had picked up this silver hairbrush, comb and make up brush set at a thrift store and thought it looked great with Aunt Sanie's picture.  It sits on my antique dressing table.

Wonder and Magic

When I was a toddler, I remember a fellow coming to my grandparents house who could make things disappear.  Fast forward forty-five plus years, I happened to be wondering through a local thrift shop and what do I spy?  The little ceramic rabbit that used to be used in the magic tricks.  This rabbit came in a plastic bag along with the bear and smaller rabbit for a whopping price of $1.99.  This cheerful trio now reside on my bookcase, to remind me that we don't always understand everything that we see, or everything that happens in life.

Fun Dogsitting?

I was babysitting my daughter's miniature Australian Shepherd puppy named Titan the last few days. He is a little wisp of a dog, but holds his own with Jackson our Malamute Cross puppy.  The two of them are adept at getting into mischief when they are together.  Digging holes in the back yard, as well as moving sod and plants.  I know that Jesse does not appreciate their attempts at Dogstyle Landscaping!

Late Summer Update

I have been so busy lately with our kitchen reno, our new dog and great weather that I haven't blogged in ages.  I thought I would share some of my recent finds from thrift stores and the Vintage Chicks Sale that was held again in Priddis Alberta.

Kitchen Collectibles in my new cupboards!

More kitchen collectibles



Tray purchased from Vintage Chicks Sale in Priddis.  Thought I might use this as a magnetic message board for my kitchen.



This typewriter was a steal, got Ossie my typewriter guy to service it and it's good to go.

This stepstool is great for reaching those high shelves in my craft room.  I especially love the old lino.

This was a gift from my nephew, who won it as part of an auction at 4-H.



A Punjabi Phulkari Shawl from Pretty little Things at the Vintage Chicks Sale.  These shawls were hand embroidered with silk on hand woven cotton.  They were often embroidered by young women in preparation for marriage.



The Vintage Chicks: Meet the Vendors

The Vintage Chicks: Meet the Vendors

I'm back!

I have been busy with my new Holland Lop rabbits, Dot and Dash which were adopted from the Humane Society in January.  Then this month we adopted Jackson a Alaskan Malmute X puppie.  Needless to say, we have been busy with the new puppy and trying to get the gardening done between snow and rain storms. 



Mr. Dash




 

I have had some success sourcing fabrics, embroidered linens and thrift items for upcycling from my local thrift store.  I completed creating a very cute Tunic from an old sheet using a new Lisette pattern which I just love.  I also found a fantastic old step stool, circa 1950 with old linoleum on the steps.  I also inheritated a 1950's kitchenette with 3 chairs, so will be on the lookout for a fourth chair which eventually will be recovered.  I attending the Honey B's Vintage Home Decor Sale last week and found some great upholstry fabric and barkcloth.
 
I got my etsy site up and running too, thanks Shaan!  There will be vintage clothing as well as upcycled or recycled items for sale.  Check it out at http://www.etsy.com/people/llally?ref=ls_profile



Vintage Kati by Laura Phillips Dress



 This is a great 70's chiffon dress with empire waist that is fully lined.











Vintage Norwegian
Sweater



Cozy Hand Knit Norwegian Cardigan.

I have also sourced many new favorites, old textbooks, vintage barkcloth, embroiderys that will be used in upcoming creations.  I had fun at the Honey B's Vintage Home Decor Sale and will be attending the Farm Chicks Sale in Spokane.  Talk to you soon!