another flat out week

Hi everybody,

 

had another busy week getting ready

for two markets one at the peninsula school on Thursday and the other is  Christmas at the studio in Merrick's north ,both with Vanessa from the Vintage emporium.

Both great markets however Melbourne weather let us down today and opened the heavens and we all got rather wet.

 Tomorrow I'm heading off to do some buying at mornington race course where there is a collectibles and clothing market both nearly in my back yard so I can't miss that opportunity !

 Enjoy the rest of your weekend

cheers Lyn

Two estate week

Hi everyone,

been flat out this week

with two estates

cleaning, washing,repairing and pricing

now all we have to do is get them to

the centers

stating to feel like it will never end !
On the positive lots of great stuff and some great raw materials for me to make things out of (tapestries lace vintage sheets).
On the negative going thru  around twenty garbage bags of stuff that the owners had thoughtful packed up and left outside (really really yucky) and had thrown out Victorian laces beautiful pictures and fabulous kitchenalia. But I guess it was all rubbish to them.
 So over the next week I hope to get some nice bits and bobs out there.
I will post some better photos later in the week.
Cheers Lyn

Before and After

Hi everyone

More bags

Hi Everyone,Ive been flat out tidying up at home.

So I haven't posted as often as I would like.

Mainly because I couldn't get to the computer!

But on the positive Ive made lots of patchwork Bags.

As seen here!So off today to glen Waverley with Mr FV&C,

to merchandise his stall.

so enjoyyour day!

Cheers Lyn

Second Hand Heaven

Hi everyone,

The Mornington Antique center may have closed last September (2010) but there is still a small sample of it in Mornington.
Second hand heaven is located in Gordon street (behind centro)Mornington and has a wide range of weird and wonderful things for sale.open 7 days a week 10am till 5pm.
cheers Lyn

Scrap bags

Hi everybody,

I did a little sewing  last night and made two bags .
 One from a hand painted canvas and the other from a piece of tapestry with a bird on it.
 I used lots of scrap t towels ,vintage fabric and sheet fabric.
I'm pretty happy with the result .
Tell me what you think !
Ive put them for sale at the vintage emporium.
It is shopping night must go.
Cheers lyn

Inspirations and books

Hi everyone,

Ive always been an avid reader in ,fact if I'm not sewing or shopping ,(two favorite activities) I will be reading.

Minxy Vintage By Kelly Doust

This book is fantastic, this girl really gets vintage clothes and obviously wears them all the time.

She is not afraid to customise to suit her self and has some really great ideas .Definitely go check this one out.

Now every girl loves to decorate
these two gems have both
been out for a while but great for ideas.
Spaces by Frankie magazine
Decorate by Holly Becker & Joanna Copestick

And of course Ratchel Ashwell the goddess what can I say!

I can go to any country, witness great love, sorrow and of course get great Ideas .
  Get to your local bookshop and have a look
Cheers Lyn