Inspirational Stuff on Etsy!

I was browsing Etsy and found quite a few inspirational things.  I though I would share them with you.

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The Bean Forest has some REALLY cute buttons!

Every Day Is a Gift Button by Esty Seller: Bean Forest. $1.00 Check it out HERE

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It’s All Good German T-Shirt Es lst Alles Gut by Etsy Seller ScreamPrinting $14.95  Check it out HERE.

I love these wall stickers!

Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass Wall art by Etsy Seller decorepressions $32.00 Check it out HERE

One of my favorite Bible Verses.

Jeremiah 29:11 Pillow by Etsy Seller uppercases $14.95 Check it out HERE

Beautiful!

Live like no one is watching Aqua Chalcedony necklace by Etsy Seller purelypaige $32.00  Check it out HERE



Wedding Cake Toppers

I love to look at wedding stuff. .. even though I’ve been married to The Man for a while now.  I over heard a woman talking at Goodwill about Wedding Cake toppers.   Which made me think about the vintage wedding cake toppers I’ve sold on eBay.. and  *MY* wedding.

My wedding cake didn’t have a topper.. It was a “Martha Stewart” designed cake.. out of her original wedding book.

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This isn’t a great photo of it.. but it’s my wedding cake.  I had lots of kids in my wedding party, and knew there would be children at our wedding… so I ordered  50 GIANT cupcakes  for the kids.

Pretty Creative if you ask me..

  • Personalized Wedding Cake Topper One of a Kind $345.00  Sold by Etsy Seller Mark1318 Check it out HERE

Cute and affordable!

  • Little Love Letters Sold by Tuckerreece $20.00  Check it out HERE.

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So Cute..  love the animals with it!

  • Custom Wooden Star House Likeness Wedding Cake by Urastarhouse  Check it out HERE.

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Not sure this would be something I’d have on my cake.. but it’s original!

  • Day of the Dead Skeleton Bride and Groom Figurine by Laserbird $27.00 Check it out HERE.

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  • Figure Group Grooms Cake Spider Heads $225.00 By Melabo  Check it out HERE.

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Well.. I’m not sure I would want a KISS wedding topper.. But

for the Gene Simmons fan this would be super cool…

  • Kiss Gene Simmons Custom Wedding Cake Topper $175.00 by LizBonura Check it out HERE

I’m pretty sure one of my boys will have this one..

  • Custom Lego Wedding Cake Topper Bride and Groom $150.00 by FoldedFancy Check it out HERE

felted birds, felted wedding cake

  • Tweet Hearts Wedding Cake Topper in your colors $160.00 by TheFeltedPair  Check it out HERE



Cocktail Dress, Fancy Dinners.. and Procrastination

Just once in my life I would like to have the right thing to wear to a function.  My friend.. my mon ami.. is graduating from Chiropractic School (and moving away from me I might add) in just a few days.  She’s also invited me and The Man to a dinner party thing for the graduates.  Of course this is in a few days.. and I just NOW thought about buying something.. (nice)  Here’s what I would buy if.. I were cool.. (and I’m not).  Which do you like the best?

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Do you love this?  I love it..

  • Amazing Vintage Floral Dress Sold by badgirlvintage  $500.00 Check it out HERE.

Here’s what Bad Girl Vintage says about this dress:  1950s

36\” bust
28\” waist
38\” hips
Underarm to hemline 37\”

Linen with normal irregularities of linen Back metal zipper works perfectly Skirt is lined with a medium stiff underskirt. I’m showing it with a petticoat which is NOT included. THIS IS THE MOST AMAZING DRESS I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY INVENTORY!

*PLEASE: ASK ALL QUESTIONS! THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE DRESS AND I WANT YOU TO BE HAPPY. IT HAS BEEN WORN AS MOST VINTAGE HAS BEEN. AGAIN, FEEL FREE TO ASK QUESTIONS.

It is tan, or a natural color linen and has raffia leaves with nuts for trim…drop waist and circle skirt, wrap look bodice OH MY….No issue to mention. ABSOLUTELY DROP DEAD GORGEOUS! Feel free to ask questions!

www.badgirlvintage.com

OOH.. Mama.. I like this one too!

  • Vintage 1950’s Suzy Perete Bombshell Emerald Draped Sold by Jumblelaya  $344.00  Check it out HERE.

Here’s what Jumblelaya says:

a sizzling hot party dress, ca. 1950s. Wallflowers need not apply…this dress is pure green wickedness. 😉 Details include: ••Designer is Suzy Perette
••Shimmering emerald green silk? with a satiny finish, couture-type finishing, and fully lined in silky acetate ••Classic bombshell silhouette, with fitted, draped, asymmetrical bodice with back shoulder drape, a dramatic hourglass-seamed waist, and a sexy sheath skirt with back overskirt panels that fan into a huge fishtail! ••Closes with back metal zipper ••Jewelry, accessories, belts, etc. are for style inspiration only and are not included in the sale unless specified

Measurements/Size:

About a modern Small*
Bust of top (underarm area, measured flat then doubled): tight 36\”.
Waist: 25\” at narrowest.
Hips: 36\”.
Length, shoulder measured to hem: 41\” and has 3\” hem allowance.

*Please note — modern size, if given, is an APPROXIMATE guess on our part. For perfect fit, we have given you the measurements of the dress itself, taken with a flexible measuring tape while fabric is flat and taut, and then doubled.
You MUST be smaller than the garment’s measurements and allow room (at least 1\” is recommended) for breathing room and the kind of fit you desire.
We do not allow returns and/or refunds based on fit.
Try measuring a similar garment you own, and compare.

Condition: This 50+ year old dress is in overall Excellent vintage condition.
Presents very well, a beautiful example from the Midcentury. We found no flaws or issues. Very clean and crisp.

This one covers your body.. yet shows you got one.. By the way.. I

don’t got one.. (the body or the dress)

  • 1940’s Dorothy O’Hara Wiggle LBD Femme Fatale Dress by Etsy Seller Ditalico  Check it out HERE

Here’s what Ditalico says about this hot little number:

DOROTHY O’HARA VINTAGE 1940s 1950s wiggle dress. Classic hourglass cut that shows off a girl’s assets. Gorgeous draping, swag at waist and bust and left hip. Cheongsam style neckline. Long sleeves. Bit of a dolman sleeve. Metal zipper at the back. Black silk-y type material that moves. No stretch.

MEASUREMENTS
BUST: 32
WAIST: 24
HIPS: 36, plus a little more because of the draping, faux wrap bottom of the dress
LENGTH (from shoulder to hem): 44, plus an extra 1.5\” hem allowance.

For measurements, garment is laid flat.
Bust measurement is taken from armpit to armpit and doubled.
Waist measurement is taken at natural waist from side seam to side seam and doubled.
Hip measurement is taken from side seam to side seam (8 inches down from natural waist) and doubled.

Has been dry-cleaned and is ready to wear.

Love the cut outs on this one..

  • 1940’s Plum Taffeta Evening Gown by Etsy Seller AdelaideHomesewn $215.00  Check it out HERE.

Here’s what Adelaide Home sewn says about this item:

Smashing 1940’s gown in a plum/eggplant fabric which i think is taffeta. the fabric has an irridescence to it.  a garland of fabric flowers decorates the neckline with rhinestones on each petal and center of each flower. gorgeous cuffed sleeves and pocket flaps so indicative of 1940’s sytle. I cannot seem to find a flaw on this dress, although it would probably be a good idea to dry clean before worn just to freshen it up a bit 🙂 just let me know if you would like more pictures.

bust; 36-37 inches
waist; 25-26 inches
hips: open.

the tag showing the label has been lost, which is a shame. i bet someone fabulous designed this stunner.

  • Sheer Illusions of Marylin Monroe Dress. Sold by Etsy seller LipStickWhiskey $195.00 Check it out HERE.

Here’s what Lip Stick Whiskey says about this dress:
CHAMPAGNE BROCADE HALTER DRESS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. Excellent CONDITION. BLACK TULLE LAYER COVERS THE CHAMPAGNE BROCADE AND ON TOP OF THAT ARE TINY LITTLE SHIMMER FLOWERS WITH RHINESTONE CENTERS.
THE MAKING OF THIS HIGH QUALITY DRESS

VINTAGE 1950S.  Excellent CONDITION…HAVE TO SAY AGAIN.

PLEASE CHECK YOUR MEASUREMENTS CAREFULLY AGAINST OURS AND IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS, FEEL FREE TO ASK.

WE ALSO TAKE RESERVES AND LAYAWAYS.
IF ORDERED, WE CAN SHIP THIS DRESS PRIORITY AND YOU WILL HAVE IT WITHIN 2-3 DAYS.

BUST 34
WAIST 27
LENGTH 45
SIDE METAL ZIPPER WORKS BEAUTIFUL



Happy Birthday to Me.. on Etsy

Happy Birthday from Etsy!

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OOH.. I love this.. the colors are beautiful!

Hand made Poppy Quilt $500.00 by etsy Seller quiltersdaughter5  Check it out HERE

I love these cute handmade baskets.  They would look great

in the school room!

My love Blooms Wool Felt Fabric Storage Bins $38.00 by etsy Seller sewingmomma  Check it out HERE

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I have just the place for this flying pig!

Vintage Folk Art Wood Flying Pig Statue $45.00 by etsy Seller sanibelsands Check it out HERE

I love the color.. the shape.. and that this leather bag is handmade!

My phone would fit perfect in the pocket 🙂

Amelia Hand made leather tote bag.  $280.00 by etsy Seller neikodesigns.  Check it out HERE.

These colors.. the silver with the glass.. I love this bracelet.  I just

wish I could afford it 🙂

Close up…

Nantucket Dragonfly Morning Tulip Rosebud Bracelet $325.00 by etsy Seller WhiteTidelineDesigns Check it out HERE

I really need these to put on my shelf in my bedroom…

unconventional and strange.. but they would look great!

Vintage kitchen Canister Set Ransburg $48.50 by etsy Seller catnapcottage Check it out HERE