Hello, November!

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A bit of what I've been up to, as October changed into November:
 listing some stuff in Leaves and Lace, my handmade shop...like these tags...
 and this canvas, which I started earlier this year and just now finished!
 I also made some new ephemera packs for my vintage shop.
In fact, there are many new items in that shop, as I have been adding new ones every day this week and still have many more to list.
And, I've been shopping; the vintage silk ties above are supplies that I bought for myself.
You know how I am with vintage fabrics!  I just fell in love with these 1950ish motifs; the ties came from someone who had already taken them apart to use in her crafts, and they were 4/$1.00!   It's a wonder I didn't buy them all!
This is a cutter quilt that I bought for $10 at an estate sale.
It is very old and I love the purple, yellow and green theme so well that I have it draped over my chaise lounge.  I don't think I'll cut -- or sell -- it!
At the same estate sale, I also had to get this blue and white, old tile for my blue and white bedroom.
And, this SWEET, old purse!  Because the handle was ripped, it was only $5.
I could not get over the mother of pearl and metal details.
Then, I found this pretty, woodcut-illustrated copy of Tom Jones.
 More fun ephemera: this time from a thrift store.
I love unopened packages of vintage Hallmark napkins.
Now, these look like bracelets but are actually pieces of the handle of a handmade evening purse.  The purse itself was ugly, but I can't wait to repurpose the bling!
I visited a thrift store out of town for the very first time recently -- and was so surprised to find this set of beautiful and very old framed prints.
I'm a sucker for this design of prints; and I loved that it they were matted in lavender!  Soon they will live in my dining room, I think.  They make me smile!
Have you found anything fun lately?  Do tell!
Now, I'm going to go have a cry...
as I've just realized I just spent two weeks with my son on Fall Break and don't have a single photo of it!  The ones of him at the band competition don't count.  (*Sob*!!)

Comments

Unknown said…
Love the purse details too! How amazing was that to find in a thrift store?! I would have snatched up those 1800's prints too! They are absolutely lovely! great scores!
November 1, 2012 at 7:32 PM
Anonymous said…
beautiful tags! i love the art nouveau images as well. you did good on your shopping.
November 1, 2012 at 8:50 PM
Sandi McLean said…
What great finds! I am lovin' every piece. Haven't checked your shops for awhile so off to do that. Lack of pics, can't say how often that happens with me :( So busy enjoying the time and then it slips away.
November 1, 2012 at 10:28 PM
Kathy said…
Oh, Laurie, these are wonderful finds - you have such a great eye!
November 1, 2012 at 10:47 PM
The Junque Seeker said…
The tags you made are lovely! As always, you made some wonderful buys. I especially love the prints - they're so YOU!
November 2, 2012 at 12:37 AM
Linda @ A La Carte said…
You found some great things here! I love those framed prints! Your tags are very special too! Hugs, Linda
November 2, 2012 at 8:47 AM
Tami Hacker said…
Great finds - I see those prints hanging in your dining room for sure!
November 2, 2012 at 8:47 AM
JoAnne said…
Great finds Laurie...love those prints!
November 2, 2012 at 9:38 AM
Something Special said…
Oh how fun your hello November post is. I have one of those too! I love love your prints matted in Lavender. They remind me of "The Young Victoria" movie which is my most favorite movie. I never get tired of it! Hugs to you dear friend!
November 3, 2012 at 9:08 AM
Unknown said…
I love that purse! It is right up my alley....I cant believe you got an old quilt in such good shape for 10.00!!!!!!
November 4, 2012 at 3:53 PM
autena said…
Those purse handles are so COOL, and the other purse is lovely as well. Looks like you lucked out big time!
November 5, 2012 at 7:51 AM
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