Happy Weekend!

Vintage Barkcloth Brooch Cushion - Glen Court - Yum Yum

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We are taking off early to take care of our elderly parents this weekend - hope everyone has a fab weekend!!

Let the Sun Shine In!

from sosovintage

A few bright and cheery items from the Cottage Style Street Team on etsy to get your week off to a sunny start!

from birdnestsandpaper

from inspirationcottage

from loleys

from sugarpinkboutique

from me

from 32northsupplies

from southernladysvintage

Thanks for stopping by - hope everyone has a great week!!

Mid-Century Modern

made it to the front page of etsy

I just love mid-century design, especially the textiles. Are you surprised? LOL! I have had some fun with some funky fabrics from that period - pure eye candy to me...

mediterranian style chair I painted spring green

pic by real living magazine in victoria's apartment

Most of these items are for sale in my shop. Thanks for stopping by - have a fab weekend! We are headed for a little R&R in the mountains to celebrate our 32nd anniversary!

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Mixing it Up...

....vintage barkcloth on the front and vintage grainsack on the back. I love the combo - beautiful spring colors - I will be doing some more of these. Thanks for stopping by and be blessed during this special week!

The Green Chair and More...Mid-Century Style

Do you start one project and before you finish that one start another one, and before you finish that one, start another??? Well, I do. When inspiration strikes, I change gears and go!!! In the midst of trying to finish my studio and the "old girl" chair, and trying to keep my etsy shops stocked and special orders up, I have redone another chair. It is a 1970s dining chair in sort of a Mediterranean style. I painted it avocado green and covered the seat with a vintage mid-century barkcloth in a mobile design. She turned out really funky - green is my favorite color and I have been into this shade for quite some time now. I just don't need to get carried away and buy myself an avocado green leather sofa - that would be a huge mistake. So here she is along with some other mid-century style items from one of my shops...

Vintage Georges Briard Coffee Pot Perculator

Vintage Sorbet Glasses - Smoky Brown Color

Mid-Century Tea/Coffee Set - Green Botanical Design - Fabulous Pottery

Mirimar of California Pottery - 1957

Vintage Avocado Green Bubble Glass

More Bubble Glass - Bright Teal Turquoise

Pair of Pillows - Fabulous Vintage Fabric - So Funky

Vintage Barkcloth Pillows

Vintage West Bend Thermoware Coffee Set with Creamer

All the items are listed in my MidCenturyModern shop. Mention my blog and get 10% off your total order (excluding shipping). And believe it or not, I have finished the studio, just this week. I will try and get the post up soon. Take care and thanks for popping in!

More Christmas Stockings...

...crafted with vintage textiles mostly. Let me know what you think...

Vintage Fulton Seamless Domestic Grainsack with Blue Ticking

Vintage GrandMa Moses Barkcloth - Deep Snow with Red Ticking

Vintage GrandMa Moses Barkcloth - Williamstown with Green Ticking

Vintage Mid-Century Barkcloth - Abstract Mobile Design with Spring Green Ticking

Vintage Mid-Century Starburst Barkcloth with Red Ticking

Reproduction Abstract Barkcloth with Black Ticking

These are for sale in my shops. Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!!

Tropical Deco Delight

My love affair with vintage barkcloth is still flaming - ok, I cheated a little with some vintage grainsacks, but my first love is still my first love, as far as vintage textiles go! It is so rare and the styles and colors are like none seen today. I love the fauna fans on this pillow - reminds me of something growing up from the bottom of the sea and waving in the current - almost 3D looking! The colors are fabulous. This has been in my "to finish" basket for 2 years waiting on inspiration of what to put on the back. Well, I backed it with new black and cream toile - I love it! And put fabulous black tassel fringe on both ends. Stuffed her with a feather/down insert and she is ready to go. Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous day!!

Vintage Barkcloth Cuff Bracelets

What to do with those smaller bits of vintage barkcloth - can't waste any of it. I made some neat adjustable cuff bracelets. Took some fabulous new vintage pieces of mid-century modern barkcloth and covered some aluminum cuffs. I love the way they turned out. No two of them are alike. What do you think??

I have ideas for quilt pieces and ticking and etc! These are for sale in my shop. Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous weekend!!