Snagged a Treasury

Vintage Modern Decor - an eclectic mix

Yesterday I plopped down in front of the computer at the right time, treasury was sitting on 333, so I waited and was able to snag one. This treasury is a tribute to vintage modern decor - I just love mixing classic vintage items into modern spaces- hope you enjoy it. Please take a visit - it will be up for two more days. Thanks to my friend Barbara, at SouthernLadysVintage, for sending me the shot - she has lovely items in her shops and is just the sweetest southern lady, her name fits her well. Stop by her etsy shop or her blog, she is in lollishops too! Hope you all have a great week!!

Etsy's Storque Blog

photo by apartmenttherapy.com

One of my spreads has been featured in the "Get the Look - Home Decor Edition" again. I am so excited. The "Etsy Finds Decor: Get Mariah Gardner's Modern Classic Mix" article is written by Iheartmoustaches. I just love the look, my favorite space so far, I want to live there. Take a look at the article, there's lots of neat vintage decor!

Tatted Love

by TattingMyFancy

Tatting dates to the early 19th century. The term for tatting in most European languages is derived from French frivolité, which refers to the purely decorative nature of the textiles produced by this technique. The technique was developed to imitate point lace. While perusing etsy this morning I found lots of tatted pretties. Here are a few of my favorites - hope you enjoy the eye candy...

by VintageHome

by athing4string

by Tatdlace

by undoneeclectic

by TotusMel

by yourcrowningglory

by yarnplayer
~~~
~~~
~~~
Happy Valentines Day My Sweethearts!

Crafting Therapy

Today I made pincushions with vintage barkcloth. They are so big and squishy - great for adding a splash of color to our crafting spaces...

I listed these in my etsy shop - Thanks for stopping by today!!

The Death of Common Sense

From mortgaging our grandchildren's future to overregulation, if it weren't so scary, it would be funny. I believe we have put the nail in the coffin of common sense. Below is an obituary printed in the London Times - interesting and sadly rather true - read on my friends, it is worth it....

'Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:knowing when to come in out of the rain; why the early bird gets the worm; life isn't always fair; and maybe it was my fault. Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge). His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition. Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. Common Sense declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an aspirin to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion. Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims.

Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault. Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement. Common Sense was preceded in death, by his parents, Truth and Trust his wife, Discretion, his daughter, Responsibility, his son, Reason. He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers: I Know My Rights, I Want It Now, Someone Else Is To Blame, and I'm A Victim.

Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.

Pink Shower Curtain

pic by pinkshowercurtain

When I first opened my etsy shop, I purchased a piece of barkcloth from Pink Shower Curtain and met Kristin. She is the neatest person and is so sweet. Based in Chicago, she spends her weekends searching for treasure and lots of it ends up in her shops. She has such a good eye for finding neat things and has three etsy shops...pinkshowercurtain, kricketbee, and meeanddeeshome. Here are a few of her wonderful vintage finds...

basket handbag

tablecloth and napkin set


faux bois melamine drink set

Etsy's Storque Blog

pic by iheartmoustaches from etsy

I noticed all these hits in my shop and I was thinking, what is going on....Well, I checked the front page, not there. I checked the treasuries, not there. I checked the Storque and bingo. Just posted today by Iheartmoustaches... Etsy Finds: Getting Tyler Doran's Look - Home Decor Edition. Click on the pic to read the whole article and see all the goodies!

Etsy Front Page

I made it to the front page of etsy on January 23rd, or should I say, one of my feedsack pillows did. Yippee!!

European Antique Market

Wow, how I wish I had been with Becky on Sunday in Cologne, Germany. She visited an outdoor antique market. Thanks to modern technology, we can all share in her exciting perusal of European Vintage Goods...

Antique Housewares


Vintage Surprise Boxes to Plunder Through

My Favorite Song

Irons, Tins & Satchels

Cigar and Cigarette Tins

A Bed Sheet


Lovely Lamp


Ladies in Waiting


Regal Portraits

A Military Issue Leather Bag for Dad

A Vintage Textile for Mom

Vintage Bedspread Sale - Chenilles and More

I will be adding more vintage chenille bedspreads to my shop at great promotional prices. Sale starts today. There will be about 30 to choose from, please drop in and take a look... http://www.catnapcottage.net/.