Vintage Aprons



Click here to go to listing- $7.95!

I'm on a vintage apron kick lately. I've found no where better than etsy to shop for them. Last night, when I searched "Apron" under etsy's vintage category, 4,590 items popped up. Now, several of those are for patterns, but most of them are for aprons. The prices are typically low. I did my search using the sorting tool which will post the lowest priced aprons first, then I skipped to page 10 where the aprons start to appear (past the patterns). Here are a few photos with links to the apron listing under the photo.

A side note regarding aprons: A friend of mine recently told me that she forgoes expensive evening wear as nothing seems to evoke a mood of romance in her husband more than an apron...Now, I'm not sure how I feel about that, but I mention it here because I haven't been able to look at aprons in the same way since she shared that with me. For the most part, I just think they have an amazing vintage appeal. If they happen to come with benefits for one's relationship then, they simply become a multi-purpose item thus, adding to their value.

Go and treat your self to one of these! All of the aprons seen here are under $10. These are not my listings, just cute aprons that I came across and had to talk myself out of buying!

Have Fun,
Kristina

On etsy $10- click here for listing



On etsy- $8 click here for listing

Hand Chrochet Vintage apron $8

On etsy- $7.99 click here for listing

Love this one $8 Click here for listing

On etsy- $8.95

Pleated loveliness- $10

Finally, as a California girl (born and reared), I couldn't pass this one up for $7.

Winner of the set of Six Lilly Pulitzer fabric ornaments!

The winner for our most recent giveaway for a set of 6 Lilly Pulitzer fabric Holiday Ornaments is:
Little Miss Can't be Wrong
The drawing was performed randomly by Random.org (http://www.random.org/draws/details/?draw=3520&view=owner). There were a total of 39 comments- one from me and two were duplicates, so there were a total of 36 people who participated.
Thanks so much to all who participated!!

It's Rude to Ask a Person's Age

Just a photo of a cool, mature woman - No relation (unfortunately, because I think this lady could really bring a smile to my face on Thanksgiving)

My daughter, Hollyn, is five. Our typically circular conversation went like this today:

Hollyn: Mommy, you're fourteen, right?
Me: No. I thought I said I that I didn't want to talk about that anymore.
Hollyn: Well, I thought you said that you were fourteen.
Me: No, it sounds like fourteen.
Holly: How old are you Mommy?
Me: It's rude to ask a lady's age.
Hollyn: But, you're my Mommy.
Me: True enough Love, I'm forty.
Hollyn: What?! (loudly)
Me: Try again.
Hollyn: Pardon Me?!! (even louder)
Me: I'm forty.
Hollyn: Forrrrrty?? That's waaay more than fourteen.
Me: Glad to see that kindergarten is paying off.
Hollyn: Mommy why is it rude to ask a person's age?
Me: For many reasons Sweetheart, but mostly because it reminds them of their age.
Hollyn: Mommy, next time someone is rude and asks you how old you are, just tell them that you are more than fourteen.
Me: Good idea Hollyn. I'll do that.
Hollyn: Let's practice...Mommy, how old are you?

Set of 6 Lilly Pulitzer Fabric Ornaments Giveaway

I'm having a giveaway for a set of six (6) Lilly Pulitzer fabric Holiday Ornaments from the Lotus and Lilly Shop. So you know the drill, I make it pretty easy. Just follow this blog, comment below and make sure that you also are a fan of my facebook fan page by clicking here. If you don't have a facebook account, no worries, just mention that in your comment below.

The ornaments will look like the ones seen here. I'll include three palm tree ornaments and three snowflake ornaments all in different Lilly patterns. They are reversible too, so you get to pick the patterns that you want to display.

The random drawing will be held on Friday, Oct. 15. I will announce the winner here. That's it!

New Lilly Pulitzer Fabric Pattern Albums

I receive so many requests for images of the different Lilly Pulitzer prints that I have available for different items. I finally decided to make an album for people to look through, especially as I now receive more orders for bridal party clutches and headbands. So...here is a link to the album that I started. It is by no means finished. I have several to add and haven't even started on the vintage Lilly prints. But, I wanted to share the link with you anyways. I'll let you know as I add additional prints through out the next week. Click HERE to take a look.

The winner is...

Congratulations to "Janice"!  She is the winner of the baby clothes bear from Shellylisser! Thanks to all who entered. I have another really good giveaway planned for next week!

Giveaway-Baby Clothes Custom Keepsake Bear!!

Baby Clothes Bear-made with your little ones clothes!

Recently, I found a little shop on etsy that has some really good finds. The items in this shop include precious keepsakes, the kind that you will want to keep forever because they are custom made. The name of the shop is Shellylisser (Click here to visit). Michelle is the talented woman behind the shop.  Michelle started sewing when she was only five years old! Her mother had her working with a real sewing machine at that age and Michelle has been sewing ever since. Michelle is a mother of two and a teacher so she's busy, but thankfully she's made the time to run her etsy shop. She makes quilts (there's a Lilly quilt in her shop), stuffed animals, jewelry and purses, all with a custom touch because she incorporates photos or fabric that comes from the items you provide.

The baby clothes bear, which she has graciously offered as a giveaway item for one of our lucky readers,  is made from all of those sweet little baby clothes that mothers, grandmothers or aunts had the good sense to hold onto because they just couldn't part with them. Or, if you're like me, you had intentions on doing something else with them one day. Michelle can do that for you. She takes the baby clothes and constructs a stuffed bear with them (see photos). I want to have three made out of my three daughters' baby clothes with the hopes of someday passing them on to their little ones.

I ordered a photo purse from Michelle, I'm giving it to my 89 year old Grandmother for Christmas. The photo is printed on canvas so it's actually part of the handbag. This purse will allow my grandmother to show off her great grand kids. I know she will love it. As soon as it arrived in the mail, I ordered a second one for myself with a silhouette photo of my daughters.

My Grandmother's Purse

She also makes and sell silhouette pendants and bracelets and necklaces that are made with a Tiffany style chain and toggle...love them!

Silouhette pendant

Michelle makes something else that I've never come across on etsy, Memory Animals. These are stuffed animals made out of the familiar clothing that belonged to a loved one. I've read about these stuffed animals being used as a therapeutic devices for children who've lost someone with whom they were close. You won't find these currently in the shop, but you can convo Michelle for more information.

So go check out this little shop!

Give away details:

1. Follow this blog

2. Visit Michelle's shop by clicking here and tell us which item you love the most!

3. Comment below telling us that you would like to be entered in the drawing and don't forget to mention your favorite item from Michelle's shop : )

-That's it!!

The winner of the giveaway will be randomly selected on Friday, Sept. 10. The winner will be announced here!