Pink Princess Dress ~ Happy Birthday! Pink Saturday!

 PINK PRINCESS DRESS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!  PINK SATURDAY!

Thought I would share one of my latest vintage finds with you.

A pretty pink satin and tulle Princess Dress from the 1950"s. 

I LOVE these vintage dresses!  They are so feminine and romantic.

It is toooooo bad they don't make prom dresses like they used to.

Happy Memorial Day!

Have a lovely weekend.

Elizabeth

I am linking this weekend with 

Pink Saturday!

Pink Taffeta & Ribbon Roses ~ Pink Saturday!

Pink Taffeta & Ribbon Roses

Keepsake Box

I just purchased this "to die for" keepsake box!

I paid a pretty penny for it but, it is absolutely gorgeous!

I am sure it was handmade and probably from the 40's - 50's.

It's made with pink taffeta and layers and layers of vintage lace. 

The top is embellished with the most beautiful handmade ribbon roses!

It is "stuffed" or "puffy" like a pin cushion. 

I added the vintage rhinestone pin to the top.

Just can't resist adding a bit of sparkle!

It is simply gorgeous!

Enjoy!

Elizabeth

Linking today with

Pink Saturday!

Angel Wings ~ White Wednesday

Angel Wings

Yeah! 

I finally found a pair of "vintage" angel ~ fairy wings!

The real deal.

Aged to perfection.

I have several new pair... and I love them..... but, there is nothing better than vintage.

These are my new "favorite find".

I found them at my favorite antiques store "The White Rabbit" on the square in downtown Clinton, MO.

They needed a bit of TLC.  I re-attached the loose feathers and glued down the fragile paper on the back. 

To "glam" them up a bit..... I added a fabulous, very large, vintage rhinestone pin.  

It has both clear and smoky rhinestones....  making it the perfect piece for my wings.   

Simply enchanting!
  

Linking today with "Faded Charm"
for
White Wednesday

and

Savvy Southern Style
for
Wow Us Wednesdays!



Pretty as a Princess ~ Taffeta & Tulle for PINK SATURDAY!

Pretty as a Princess!

I just purchased this gorgeous dress on Etsy! 

It looked pretty and the price was right. 

When it arrived I set it aside and didn't open it right away.

When I finally opened the box.........  Gasp! 

It was so much prettier than I had imagined!

It looks more like a ballet dress than a prom dress. 

Like a fairy Princess.  So pink and fluffy.

The vintage taffeta has aged a bit and turned a "vintage pink"......  which just adds to the charm.

The dress is so full and fluffy.... like it should be dancing.  

These vintage ballet shoes are a perfect match.  

Together they are enchanting!

Have a wonderful weekend.

Elizabeth  

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Pink Saturday!

Pink Pretties from the Past - Pink Saturday!

There is something enchanting about handmade pretties from the past.

The intricate handwork is truly amazing. 

Each piece is a work of art.

I love the delicate materials used back then.....  satin, ribbons and lace. 

So dainty and feminine.  

They don't make'm like they used to!

Thought I would share a few treasures from my personal collection.

Happy Pink Saturday!

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Pink Saturday!

Altered Spring Journal ~ MARKETPLACE MONDAY!

 

BACK VIEW

ALTERED "SPRING" JOURNAL

Available in my Etsy Shop!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/97122564/altered-journal-notebook-spring-birds

I love making these altered journals.

This is my latest creation.
I wanted it to be fresh and Spring-y....  with a vintage feel.

I used vintage themed papers, bits of lace, pages from an old book, an antique postcard, hand dyed cheese cloth, pearls and lots of glitter.

I made the little flowers from paper and cheese cloth.

I wanted the back to be as pretty as the front so I decorated it, too.
I added paper lace, a hand stamped poem, a little bird, and a hand punched tag (from an old postcard) to write in your name (in case of loss).

And finally.... a pretty lace tie.

Hope you like it....
as much as I do.

Enjoy!
Elizabeth


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