Thursday Thrill – The Garden Holds Her Breath

Greenhouse Photography by HelloTwiggs

Up to now, the Garden around us has been hushed, her breath quiet and slow. Blankets of white pulled up to her nose she waits, still asleep, for that first itch of movement when once again Spring calls her name.

Vintage Metal Toolbox from PageScrappers

When she does finally take her first groggy stretch, we will be ready with our boots, seeds, aprons, and tools to get her ready for her big day. 

Red Leather Boots from Pamplemousse Moose

Embroidered Garden Apron by Oktak

Vintage Spoon Garden Markers by Daisy Chestnut

Because in the blink of an eye or the quick turn of the head, Spring will be here and ready to take our sweet awakened Garden to her big debut.

Vintage Wooden Garden Goose from Curiopolis

Then all we'll have to do is watch her grow and thrive into the destined beauty we knew her to be and gather up the roses laid at her feet.

 Woven Wicker Flower Basket from This Vintage Thing

Reusable Vegetable Applique Sandwich Bags by The High Fiber 

So start unwrapping your warm weather clothes now, for you don't want to be caught unexpectedly when the dear Spring reaches out his friendly hand to you too.

Vintage Straw Hat from Glamour Girl Chic

1950's Floral Pink Dress from 86 Vintage

Caramel Knee High Boots from Shop Good Grace

Last Week's Thursday Thrill:

Oscar Night – Which Decade Wins?

Wordless Wednesday – Breakfast of Champions

Best. Breakfast. Ever.

Last Week's Wordless Wednesday:

Living Art

Treasury Tuesday – Treasure Hunt

Okay guys, this was just too cute not to share! The group at The Photo Impression made a fun and whimsical treasury called "Where IS that goose that lays golden eggs?". I was so tickled to see that my vintage button ring was the inspiration for this entire treasury!! 

They even wrote a little story to go along:

"Is he flying with birds & butterflies, marking time with a snail, hiding in a ring box, vase, or under a tree? Maybe he's swimming with the dolphins, cuddling with bunnies or hiding in a city building. Wherever he is...he's sly like a fox!"

To view individual items in this treasury, click here.

Last Week's Treasury Tuesday:

A Subtle Romance Lingers

Saturday Shop Talk – "Voodoo Vixen"

"Voodoo Vixen"

Personalities: The Dark and Dangerous Beauty

Places you'll find yourself: Making mischief and loving it...

I would love to share with all of you some of my latest creations to make it into shop. This is going to be the newest weekly post on Saturdays called "Saturday Shop Talk". There won't be much talkin', but just a general introduction. I really enjoy naming my pieces and sharing the little characters that they evoke and I hope you do too! Thanks for letting me have a show & tell day!! 

******Update: I'm a dork and realized that I meant this to be for Saturday and accidentally posted it today which was supposed to be for my Sunday Snag post.  I got my days mixed up (I blame dancing at all hours). Anyhoo, Saturday will be weekly posts of Shop Talk and Sundays will be weekly posts of Snags. Sheesh! I need some strong black tea now....*************

Visit "Voodoo Vixen" and all my creations in shop by clicking here.

For those of you that enjoy Saturday Shop Talk, I've created a new blog just for that! This new blog is called ChatterBlossom Shop Talk and will be solely for introducing you to the new creations from my shop! Come on by for a visit if you like! :-)

Thursday Thrill – Oscar Night: Which Decade Wins?

Oscar Party Invitation Postcards by Girl in Gear Studio

Fashion changes quickly and everyone has their favorites. The Academy Awards technically started in 1929, so we will start our fashion reel there and head through to the 1980's. There is, undoubtedly, a wide range of styles within each year, but I've selected one dress that reminds me of each decade. Which decade do you find yourself most drawn to?

1920's

Ombre Slipper Satin Evening Gown from Rococo Vintage

1930's

Draped Black Satin Gown from Wildfell Hall Vintage

1940's

Cream and Gold Studded 40's Gown from 1919 Vintage

1950's

Black and White Lace Printed Gown from Off Broadway Vintage

1960's

Tri Color Silk Chiffon Gown from Female Hysteria

1970's

Printed 70's Maxi Gown from Luv Stoned Vintage

1980's

Emerald and Gold Sequined Dress from Millie the Minx

Last Week's Thursday Thrill:

Love Enough to Go Around

Wordless Wednesday – Living Art

Parisian Mime "Statue"

Awakening to Offer a Rose to a Passerby

Last Week's Wordless Wednesday:

My Valentine

Treasury Tuesday – A Subtle Romance Lingers

Last week was Valentine's and I had the sweetest time with my hubs (see that post). Now that the day set aside for love has past, don't think that all romance has left with it. Oh no, a subtle yet solid romance will continue on until that day comes again. 

This collection of softly feminine items was curated by Noga from Piri Piri. All of these could serve as a daily reminder of love and romance. I especially love the lingerie (they were featured recently here) and the lavender sachets (also featured recently here). My wee vintage button bobby pins ("Brown Sugar") were included and look just darling against the blush and rose of all these lovelies. 

To view individual items in this treasury, click here.

Last Week's Treasury:

A Pastel Valentine's Day

The Sunday Snag – Spring Sweetheart

Spring is just around the corner and here is a dress I snagged this winter in anticipation!

I purchased this sheer abstract floral piece from Zwzzy and it is just darling. It's a 1950's like style (possibly 80's? Not sure.) with a high neckline, capped sleeves, and shell buttons. This is ideal for dancing! I can unbutton the top to wherever I feel comfortable and I can unbutton the bottom to create a front slit for my legs to move easily. Plus, it is sheer so I can wear a light slip underneath and not get so hot! After trying it on, I did decide to shorten the skirt as it was about 5" below my knee, but after the hem it is pretty perfect and ready for spring!

Last Week's Sunday Snag:

Romance, Big and Small

Saturday Special – Look What the Hubs Did!

Valentine's Day was a real treat this year! The hubs and I don't usually do a lot, but this time he did the absolute sweetest thing. He made a brunch menu with all kinds of tasty goodies and let me choose which ones I wanted him to make. And they weren't choices like cereal, folks! It was fancy!

Here is what I choose: 

Starter: Scottish Oat Scones (with cream and jam)

Starter: Goat Cheese Salad (I wanted two starters, don't judge)

Savory: Apple Bacon Cheddar Frittata

Sweet: Challah French Toast

Beverage: Breakfast Tea and Peach Bellini

I haven't been feeling very well the last few days (cold or something), so this was so nice. We just took the whole day off and watched movies together and ate a progressive brunch. He even took out the pretty china! Man, I love this guy!

Thursday Thrill – Love Enough to Go Around

1910 Valentine Postcard from Postal Greetings

Which Valentine experience is in store for you? One where you slip on some romantic lingerie...

Lingerie by Ohhh Lulu

step into a cute dress, grab your purse...

1940's Purse from Quince Vintage

and head out for pretty drinks with friends?

Cocktail Sugar by Dell Cove Spices

Or is this Valentine's going to be a night in...

1950's Cocktail Apron by Capricorne

where you break out sugar in all forms *wink*...

Ceramic Heart Spoon by Back Bay Pottery

and make something to melt the heart of your love.

Vegan Bonbons by Life Kitchen

Hmmmm, what to do, what to do...

1960's Swiss Dot Dress from Hopscotch & Soda

I vote: Call your friends, have a girls' only Valentine lunch...

Vintage Telephone from Guidoux Vintage

and then lover boy can come over that night for dessert...

win-win

Love Letters Fine Art Photograph by Photos By Rosie

Happy Valentine's Day!

Last Week's Thursday Thrill:

Amethyst