Treasury Tuesday – December's Last Breath

Well this is it, ladies and gentlemen, the end of December and the end of another year. I don't know about all of you, but I thoroughly enjoyed 2013 and hope the new year is half as good as this one! I had my 10 year anniversary, turned 31 years old, celebrated my first full year as ChatterBlossom with my shop and blog, and saw the first year of my vintage fashion fling bloom into a full blown love affair. December was just grand with holidays and time with family and I'm ready to welcome in January tomorrow.

This treasury is an official send off for December, the month of turquoise. Cristina, from Lettera p Sy, curated this lovely grouping of pretty bits of turquoise and blue daisies. My wee blue daisy hair pin, "Blue Skies", even got to be at the top with that lovely 1950s ceramic lady! To me, the simple beauty of this collection seemed perfectly suited to give the farewell to 2013. 

To view individual items in this treasury, click here.

Last Week's Treasury Tuesday:

Warm and Toasty

Sunday Snag – Autumn & Winter Snags: Part One

1940s Evening Glow

Can you believe it?! This year is already coming to a close! I usually get stuck in time somewhere back in September and it's always a shock to see the new year come so quickly. Back in August I did a recap series of all the vintage outfits I wore during the summer months (see Part One here and Part Two here). Now it's time to share a recap of the cooler months! I really enjoy looking back to see how my style and tastes change and remembering how I felt when I wore each outfit. These clothes are so special to me and I love that new memories are being added to their already long history. Once again I'm sharing it in two parts so as not to overload you with photos. 

I would love to get your thoughts on which outfits or pieces are your favorites and why. I love hearing which details and aspects of an ensemble catch your attention and tug at your heartstrings. 

You can view the entire post of any outfit by clicking on the titles.

1950s Sorority Sisters

1940s Swing Me a Song

1940s Plaid About You

1940s Woodland Keeper

1930s Quintessentially Autumn

Mid-Century Kimono Romance

Last Week's Sunday Snag:

Ultimate Snag Wishlist

Saturday Shop Talk – The Divine Sarah

"The Divine Sarah"

Personality: The Larger than Life
Places you'll find yourself: Capturing the hearts and captivating the souls of all who see you

 This piece is one of my more unusual I think. Or at least it's more specific anyway. I made this ring from an antique button (which is what my shop is best known for), but typically the buttons are more general in their designs. Things like flowers and birds tend to be the most common designs in antique buttons. However, this button is definitely an exception. This one is of a specific person who actually lived during the time the button would have been made. The cameo is of Sarah Bernhardt, a renowned theater actress in France during the Belle Epoque. It's funny to think of it this way, but I imagine having your face on a button would be somewhat akin to having a celebrity's face on a t-shirt now. She was known the world over and would have been a recognizable figure among theatre lovers at that time (late 1800s). The button itself is beautiful. It was created in the late 1800s/early 1900s with a brass bust atop a deep navy blue tinting. 

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Last week's Saturday Shop Talk:

Love Amongst Brambles

Friday Photo Swoon – It's Almost Time!

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The New Year is almost here! Any one have any plans for the Eve? I've never really done resolutions, but I do try to do something with family and friends each year. This year my sister and her husband are taking me and the hubs out for a Christmas/Birthday/New Year's dinner at a nice restaurant! So excited! We do all three as me and my sister have birthdays over the holiday. I have a pretty little frock to wear too! Ooooh! 1950s silk party dress with gold heels!

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Last Week's Friday Photo Swoon:

Snappy Dressed Man

Thursday Thrill – Guess Who's on Instagram?!

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It's me, it's me!!! And I'm so excited!! I have entered the 21st century for Christmas, folks! My sister gave me the gift of a smart phone and it is my very first one. The above photo is pretty much what I looked like when I got my gift! Sheer giddy delight! Now I just have to figure out how the heck to work the thing...

One of the first things I did though was to get my booty on over to instagram! I'm not usually too excited about tech stuff, but instagram is wonderful! Now I get to stalk all my favorite bloggers and vintage sellers/wearers/lovers! I only have a few photos up of my own so far but I would love for you to stalk me too! ;-)

You can find me @chatterblossom or just click the button below to find me. 

Last Week's Thursday Thrill:

Turquoise

Wordless Wednesday – Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas

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A festive and fun happy holidays and merry Christmas to you all!!!

Last Week's Wordless Wednesday:

Turquoise

The Sunday Snag – Ultimate Snag Wishlist

1930s Silk Velvet Dress from Dear Golden

The list of vintage beauties that I would love to have in my closet is never-ending. There are just so many gorgeous items to find and my haunts on the interwebs are frequently adding fuel to the fire with sumptuous dresses, delicate jewelry, flirty shoes, whimsical hats, and imaginative handbags. I know I'm getting an Etsy giftcard from part of my family as a present and oh my goodness, what to choose, what to choose?!

 Here is a list I would gladly give Santa! Any here that you wouldn't mind under your tree?

1920s Art Deco Bracelet from Erin Antiques

1930s Silk Velvet Burnout Dress from Roads Less Traveled Vintage

1930s Clustered Cherries Tilt Hat from Poppycock Vintage

1940s Emerald Velvet Opera Coat from Dalena Vintage

1940s Floral Print Wedges from Raleigh Vintage

1940s Beaded Peacock Bag from 1919 Vintage

1940s Beaded Pocket Suit from Rococo Vintage

Early 1900s Graduated Opera Necklace from The Hidden Chamber

Last Week's Sunday Snag:
Springtime in Winter

Saturday Shop Talk – Love Amongst Brambles

 "Love Amongst Brambles"

Personality: The Stalwart and Brave
Places you'll find yourself: Fighting for those you love at all costs

I love this! I made a few new hair clips recently and this is one of them. This pretty hair accent was made using a beautiful antique button depicting a thistle in an Art Nouveau design. It is set on a brass filigree clip and ready to add some old world glamour to your next hairstyle! There are three different versions of this piece in my shop right now. Be sure to check them out!

 "Love Amongst Brambles"

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Last Week's Saturday Shop Talk:

Song of Spring

Thursday Thrill – Turquoise

Starry Night Fine Art Photo by Rikki Van Camp

December, the quiet keeper of starlight, maiden of the moon, soothes the still breath of the sighing night. Gently she lulls her winter charge, "Sleep, sleep o earthen dreamer, 'til the coming spring shall wake thee".

Turquoise

Georgian Turquoise Pin from The Hidden Chamber

1950s Finel Tea Set from House of Séance

1950s Milk Glass Cake Stand from Barking Sands Vintage

1970s Turban Scarf from Paramount Vintage

1940s Book Set from Moccasin and Marrow

Vintage Butterfly Decanter from Mascara Jones

1950s American Tourister Suitcase from Brightwall Vintage

Fine Art Photography by Andrea Hurley Photography

1950s Party Dress from Pickled Vintage

Antique "Regard" Locket from Pinguim

1950s Hobnail Milk Glass Plate from Barking Sands Vintage

1980s Short Boots from 2 Treasure Hunt

"Long Walk Home" Fine Art Photo by Miss M Photography

Nature Fine Art Photograph by Rikki Van Camp

"The winter comes; I walk alone,

I want no bird to sing;

To those who keep their hearts their own

The winter is the spring."

-John Clare

Last Week's Thursday Thrill:

Vintage Fashion Show