Sunday, October 7, 2012

Sunday Shout-Out! – The Dorothy Days

english tea cup and plate with floral printThere are many people I want to thank and I want to give each one a special Sunday. This one goes out to The Dorothy Days. Thank you!!!!! I've really appreciated all your help with the blog world! Thank you for being a great team leader!                                          Please visit and support The Dorothy Days:
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Friday, October 5, 2012

Feature Friday – Forestblue Factory

There is bouncy goodness headed your way today! Prepare your heart to be uplifted and your feet to feel lighter. 

Children's woolen toy rabbit, posable organic kid's toy


Forestblue Factory creates handmade toy gifts inspired by the love of nature. Her little animals are posable and made with fine quality organic and natural wool. These little beings seem to come alive in her photographs (which are beautiful!). Here is how she describes her work and how it all started:


"Bunnies and bears inspired by love of nature"

organic wool teddy bear for child"When I was a small girl I made most of my toys from old T-shirts, tights or socks, giving dolls buttons for eyes and yarn hair. I kept just one toy from that time - an old worn down black horsie I made when I was about 9 years old. Years later, in a creative unrest I began making toys: little bears and bunnies, moose or mice. They are all made to appear sweet, friendly and heartwarming. I love being creative and take extra pleasure in making my animals for you!



organic woolen stuffed animal teddy bear toy for childrenorganic woolen moose kid's toy Forestblue animals stand for love of natural materials and uniqueness. They can be fully customized or completely tailor made upon request. Attributes like scarves are crocheted or made from upcycled cotton or woolen sweaters. When one gets adopted, I make sure it arrives safely to his new home by wrapping it in plastic and paper and if necessary in a carton box. I try to reuse most utilized dispatch materials.


I offer you One Of A Kind heartwarming little animals inspired by love of nature, gifts, art toys, collectible toys, design toys, all handmade from colorful quality wool and yarns."

To visit her lovely little friends, click here.

organic wool teddy bear toy for children

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Thursday Thrill – The Sophisticate

Sweet and sophisticated is on our Thursday Thrill agenda today. Last week, we had an eye-popping red bouffant bombshell, but today's thrill is more demure. 

green and blue vintage women's party dress from the 50s



To me, these pieces say, "that girl has her life together and a good head on her shoulders, but gosh darn she's cute to boot!". Look at the delicate diamond cut-outs on the neckline of this 1950's floral dress. So tasteful, but fun and flirty at the same time!

fascinator hair clip flower ivory with vintage gold center The shoes are a rare find as they are in nearly pristine condition. They were owned by an obviously very tasteful lady near the Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina before making their way into the hands of PosiesForLulu on Etsy.

And I think I knew as soon as I saw this dress that my magnolia fascinator was the perfect accessory choice! "You Call Everybody Darlin'" has a vintage gold earring upcycled into the centerpiece of this ivory hair flower and I think it just speaks to the gentility of the whole outfit. How charming would a girl look pulling out a cute compact from a little handbag to freshen up before heading out into the wide world.

women's vintage shoes brown 1950's

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