Treasury Tuesday: It's In The Bag a 100% VMTEAM Collection

The craziness has insued again in the McCabe household, but I promised to get back to posting a bit more often. So, I created a little treasury that might help spice up your wardrobe. The best part is... it's all vintage and very reasonably priced! I guess that would be parts, hmmm.  Anyway, happy shopping to all!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NTY3NjI4MXwyMjE1MTE2NzY2/its-in-the-bag

Vintage Fabric of the Day: Mad for Vintage Plaid

 

vintage wamsutta mills fabric yard plus (zig zaggy halloween houndstooth)

 I'm in love with this vibrant vintage fabric by sosovintage! What a lovely store filled with vintage goodies, from fabric to housewares.

Vintage Fabric of the Day: Mad for Plaid

I've been particularly drawn to plaid and striped fabrics recently. So don't be surprised if, for the next few days, you're seeing a plethora of vintage plaids. This first example is a double whammie for me. Not only does this fantastic plaid boast those ever enticing, crisscrossing stripes, but textured stripes too! Yes, you guessed it, a plaid plisse. So, here it is, my vintage swatch of the day, courtesy of Thryftypyg!

Vintage Fabric of the Day: Stripey 70's

Today I'm feeling a 70's vibe and there's no better place to get my fix than Thriftypyg.  This succulent striped beauty is called "Harlequin", a screen printed design produced in the 1970's by Sheridan.

Undiscovered Shop Of The Day: Harmonicajane

Even the name is truly inviting, just daring you to take a peek into this new vintage boutique. Harmonicajane joined Etsy on June 4th of this year. I was immediately smitten with these vibrant blue Foo dogs she has offered for sale, as well as this adorable Car and Camper Tie Tack.

This Northern California vendor has got you covered, from vintage mending wool to antique mercury dime cuff links. She just officially opened her shop a few days ago, so be sure to check in regularly for new listings. Oh yeah, don't forget to stop by and drop her some hearts of encouragement.

Treasury of the Day: Strangely, I Love you

I think it is time to face the truth.... We all love the "strange" little collection of items that CircaVintageFinds has translated into this daring and unusual treasury. I admit to owning South of the Border gear, back in the day. And who didn't want that Hamburgler plate from McDonalds? Thanks for taking me back to my youth, when my wants were simple and life was all about whimsy and fun! So here is an awesome treasury that will surely take you back to the good old days!

Strangely, I Love You by Circa Vintage Finds

Be sure to take a peak in Circa's vintage store on Etsy. One of my favorite find is this colorful Vanity Fair undergarment. The fabric is just amazing .... I love the colors and patterns so much, it seems a shame to hide it under clothing.

Happy Thursday!

Undiscovered Shop of the Day: Dream

On July 6, 2010 this brand new Etsy shop debuted. Dream appears to be developing into a shop that is inspired by vintage romance, with a European flair. Upon visiting this San Mateo natives website, it becomes very clear that this veteran antique dealer has an eye for all things French. 

As soon as I laid eyes on the stunning chandelier pictured below, I knew Stacey Rhodes' new shop absolutely needed to be my undiscovered shop of the day. Dream certainly won't be undiscovered for very long! Her amazing inventory can be seen at www.dreaminparis.com and hopefully soon on Etsy as well. 

Treasury of the Day: Venti Mocha with Whipped

After a sleepless night, this coffee lover's treasury is just what I needed to start my morning. Curated by Keeky27, this creamy caffeinated collection certainly added a punch of vintage to my morning coffee. I hope you enjoy these wonderful vintage finds in various shades of coffee and cream.

Venti Mocha with Whipped 

Be sure to check out this 100% Vintage Market Team treasury and its' creator's lovely vintage shop. The picture below inspired my latest treasury! I'm sure you'll agree that "green with envy" is the perfect name for this instant collection of kelly green depression glass.

Green with Envy Instant Collection by Vintage New England

Have a great Wednesday!

Treasury of the Day: Black and White

Black and white can be so chic, and it definitely is in this 100% Vintage Market Team treasury. Yet another beautiful collection by PhotographicAmy . This wonderfully curated treasury is full of amazing vintage treasures. I'm particularly drawn to the retro Black and White Naugahyde Gym Bag.

 Black and White

When your finished perusing this stunning treasury, don't forget to stop by and say "Hi" to Amy, the curator.

Her vintage shop is filled with fun vintage finds like these Fabulous Pink Strawberry Canisters.

 Happy Friday!

What Became of It Wednesday: Nautical Picnic Beach Blanket

I always get excited when I see what becomes of the items I sell. Although I am the creative type, I very rarely have the chance to bring any of my vintage supplies to life. So, when I run across a seller who has made something truly wonderful, out of something they purchased from me, I can't help but get all giddy! Here is the first in a series of blog posts that I'll be doing called What Became of it Wednesday.

I am so excited to present to you this Nautical Picnic Beach Blanket by SewnNatural.
A few months back, the mother daughter duo purchased some fabulously mod, red, white and blue fabric from me. I absolutely love what it was transformed into!

This perfectly patriotic beauty is eco friendly and incredibly stylish. Use it for a Fourth of July picnic or a day at the beach.

And what is even better, is that it becomes this sweet little 11" roll with a handy carrying strap, for easy transport and storage.

Thank you Jen and Jane of SewnNatural for making my day! Be sure to check out this mother daughter team's Etsy shop. They combine their wonderful eye for design, with an eco friendly sensibility. I can't wait to see what they sew next!

Treasury of the Day: Blue Green Dreams

I'm truly in love with this gorgeous treasury by Vintage Now and Then. I believe it is one of the most stunning collections I've ever been included in. The colors are spectacular and there isn't an item that I wouldn't enjoy owning. All I can say is "Wow, What and honor!"

Blue Green Dreams

Be sure to stop by her eclectic shop for some wonderful treasures like this Vintage Floral Honeycomb Copper Mold. This is one piece that may just have to become part of my personal collection.

Have a fabulous Thursday!

Treasury of the Day: Blue

This lovely little treasury was curated by Artyecological. What an interesting compilation of items; it definitely has something for everyone. I'm particularly in love with the lap quilt in the top right corner. I can't imaging ever sewing something with so many pieces.

 BLUE!

Artyecological is a Concord, NH artist. She has a beautiful shop filled with handmade stained glass, ACEOs and photography. I particularly love this 5x7 art print.

Small and Sweet Blueberry No 2

Happy Wednesday everyone!

It's Been A While....

Life has been a bit crazy these past few weeks and unfortunately I let my new blog fall to the wayside. There are so many things I would love to share with everyone and I'm sure I'll get to all of it eventually.

Spring Brimfield is only 14 days away, yeah!!!!!! This is my favorite antique show of the year and as it will be my last until who knows when, I'm enjoying the anticipation even more. I hate to give it up, but with baby # 2 arriving in Aug. I won't be able to attend for the rest of the season. So, I guess I'll have to really make this one count.

For those of you who have never visited the Brimfield Antique Show, it is the largest antique show in the country, boasting over 4000 vendors. This amazing show takes place 3 times a year (May, August and September) in a sleepy little town in MA. You can find all the information you need at http://brimfieldexchange.com/index.asp. Hopefully I'll have time to upload some photos while I'm there so you can all share in the experience. It is truly an amazing place to be, whith shoppers and vendors from all over the world.

If you plan on attending, visit me on the main driveway at Shelton's. Our opening is Tues. May 12th at 6AM.

I guess that's all for today, work is calling.