V I N T A G E O L O G I E

Looking for you ....

2017-04-04T20:01:00.000-04:00

We're looking for you, are you still here?

Well, it's been awhile ....

Like over two years awhile!

I'm not even sure I remember how to blog,

things have changed a bit,

hopefully, it'll be like riding a bike.

Maybe, maybe not.

(photo by Danielle McKeever)

Once I discovered Facebook, I got out of my blogging routine ...

and then came Pinterest, right behind that Instagram.

Needless to say ... I miss you and blogging!

I feel like a lot, but nothing, has happened over the past years. We've experienced the ups and downs

that go hand in hand with life.

Birthdays, vacations, finding lost relatives and losing some.

Happy times sprinkled with some sad.

Exciting and some ho-hum.

I'd like to share what's been going on and hear all about what's new with you!

How about you go first?

Tell me what you've been up to, what have I missed?

Leave a comment so I can find you again, I'd love to visit and

I'm all ears ....

-Jill

I think it's time .....

2014-12-23T09:31:00.000-05:00

I think it's time to stop and take a break ...

I think it's time to NEST and enjoy the season!
Wishing you PEACE and time to nest ...
xoxo Jill

Recent finds ...

2014-12-16T08:49:00.000-05:00

If you're like me, you can completely appreciate an old snippet of needlepoint ... and rarely do I pass one up when I find it at the bottom of an unwanted pile of scrap material.

In my opinion, the dedication and artistry spent on creating these treasures should not go unappreciated ... although rarely without a missing stitch, stain, or imperfection - usually caused by age, these are beautiful reminders of a simpler time.

From now on, I think it will be my personal goal to rescue everyone I can find.
What do you find beauty in and are willing to rescue?

Simply done ...

2014-12-15T19:59:00.001-05:00

Hello strangers!

I have been spending more time these days over on Facebook, but I really want to get into a better practice of sharing here on the website as well. So, that being said, I thought it would be perfect to show with you a few things I'm working on for the holiday and winter decorating season.

First, a simple little decoration I put together for the kitchen...an old vintage pair of white woolen mittens are the perfect seasonal "vase" for fresh greens and the fresh greens being rosemary. I love the smell of fresh rosemary and it mingles so nice with fresh pine. Plus, there is a huge bush of rosemary right outside my kitchen door ... easy pickins' for sure! Mittens and rosemary all tied up with some natural jute twine and hung from the cabinet door. So simple !!

Next, I assembled a few more sprigs of rosemary, a handful of vintage bottles (vintage Pyrex baby bottles, to be exact), white candles, and the same jute twine to make simple centerpieces to be used down the middle of the table.

They work nicely as a group or individually ....

Again, so simple!!

Later this week I'll be sharing some tablescapes and place settings I'm working on for an upcoming presentation.

I do hope you'll come back for a visit!

Bits and Bobs

2014-05-04T07:32:00.001-04:00

What a perfect spring day it was yesterday!
I enjoyed it from inside, looking through my window ... pollen was so thick yesterday it forced me to stay inside.

No worries, I had a great time putting together some "bits and bobs" collections to sell over on Facebook. I'm testing out a new auction formatted selling page.

Here's some photos of collections I came up with ...

Neutral in tone ... faded whites mixed with creams, taupe, and tan.

Pretty sea glass colors of turquoise,blue, and green.

... and lastly blush pink coupled with browns and cream.

You can find the auction page HERE, but beware ... there are many pretties to see!

Auctions end tonight, Sunday 5/4 at 9pm CST.

Happy bidding xoxoxo

Rainy Day(s) ....

2014-04-29T09:29:00.000-04:00

The weather forecast for the next three days is RAIN. Since I won't be digging into the garden anytime soon, I'll be digging into this pile of lace ... no complaints here, this is one of my FAVORITE places to dig ~and play !!

Do you have any rainy day plans? ... or sunny day plans?

Earth Day

2014-04-22T09:52:00.000-04:00

Spend some time today loving on Mother nature ...

She'll love you back ten-fold.
It's a promise !!

Friendship

2014-04-16T09:13:00.002-04:00

Hug your friends today ..
and if you can't hug them, call or send them a note telling them how much they mean to you!
Why?
Just because you can.

Wishing you a day filled with friendship!

Saturday sunshine

2014-04-12T06:39:00.002-04:00

Happy Saturday !!
I hope yours is filled with sunshine and good things ...
Enjoy the day to it's fullest.

I'll be putzing around the house and studio today ... and a few hours will be spent at the baseball fields. What are you up to?

Weekend project

2014-04-10T13:29:00.002-04:00

Today has been a super nice and sunny day to do some gardening and yard cleanup!!

However, tomorrow the forecast is for rain. That being said, I'm gathering all my sunshine and blooms - in the form of baubles and gems, and heading to the studio tomorrow to do a little creating.

Here's what I'll be working on ... belt buckles full of sparkle !!

I hope you have time to enjoy the sunshine and if it's not sunny in your neck of the woods ... I hope you can create some of your own indoor sunshine!!

Organic tablescape

2014-04-09T06:54:00.000-04:00

A natural, organic, nature inspired vignette packs a nice bunch when used in a Springtime tabletop landscape.

Here I've used greenery in the form of ivy and reindeer moss, combined it with a few bird's nests and eggs. A dash of chippy painted architectural salvage ... and incorporated a bumblebee via a print. I think what really makes it click is that the tablescape is arranged very informally, there's not a lot of structure, this keeps the 'natural' element consistent with the makeup of the arrangement.

Hunt and gather around your place ... you'll be surprised at what you can create with all natural ingredients!!

Peonies and sunshine

2014-04-08T07:28:00.000-04:00

Between my peonies breaking through the ground last week and a forecast for a nice warm sunny day today ... I can finally believe that Spring is truly ready to show her face!

How about you? What's happening in your garden?

Throw Back Thursday ...

2014-04-03T09:21:00.000-04:00

Throw back Thursday circa 2010 ..
Junk Gypsies Prom-O-Rama !!

What a fun time at the Prom ... I've never experienced anything like it before OR ever again.

Hoping one day I'll be lucky enough to go again!

Stash ....

2014-03-31T13:56:00.003-04:00

A girls gotta have a little (or alot!) of stash, right?
Can you imagine this being yours? I could, easily.
It's not mine, only a photo from a past antique and collectibles show ... I probably have half this amount of trims stashed away. When I see a photo like this I want to spend a day in the studio creating!!

What's in your stash?
Do you squirrel it away ? ... or use it on a regular basis?

Have a happy Monday ... hope you're busy creating with your goods stashed away for play.

The notebooks ... and a little mystery

2014-03-30T11:19:00.002-04:00

I found these tiny little red notebooks a few years back and haven't been able to part with them. They are so personal. When I read them I feel as though I'm invading a stranger's privacy.

They contain recipes, addresses, and love notes. Like the page below ... is this the beginning of a love letter? A poem? A song? Who was it for? A girlfriend, a wife, or a mistress? Did the author ever express these feelings or did they go unsaid?

I'll never know ... it wasn't meant for me to know.
That's the charm of these little books ... Not to mention, their fabulously aged patina, rusty springs, and yellowed paper ... It's all part of the mystery.

Happy Spring !!

2014-03-20T13:54:00.002-04:00

Like many of you, I'm welcoming Spring with open arms!!

I don't dislike winter ...

I'm simply READY for Spring with it's warmer days, gardening days!

Wishing you a happy and healthy first day of Spring!

Key West ... homes and gardens

2014-03-18T15:42:00.003-04:00

Have you ever been to the Florida Keys?

Here are some pics from my first taste of this tropical paradise .....

I hope you have enjoyed the homes ... next time I'll share the gardens!!

Do you have a favorite place you like to visit with fabulous homes and gardens?

In between blog posts, please visit me on Facebook.

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Sunday morning in the studio

2014-02-16T12:16:00.000-05:00

It's a quiet Sunday morning here ...

I'm spending a few uninterrupted hours in the studio this morning creating and enjoying the solitude...

I've been gathering old books for some time now, I adore their faded timeworn covers, yellowed pages, and rich textures ...not to mention the wonderful illustrations!

I have a stash of old spines that have been lurking on my worktable begging for a makeover. I think they are just right as they are now ... but, I can't resist playing around ... I'm hoping to convert them into bookmarks with old world charm.

What do you have your creative hands on today?

A week of hearts ...day No.4

2014-02-13T09:36:00.002-05:00

A week of hearts ... day No.4

Good (snowy) morning all ... I hope everyone in the wake of the latest winter weather is safe and sound. We'll be huddled inside today maybe getting some projects done, but most likely watching movies and drinking hot chocolate!

I hope you like today's heart ... and I can't wait to see which one is your favorite !!

Heart day No.3

2014-02-12T09:21:00.002-05:00

A week of hearts ... day No.3

I'm having so much fun creating hearts this week ... and so far, today is my personal FAVORITE !!...

...don't forget, over the weekend, we'll be taking a vote on what YOUR favorite heart of the week was.

Have a wonderful day ... I'm off to battle the mayhem at the supermarket...another foot of snow tonight!!

Heart day No.2

2014-02-11T12:17:00.003-05:00

Day two of a week of hearts ...

This heart was super fun to make today.

The assortment of vintage cars reminds me of the Valentine's conversation heart candies!!

I'm enjoying creating these hearts so much, I've decide to do a new one each day this week.

If you liked any of yesterday's ironstone I used in the red and white dish heart, I have listed dome pieces for sell over in the Etsy shop.

Happy Valentine's week ...

2014-02-10T13:09:00.002-05:00

Happy Valentine's week !!

Yesterday was all about linens ...
... today will be more vintage ironstone.

Featuring, you guessed it, red and white transferware in honor of Valentine's Day.

I pulled out all the dishes and had fun setting up this heart, I can never resist the urge to create ...

Wishing all of you the sweetest of weeks !!

fresh linens

2014-02-09T21:05:00.000-05:00

New items are filling the shelves over at the Etsy shop.

Have you stopped by lately?

If not, take a peek at what you're missing !!

If you have, thank you for visiting !!

click on any photo for a direct link to shop

Antique and vintage linens have been newly laundered and pressed ... ready to be shipped.

What's better than fresh yummy vintage linens?

not much in my book!!

on the horizon

2014-01-17T20:58:00.000-05:00

Something new is on the horizon

Stay tuned ....

{click photo for sneak peek}

Latest Round of Bags listed on Etsy

2012-11-11T11:12:00.002-05:00

Hey there!

This post is specifically for the gals {and a few guys} that have inquired about the availability of my gypsy bags.

{click on pics to be directly to bag}

They are HERE and more are coming!

{click on pics to be directly to bag}

For those that wanted wholesale terms, please email me directly at:

ElizabethandWeston@gmail.com

Thank you for your patience, it's greatly appreciated.

xo,

Jill