Vintage Inspiration Friday# 20: Got some "Junk" in my Trunk

OK, I guess it's not junk

but I just had to say it!

I found this exquisite doll trunk a few years ago and used it for my jewelry display, but the trunk itself was, well... brownish-burgundy, and I felt that the wonderful damask mauve silk interior deserved something more feminine. I unearthed it from my garage last week and gave it about 4 coats of paint. The burgundy "bled" through, so now it's the palest shade of pink...just perfect!

I've been working on some Valentine things for my booth at Spring Creek, and bringing some of it into the decor this week. This little Paper Doll and hat box I found at Inspirational Home last year. I think we sort of look alike; she being muuuuch younger and maybe even more of a munchkin than me.(?)

I've been inspired by vintage ladies' pocketwatches and wristwatches,

so I decided to do my own take on them.

These are new battery operated watch faces

combined with charms and blinged keys.

I have a few Eiffel Tower charms added in,

and of course there are medals and crucifixes,

hearts, and keys.

even a birdie or two for Spring!

These are all in my Etsy shop, The Petite Boutique.

Come by and see what's there for Valentine's Day.

You can email me for a special made-for-you piece.

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Here are a few fun entries from last week

The Little Round Table

Yo-Yo Inspired Tablescape

Can't Stop Making Things

DIY Santo Tutorial

Antique Chase

RH Photo Lookalikes

Miss Gracie's House

Amazing Vintage Inspired Wedding

Hope you can join in,

please link up within your post

and grab the button for your sidebar

then visit a few people for fun!

And here's a button for the

Valentine's Day Party

February 11, 2011

Anything vintage or vintage inspired.

Today I'm joining in with French Country Cottage

My Romantic Home

Funky Junk Interiors

Hope you're having a good week.

Our subdivision streets have not been treated

and they are still slick.

oh well, I've had time to get a few things done.

love you all,

Debra

Santa Baby...

I guess we all know that it will be

Christmas

before we know it.

So when I found these sweet little St. Nick charms

I thought they would be fun to put on a chain for a necklace.

Or hang them from the tree or just for decor.

Come by the Etsy Shop

Common Ground Petite Boutique

for a peek.

And a couple of new blinged key pendants, too.

 ,

I think you've probably been really good this year!!

love ya,

Debra

"Falling" for some fun new pieces...

My jewelry gene has been activated this week!

I have some new elements I've been working with.

Some found vintage jewelry pieces

 that were waiting to take the spotlight.

Brass engraved tags,

some sparkle, old keys and charms,

added to pearls and mixed chains.

Come by and visit the Etsy Store or the Petite Boutique

for a better look.

Hope to see you tomorrow night for

 Vintage Inspiration Friday!

love,

Debra

Tag...You're It!

I think I'm addicted to this.

Digging in my stash to find what to put together.

These little brass tags are really so much fun to add to the pendant.

Here are two more...

Check out

 my Etsy store

when you have a minute if you're interested.

Thanks for indulging me!

love,

Debra

The Royal Treatment Give Away

You may be thinking,

"Didn't she just have a give-away?"

Well, yes, I did.

But I'm going to start doing smaller ones frequently

so I can share some wonderful finds and talent.

 

Last year I fell in love with these

oh so sweet, handmade,

one-of-a-kind

crowns,

and I wanted to share one with you.

Just 'cause I love you all so much!

I thought you might enjoy having

The Royal Treatment.

With one of my favorite crowns,

adorned with vintage bling,

 pearls, and some glitz.

Here I have it on a candle holder as a candle cloche.

I've used mine in so many vignettes for every season.

The give away includes Italian note cards,

and my favorite Gardenia goat's milk soap

found at Inspirational Home.

This is my sweet friend Kenda,

the gal behind the crowns

And these are from her lovely space

The French Rose

at Leola's in Ozark.

Kenda creates her crowns

in pink, blue, gold and silver,

each with her signature

 vintage jewelry bling.

So if you are ever in Southwest Missouri

be sure to stop by and say Hello.

I'm so excited to share this

 Give Away with all of you!

So leave a comment on this post,

 join as a follower if you haven't yet,

and for extra entries,

 grab the Give-Away button,

then let me know if you post on your blog

 about the Give Away.

And as a Bonus,

 I'll be having a second special giveaway

for my lovely friends...

who have me on their blog rolls.

Just let me know so I can enter you.

April 15 is the deadline.

 

Have a wonderful Easter Week.

love,

Debra