Does 8 of anything make a collection? Because if it does, I now have a collection of 8, 8mm movie cameras from the 50s an 60s. Woo Hoo! And Woo Hoo for you too because now you can rent them from me!
On my way to Halifax
I am on my way to Halifax shortly to set up for my first bridal show – Brides 2013, which is tomorrow, January 27 from 10 until 4 at the World Trade and Convention Centre. If you are going to be there, please drop by to say hello. I am feeling nervous. Meeting all of you vintage minded brides will make me feel better. I love to talk about ideas and I am sure I will pick up some interesting ones – maybe you will too! See you there! Valerie
A really cool set of dominoes
I have long been meaning to start acquiring some vintage games to add to my rental collection and I finally started things off with this set of dominoes, which are stored in an equally cool cigar box. A little handwritten note was taped to the inside of the box and reads as follows: “Alma Dietrich’s Dad (Henry) had these dominoes in his “play” room over the Dietrich Bakery on King St. Kitchener 1899″ A google search didn’t turn up anything about the bakery, but I did find some info on one H. A. Dietrich, born 1865, occupation: baker and later elected as a Alderman for Kitchener, ON. I love it when the things I find have a back story, it just makes them so unique and special!
If anyone is going to be at Brides 2013 this Sunday, please stop by to have a look and say hello!
Fun Monday Tour
Things have been kinda hectic lately, so I haven’t had a chance to go for my Monday cruise in a couple of weeks. Today I found some really great things, including some monogrammed napkins and an embroidered table cloth. What I never expected to find, and what I couldn’t believe I walked out of the store with, was a 1950’s/early 60’s vintage wedding gown(I am not an expert on dating clothing, but for several reasons, that is my guess).
I could immediately picture the original bride. In my imagination she is wearing cat’s eye glasses, a poufy crinoline , wrist length white gloves and a birdcage veil. Oh, and definitely a bullet bra because the darts come to a very distinct point!!
This dress is in good enough shape that it could be worn. I would have guessed it to be about a size 10, but I had someone try it on who wears size six and it fit her like a glove. Well except for those darn pointy darts! It has a layer of taffeta, a layer of ruffled tulle and then another layer of tulle. It is a mixture of ivory and white. I would add a sash, some awesome shoes and a birdcage veil and voila: A modern vintage bride.
It would be wonderful as decor, on a vintage mannequin or dress form, which I have been trying to find BTW!
♥love it♥
Victorian sofa with a non-traditional look
I have three Victorian sofas. One is the fabulous purple one that has become the unofficial hallmark of Borrowed. I have another smaller gold grapeback which is waiting to be upholstered; and I have this one. I had a heck of a time choosing fabric, wanting something unexpected. I finally settled on this black on black and decided I may as well go black all the way, painting the wood in a glossy finish. This wasn’t easy for me to do because at heart I love to preserve historical elements.
I think the finished product will make a very elegant focal point for your event.
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