Gorgeous Day!

I can't believe what a gorgeous day today ended up being!

Getting the house aired out, picked up....big furniture pieces moved in and set up for the show was taken care of.

Getting the leaves raked (again), lawn mowed...weeds wacked, etc, etc.....check, check, CHECK!

I spent several hours the other night carefully ironing my antique goodies and just prayed for a sunny day to snap some photos before the rain came for good....so today was the day!

....MiMi (my poor wobbly ol' dress form) got brought outside and the stacks of pressed skirts, petticoats, camis, aprons and a few other goodies all got their pictures taken. Smile Pretty!

Take a peak:



This is an antique layered skirt or petticoat. Full length, it's gorgeous with cutwork and embroidery. ($49 ) *****SOLD******

...here is a closer look at the handwork






You definitely won't be cold this winter wearing this gem of a wintery wool coat. Vintage Neiman and Marcus, 100% wool, peachy pink satin lined...and buttons the size of golf balls! I'm not going to comment on the 'you know what' (fur) collar. Let's just say it is extremely soft and I hope it's faux. ($32)



I could not help but snap a few more photos of my latest quilt purchase. I haven't completely decided if I am keeping it or not....but it's definitely 'brag worthy'



You really have to see this in person...the silks are so iridescent and many have texture and unique patterns.



I'm in love.



......it's tattered, worn and some of the silks are completely shredded down to the stuffin'...I still look at it and say 'So what!....It's bloody gorgeous'!

L