Monday, May 28

off to cupcake heaven


at an estate sale i came across this whole box full of vintage grannie stuff. the older couple was moving to a retirement home and this stuff was from her mother and grandmother! lovely hand embroidery and crochet work. i dug out aprons, doilies, hankies, old scissors, lace, trims, tablecloths, pillowcases and these amazing crotchet potholders. i picked out my favorite pieces, but looking back i should have just bought the whole box! i sent these potholders off to jenny to live in vintage cupcake heaven. they just seemed to want to go there. i hope she really uses them. i can't even imagine when women spent that much time making potholders but i adore the idea of them making everyday things beautiful.



these little posies i made for each of the moms that came to our moms and muffins day at school. so tiny and sweet. the flowers are tucked into a little wet square of floral oasis and wrapped in colored cellophane. i mist the blossoms and store them in the fridge until i give them away.
it is a day for flowers and thinking about loved ones. enjoy, julie

5 comments:

Steph said...

Those little posies are so sweet!

charlotte said...

just want to climb in here and live...brilliant idea for the posies, the tag for the potholder, too amazing! xoC

Amanda said...

i love your blog! it was my first time and i am looking forward to reading more...

kristin said...

i love coming across a box of vintage linens...they speak to me in the same way...you photographed it beautifully

"Maggie & Kevin" said...

What beautiful posies, so thoughtful too. I love the pot holders and I am sure Jenny will too!

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