The Vintage Magpie

Finally... !

Finally, I got a chance this morning to photograph the dresser... newly painted with Annie Sloan paint in Paris Grey!

I've adorned it with all my favourite things..  my roses and my first edition of Rebecca, my all time favourite book, that my lovely husband hunted down and drove me out into the countryside to collect it one valentine's day...

. Lauren bought me this 'Mother' brooch from one of the Vintage and Handmade Fairs...

One of my favourite pictures of my mum when she was a little girl...

and this beautiful heart made from a vintage quilt and filled with lavender.  I bought it as a Christmas present to myself from one of the other Handmade shows!

 
And behind the scenes of this morning's photo shoot?

Someone who couldn't care less!!

Such a sweet and easy life!

x

 

New Litter!

I have just finished a new litter of Funny Bunnies...

They are looking for new homes for Easter!  Their adoption fee is £12 plus p&p.

They will be going up periodically today in my Etsy shop x

Blossoming...

On the walk back from school yesterday Florence and I walked through the park... it was a beautiful day and the sun was glorious.

The rain is here this morning.... not so good :(

x

Oh, what a show....

We had a wonderful day at the Nostalgic Mix show on Saturday.

As expected it was full of the most wonderful temptations... the fabric on Sal's stall

Lolly whiled away some hours stitching some patchwork from Sal's wonderful collection of fabrics!

beautiful handmade flowers on the lovely Hesta's stall (one of them came home with us!)

Amanda from Shabby Chick's stall was as gorgeous as ever...

Just too much eye candy!  I came home with far too much :o

But the funny bunnies flew out so we had a few pennies to spend... and spend we did! 

And now for the winner of this little funny bunny!

Lolly did the honours first thing this morning...

and the lucky winner was :

Joanna Sullivan of Totnes!

Well done to you!!   She will be in the post to your first thing tomorrow!

There will hopefully be a new batch of my little funny bunnies ready to go in my Etsy shop on Wednesday... perfect for Easter!

Thank you to everyone who visited us and came to say hello, it was great to see you all.. 

Have a great week everyone !! xxx

 

 

 

 

New Design!

I will be showcasing a few new designs at tomorrow's show Nostalgic Mix in Totnes..

My first cat... thanks to Sam of Silkie Sue I finally got down to designing a vintage cat.  It has been on my list for ages but Sam pushed me into action when she ordered a copy of her very own bengal cat Silkie Sue!

And lots of new 'funny bunnies' !!

Hope to see you tomorrow, it looks like its going to be glorious sunshine!

Have a great weekend whatever you do xx

Spring Bunnies

As well as mohair bears and rabbits, these guys are waiting in the studio, ready to hop on down to the Nostalgic Mix Fair in Totnes this Saturday!  I can't wait! 

Some little funny bunnies for springtime!

Hope to see you there!

xx

Spring is in the air ...

we can smell it!

Don't you just love it when your cats sit ON your beautiful narcissi in your window boxes.

Ahhh ... happy days ;) !!

Have a good week x

On the go ...

I was busy spending a few chosen moments cleaning my bedroom the other day, dusting and spring cleaning... when this happened.

Before I knew where I was the Annie Sloan paint pot was open and I was painting this cupboard :o

Truth be told I have been wanting to paint it for a long time, but dithered around about whether I should.  Then the mood took me and  I just went for it... so I shall let you know how it turns out next week!

Meanwhile this sweet little soul is waiting for me to finish her coat so she can get on her way to her awaiting new home!

So, I must get on!

x

 

More babies and bears...

How cute is this?

Another absolutely stunning photo by Jackie of Blowing Dandelions Photography with one of my bears.

Oh, that baby... and the hat... I need me one of those hats!

x

 

 

MaGGie

 

Sweet Maggie has had her ups and downs in life.

and she has been through the ringer of late.  But she's made of sturdy stuff.  She shows her knocks on the outside a little, a few stitches here and there, a few bare patches and the odd hole in her trousersuit, but nevertheless she holds the sunshine in her heart and a sweet soft smile on her face.

She loves to be reminded of her younger days when she had a little more ummphh....

and although she still loves the outdoors, she much prefers the indoors on a day to day basis.  Cosy and warm with a good book.

Some days I know exactly what she means ;)

Beautiful Maggie is looking for a new home.  With a great deal of years behind her she now needs very little to keep her happy.  A shelf or a chair where she can watch the world go by and a little love and attention :)

If you would like to adopt Maggie she is waiting in my Etsy shop!

ADOPTED, thank you x

Have a great weekend everyone ! XX