My First Front Page Treasury!

There's my Winter White Pointelle Knit Jacket & Skirt Set in the upper left corner.  Thanks Linkel Designs! 

Pincushions! Old, New -Anything Goes!

With the recent resurgence in all things handmade, comes the re-popularity of all things handmakers need, like pincushions.  Now, my personal history with pincushions extends as far as the red, sand filled tomato in my mother's sewing kit.  I used to love to pull out all the pins and rearrange them in designs and patterns for her to discover the next time she went to use her sewing box!
Little did I know that pincushions have and do come in just about any shape or theme imaginable!

Oh. My. Goodness.  I fell instantly in love with this little example.  Not only is it vintage, but it's been refurbished with vintage fabric -double love!
Available at A Touch Of Vintage, just south of me in Toronto for a mere $15.  Don't be surprised if I've snatched this one up before you get a chance at it...

I "oooo'ed" at this one as soon as I saw it -how handy indeed!  A pocket for 12 spools of thread, and such a lovely retro fabric.  Love it!  Available from La Bonne Femme for $11.

Along the theme of the tomato pincushion of my memory is this slightly fancier velvet apple.  Very cute; I have quite the thing for apples, but that would make a great post theme for another time.  This one is $30, and available from Neat Curios -neat indeed!

Now on to some modern day, handmade finds.

Toooooo cute, and dare I say, a perfectly practical example of a pincushion?  A sweet take on the functional wrist worn pincushions of dressmakers, created by Bright Side Out, for a very affordable $6!  I see stocking stuffers for all your sewing friends next Christmas!

Hmmmm, wonder why this one caught my eye??  I'll give you a hint -I love my morning cuppa java!  Dottryal's shop is ALL pincushions --you have to check it out, dozens of clever designs; obviously a rabid pincushion fan!  This one is available for $19.

Mid Century Modern -Clean, Functional, Stylin'!

Such a great era for home furnishings and home decor, and very easy to find right now.  Check out your parent's basement or local garage sales come spring!  
For example, this unique little map desk; clean lines, unique finishes and metal & wood mix hardware -gorgeous!  Available from Hindsvik for $495 -I dare you to find another one just like it!

Now, how about this walnut and brass vintage lamp from Lise Vintage Lighting ?  The Mix of natural wood and metal are very typical of this style, so is that fabulous tiered lamp shade.  This is listed at $210.

At $39, this table centrepiece is an affordable addition to any mid-century mod home.  Here again, the mix of metal & natural dark wood.  Lovely!  At Avant Garage.

I'd be amiss to leave out dishes and serving platters; probably the most common Mid-Century Modern item found in the 60's household.  Fabulous, I want a whole set! 

Left, are dessert plates, set of 6 for $30 from halfCaf.   Divided serving dish and gravy boat in melmac available from Amazon Art for only $9!