I've been pretty good about separation anxiety when it comes to etsy sales. Sure, sure - there's been plenty of items I was sad to see go - but for whatever reason, it was good they found a new home. I'm not perfect though, and there's certainly been a few things I snatched back for myself. I'm actually proud of myself because I can count them on one hand!
The first thing - was this beautiful striped tote bag I found at a flea market for a whopping $1 !!! I felt like it was one of those Reference Library items you see and swoon over (maybe I'm blowin' a little too much smoke though) Anyway - this was back in my ebay days and I don't think anyone bid on it within the first two days, so mine it was!!
The next thing - a 50's koi fish skirt that matches a darling little romper I bought in LA at Flounce Vintage. I was going to sell them both - but then decided on keeping the romper, and then with a little help from a dear girl out in Western MA - decided to keep the skirt too! Good thing! (and thank you again Alison for all your advice!)
And my recent almost-mistake of the summer ... what might be the most sweet thing in all of existence ... a pretty little feed sack dress hand stitched by a lovely little 10 year old girl from Gully Minnesota. She even entered into her very first sewing contest! The contest information is basted at the back and I have to say, she did some impressive work!
The only problem is that it's very snug around my arms ... it's not going to rip, but there's no extra space either ... I've been wearing it around anyway - to dinner with some dear friends and then for Saturday morning coffee with Alice! Here it is in action! And I don't have a single regret about keeping it either!
9 comments:
Oh gosh! it's funny to see that little dress turn out here! I actually saw it on Ebay and didn't bid on it because..I can't remember,maybe I thought it would be too big. Anyway, it looks lovely on you[I'm much more petite] and I'm glad it found such a nice home :)
ps- my blog is "under construction" but I hope I'll get it working soon
very sweet, that dress. :) found you via dear golden's blog and am enjoying a visit...
happy day!
tina aka forrestina vintage
Well you're just as sweet as pie!!!
That little dress is so sweet! Pity it's a little tight, but I'm glad you're wearing it anyways
That dress is so cute, and I love the history behind it too! But holy jeez, I can't believe you fit into a 10-year old's dress. You are tiny!!!
I LOVE that skirt and that dress! Don't ever sell either! :o)
That koi fish skirt is too cute to give up, I don't blame you for keeping it! Gosh, if I had a vintage clothing shop there wouldn't be anything nice in my size left in it!
the koi skirt is so win.
oh my goodness! Such a beautiful little dress!! Looks perfect on you. (oh, to the days where I could fit into a 10 yr olds dress...) I love it!!
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