Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Peach, Plum, Pear

Fruit felt applique!


A new dress! Picked up on Sunday at the flea market. And it almost didn't come home with me. It was only $10, which I know is very reasonable for flea market dresses. But, there are a few stains and a few holes and a nylon zipper! (I don't like nylon zippers, not even a little bit) and I'm trying to be careful with what I buy these days ... and well, I almost walked away. Then a voice of reason starting chirping. And I realized I'd be a damn fool to leave it behind!

To take a sneak at the details, click here!!
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52 comments:

  1. PennyNovember 11, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    That is a truly special dress. It's good thing you listened to your inner voice!

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  2. CaitlinNovember 11, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    What a find!

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  3. KatyNovember 11, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    That dress is adorable! It would go quite nicely with a vintage charm bracelet I own that features enameled fruits. :-)

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  4. AnonymousNovember 11, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    Ohhhh thank god you didn't leave this one! That is the most darling dress I've ever seen. Period. Period.
    Deserves two Periods.
    :)

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  5. What we four sayNovember 11, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    It looks beautiful on you, I'm glad you listened to your inner voice. "don't be a damn fool" lol, so cute!
    I'm actually surprised you found it for so cheap, I find that most things at the flea market (Alameda?) are overpriced, maybe because I am used to finding them myself via thrifting. It's hard for me to fork out a lot of money unless it is something really unique/beautiful.

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  6. nettieboopNovember 11, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    You are the absolute cutest! Your blog is a true inspiration, thanks.

    Jeannette

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  7. Kelsey LeftwichNovember 11, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    That is a really cute dress. I wish there was a flea market near where I live.

    I've been following your blog for a while now since seeing your house featured on Etsy. I think it's really cute; both your house and blog.

    kelsey

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  8. Kelley AnneNovember 11, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Oh its beautiful! I love the details at the bottom and the belt looks amazing with it. I don't think I've ever used a nylon zipper...why don't you like them?

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  9. Courtney RiddleNovember 11, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    it's so charming! which flea market do you go to?

    PS - your joanna newsom reference matches the dress nicely~

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  10. LaraNovember 11, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    Oh I think this dress is just beautiful! I am really jealous of it! 10 bucks is a steal even with small issues. We are so tight on money because my husband was laid off (architect) but, he would have been proud had I brought home this dress for ten bucks! :)

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  11. Q's DaydreamNovember 11, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    So cute! I can see why you had to buy it! I also feel the way you do about nylon zippers, eww, lol! I love this dress on you though! :o) Hugs!

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  12. Flutterby3 : ShanaNovember 11, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    It's a great dress! Can you replace the zipper? Since you hate nylon zippers so much I know my local alteration charges about $14 for a new zipper. At 5 feet tall I am always having to get clothes altered.

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  13. shelby h.k.November 11, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    wise decision to buy! it's adorable.

    love your blog!

    xx

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  14. Michelle McVayNovember 11, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    So glad you changed your mind! I do the same thing though. I passed up a $5 scarf that I'm still lamenting over.

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  15. hannah, heart cityNovember 11, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    adorable, it's a lucky one for sure.

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  16. LexieNovember 11, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    i think it's a great buy! fits so nicely and the embroidery is beautiful.

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  17. Shoe GalNovember 11, 2009 at 10:57 PM

    Glad you went with your instinct...that dress is fabulous!

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  18. ABCDEricaNovember 11, 2009 at 11:31 PM

    I think it was a great find at the flea market--horrible not to buy it! :)

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  19. SaraNovember 12, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    no that is definitely one lovely find!

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  20. AllegraNovember 12, 2009 at 12:14 AM

    The embroidery was to special to pass on!to

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  21. AnonymousNovember 12, 2009 at 12:20 AM

    What a sweet dress. It reminds of me not wanting to play tag during recess because I was afraid I would trip and sully whatever skirt/dress my mom made me wear that day.

    I love your flea market dress! I'm so glad to be blogging with Meggy and hearing about lovely blogs like yours.

    Jenny

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  22. JoNovember 12, 2009 at 12:37 AM

    Absolutely adorable! Good decision!!

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  23. LizNovember 12, 2009 at 12:54 AM

    Ah I know that feeling - the indecision when buying something you love, but has stains hahaha! I am glad you bought it :D It looks super nice!

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  24. GracieNovember 12, 2009 at 2:21 AM

    what a lovely find. so adorable! xx

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  25. AshleyNovember 12, 2009 at 3:24 AM

    Lovely dress, how I wish I could find such gems in flea markets! You look so lovely as usual. :)

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  26. JennyNovember 12, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    A very cute dress. From the pictures you have posted I think your house is awesome. Like a vintage fairie land.

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  27. Roxanne RosensteelNovember 12, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    That is just so adorable!!! The cut is absolutely perfect for you and there's something about fruit. It's always charming.

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  28. KwilNovember 12, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    What a great dress!

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  29. MarchelineNovember 12, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    Hey chick,

    Found your blog because the Etsy site was down, and I saw the video of you and your roomie. HOW COOL IS THAT?!?!?!

    I really dig your style and your house is the bee's knees! I will be back to haunt your blog.

    I've got an Etsy store too, if you care to come by and take a peek: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SteampunkSaints

    Ciao,
    M

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  30. Lauren KristineNovember 12, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    the embroidery on that is fantastic!

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  31. stephanie reneeNovember 12, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    i love the embroidery and it looks great on you!

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  32. Artemis RussellNovember 12, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    You were right not to leave that dress, it looks great on you! I sometimes feel sorry for dresses, left behind because of a hole or a stain, they need a home too!

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  33. Chie - Vivat VeritasNovember 12, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    adorable! i think you were so right that you took it home with u!

    vivatveritas.blogspot.com

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  34. calivintageNovember 12, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    aw, what precious little details. it was definitely a good find.

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  35. Thrush VintageNovember 12, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    That dress is beyond adorable. Excellent find!

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  36. SolanahNovember 12, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    Darling, and your kitchen makes such a great setting for photos!

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  37. T. Powell ColtrinNovember 13, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    First visit to your blog. I love this. Had to catch up with older posts. Will visit again.

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  38. Micha MerrickNovember 13, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    "Peach, Plum, Pear" I love the Joanna Newsom song by that title. And I love hand embroidery, so darling.

    Your little world is really lovely, thanks for sharing...

    I can see why you and Amy are friends.

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  39. JoannaNovember 13, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    What a wonderful find! I love your dress. It's adorable ♥

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  40. JessicaNovember 13, 2009 at 11:40 PM

    Oh hi most adorable girl in the world in the cutest dress to be!! Fruit prints make my heart melt!! xx

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  41. Catherine ShuNovember 14, 2009 at 12:43 AM

    What an amazing dress! I'm glad you bought it. I've had some misses at flea markets... and I still think about them :-(!
    The Renegade Bean

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  42. emma wallaceNovember 15, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    Hooray! You would have been so sad if you'd not gotten it. It is beyond adorable.

    iamemmamusic.blogspot.com

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  43. Unlikely YouNovember 16, 2009 at 1:08 AM

    Wow, you really look like alice in wonderland, just change your dress to blue.

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  44. EllieNovember 16, 2009 at 2:41 AM

    As if you could possibly leave such a treasure!

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  45. HannahNovember 16, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    Glad you got it, you look lovely in it!

    In reply to your comment the magazines are from June and November 2006. The exact details are on my Flickr. And that book looks amazing!

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  46. AnonymousNovember 17, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    ahhh. my favorite joanna newsom song and a lovely dress indeed!

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  47. CrystalNovember 18, 2009 at 2:44 AM

    I already feel happier just looking at that dress. Yes, you would have been a food to walk away. :)

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  48. ElleniNovember 19, 2009 at 1:28 AM

    I love your blog and thought you might want to check out mine: http://ellenitza.blogspot.com/. I added a link to your blog, if that's all right with you. I love this dress!

    Best.

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  49. Taylor Kitto / The Little DeerNovember 19, 2009 at 11:28 PM

    you look adorable!
    what a lovely find

    thelittledeers.blogspot.com

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  50. ValentineNovember 20, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    You're lovely!

    ♥

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  51. datflamieNovember 20, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    Your hair looks sooooo pretty!

    Honestly,
    Ugnė

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  52. DaisyNovember 21, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    Oh wow its lovey !

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