Nostalgia Organics: Joyful Living Blog

Just made me smile ...

   
Something that made me smile today! You can have your pet photo turned into a fancy victorian portrait from hotdigitaldog.etsy.com. Loving the cat holding the kitten doll - cute! Hope this brings a tiny smile to you today, too.

A Mother's Heart

I fell head over heals for this silly toy when our paths crossed last summer at an old ranch house. The sweet mother bear gazing so tenderly at her baby cub. It reminded me of my love for Michael. When he was just a wee little thing, I would rock him quietly for hours and take note of every inch of his body. The dimple on his nose, the shape of his toes. What a special thing it is to be a mother. From one mother to another: Happy Mother's Day! P.S. I love you, Mom.

Vintage Flea Market Finds

 

Just back from a wonderful trip to Los Angeles and a visit to the much-anticipated, Long Beach Antique Market. The market was better than I'd dreamed. And, during a catch up with old friends at the vintage-style eatery, the Ivy, I had a celebrity moment and rubbed elbows with Simon Cowell (seated next to us). What fun. With all the laughing, exploring and vintage shopping - it couldn't have been a better weekend. This first picture is of the cutest little trunk of vintage dolls I stumbled upon at the market. I love the trunk and even better the dolls in the trunk. I couldn’t resist a little bisque doll I took home from this same vendor. And two of the prettiest vintage suitcases found their way into my trunk for the trip back home.

The vintage furniture at the market was breath taking. I loved this pair of night stands.

   

Imagine peddling down a country road in this blue gem to pick wild flowers for the basket.

 

 And, the jewelry!  Boxes and boxes, one right after the next, overflowing with vintage jewelry, rhinestone brooches, enamel flowers, rings with over-sized stones and more.

I discovered the sweetest color palettes and displays. Candy for the soul. 

I have a soft spot for vintage ribbons and trims. I must have spent thirty minutes rummaging through the beauties at this table.

 

And, who could deny the shiny, pretty buttons. Tables overflowing with the most beautiful vintage buttons.

 

... this quaint little bed frame called out to me. What a bargain price. Note to self: travel in big o' truck next time.

Vintage Book Covers

Among the many vintage things that make me happy are bright and colorful book covers.This lemon yellow butterfly caught my eye, springing from the brilliant blue cover of an old tattered book. This was a $1 find at a local shop. So I quickly scooped up the book and awed at its beauty all the way home. Now it's merrily mounted in a frame in my studio.

 

P.S. I'm taking a much needed break from product preparations and heading to the Long Beach Antique Market on Sunday in California. This has been on my to-do list for years and am so excited. Over 800 dealers and 20 acres of antiques. Good heavens! Look for pictures next week.