I'm really enjoying the creativity that goes into stocking the shelves of The Boutique!

I also get such delight when incorporating vintage pieces into whatever I am making, and many of the items in The Boutique will reflect this.  The rule is... nothing goes on the shelves that I wouldn't love receiving myself!

This vintage 1930's button will soon be adorning one of the hat's in the Fall/Winter Cream in my Coffee Collection.  I happen to think that its beauty lies not only in what we can see,  but also what is hidden as well.  You just don't find buttons like this very frequently anymore. 

As my heart was contemplating this, a verse came to mind...

And let not your adornment be merely external... 

but let it be the hidden person of the heart, 

with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, 

which is precious in the sight of God.

                                            1 Peter 3:3-4

As I wear my own particular hats that I have made for this Fall and Winter season, 

this gentle reminder will bless me each and every time.

with love,

 

Ok, so I am having way too much fun making hats and fingerless gloves... who knew?!

It really doesn't take much time at all and so I find I can slip in a glove here and there, and the hats work up so quickly, it's just a matter of finding the yarn and taking a few moments out.

I enjoy adding the finishing touches of ribbon, chunky flower and finding just the right button.

This button is vintage 1930's and it gives me great pleasure to know that it has found a place to show itself so well!

I have a lovely plaid scarf

that I think will go nicely 

with this set.

My next project will be a hat, and perhaps a little pair of fingerless gloves,
 for little Sophia's birthday.

I haven't decided on the style yet, or the colour - 

and getting the right fit is always the challenge...

but, I'm looking forward to seeing what slips off the end of my crochet hook!

Flapper Style Hat

I've been having fun making hats!

I made a 30's style Flapper Hat for Linda's birthday gift, 

and I liked it so much that I make one for myself as well!

It's made from cotton yarn and while Linda's has a flower embellishment made with single yarn, the flower on mine is made by doubling the yarn and I really like the effect!

It's a little hard to see, but in the centre of the flower is snuggled an authentic 1930's button.

I absolutely love my new little hat and plan on making quite a few more!

It just plain makes me happy!

Buttons and Lace

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Not too long ago, my friend Wendy had the daunting and emotional task of sorting through many of her deceased Aunt's belongings.  As she undertook to navigate her way through the items, Wendy came across many of her Aunt's sewing things and one afternoon asked if perhaps I was interested in looking at some of them.

A few weeks later, after a lovely visit, I was taken downstairs and shown through the boxes and bags.  I have still to sort through all that was given so kindly to me, but I just had to show you a few of the lovely vintage items.

I just know that the cotton and lace will be well used in many of my projects and will most definitely soon find their way into Altered Books and Journals, to be enjoyed for years to come!

I can just see these little beauties being made into a velvet cuff bracelet or incorporated into a lovely beaded vintage necklace!

These weighty little pendants are unique and beautiful... once again my head is reeling with ideas on how to use them!

These yummy and substantial bone buttons are very Art Deco and would look great on a linen jacket or elegant cardigan!

These little sparkling buttons caught my eye right away... wouldn't they make great button cuff links for a fall or winter blouse?

VERY 1930's!  Classy, elegant and just look great all grouped together on a dressing table!

These remind me of those little beaded candies that you find in a box of Licorice Allsorts!

A little more demure perhaps than her aforementioned sisters... but that's what makes this little button so lovely and charming!

Definitely Altered Book material!

My head is just FULL of creative ideas on how to use these vintage items and somehow I think that Wendy's Aunt would be pleased to know that her lovely and unique buttons and lace will be made into something that will not only showcase their beauty but bless others as well.

Hope you enjoyed!