Mobile Home Monday -

This was actually posted for the first time last year.  It got a great amount of hits so I'm assuming you guys liked it?... thus I'm bringing it back.  Ok, truth be told yesterday was mother's day, we were out of the house all day and I didn't get a chance to post a new Mobile Home Monday so I'm re-posting.  

I hope all the Moms, sisters, friends, aunts, caregivers, god moms, etc... had a fantastic mother's day!

               

    

 

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Fashion Friday - Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby starts today! As mentioned in a previous blog post, I love the traditions that carry out year after year during the Run for the Roses. Here are a few vintage Kentucky Derby pictures I found from years past. I love the clothes!

1935

1940's

1950's

Love the Hats!

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Upcycled Thursdays - Cake Stands

I love this idea! It's been on my "to do" list for sometime now. Someday I'll get around to it but for now I'll share the photos that bring me inspiration...

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Tuesday - Inspirational Vintage Interior, Spring Table Settings

For me great decor is an eclectic mix of old and new. It's not always about buying what the store sells as a matching set.  It's about buying single pieces that make YOU happy.  It's about using what you have and showcasing it in a way that makes everything flow together.  
This week I decided to show a few Easter and/or spring Themed Table settings that use an eclectic mix of vintage and modern pieces.  I hope these pictures provide inspiration for your upcoming celebrations.

 

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Behind the Scenes of HDV - Post Office Run

 A couple times a week I, along with my two babies, make a trip to the local post office. I snapped a couple pics during this weeks trek. 

This particular trip was made after dropping my daughter off at preschool. I had a ton of boxes but never fear, my little man is a gentleman and more then happy to help his mama...

Inside we are greeted by the lovely postal service women, Mrs. Deb and Mrs. Audry,  who we have come to know rather well. Mrs.Deb always has treats for my kids. 

I finish my shipments. Nolan picks his sucker and we are on our way. In a couple days we'll be back do it all over again.

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Behind the Scenes of HDV - How I get my Work On

This week I've been creating a few upcycled items for HDV (more on that in another blog post). He's a sneak peak into a day of my "work"...

Here's part of my office/studio/kids-art-room:

Please keep in mind I was in the middle of painting, plastering, sanding, sawing, etc... my studio is not normally this out of control messy.

As I work I always have one or two little ones working with me.  On this particular day my daughter was playing at a friends house. My son sat next to me playing "bad guys". The jewelry boxes were jails where he would throw the alien fugitives.

Last but not least we must not forget about Murphy
(the dog who is fast becoming the HDV mascot after last Saturday's post):

 When Murphy isn't sneaking though the kitchen trying to find food on the counter, he lays comfortably on the studio floor. 

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Fashion Friday - Let's Get Physical

As you already know I've been writing a lot about spring. Well today is no exception. As the warm weather gets closer the majority of us are thinking about getting into skimpy clothes wearing shape (present company included - although being a Mama of two I am no long going for skimpy).  Today's blog post features some work out wear to motivate and encourage the workout queen inside you. Spring is one it's way!

 Left: Men's Green Retro Gym Shorts $12.00

 Right: WATERCOLOR FLORAL onesie YOGA vintage 80s UNITARD fitness JUMPER XS S $24.00

 Left: Vintage Iron Dumbbell Weights $28.00

Upper Right: Vintage Health-o-Meter Bathroom Scale $38.50

Lower Right:1970s Schwinn Exerciser Stationary Bike $49.50

Forgive me for getting nostalgic but the Schwinn Stationary bike brings back so many memories.  My Dad used to run in the summer and in the winter he would ride a stationary bike EXACTLY like this one. He would crank up Olivia Newton John and crank out speed cycling for what seemed to be hours (he's going to kill me for this). 

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Upcycled Thursdays - Pillows

This week HDV is happy to feature up-cycled pillows. There were too many to choose from...there are some very talented people on Etsy (as we already knew). 

  Antique Quilt Made Into Feather Down Pillow $28.00

  Recycled Chenille Sea Urchin Pillow - small - $60.00

  owl pillow, vintage, eco friendly, handmade $28.00

  VINTAGE Flowers - Original 60s / 70s Fabric - Throw Pillow / Cushion Cover 14 x 14 inch $20.00

  Striped Wool Upcycled Sweater Pillow $28.00

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Work it Wednesday - Six ways to wear a scarf

Do you know how to work a scarf as well as the lovely model shown below? Maybe you could give it a try...:

A few Scarves found in the Vintage section Etsy

Left Top:Vintage Green Blue Silk Neck Scarf by Echo $14.00

Left Bottom:Mod Vintage Fiorini Scarf $17.00

Right:Vintage 70s ROYAL EQUESTRIAN scarf in white red and navy with tassels and chains print $17.50

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Vintage Mobile Home Mondays - Constance 1956 Vintage Caravan

This is the most romantic remodeled vintage mobile home I have seen to date. Happy Valentines Day!

I got these pictures from snailtrail.co.uk vw

 

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Fashion Friday - I'm seeing RED!

With Valentine's Day right around the corner it's hard to see anything but red. Today's Fashion Friday is inspired by a couple 1950's photos found in Vogue:

My Favorite 1950's Valentine's Dress (from HAPPY DAY VINTAGE!) 

Vintage Dresses available on Etsy:

Left:Vintage 1950s Red Taffeta Party Dress with Rhinestone Belt $52.00

Middle:Vintage 1950's Red Pleated Dress $70.00

Rt Top:ON SALE vintage 40s party dress (xs, s) $97.75

Rt Middle:1950's Suzy Perette Romantic Silk Print Dressy Dress $285.00

Rt Bottom:1960s Lipstick Red Party Dress $54.00

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Upcycled Thursdays - Suitcases/Luggage

I've done a blog post similar to this in the past. I must admit up-cycled luggage is my fav. 

For the Wedding or Party/Gathering:

 

To Rock Out:

 Take a Seat and Put up your Feet:

  For our Walls:

Perfect for our Furry Friends:

Now if I could find a suitcase large enough to make a bed for our Great Dane, Murphy:

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Photo Sources: The Alternative Consumer,

Flippen Factory

The alternative Consumer 

Livbit

Treehugger

Craft

Poetic Home

Oh Darling Bride

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