Showing posts with label Imaginary Gifting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Imaginary Gifting. Show all posts

Friday, February 17, 2012

You Should Go To -

Alabama Goods in Homewood.

Get yerself some local gifts.

Who doesn't want an Alabama-shaped cutting board?


Friday, June 17, 2011

Imaginary Gifting: Random Finds from Areo Home

From Areo Home:

Hula Honeys Postcards



Elephant Elephant Book



Seville Recycled Glass Vases



Zinc Easels and Memo Board



Matches

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Imaginary Gifting: In the Kitchen with Style

I have been searching for aprons. These are cute, from Gift of Style:

Bib Gigi Red and Cream Damask Apron



Brown and Pink Dot Apron



Bib Josephine Red and Pink Dot Apron

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Imaginary Gifting: Since You Are a Founding Father at Heart

I love these 17th and 18th Century reproductions from G.L. Reynolds Furniture:

Continuous Arm with Comb



Sack Back



1740 early Philadelphia Comb Back



And my FAVORITE - the Philadelphia Writing Arm

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Imaginary Gifting: For Nostalgia's Sake

Have you seen this? McLoughlin Brothers were the precursor to Milton Bradley. 

1887 Grandmama's Useful Knowledge Game



Circus Procession Poster

Monday, June 13, 2011

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Imaginary Gifting: For the Babe

Lillian is getting a little playful these days, so I found these "green" items on diapers.com. They look fun.

Of course, Mom has to include an elephant. I just love them - I can't help it.


A rattle, toy, and burp cloth:



Cute dog!

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Imaginary Gifting: Here We Go A'Vacationing

I've been vacationing in my mind -  and since we are stuck at home, I thought I'd have a little fun planning what I'd wear on my pretend vacation to the beach. The website Spool27 is beautiful, and really affordable.

June Breeze Dress



Fern Leaf Dress


Forsythia Dress




Tea Towel Crochet Tunic



Creekside Blouse



Turquoise Blooms Earrings


Mixing Bowl Ring



Gentry Tote



Country Field Tote

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Imaginary Gifting: For the Francophile Co-Worker

A style guide by Ines de la Fressange shows all women of all sizes how to dress like a Parisian lady. Find it at a local bookstore here.

Monday, June 6, 2011

Imaginary Gifting: Items for My Imaginary Country Home from Wisteria.com

Moorish Chest



French Directoire Bookcase



Rolling Console Cart



Vintage Chinese Butcher's Table



French Industrial Coffee Table - My Favorite!

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Imaginary Gifting: For the Mother-in-Law Who Loves to Entertain

Indigo Medallion Table Runner



Capiz Shell Placemats




Crochet Edge Napkins



Faceted Burst Napkin Rings



Paillette Glassware - these are my FAVORITE.

About the designer Kim Seybert. You can shop her website here.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Imaginary Gifting: For All the Ladies in Your Life

How sweet! Calla lily bobby pins!


For your Day of the Dead party - skull earrings!


Love it - a Converse tip toe kiss tank


These are so simple but lovely - a pair of painted burlap sacks


An antique book hook!


You can find all of these items and more at Julie Brzezinski's page. I love her stuff!