tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85415992583790393272024-02-06T21:40:17.316-08:00Victorian at HeartDecorating with a Touch of the PastGail Oldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10040528837666809040noreply@blogger.comBlogger156125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8541599258379039327.post-27601130068228194022015-03-26T11:51:00.002-07:002015-03-26T11:51:18.305-07:00Closing Business 2015<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8541599258379039327.post-88648365369905269752014-12-08T15:41:00.004-08:002014-12-08T15:49:04.139-08:00Merry Christmas 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My Christmas decorating ideas started this year with a fur collar my friend, Cindi, gave me.</div>
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It was her Mother's from a 1950's coat. I knew my dress form in the entry needed to be dressed up for the holidays to greet guests as they enter our home.</div>
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While stopping by a local shop to purchase some items, I spotted the area of Fall items that were "On Sale". Oddly enough, there were three fur wired-ribbons. The price was so good, I decided to buy all three because it matched the fur collar and I knew it would spark some ideas. I placed one as a belt on the dress form and continued to put a rustic, woodsy tree by the form.</div>
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I, also, purchased this very cute bird ornament for the woodsy-themed tree. It looks perfect coupled with the all natural bird's nest we preserved a few years ago.</div>
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The angel outfitted in her fur coat was perfect to hover on top of the tree.</div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8541599258379039327.post-6815328394821092822014-09-04T21:41:00.004-07:002014-09-04T21:59:23.976-07:00<span style="font-size: large;">Leslie, Monica and I are getting ready for two of my favorite events coming up soon. </span><br />
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On Valentine's Day my Mom was almost 93 years young. She still loves to do handiwork so I purchased an embroidery kit that has several holiday table runners. The first one she finished was this beautiful Valentine table runner. I feel blessed that she is able to use her creative talents and has fun.</div>
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While shopping in a local antique mall I saw this garland that was made of vintage Valentine cards and playing cards. Since our family loves to play card games, this seemed fitting to have this on display.</div>
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The Valentine runner made the perfect table scape for our Valentine dinner.</div>
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Valentine Day would not be complete without Red Roses.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have to give a shout out to my friend, Beverly, at <a href="http://mysewsweetstudio.blogspot.com/2014/03/its-her-birthday.html" target="_blank">My Sew Sweet Studio,</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> she put this project together for me. Check out her blog, she is sew creative.</span></div>
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<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8541599258379039327.post-34059938191396800992014-03-21T22:26:00.000-07:002014-03-21T22:38:01.340-07:002014 Happy New Year<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I have to first explain that I had basically given up on the fact that I would be able to get back to my blog to post but thanks to my husband........it is now working again. Thank you so much !</span></span> </i><br />
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I think the first post should be a "2014 Happy New Year" post even though it is now March.<br />
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Greeting at the front door is the Victorian "Paris" dress form that gets dressed-up for many occasions. <br />
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Bringing in the New Year is always centered around food and the decor is centered around clocks.<br />
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In one of the previous posts, I was dreaming of a mantle for Christmas see it <a href="http://victorianatheart.blogspot.com/2011/11/dreaming-of-mantle-for-christmas.html" target="_blank">here.</a> Well..........</div>
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When I purchased it, I was thinking of painting it black or white but when I saw it in the room, the quarter-sawed oak gave a richness to the room and complimented the kitchen cabinets across the open room.<br />
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Join us for a fun antiquing weekend October 4-5, 2013<br />
If you would like more information about the show, go to their <a href="http://www.threespeckledhens.com/" target="_blank">website.</a> </div>
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She modeled her vintage white summer dress layered with a man's shirt that is made into an apron. Spring has sprung with her vintage floral hat. The vintage floral picture behind her compliments the flowers of the hat. The large satin brooch with the rhinestone center makes a statement. Also, the necklace is made with a family heirloom watch by my friend, Sandra. You might like to take a closer look.<br />
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The mirrors were off and the shelf in the middle was very insecure. I debated either restoring it back to a stain or painting it. I thought about painting it a bright color or in pastels. Trying to imagine how it could be used, I finally said "It has to be white with some rubbed off edges to show it had some wear over time".<br />
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Also, the back of the mirror said 1929 which was probably the year it was manufactured.</div>
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We had to replace the hinges with new ones but was able to keep the original one on top. </div>
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I can only imagine what a lady would hide away in this cute box......</div>
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........gloves, trinkets, love notes ???........</div>
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After much debate, we decided to paint the original knobs instead of replacing them with reproduction or other vintage knobs. See the detail on the outside legs. Love that added touch.</div>
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I was happy with the way this makeover turned out. How about you?</div>
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This vanity is for sale in my "Victorian At Heart" space #4749 at</div>
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This is a silk bouquet I did to practice on the stem ribbons. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(which you can't see in this photo)</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: #0000ee; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">I added <span style="color: #0000ee;">a picture of Davis' parents since today is his 15th birthd<span style="color: #0000ee;">ay.</span></span></span></span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">Happy 15th Birthday Davis<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">!</span></span></span></span></span></span></b></i></span></div>
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<span id="goog_801031263"></span><span id="goog_801031264"></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8541599258379039327.post-30483764757752145812013-01-23T19:14:00.001-08:002013-01-27T15:58:22.349-08:00A French Style Gift of LoveOne of the greatest loves is having friends that know you well and still love you. I am so blessed with several. It also helps if they are extremely creative. I have a special friend, her name is Sandra who I call Sandi. She amazes me with her creativeness and thoughtfulness. She has made me countless items and I cherish them all. The other day she brought me two gifts that she made for me and I immediately had to redecorate my table in my entry.<br />
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This beautiful Paris graphic design print had to be surrounded by an ornate frame. </div>
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This silver frame gave it the presence in the vignette that it needed.</div>
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Sandi made this red velvet book marker....ooh la la. </div>
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I love red velvet and I draped it on the nesting doves so you could see the whole ribbon. </div>
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One end of the ribbon has the French word <i><b>"amour"</b></i> which says love and romance.</div>
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<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8541599258379039327.post-83342886795778623712012-10-31T00:16:00.004-07:002012-11-05T08:51:51.971-08:00Falling into Halloween<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It sure doesn't feel like Autumn in my neck of the woods,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> but it still got a little scary around the house. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Just sharing who came for a visit.</span></span></div>
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A big thank you to my friend, Beverly, for spending the weekend helping me. </div>
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Go visit her at her blog, <a href="http://mysewsweetstudio.blogspot.com/2012/10/pinterest-try-tuesday-5.html" target="_blank">My Sew Sweet Studio</a></div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8541599258379039327.post-70967259207397983962012-09-27T19:18:00.001-07:002012-09-28T00:09:34.577-07:00Where To Find "Victorian at Heart" Vintage Finds<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">This is my great niece cowgirl, Taylor, with the saddle<span style="font-size: large;">.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I, <i>"Victorian at Heart"</i> joined my friend, Sally, with <i>"FrenchWhite"</i> at the <i>Five and Dime Antique Mall</i> in downtown <i>Bakersfield,</i> <i>California</i>. I have been a vendor there before and I knew it was time to saddle up again. This antique mall has two stories of treasures awaiting you when you visit the old Five and Dime Store at 1400 19th Street. Plan to stop by the 1950's Luncheonette in this building for a nostalgic themed lunch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sunday October 14, 2012, 9am - 3:30pm </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">at the Kern County Museum in Bakersfield, California.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> This is a beautiful setting of 50 historic buildings on 8 tree-lined acres with over 200 vendors. There will be Antiques, Food, and Music </span><br />
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The wedding theme was peacock feathers and colors so the main colors were royal blue, teal, and green. It was such a great combination of colors to work with for the bridal shower and wedding.<br />
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For the gift table I used one of their engagement photos and had a canvas print made at Costco.</div>
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Chelsie loves to read so I went to the thrift store and my stash to get books in the three wedding colors for the tablescapes. Can you see the peacock feathers peeking out of the glittered ribbons? There is a nest and bird, too. The silver ice buckets give the table decor some bling.</div>
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The wedding reception had a garden theme so I couldn't resist using this vintage window and drawer with vintage garden tools and a garden hat inside on a side table.</div>
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We made white with glitter branches which we used at the wedding. </div>
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I love to use my ruffled bedskirt as a tablecloth.</div>
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Chelsie's sister, Mystie, helped with the gifts even the wrapping paper were peacock feathers.</div>
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Chelsie's sister, Estie, helped with the opening of gifts<br />
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Personalized gifts with her new last name is always fun to receive.</div>
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Bride-to-be, Chelsie, with her two sisters and Mom, Kristie.</div>
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Chelsie and her soon to be sisters in law and mother in law and nephew.</div>
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Chelsie has always loved hats, she use to dress up with them when she came to my house.</div>
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Chelsie with her Grandma Jeanette who is the reverend that will be officiating at the wedding. </div>
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That is so special. </div>
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This is Chelsie's Nana (Great Grandma), Lucille.</div>
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This is Chelsie with me, her Great Auntie Gail. </div>
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I have to say with her high heels on she is over six feet tall and is gorgeous.</div>
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Groom, David, showed up just in time to help pack it all up.</div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Congratulations and Best Wishes as you begin your</span></i></b><br />
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My daughter, Monica, took me to the Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena, CA for my birthday and these are two of my treasures I brought home.<br />
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We had lunch at Union Station and continued to tour many sites.</div>
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My grandson, Davis, and I always have room for popcorn.</div>
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Grandsons, C.J., Davis, and Eli with the Washington Monument in the background.</div>
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C.J. informed me that this is the tallest free standing structure. If you would like to check out 10 amazing facts about the Washington Monument, click <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rs25V7VsrWY">here.</a></div>
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We were privileged to have a tour of the Pentagon by our friend, Jason, who works there.</div>
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It is a city in itself and if you would like to find out more facts, click <a href="http://pentagontours.osd.mil/">here.</a></div>
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Davis making a speech.</div>
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Outside the Pentagon is a 9/11 Memorial.</div>
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A visit to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum is a must.<br />
Find out more information by clicking <a href="http://dc.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=dc&cdn=citiestowns&tm=46&f=10&su=p284.13.342.ip_p554.23.342.ip_&tt=11&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.nasm.si.edu/">here.</a></div>
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The serene setting of the changing of the guards at Arlington Cemetery. </div>
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I wish you could hear the sound of the water flowing over these rocks....it is so soothing.</div>
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I think I will walk out and get a closer look.</div>
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The flowers next to the grass are usually a solid yellow and </div>
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the bushes in the middle have pink flowers. </div>
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Our apricot tree is starting to produce some fruit </div>
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that will have to be a pie or cobbler in the near future.</div>
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My husband brought me a bouquet of flowers to enjoy while I had breakfast on the patio.</div>
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Of course, I had to add some embellishments to make a vignette.<br />
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By the start of May, most trees are in full leaf, many Spring flowers
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taking advantage of the longer daylight hours which includes me being able to enjoy my breakfast alfresco.<br />
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