Rockabilly Gal All Dressed Up

After thinking about this summer, I realized I was on a dress form kick.  What could I do with another one?  Do I have room for another one?  Well I added a few to my collection but, I decided to redress one of the ones I already had.  That is the fun thing about these treasures, they are so versatile. 

This gal has been holding a wreath and changed for the seasons for many years.

She actually has a bronze finish on her and is attractive on her own.

The colors in this vintage crinoline just worked with the bronze finished dress form so I decided to dress her.

I made a top out of a vintage lace square tablecloth.  

Then added a golden yellow velvet rose with pieces of vintage fabric to hold her slip up to see the multi colors of netting that are original to the crinoline.

The brown crocheted gloves are attached with a glove pin.

A Victorian lace collar was added with two blue rhinestone closures for straps.

The suede belt and suede hat with a feather just finishes off the outfit.

I guess her Victorian boots will have to stay for a while since there is a bird nesting there.

She is now 

"All Dressed up with No Place to Go".....

(that could be a country western song)

I am linking to Metamorphosis Monday and

joining  Susan at Between Naps on the Porch.

If you would like to see other projects,click on the MM button on the sidebar
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Have a Fun Week!

Summer is Winding Down

Our family has been on many great vacations this summer. 

It is so much fun to spend time together. 

 My daughter just posted on her blog, My Fleet of Fords, our last summer trip together to Southern California which was at Capistrano Beach and Legoland.  I would love to share it with you.  Just click here.

 I guess it is okay for my grandson,Captain Eli, to be eating marshmallows while sailing.

My grandson, Captain C J, giving orders to set the sails.

 My great, great, nephew, Captain Tyler, whose Nana and Papa own the boat.

Playing with sand crab at the Tide Pools.

Fun to get buried in the sand.

Before you are in Legoland, even some of  the pedestrians turn in to Legos.

Even the figures on the sign at the Aquarium are made with Legos.

All characters are made of Legos.

Lego Las Vegas

 Lego New York City

 I saw the boys saluting the Lego White House.
I have to admit I got a little choked up.

I just had to show Eli when we went to El Torito for dinner.

Kids bring so much joy.

Hope you are having a fun Summer too!

Where the Rooster Roosts

Last week before I was to leave on a beach getaway, I discovered that there was going to be a Rooster Blog Party.  I don't have many roosters but I do have one colorful rooster that you may find roosting at different places in my coop.  I would love to introduce you to him.

My colorful Rooster seems to like the top of my kitchen cabinets among the fruits and veggies.

Sometimes he decides to roost on the kitchen counter. 

The fabric that he is roosting on makes him think he is on vacation in the Countryside of France.

I've had this fabric in my stash for awhile so I'm not sure where I purchased it.

Also, he likes to roost on the dining room table, only as a tablescape.

He is among friends with these colorful rooster plates. 

The place setting is layered with  a red charger and yellow dinner plate to accent the square rooster plate.

He is among more friends in the coop with this chicken fabric I purchased at a local fabric store called Strawberry Patches.  The fabric does come in other colors so click Strawberry Patches and check out other chicken fabrics.  I will show you some of the other printed roosters on this fabric.

I might add that Suzanne owner of Strawberry Patches has a blog with great tutorials.  If you would like to check them out, click Notes from the Patch blog.


I am joining Barb at Bella Vista for the Annual Rooster Blog Party if you would like to join in the fun.

On Thursday, I will be posting with  Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday Blog Party so here are some more views of the tablescape.  

If you would like to read a story about "The Rooster that Wouldn't Crow" click here.


Thanks for stopping by for a visit.

Vintage Black Friday - Black Painted Box Roses

I've always loved vintage boxes.  

They work well in a vignette to give height for displaying at different eye levels.  

Several years ago, this vintage box caught my eye because number one it was black but then the added painted pink and yellow roses were an added bonus. 

The vintage black box is used in the vignette with my hand painted tea set.

Because some of the paint is worn, it just gives it charm.

This box has a copper lining.  I was told that it was used to keep cigars in. 

It seems to feminine for cigars, what do you think?

I'm linking with Vintage Black Friday at French Cupboard 

if you would like to see other Vintage Black Friday posts.

Enjoy your weekend...