Today was a REALLY good day for Vintage! We were all sort of stuck this morning and getting in each other's hair (it was a rough night of sleep or lack thereof last night). So I suggested a family hunt and it paid off for everyone! Jorn got "skater" shoes, Simonne got a vintage wooden doll cradle, Vaughn got vintage red corduroy Osh-Kosh Overalls with feet (!) and Greg got a stack of books. In fact, our house even got a new (very old) wooden folding chair. And me...well...I loaded up on stuff for the shop! But there was one thing I bought for the shop I just don't think I'll be able to part with.
A vintage Saks Fifth Avenue jumper made from Railroad Stripes! Not the most practical garb for a nursing momma but I'll make it work in two hour intervals! I wasn't sure if it would fit and I wasn't planning on even trying it on but I did and it did and I love it.
But it's even better when accessorized with baby feet! See!
The haul for the shop was huge. I already have a pile of stuff waiting to be listed. That's all good I guess. I just have a hard time finding my dining room these days.
Oh Oh oh! I love thrifting and treasure hunting. I love that jumper! Way to go!
Suzanne in rural Ohio
Posted by: Suzanne | August 14, 2009 at 12:16 AM
Oh, that's so cute -- lucky you! Wouldn't it look great worn over pants too as fall comes along?
Blessings,
G
Posted by: Georganna | August 14, 2009 at 10:24 AM
Yes! What a great idea! I'm a big (tall) boot gal too, so leggings and boots. Some hand knit leggings...
Posted by: Abi | August 14, 2009 at 10:31 AM
Thanks Suzanne! I'd love to search in Ohio. Aren't there a lot of big antique festivals there?
Posted by: Abi | August 14, 2009 at 10:32 AM
You are inspiring me to go treasure hunting here in CT! That's a great find!
Posted by: nova | August 14, 2009 at 10:34 AM
LOVE! And the little feet are perfect with it!
Posted by: Kara | August 14, 2009 at 11:50 AM
There are good festivals, but I admit I don't know what they are. Mostly, I hunt in thrift stores, which Ohio has tons of, and there are some that are really great. I've gotten a lot of pyrex and great vintage woolens and baby things. I love thrifting. Good luck!
Posted by: Suzanne | August 14, 2009 at 04:38 PM
I was going to suggest leggings come fall.
LOVE those baby feet. :)
Posted by: karin | August 15, 2009 at 12:03 PM
oh my gosh - that is the bestest dress ever -- and I do so love the accessories ;)
Posted by: rho | August 15, 2009 at 08:40 PM
I just wanted to say one more thing about that jumper! I think it would be a fairly easy pattern to copy, and you are recently into sewing. The pieces of the jumper are mostly rectangles and gathers... Patch pockets are easy. I'll bet you could copy that pretty easily!
Suzanne in rural Ohio
Posted by: Suzanne | August 15, 2009 at 10:40 PM