tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39266074233652153322024-03-13T06:46:22.571-07:00Vintage Vixen Artsvintagevixenartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13608843968191581885noreply@blogger.comBlogger282125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926607423365215332.post-25774091181020098882015-01-23T20:22:00.001-08:002015-01-23T20:36:29.245-08:00Illustrated SelfieI so loved <a href="http://augustwren.blogspot.com/">August Wren's</a> sketch book selfies that I had to do my own. A snowless wintry day where I am portrayed in typical black with a bit of my fave color turquoise. I'm partial to the wrap I'm wearing that a sweet Aunt bought for me. Yes indeedy very relaxing these quick sketch exercises are proving to be! Have a fab weekend! <br />
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vintagevixenartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13608843968191581885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926607423365215332.post-84082877141168031762015-01-13T22:01:00.001-08:002015-01-13T22:01:40.014-08:00Six Layer's plus a Rainbow equal's a Bridal CakeDoesn't that just sound like a quirky title to a book?...hmmm..<div>Oh hey, anyhoo, one of the best cakes I ever made was for my little sister in law Lacey's bridal shower I threw for her at my casa. I'm no pro baker, but when I get an idea in my head to make something be it a hand built clay planter I got an idea for, a skirt that that I dreamt about or all the colorful cakes I see on Pinterest, you better bet your hot cross bun's I'm gonna figure out how to make it. And so I did. </div><div>Thank's to my awesome right hand wo-man my sister Rachel, we successfully elecuted that towering six layered rainbow wonder, then frosted it with hand tinted turquoise blue frosting and voila! It was an ooh and ahhh moment whe we cut into that baby and all the multi-colored layer's were revealed. The best part was making the little bride to be happy and her day absolutely memorable. This cake needed to be illustrated in my sketchy book even if just to look back and remember that happy day😊</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRFq-uCIu3SLdW7_v7VIkMILeGNNUrzTSgPCBNlW0lCiP6y6bE0J4GbgA_GaQQwjrbQSkCNyRb2Gh5nr_T8vu-DORNwyHKKdNB7-CtIQsRGrtqN8fB80T0YiC150SpawRVGgpLR8sFGH4/s640/blogger-image-194727881.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRFq-uCIu3SLdW7_v7VIkMILeGNNUrzTSgPCBNlW0lCiP6y6bE0J4GbgA_GaQQwjrbQSkCNyRb2Gh5nr_T8vu-DORNwyHKKdNB7-CtIQsRGrtqN8fB80T0YiC150SpawRVGgpLR8sFGH4/s640/blogger-image-194727881.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNz_xkqaZa99vrMACItjYvjjbDGNeahz6KuBhvmcmyzZHAbnFZUzLeM6qs4g6VT9QYFrh193aiuhQ170GutQNCCQ_3XavaeeUu7H72nxQoVyGRwhF7y0bBvBgTid8VC87R5XLi2d1BbCo/s640/blogger-image--1887260245.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNz_xkqaZa99vrMACItjYvjjbDGNeahz6KuBhvmcmyzZHAbnFZUzLeM6qs4g6VT9QYFrh193aiuhQ170GutQNCCQ_3XavaeeUu7H72nxQoVyGRwhF7y0bBvBgTid8VC87R5XLi2d1BbCo/s640/blogger-image--1887260245.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv-Ja-e8oyVpkBCA5iQ7CWwlo0oANpmavv4D7UKphXIchN9oZYhx6ZQ1opuSaYoMIbt-skiTrWPNDmawpZdYDHs-lCLYcIOnj_-ccoyOAVjBT5wBeQXMwqyk3RWbykBblNc1T58lpIIkw/s640/blogger-image-831025987.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv-Ja-e8oyVpkBCA5iQ7CWwlo0oANpmavv4D7UKphXIchN9oZYhx6ZQ1opuSaYoMIbt-skiTrWPNDmawpZdYDHs-lCLYcIOnj_-ccoyOAVjBT5wBeQXMwqyk3RWbykBblNc1T58lpIIkw/s640/blogger-image-831025987.jpg"></a></div>vintagevixenartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13608843968191581885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926607423365215332.post-45025139337730524682015-01-10T07:51:00.001-08:002015-01-11T07:22:50.971-08:00I only have Eyes for you.One of the first thing's I remember drawing in concentrated detail as a kid was eyes. I love them, they are the most fascinating feature of the face. I've drawn painted, carved and printed eyes on clothing, and here in my sketchbook I just plain ol' felt like loosely painting lots of eyes. I'll never tire of my fascination of them. Have a lovely weekend .<br />
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vintagevixenartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13608843968191581885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926607423365215332.post-33033431659432169172015-01-07T19:40:00.001-08:002015-01-10T06:30:17.726-08:00Yellow BirdWell here we are starting a new year... 2015.... I love how that number sounds, way better than 2014. May this year be filled with art, happiness, the accomplishing of productive thing's. For me I keep my eyes on the prize,and hope to always, always do my best at whatever task's and responsibilities I have. In between the work art refreshes me and keep's the creative side from being overwhelmed by the daily tasks. It takes planning to make time for art just like anything else you find important , but it is well worth it and a true enjoyment. Yellow bird is another page in my sketchbook and I hope this year allows for many more bird's and such.<br />
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vintagevixenartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13608843968191581885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926607423365215332.post-88685423570409289732014-12-27T16:19:00.001-08:002014-12-27T21:47:52.449-08:00El TigreEver since I saw Pee Wee's Big Adventure I wanted his awesome tiger he sported on the handle bars of his bike. I've looked online an haven't found one thus far..bummer. Meantime I love tiger's and old circus animals and images, probably because my great grandfather was a lion trainer and his son my grandfather was a monkey trainer and did wonderful shows and was an artist as well who painted his own prop's and scenery. It was a child's dream to spend time with my grandpa and be behind the scenes with him at the zoo. Anyhoo I'm getting all nostalgic and I just really wanted to come up with a fun tiger drawing that I can possibly print on fabric and make myself a garment. Here's a few with some potential, either way I enjoyed this days sketch.<br />
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vintagevixenartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13608843968191581885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926607423365215332.post-73306662646889107052014-12-23T06:07:00.001-08:002015-01-10T06:30:30.627-08:00Birdie on a BottleI'm a bird lover, so no doubt you will see many in my new sketchbook project. I feed lots of little tweet's on my back deck and thus have constant inspiration. My Grammy and I made little terrarium's and other little nature craft's when I would come stay over and this watercolor remind's me of those lovely times with her.<br />
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vintagevixenartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13608843968191581885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926607423365215332.post-63792667032695232522014-12-16T11:12:00.001-08:002015-01-10T06:30:45.679-08:00In my sketch bookOk so i have sketchbook's galore yet have not one complete, so I am going to try my darnedest to fill an entire book with what I will call artistic discipline. I feel the need to train myself to not only stimulate my creativity if possible on a daily basis but also fight the procrastinator in me and eventually hold an entire work in my paint bespeckled little hands. I admire so many artist's who have volumes of work and so here I go with mine. Oh and since time has always been a giant factor in my willy nilly ways, I'm going to try to give myself 30-60 min max so I can motivate myself to squeeze art in as much as possible! Aaaand page one starts with me watching Emma and admiring the dance and all the lovely gown's and here's my take.<br />
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vintagevixenartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13608843968191581885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926607423365215332.post-23348288160979536522014-12-12T23:15:00.001-08:002014-12-15T16:39:13.251-08:00An Ode To Dottie AngelOh <a href="http://dottieangel.blogspot.com/">Dottie Angel</a> how I love your cheery, comfy, colorful frocks!<br />
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So much I admire them that I will try with all my might to make my own, with my limited sewing skills( as I just snip and sew on the fly) . </div>
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I try to wait patiently for that day ( hopefully soon) when your patterns make their grand debut... But alas.. Until then I find that I am constantly tempted at the Store Ala Fabrique ( totally made that up- aka: The Fabric Store) and all its bolts and bolts of vintagey florals, calicos, and other goody goodnesses ! </div>
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I finally just give in, purchase my yardage, then carry on to the Casa where I rummage through my stash of real vintage textiles, laces and notions and then plunk down all on the studio floor and let the vision (albeit simple)begin. </div>
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Add an unusual pocket made from an old fabric sample and a wonderful handmade lace collar from my Grammy ( I attached it with snaps for careful wear) and I found I was pleased as punch at my not so pretty as yours but uniquely me and wearable frock of my own. I shall wear it proudly and think of you , and thank you indeed for your inspiring way's and wares.</div>
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Oh so sincerely, Dawn</div>
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Here's another little character I made in clay that I find to be so soft and sweet in features that I know she was a kindly Queen who won her Kingdom over with her rosy cheeks and abundant wisdom.... Ok I may have gotten a little carried away with my clay but I really enjoyed making her anyhoo! Happy Tuesday!<br />
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vintagevixenartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13608843968191581885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926607423365215332.post-73253893011237002382014-11-04T16:26:00.001-08:002014-11-04T21:27:46.801-08:00Art Quirk<br />
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"What kind of art do you do ", people ask. I answer " Potter, painter, candle stick maker", otherwise whatever medium strikes my fancy that moment.<br />
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I have practically tried almost every typical art form except glass blowing ( on my creative bucket list). Sometimes I wish I could stick with one thing, at the least it would save me dough and studio space! But alas I cannot. </div>
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When I look around me I see things that inspire me daily and I never know till that moment whether it will be in clay, metal, paint or textile, all I know is that when I get the buzz I have to make whatever it is right then while I have the art mojo.</div>
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These character's appeared under my earthen covered finger tip's after I melded thought's of deer out in the crisp fall forest's ,and primitive, almost folk art bust's both antique and modern that I have long admired. </div>
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So Art Work that is my Art Quirk this may be but I am pleased with my colorful, and exotic creatures and my mind "for now" is calm till the next artful urge strikes! </div>
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vintagevixenartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13608843968191581885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926607423365215332.post-33647839200355832532014-07-27T22:28:00.001-07:002014-07-27T23:09:42.914-07:00ElouiseWell here she is. Here is Elouise and how I imagined her in color. As soon as I painted a rosey cheeked smile on her face I too had a smile of satisfaction and continued to let the paint and brushes reveal her sweetness. One of the last thing's to paint was her dress and I love a good blue and red combination! Finally her bouquet of flower's and she was complete. I really enjoyed painting her, and will miss her when she goes to a new home but in the mean time I will admire her on my sideboard and paint another hopefully right away to keep her company. Xox<br />
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vintagevixenartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13608843968191581885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926607423365215332.post-49621690445698288142014-07-14T15:43:00.001-07:002014-07-27T23:10:01.227-07:00A painting I will go.... A painting I will go, high ho the merry oh, a painting I will go!!<br />
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Excited to be done sketching my newest inspiration. I absolutely adore lost, and forlorn old photos of people that I don't know but can look and just imagine how they felt in that moment of time. For instance, this lovely lady is in I imagine a park like setting in the 50's according to her hair and dress. The dress is sprinkled with maybe blue, pink, and yellow flowers , and she is holding a freshly cut bouquet that perhap's her sweetheart just gave her maybe taking the picture because he wanted a momento of his girl and her lovely smile at that very moment. </div>
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vintagevixenartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13608843968191581885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926607423365215332.post-39924570815922346582014-06-18T15:04:00.001-07:002014-06-18T15:04:54.718-07:00I'm all about the themeQuirky it may be but I occasionally really enjoy doing things according to a theme. <div>Examples: Why not make ratatouille while watching Ratatouille , or have family over for a Nacho Bar decorated with luchadores while watching Nacho Libre. </div><div>I find it jolly fun. So a gift is needed for my 14 yr old niece who is crazy about Jane Austen and all forms of classical movies etc... Totally my cup o' tea, and the perfect excuse to pull together a theme gifty. I shopped for components for an Initial necklace that even "Emma "</div><div>would love. I couldn't help but make two after I couldn't decide on colors and charm's.</div><div>And of course I had to include one of my fave Austen movies. Now I just need to go thrifting ( tough job eh) to find her a tea cup to put a variety of tea bag's in, and pack it all up in a box wrapped with brown paper and tied with twine like an old fashioned general store. Can you tell how much I get into creative gift giving? Happy Wed!</div><div><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9wo1glsd1YPUUvMO-UzUwEG0AV_KzXmh1K_OTp6hlOy8ix5p7lgUDZP1afGSfxyIm74eRDfeqvFfl-CccXNOacBwLbkjoLhN5B5XNoVMlbGjiYgVIhc924iC17dynf_f2kKrNNRzAfcc/s640/blogger-image-1874979625.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9wo1glsd1YPUUvMO-UzUwEG0AV_KzXmh1K_OTp6hlOy8ix5p7lgUDZP1afGSfxyIm74eRDfeqvFfl-CccXNOacBwLbkjoLhN5B5XNoVMlbGjiYgVIhc924iC17dynf_f2kKrNNRzAfcc/s640/blogger-image-1874979625.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic2TEMTan_-IxRjdz0_9liN0Mhd5JU9u6kL-Pk5dKDqBeWb64IvMQzFvaGf_1zvgjbm9AjhvXWg0HrjIUcxj_1LU9LMfRlJXn_rknB4uAU5YHibcQ9NcJj1tTn2s-tiirx-anvCvKfVoI/s640/blogger-image--1694315909.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic2TEMTan_-IxRjdz0_9liN0Mhd5JU9u6kL-Pk5dKDqBeWb64IvMQzFvaGf_1zvgjbm9AjhvXWg0HrjIUcxj_1LU9LMfRlJXn_rknB4uAU5YHibcQ9NcJj1tTn2s-tiirx-anvCvKfVoI/s640/blogger-image--1694315909.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmIFItfhyhaIXE7Ceehiu9pltuqATEPLkUbK02qxheXQA2NZa0osyM-4V1P058fZRtbsz1d40fBgT1c_G_dJiZiMRKxX-hL7_efZkchomBd01B_KEA82NC__3ny3cJcSvDXW6eIVZe7VM/s640/blogger-image--1043616718.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmIFItfhyhaIXE7Ceehiu9pltuqATEPLkUbK02qxheXQA2NZa0osyM-4V1P058fZRtbsz1d40fBgT1c_G_dJiZiMRKxX-hL7_efZkchomBd01B_KEA82NC__3ny3cJcSvDXW6eIVZe7VM/s640/blogger-image--1043616718.jpg"></a></div>vintagevixenartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13608843968191581885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926607423365215332.post-54648895077604944532014-06-12T12:27:00.001-07:002014-07-27T23:10:19.017-07:00Bracelet TrioMy friend Em always wears the prettiest, delicate jewelry. She really knows what looks good on her. Recently she wore a lovely stack of gold's and trinkets that made me want some of my own. Now I'm not the biggest fan of gold jewelry but brushed or antique finish gold is more my style so I gathered my materials and made my own trio. I love that it looks so pulled together as a group or can be worn individually , win, win, and win!<br />
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vintagevixenartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13608843968191581885noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926607423365215332.post-42963537617437443432014-06-05T19:22:00.001-07:002014-06-06T22:22:46.339-07:00Bow Ties for the dashing!I have had bow ties on my son before bow ties became dashing fashion. I have always been one for vintage style since the beginning of my ability to choose my own style. And as its still not easy to find ties in kiddo size with the patterns I like, I decided to figure out how to make them on my own. I gotta say it still takes some time to make but oh the possibilities, especially when they are perfect for awesome vintage remnant's. Skye as well wants to make ones for kid's and I am making adults as well. They will be splendidly packaged and available at the <a href="http://www.vintageped.com/">Vintage Peddler</a> show this fall. So be prepared to to stand out as one snappy dresser! Hmmm ties for the genteel lady?... I better get to work...<br />
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vintagevixenartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13608843968191581885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926607423365215332.post-17218290629000532632014-06-01T07:21:00.001-07:002014-06-01T07:38:22.492-07:00Puttin on my Painting ShoesSome artist's have a well loved smock they put on before they get their art on, other's , a favorite splattered Tee, other's , that one pair of jean's you use to wipe your brush on. Me? I have had all the above but lately I have been encouraged to paint when I sport my paint splotch shoes. And I'm gonna wear them quite often this summer as I prepare for a particular show this fall called <a href="http://www.vintageped.com/">The Vintage Peddler</a> which I'm supa dupa excited to be a part of and will share detail's and peek's at my project's and wares I will have in the show as I go along. To start here's some pretty posies painted with acrylic on salvaged wood that resulted while wearing my comfy painting shoes! Have a wonderful day! Xx Dawn<br />
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vintagevixenartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13608843968191581885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926607423365215332.post-68234852682351507232014-05-20T20:20:00.001-07:002014-06-01T07:38:54.104-07:00Vintage Market Day'sRecently my gal pal's and I went to a vintage market, kinda like a smaller version of the Country Living fair. We found a lot of good scores. I picked up a shweet plaid picnic set, and a great little vin suitcase for my sisters collection. We had great food truck fare and beautiful weather. Chalk another one up for a fab , fabby girl's day out!<br />
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vintagevixenartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13608843968191581885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926607423365215332.post-91362389371957648052014-04-03T12:08:00.001-07:002014-06-01T07:39:20.582-07:00Why not sport a Turban?For some time now I have been intrigued by Turbans, but the only ones I have come across are" new " (as opposed to vintage) thick red velvet ones that I would go for but for the fact that when I tried it on I looked like a cheezy version of a fortune teller, not very stylish.<br />
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Fast forward to a recent artsy/crafty <a href="http://greenwithindiecraftshow.com/">Green With Indie Craft Show</a> we went to where I found the perfect, fabulous fitting Turban which I instantly purchased and wore on the spot. I received several compliments that day which then egged me on to find out how to make them myself.</div>
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After a bit of You Tube searching I found my exact style I purchased. </div>
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After a quick trip to the fabric store, I set to snipping and sewing and then I popped it on my noggin and briskly headed for mirror .... Success!!!! </div>
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Aaaand then I cranked out several more and am quite obsessed. </div>
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Lovely <a href="http://clothescamerasandcoffee.blogspot.com/">Roz</a> at Clothes, Camera's and Coffee, I thought of you as I made these, as you are a long haired beauty who always look's smashing in one. I nod my Turban to you, and wish you and everyone a...</div>
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Happy, happy, Thursday:)</div>
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vintagevixenartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13608843968191581885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926607423365215332.post-74993915775545582762014-04-01T09:01:00.001-07:002014-06-01T07:39:37.267-07:00Watercolor to relaxI've been down with a lousy cold this past week, and when I started finally feeling better I felt like cracking open my watercolor paint box and just painting willy nilly. All it takes is a blank book of crisp white paper to entice me to start playing.... Happy Tuesday<br />
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vintagevixenartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13608843968191581885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926607423365215332.post-66166538947111353862014-03-16T11:16:00.001-07:002014-06-01T07:40:42.808-07:00Spring has sprung dress.Well hello again! Yes I have been gone for some time. I got into a bit of a blog funk and needed a break. I have also had the winter doldrums , case in point: yesterday was gloriously sunny and 70 with people running in short's, walking their dog's, eating at cafe's al fresco , playing at the park... Today is 33 with the wind's howling like a pack of wolves, ice and snow, people squirreled back inside wondering what tha? Was yesterday a spring dream of wishful yearning? ( yeah I'm feeling dramatic today)<br />
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Well enough is enough I say! Perhaps if I make a new spring inspired dress I can at least have a new frock to look forward to wearing when the warm sun finally decides to fight the winter for its right's to spring!<br />
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Vintage yard's of cotton floral fabric found thrifted, some perfectly matched old seam binding also found in a second hand shop, some yellow ochre silky ribbon, and an old but beautiful hanky I picked up long ago for 50 cents at a garage sale finally found its purpose as it was all clipped, snipped, pinned , and sewed into this simple garment that I will likely pair with a light cardi, and sandals. </div>
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Now if a new dress doesn't cheer up a girl with the winter blues I don't know what will!</div>
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vintagevixenartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13608843968191581885noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926607423365215332.post-43033533836610331702013-12-08T22:18:00.001-08:002014-06-01T07:41:17.607-07:00Love to snuggle in with the first snowOur weather in the Midwest can be called nothing less than bizarre at times. It's a wonder why there are so many sniffles and sneezes, when one day the temp is sunny and 68 degrees and the next it is 24 and snowing. And of course a couple inches send's everyone in a frantic run to the grocery store for bread, milk and egg's. Our mail man claim's everyone must be making French toast ha ha. I on the other hand did grab the staple's and some chocolate of course, but opted to make Pioneer Woman's easy snowy day breakfast of egg in the hole, with buttery French bread . It was simply yummy! Along with some bacon, cinnamon crumb cake, and hot chocolate we were warmed through and through and ready for a day of reading under cozy quilt's , making snow angel's ,and sketching. I'd say a good start to winter!<br />
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vintagevixenartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13608843968191581885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926607423365215332.post-56524297433764712552013-11-24T15:54:00.001-08:002013-11-25T00:00:47.376-08:00Lazy Sunday's are WonderfulRarely do I have an entire Sunday to do as I like , to sleep in (as in 8:00 o clock) then lounge about in bed with a stack of art and fashion mag's. Then get up and make a breakfast other than a yogurt, bowl of cereal or an egg. Something good like French Toast and bacon. Then get dressed in something toasty because it was 29 degrees this morn , which gave me the perfect excuse to wear my new lonnggg soft salmon lacey leg warmer's that I bought from some rad crafter's at the Springfield farmer's market. Then go shop leisurely for nothing in particular and come home to to a hot cup of chocolate with homemade marshmallow's ( I bought) and work on some project's while watching favorite movie's. I wish for all to have such a day of bliss!! Happy Sunday!<br />
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vintagevixenartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13608843968191581885noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926607423365215332.post-22223958035031472952013-10-24T23:45:00.001-07:002013-10-24T23:51:22.082-07:00Time for Fall Food!Well I finally bit the bullet and turned on the furnace tonight. The day's have been bone chilling with the wind beating me to a Popsicle pulp as I have been working outside every day. So it's time for one of my all time perfect food's ...Soup, of course! I made potato soup all thick and bubbly. To accompany, it just made perfect sense to have a grilled sandwich, and oh boyee do I have a fantastic combo I hope you will try: Black Forest ham, Havarti cheese, aaaand here's the kicker.. Fig Jam! I grilled this tasty delight on ciabatta bread and was in heaven as I spooned warm bites of soup, and alternating bite's of figgy sweet ,salty sandwich, then chased it all down with some Birch Beer ( like root beer) I picked up from an awesome Mennonite store. Need I say more folk's? ... Oh yes I do... Welcome to fall!!!<br />
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vintagevixenartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13608843968191581885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926607423365215332.post-52576257237884313012013-10-14T22:58:00.001-07:002013-10-15T21:20:11.976-07:00Watercolor watermelonIt may officially be fall, but the farmer's market's are still offering the last of the land's produce, and we were easily impressed by a 36 plus lb heirloom yellow spotted watermelon that looked more like an exotic pumpkin than a melon. All it took was the farmer 's promise that it was the sweetest we would ever taste, and next minute I had it hoisted on my shoulder with the thought that we may need to evict a passenger in the van to seat belt this puppy in!<br />
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