Friday, December 5, 2014

A Little Vintage Whimsy Pleases The Heart


A few posts ago I shared some very plain and simple holiday touches on the laundry room shelf.  Well, as it goes, I decided to embellish the vignette up a bit by adding some of my favorite little vintage collectibles.  They not only add a pop of color to the mostly black, white and mustard yellow accents in the room – they add a sense of whimsy and playful fun.  Their faces and expressions could be perfect inspiration to develop a story.  For example….

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….”Weeeeeeee…….don’t tell Santa that we found his stash of Egg Nog in the “Pure Milk” truck!  Sure Santa….your secret is out now!”

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A question came to me from Lorri about this farmhouse print.  The print is titled “Birthplace of Ulysses S. Grant, Point Pleasant, Ohio.”  I love the elements in the photo…a little cottage, a river boat, cows and trees.  I really don’t know too much about the lithograph of Appalachian life, but I did find an old etching on eBay that is of the old homestead.  Just click here for the link.

15 comments:

  1. Your little vintage beings are so sweet! They really do add a story to your pretties.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  2. How cute! You find the best stuff and you layer your displays so well.

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  3. LOVING those little chenille Santas in the milk truck! Too cute...
    ~Chris

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  4. I love your darling vignettes using wonderful vintage goodies!
    Mary Alice

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  5. Your little vintage Santas have the most amazing little faces and expressions! I think that may be what makes them so much fun :>)

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  6. What fun and whimsy!!!!

    Isn't it heartwarming to P L A Y?
    And you do it so well : )

    ~ Violet

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  7. Those are all so cute and darling!! They add so much sweetness to your decor! :) Have a lovely weekend! xo Holly

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  8. Your house has the cutest displays. I always like to visit your blog. Such inspiration for me to decorate my house. Merry Christmas!

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  9. I love all your sweet touches Becky! Merry Christmas! XOX

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  10. You have the cutest vintage things for every season!
    Brenda

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  11. I just caught up on some of your last posts! Everything looks wonderful, I loved the photo of your family next to the "cow" that is hilarious! Your shop looks enchanting! And I love the pillows and stocking you made! Happy Holidays! karen....

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  12. I love how you decorate. And I love this milk truck. Your such a smart chick and thirfty to... love and hugs,Kathy

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