a box full of surprises
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Something delightfully surprising showed up on my doorstep this weekend! My Aunt D. sent me a box full of antique and vintage goodies that she thought I might enjoy. My grandparents were in the antique business for many years and Aunt D. has been cleaning out the leftover stock and such lately, and this box was a result. She sweetly sent me a whole bunch of lovely things–my head is still swimming with all the beautiful treasures (from table linens to clothes)! (Thank you, Aunt D. if you’re reading this!)
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I think my favorite is this beautiful 1920s beaded dress. The shoulders of the delicate fabric have split, but I am thinking that I can salvage the beautiful (and heavy!) beading. Perhaps embellishing the dress I want to make for the Navy Ball this autumn?
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Posted on June 8th, 2009 to happy things.
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what’s in my sewing basket… »32 lovely thoughts to “a box full of surprises”
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Solanah says:
Oh thats so thoughtful of her!
You got some really nice goodies
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elena says:
casey you are so blessed! what a lovely thoughtful aunt!
thanks for sharing your goodies with us! gorgeous items and lovely photos! -
Amanda Nicole says:
Oh my goodness, what a fantastic surprise! I am drooling over all of these gorgeous pieces, you’re very lucky!
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Sal says:
How incredibly generous! You must’ve had such fun poring over the goodies. Is that last a scarf? I’ve seen state scarves before …
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Marmielu says:
Oh my golly! How wonderful! Have fun with all the goodies!
I am seriously coveting some of those hankies, lady. -
Shayla says:
such lovely goodies.
i think I would faint if I were ever lucky enough to receive such a package! -
Maggi says:
Wowowowowow, you lucky girl! That is an awesome collection of goodness!
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Couture Allure says:
Lucky you! Your box sounds like it was just as much fun as the one my mom sent me for my birthday. You can see what I got on my blog today.
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Anna Allen says:
i love the dress you are planning to make for the navy ball!
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Ashe Mischief says:
What an INCREDIBLE collection of goodies! You must have one heck of an aunt to send you such treats.
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Christina says:
Omigosh, you are so lucky! What really cool things!!
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Sherin says:
Oh wow. That is so cool. Flicking through those old magazines should be a lot of fun.
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Marjorie says:
oh! What a treat!! Can I have your Aunt D!? tee hee!! I love that pinky, peach 20′s with all the gold!! And those hankies!! meep! What fun!! I can think of nothing better to find in the post!!
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Sara says:
So many treasures! They’ve struck me speechless and looking like this: 0.0 (except drooling, too.)
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Katy says:
Wow that’s a treasure chest if ever I saw one! Have fun and thanks for showing us some of them! xx
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Le Tasché says:
It looks like the jackpot!
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Tina C. says:
What a fantastic surprise!
I love all those beautiful ads and magazines, etc. from the 1800-early 1920′s. And I can’t wait to see how you reuse that beaded gown!
This is a kind of odd question, but what type of camera do you use? you take lovely pictures.
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Sarah says:
How wonderful! What a sweet aunt you have! I especially love the beading on that dress. I can’t wait to see what magic you will work on it. It’s always sad to see antique dresses that are no longer wearable in their original form (so common with silks from that period, especially), but very happy when they come to new owners who care enough to reuse the bits that are still salvageable. Unexpected surprises are always the best!
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Lucy C says:
Wow. You are so lucky. The vintage hankies are so cute and the beading is amazing. I love it when I get suprises in the post, though I don’t think I had many this amazing. Thanks for sharing.
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NoirGirl says:
Gosh these are gorgeous finds! What a lovely auntie you have!
The beading from that 20′s dress will be stunning on your version of the EvaDress pattern. Those amazing tassels look like they would be such fun to have swishing around you as you walk. -
Brook Owens says:
aaaahhhhh you are so lucky!!! I am jealous!!
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jen says:
how very thoughtful! what a wonderful surprise.
i’m obsessed with the vintage hankies – do you have any fun plans for them?
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MissRedLips says:
lucky girl!! i will live vicariously through you!
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Danielle says:
The Florida handkerchief is adorable, I love it!
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Layla says:
That looks lovely
I have to admit that I’m a bit jealous xD
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Dusky says:
How beautiful!! You lucky girl! xx
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kelley says:
Oh you lucky girl! Everything you photographed is so beautiful. I especially like the table linens:)
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Clara says:
How fun! I looove 1920s things! Lucky you found some! Casey, would you give us some tips on acquiring 1920-30s looks like hair/makeup/clothes?
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Jessica says:
What an incredibly lovely gift, I think I would be on cloud nine for a month!
Everything is deeply gorgeous, but I especially like the magazines/fashion plates.Have oodles of fun with your new treasures!
Hugs & happy Wednesday wishes,
♥ Jessica -
Roz says:
you have a fab aunt.What a lovely surprise.I adore old mags.
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Freya says:
You are soo lucky! I love those hankies!
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Lauren says:
Wow! I don’t know how I missed this post! What a lovely gift! Those gowns are beautiful, too. I just love old magazines
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