inspiration week #96
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Oh my. Did you fall over in a dead faint when you saw this post pop up in your feed reader–posted on an actual Friday no less? I know; it’s been far too many weeks since I posted an “Inspiration Week” post, and I admit I have gotten a bit out of the habit!
- More autumnish outfits to feast your eyes on… this time from 1953.
- I have a stash of scarves, most of which don’t get worn often (yikes!). So I loved this post of vintage scraf-wearing inspiration!
- Have you been watching Man Shops Globe? If you haven’t, you really should be…
- Sweet Jen opened up her online shop this week offering a myriad of creative goodies: from printable stationary, crochet patterns, to digital collage sheets. Be sure to drop by…
- The ever stylish Miss Kitten has made a fantastic lace petticoat from some old curtains!
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Today’s vintage image is from April 1950. Although it’s spring, I thought the skirts were equally fall-like! I especially love the skirt second from the left; the high shaped waist combined with the gentle a-line and pleats is just too pretty! If only I didn’t have a million and one other things on my sewing list right now–I’d love to make a version of this!
I hope you all have a lovely, fun-filled weekend! We have quite a few plans: spending Saturday with a relative, trying to cook up a batch of crab legs for the first time Sunday (should be an adventure!), and I’m hoping to squeeze in some time to finish up that dress (and maybe cut out a new one… perhaps I’m too ambitious though!). See you all Monday!
Posted on October 16th, 2009 to vintage inspiration, weekly inspiration.
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weekend snippets »12 lovely thoughts to “inspiration week #96”
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Erika says:
October 16th, 2009 at 10:23 am
It’s ok, I survived the surprise! ; ) Thank you for a great inspiration post! Kittens petticoat was really cute and clever, and seemed to be fairly easy to do. I also love the pictures with the spring skirts! I like very full, gathered skirts during summer, but when it gets colder and the fabrics heavier, I prefer this fairly long A-line look. So practical when riding my bike all over town =)
Your weekend does sound a bit overbooked, but I hope you’ll have a great time! -
jen says:
oh, thank you for the mention! and i hope you enjoy your finds.
i certainly miss these friday posts and i’m glad you were able to post today!now i just want to sew some more fall clothing, instead of having to do work!!
have a wonderful weekend!
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elena says:
lovely inspirations!! that pumpkin half is adorable
good luck with the dress and may you have a beautiful weekend! -
Marmielu says:
I just love all those photos! Very nice after a busy morning. I knew when I saw those skirts which one was your favorite. I have always loved the very top right one. There’s something about those pockets that always grabs me; however, the waist would never do.
Have a good weekend, and good luck with the crab legs.
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Maegan says:
I think my grandmother had a skirt like the one second from the left. It was blue.
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Marie says:
I love your Flickr favourites. They are so lovely and I could stare at them for hours. My fav in this one is the paper boat and the mushrooms.
Have a lovely day!
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Rosie says:
Ohh, I adore the one with the large hair bow!
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Polly Farthing says:
I always enjoy your Flickr Favourites – what a lovely acorn! And the fifties skirts are lovely – that image is really wonderful with the garlands
Have a good weekend!
Polly x
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ashley says:
October 17th, 2009 at 10:50 am
Hi Casey. I awarded you the ‘lovely blog award’. See my beauty blog for details! xxoo
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Kitten says:
October 18th, 2009 at 11:05 am
Hi Casey, thank you for mentioning my little petticoat adventure! I am honoured!
I quite like the same skirt as you do from the ones above, it really falls nicely. However I too have a very long list of thing I want to sew…but thank you far sharing anyway!
Have a great week!
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Christina says:
October 18th, 2009 at 11:37 am
Very lovely collection of photos!
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Eunice says:
Always love your inspiration collages! such eye candy!
hope you have a great weeekend!
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