I love putting together these little gift sets for special friends and relatives. I buy old vintage china plates and saucers when ever I see one that appeals. It is good to have a small collection, as you can match the colours on them to other elements of the gift. For instance the powder puffs that I have just finished creating, embellished with vintage millinery flowers, looked so pretty with this rose painted plate. I also added a vintage postcard echoing the colours again for another layer to the gift.
Here a baby theme runs through this gift set. It includes the tiny baby powder puff and French postcard.
I have made other variations in the past, such as a pretty saucer acting as a drip tray to a cream church candle, with a box of matches covered in pretty fabric to co-ordinate.
Or a sewing set of cotton thread, needle case (made from vintage fabric of course!) and colourful buttons on a pretty transfer printed tea plate. The fun is matching all the colours to make a cohesive set. They are a welcome gift too, as they show you have taken time to create something special.
(These sets are available on my website at http://www.nostalgia-stonehouse.co.uk/ ) - Sorry, ALL SOLD. Thanks to all who made a purchase.
Nikki you have such an eye for detail, I love it, so pretty and thoughtful.
ReplyDeleteSO BEAUTIFUL I LOVE IT ALL!!
ReplyDeletebest wishes Ginny
Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteNiki they are all absolutely gorgeous. What a lovely idea. You are always so inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThose are gorgeous! You always inspire me.
ReplyDeleteThey are lovely Niki, I wish I knew a new mum I could buy one for, I love the baby one!
ReplyDeleteNiki,
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. How did you make the power puff?
NANCY JO
OK THAT WOULD BE POWDER PUFF, EVEN THOUGH IT MIGHT BE POWERFUL.
ReplyDeleteNANCY JO
Hi Niki, delightful as always! They must be such fun to put together. I'm sure the person receiving such a lovely gift would be thrilled! Clare x
ReplyDeleteYUMMY EYE CANDY! Love these sweet notions and envy the lucky recipients!
ReplyDeletexo,
Kim
I just discovered your blog and what a treat. The gift sets are just darling!
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ReplyDeletelovely as always...xx
Oh my so lovely and original how can one not feel ~special~ recieving one of these gifts!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you !
That was really a great idea. :) I love it!
ReplyDeleteAwesomely delicately beautiful
ReplyDeleteRaNae
Soooooooooooooooo beautiful!!!! You have a lot of creativity! I love them!
ReplyDeleteNiki, your little gift sets are amazing, great work!
ReplyDeleteOh, I just admired your lovely heart at Sheila's blog! I L O V E it!
Baby baby sweet baby!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour special touch strikes a chord with me.
Oooo I just love what you have done. You really do have a talented eye and you must be a wonderful friend to have!
ReplyDeleteNiki- You are a gifted gift-giver! What a treat those are.
ReplyDeleteJen
The gift sets are devine and beautifully co-ordinated....so romantic!
ReplyDeleteAnnabelle~^..^~ xo
ooooh, love your home... colors and designs!
ReplyDeleteLove your collections!