I just wanted to use my blog this morning to wish my Mum a very Happy Birthday, as it is rather a special one - there's a nought and a seven, not necessarily in that order, making up her age today...I'm sure she won't mind me telling you that...but between you and me, right?!
I've gone for some keepsake gifts for her, which include a lovely Victorian love token brooch and a rose topped hat pin.
Mum collects antique hat pins and stands, so I've found some to add to her collection. The silver one below is a special one complete with a velvet pad at the base. The other three are china examples...
although I think the one below right is actually a sugar shaker, but I thought it was pretty.
We don't have many opportunities to visit my parents, as we live so far apart from each other, but when I do next time, I shall photograph her collection in its entirety to share with you, as it has swelled in numbers over the years.
Mum also expressed a love of my recently designed vintage fabric handbags, so one of those also found its way into her parcel.
Have a lovely day Mum!
Have a lovely day Mum!
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I've been buying for the shop too and have found some more vintage goodies to add to the shelves...
A hand hooked floral rug...
And a large hand embroidered cottage garden picture.
A delightful original watercolour...
as well as some teeny treasures.
I've also been busy sewing over the last week and have added Rosie to the dolly shelf on Tuesday.
I needed to take down the recent Valentine promotion in the window, so I swapped the few hearts that I had left for the new cushions and included some other children's collectables with the display.
I've also been busy sewing over the last week and have added Rosie to the dolly shelf on Tuesday.
And with the half term hols in mind, I thought I'd create some special cushions for children...you're never too young to appreciate vintage you know! In actual fact, I have had several little girls inside my shop over the last few weeks, some buying little gifts for their Mum for Valentines Day, and some spending their pocket money on a treat for themselves...So sweet and truly heartwarming to see the younger generation enjoying 'old'.
I needed to take down the recent Valentine promotion in the window, so I swapped the few hearts that I had left for the new cushions and included some other children's collectables with the display.
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The other two cushions can be found on the iron bed inside the shop.
I've also sewn some more 'rounded bottom' linen bags using vintage hand embroidery as the main feature!
These are dotted around the shop amongst the ever changing arrangements.
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OK, have a great day...I'm off to open up now!
Niki x
Oh Happy Birthday to your Mum Niki, i love the gifts you have bought for her - she looks great for 07 ;-o
ReplyDeletelove all your cushions - you have been busy there.
best wishes Ginny x
Joyeux anniversaire à votre maman !
ReplyDeleteI love the cushions ! and the bag with old embroideries ... lovely
Hi Nikki,Birthday greetings to your mum!
ReplyDeleteI love the rose fabric on Rosie doll, is it vintage or current?
I ask because I'm making a crazy patchwork jacket out of cotton rose fabrics.
I think the people of Shepton Mallet must be really glad you chose to open your brilliant shop there, I just knew it would be a success!
Hi dear Niki, Wish I could pop and visit! All looks absolutely gorgeous and you seem like your wonderfully in the swing of things. Very happy for you. Loved your gorgeous collection for your mummy bear. Suzy x
ReplyDeleteBest birthday wishes to you Mum!
ReplyDeleteShe will be thrilled with all the lovely gifts you have chosen for her.
It must be fun changing the stock around in the shop and choosing different items for the window display.Love the idea of making the bags out of the old embroidered items.I have quite a collection now so I might use mine in a similar way...much better than have them sitting in the cupboard!
Bellaboo :0)
Best birthday wishes to you Mum!
ReplyDeleteShe will be thrilled with all the lovely gifts you have chosen for her.
It must be fun changing the stock around in the shop and choosing different items for the window display.Love the idea of making the bags out of the old embroidered items.I have quite a collection now so I might use mine in a similar way...much better than have them sitting in the cupboard!
Bellaboo :0)
Hi Niki
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful (yet again) cushions!
I am also doing a parcel for my mum for her birthday, so far it is art history books and carlos acosta book/dvd.
I am 99% sure that I will be visiting your shop next Thursday with my friend Jane, I have to pop to Honiton first but can't wait to get there!
See you soon
Tracey
Happy Birthday Niki's Mum!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, hope I can get to visit your shop one day.
Happy Birthday Niki's Mum! Lovely gifts indeed. My mum collects hatpins & stands too - isn't it nice to have a mum who loves vintage too? Obviously it must be in the genes.
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hello,happy birthday to your mum!i have been admiring you lovely dolls,i have made a few dolls over the years( look on my blog if you wish) only 2 pics must get myself sorted ,but yours are totally gorgeous well done, i am loving your blog!xxx
ReplyDeleteWonderful Ode to Mum. I have an irresistable urge to hop on a plane an pop into your shop... just to sit.. for a while...
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Hi Niki
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your Mother! What lovely gifts you have chosen. I too collect hat pins, I have not seen one like the one you have found. It is beautiful!
Looking forward to seeing your Mother's hat pin collection sometime in the future.
More tempting goodies... ;-))
Warm wishes
Isabelle x
Happy Birthday to your Mum!
ReplyDeleteAll the beautiful treasures you've been adding to your shop make me swoon! And how precious to imagine little girls shopping at your store - how sweet! It must make you smile each time you seem them!
Happy Birthday Mummy!! She must have been thrilled with all her goodies.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos as usual, but one made me sit up! The hand-hooked rug. Mum has the identical one which Dad made in 1963 when he was recovering in bed from a cartilage op on his knee - or maybe it was after his first heart attack, I don't remember. Either way, he made that one and a circular one which she also still has.
Thanks for sending the Hampshire lady my way today.
Sue x
"Happiest-Ever Birthday Wishes Niki's Mum". What a scrumptious parcel of birthday loveliness to receive!
ReplyDeleteYour treasure-chest gets better and better Niki. Many thanks for keeping us "in the picture" so speak.
Marion
Weston-super-Mare
One of these days, I will get to your shop Niki - and you won't be able to budge. I shall just sit and gaze at all the lovely things you have - then give my credit card a good bashing!!! Really lovely stuff.
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Aren't Mums just the best?!
ReplyDeleteNow I don't want to make anyone jealous but, guess who is coming to see you tomorrow???!!!!
Little old meeeee!
I am contemplating on whether to be a bit of a secret shopper and be tricky, or whether to just dive on you and hug you hee hee!
Can't wait! xxx
Lovely bags Niki. Hope you have a great day x
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your mum,,,and I just love looking around your shop,,,since it is the closest I will get living on the other side of the pond..love the cushions and all the new goodies...thanks for taking us on a tour...
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I just love those children's cushions! I have a soft spot for vintage children's items.
ReplyDeleteit's all so beautiful! I wish I could see it for real...hugs, sylvia
ReplyDeleteA very belated Birthay message... but hope it was a wonderful day for your mother.
ReplyDeleteAdorable cushions Niki..absolutely love them... as did I love your shop on my flying visit.. weeks ago!!!!!!
You are one very talented and gifted woman and have created a beautiful emporium with your style and flair. Even Mr Custard could see how appealing it was.. and he doesn't do vintage!!!
Lots of love
Michele