Sunday, July 12, 2009

Revamp It!

Natasha is organising a 'Revamp It' challenge and I have decided to take part.
What you have to do is to take a piece of clothing - either one you have hanging in your wardrobe already, or buy something in a charity shop/flea market and REVAMP IT!
You can find the full details of the challenge here on Natasha's blog.
I found this rather fetching bri-nylon nightdress (thank goodness they don't make nighties from this stuff any more!) at the flea market, which is going to be my project. Its a lovely coral colour; not orange as my photos might suggest, and was hanging amongst some retro clothes on a rail in the rain this morning. I can't wait to get started...it will be something fun to work on in the evenings, as I aim to embellish it with some hand sewing...

Whilst I'm here, I'll show you some lovely old children's books that I also found, mostly dating from the 1930's.

I absolutely love the colour plates inside them. Here are a few:
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And I'll leave you with a selection of my other vintage treasures - sorry only a few words; time is extra precious today.

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Hope you're having a lovely weekend,
Niki x

4 comments:

  1. Just be sure you keep your nightie away from candles, fires, hot surfaces, slight increases in temperature... aside of the static the way those things melt in flames is exceedingly shocking! Can't wait to see the re-vamp... is 'vamp' significant? Will you be modelling your entry? :-) t.xx

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  2. Just found your lovely blog...your images are so so beautiful...love the revamping of an item...sounds like fun. You have 3 daughters just like me but mine are all one year younger ....14,18 and 20...now thats amazing!
    Will be back to visit some more! joined us as a follower so i wouldn't miss a post!

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  3. Wonderful children's books and I love that gorgeous "Mother" pin!!
    Michelle

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  4. I hope you are still able to join in revamping Niki, and hope you are having a lovely break from blogging and the computer! xo

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