Showing off my pretty hydrangeas

One good thing about all of the Spring rain that we've had, is that my hydrangea bushes are full of big flowers. I love it! I put a vase of them in every room, even the bathroom, I've spared you a photo of them on the back of my toilet though.

Recent estate sale purchases

A few weeks ago I picked up this old wicker lamp. The  sale was at the home of former antique dealers who obviously specialized in antique lamps - they had a basement full of antique lamps and lamp parts and fixtures.
First I found the wicker stem (green, yeah!)  then I sorted through boxes of sockets, plugs and shade holders to put the lamp together which was kinda fun. I got it all for $11.00.
My Dad can get it all together and  get the new plug working for me.
Then my mission became finding a shade for it.










This week we went to another big sale - yard, garage and a 4 story house loaded with all kinds of interesting antiques. No vintage clothing (none at the previous sale either) but lots to look at.

I've been wanting an antique desk chair for a few years now and I finally found one! Heavy maple wood, spins, height adjusts, upper back moves with your back. It was only $18. Bargain. It had no wheels when I bought it, but my Dad had a set for me. I sanded a few little paint spots, cleaned it, rubbed it with linseed oil and put a little stain in spots. Excellent. I'm sitting in it right now.

 

 

 

 

And, I also bought two newish mauve lampshades with fringe - lampshade goal achieved! 

This one will go nicely on my wicker lamp, I just want to find a way to age the shade a little, it looks a little too bright and new for the older chippy wicker base.

 

 

 

 

Dandelion Vintage included in the list of 'The 100 Best Vintage Shops Online'

The 100 Best Vintage Shops Online

I'm very glad to have Dandelion Vintage included in the list of  'The 100 Best Vintage Shops Online'. It's a brand new e-book by Sammy Davis which gives a brief decsription of 100 online vintage shops with a sampling of items and also links to their shops, Facebook, Twitter and blogs.

The list is broken down into 20 etsy shops, 10 ebay shops, 10 stand alone shops, and then 5 each of shops that they feel offer the best  - Jewelry - Bags - Footwear - Eyewear - Hats - Wedding - Designer - Style Steals - Large Selection - Contemporary - Mid-century - Pre-’30s.

Dandelion Vintage is listed as a favorite in the Hats category (thanks to my big 120+ selection of hats at affordable prices)


You can purchase and download a copy of the e-book for $3.99 here -
http://www.lulu.com/shop/sammy-davis/the-100-best-vintage-shops-online/ebook/product-20730884.html