Wednesday, June 13, 2012

elegant shutters

At the flea market on Sunday, I came across these elegant shutters. Aren't they so neat! I have been looking for some small old window frames, and when I saw these, it was love. 
 Here is the back side. There are little rods on the top and the bottom, and I am hoping they pop out somehow. My plan this week is to replace the yellow fabric with some pretty rose fabric. I am thinking of doing three different fabrics, or just keeping it with one. Not sure yet, I will have to play around.
I also had some great luck with pretty vintage tablecloths. There is one vendor I always go to because they have such great deals, and then I came across a new vendor who had hundreds of hankies, and tablecloths. I had to say no to the hankies, it was very hard, but they were a little pricy. The tablecloths on the other hand were such a good deal, and in beautiful condition. 
 I am already thinking ahead for fall and Christmas. These will all become some pretty vintagey tea towels! The pretty pink one will be coming to the shoppe soon! 
 There is one vendor that has boxes, and tables all piled high with vintage linens. This is one is a favorite to go to, and it is always so hard not to take all of it with me. I bought three beautiful table runners, some pretty doilies, and a cross-stitch and embroidered "God Bless Our Home". I just adore the middle one with the cross stitch rose. Cross-stitching a rose is on my project list, so these are a daily reminder and inspiration for me! 
Here is the pretty runner on my table. I just love it! Such work and detail went into it.
I was thinking of framing this, but then I thought how sweet it would look as a mini quilt to hang on my wall. The pansies are so pretty! Happy Wednesday...hope your day is lovely!



41 comments:

  1. Gosh....how lovely!
    I love the God bless this house!xxx

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  2. Hi Heather! I am so jealous, vintage tablecloths are about 30.00 each here! When I do find one at my price they need hours of soaking in Oxyclean! I love the handwork on the dresser scarves! BEAUTIFUL work and it ends up at a flea market! Lucky for us!

    Tammy

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  3. Love the shutters and all the beautiful linens. I haven't found a vintage tablecloth in ages!! Have a great day!!

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  4. Be still my heart. These are going to look gorgeous in those shutters. I can't wait to see. Your finds are very envious...smiles...Renee

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  5. Heather your vintage linens are sweet! I like the screen too. You could swap out the fabric for the seasons. Neat finds.

    xo,
    Danielle

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  6. This is gettin' to be a habit!
    YOU~~ always finding the BEST stuff...
    and ME~ seeing your great finds and turning green~~~LOL!!!

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  7. oohh that screen is lovely and i love your rose fabrics they will look really pretty in there. What great linins to that table runner is a beauty. Have fun changing the frame, dee x

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  8. Heather, I would love to buy Christmas themed tea towels...perfect gifts for my crafy friends and family members. I can see them in my mind right now! Get busy! =D

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  9. the tablecloths are so pretty, Heather. The little embroideries are too cute. The table runner on your table is lovely. Glad you have a good place to buy linens. I'm still looking for one here!Can't wait to see how the shutter frames come out.

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  10. Your screen/shutters are going to be absolutely FABULOUS with your rose fabric. I can't wait to see more. You definitely find the BEST stuff.

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  11. OH Frame it first...then when you tire of that format make a quilt!...I love framed vintage linens! I shall have to show you some of mine!
    Your go to for linens is a treasure trove.....so happy for you...maybe I should make the drive down!
    Thanks for dropping by and leaving your comment...when I saw for the first time the coffee/tea pot you commented on I really did think of you!...just soo cute!

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  12. p.s. the yellow & pink &nd amber rose table cloths are calling my name!

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  13. Love the shutters! I was surfing around on eBay yesterday and saw some vintage barkcloth with pink roses on a grey background and it popped into my head the minute I saw those shutters. Can't wait to see your make-over!

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  14. I love your table Heather! Those shutters are super cool! You should post pics when you replace the yellow fabric!
    To answer you question... My husband and I are doing a lot better. He had back surgery June 4th and is recovering very fast :) I am feeling better as well. I received my first spinal epidural block shot on May 31st. It seems to be working somewhat, although I will probably have to have back surgury as well. The pain still comes and goes. My little family and I are still in good spirits. The lord will lead us into the direction he has chosen for us. I have put all of my faith into his better judgement.
    I want to thank you for your continuous inquiry about our health. It really does mean a lot. You are a very sweet person! God bless! :)
    -Denise

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  15. Amen ~~ God Bless our home and such neat finds for your blessed home.

    Sincerely,
    Michele
    Pearl 13.1

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  16. Beautiful Treasures, and those shutters are amazing. No doubt you'll pretty them up with some beautiful fabric, too!

    LOVE LOVE LOVE your little birdie clips :)

    xo P

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  17. p.s. Can't wait to see what you do with the shutters!

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  18. Good finds. I even love the little birdy, clips holding up the small square of cloth. I did not notice them at first. Cute.

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  19. Love the shutters!! And your linens are just the best!!

    chris

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  20. Dear sweet Heather,
    Oh..my, oh,..my! I love everyone of our delightful finds! I think your idea of putting vintage linens in your screen is genius! I can't wait to see it when you do it!

    I am, also, a hound for vintage doilies, embroidered dresser scarves and runners. I have enjoyed so many hand other's embroidered blog posts! Lately, I have been setting aside some things to stitch. I will be spending some time with my 90 year old Mom and she loves to embroider, too. I can just see us side by side happily stitching away!

    I, also, purchased some of the little birdie clothespins a while back (thanks to Renee's sharing where she found them). I have a long term project that I am working on and I will be using my new birdie pins to display and photo for a future blog post.

    Thank you for your sweet comments on my Patti Play Pal post. I had fun working on it and it was my first video to post.

    Have a lovely remainder of the week, my dearest friend!
    Carolynn

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  21. Lovely shutters indeed,
    and I'm loving the vintage tablecloths.

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    1. Thank you so much Ann! Wishing you a lovely weekend! xo Heather

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  22. What pretty finds! Especially the shutters - looking forward to seeing it transformed with a rose fabric. Happy Thursday :-)

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  23. What a treasure trove! I admire your restraint in leaving the hankies behind, I'm not so sure I could have done the same. And I can't WAIT to see what you will do with those shutters! -Fran :)

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  24. Oh my goodness!!! LOVE the shutters, what wonderful treasures you found!! Where are you from? Because I want to come next time!! LOL. Can't wait to see what you do with the shutters! Have a lovely day! xo Holly

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  25. WOW! You are finding some really great things. Love it.
    Hugs
    donna

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  26. Wow, what wonderful treasures! I love, love those vintage tablecloths!

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  27. I love your new shutters. I can't wait to see them transformed with your beautiful vintage fabric!

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  28. Love the shutters! What great colors, too! Now I want to go thrifting and garage saleing. :)

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    1. Thank you so much Cassie! Treasure hunting is the best! Wishing you a beautiful weekend! xo Heather

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  29. Oooh! What lovely finds! It's so fun to find an item like the shutters and see all the possibilities it holds! Have a wonderful day, Lindsey

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  30. You have found some wonderful vintage items here I especially love those table cloths. I was just going through mine to pick one out for a tea in the Fairy Cottage Saturday!

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  31. wow!! what kind of flea market do you have?! fabulous treasures...good for you!
    I am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.

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    1. Thank you so much for becoming my newest follower! Looking forward to visiting you blog! Have a lovely weekend! xo Heather

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  32. You have the loveliest of vintage things - such an eye.

    Happy weekend to you,

    Nina xxx

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  33. I just love the table runner. I wish I could find one like that. I also like your birdy clips. Those are so cute.

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    1. Hi Anne! Thank you so much for visiting! The table runner is such a treasure to have. Wishing you a beautiful weekend! xo Heather

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  34. You've found some beautiful things. Look forward to seeing the revamped shutters.

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  35. Gosh! Those embroidered and cross-stitched pieces are lovely! I definitely think you should make a mini quilt wallhanging out of the one. Would be so much more effective than just framing it. The tablerunner is so pretty! I love how you are able to take old items and give them a fresh new life again! Wishing you all the best, Tammy

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  36. I am so far behind!! Yikes!

    I LOVE the pink roses on the table cloth! *swoon*

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  37. I too am obsessed with vintage linens. When I find them for a song, I usually leave with an armful. They are just too sweet.

    Your finds are all treasures. The runner looks excellent on your table.

    Adoring the birdie clips on your clothes line.

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