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If you haven't been to LottiDaBaby before, you are truly missing out on a darling children's boutique. I love the dress above with the sweet patch on the courdoroy.
Photos courtesy of Lauryn Byrdy Photography
Missed the link, the first time around. Here you go! http://www.lottiedababy.com/
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Today's Daily Swank comes to you from Falcon & Finch.
I just love assorted glass bottles, don't you? There are just so many possibilities.
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New on the block is Etsy shop Pashka Natasha, I absolutely think her dolls are adorable, especially the mouse friends. Above is Vanilla Mouse
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It is almost that time of year, time to be thinking about holiday's and with that comes our holiday season ad campaigns. For a limited time (the rest of August) secure you spot with our standard rates, before the holiday spots fill up.
Our Top Two Featured Sponsor Spaces are booked, the first until next year, the second until December 11, 2011.
These spaces are available.
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Option 3 Vintage Jewel
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I've been looking locally all over for just the right desk for my oldest son. He needs a small desk for his room for test taking and quiet drawing etc. GoSeek offers a bunch of fantastic options, ya know in case you're in the market for one too.
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I'm totally crushing on this double pave diamond bar necklace from Rocked Jewelry
From the shop, " The pave diamonds are a combination of white, cloudy white, and champagne in color. Though they are not crystal clear diamonds, they are set just like fine jewelry, and each diamond is faceted to sparkle in the light."
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How cool are these vintage diner chairs from Rhapsody Attic. My husband liked them a lot he said they remind him of an old muscle car.
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Looking for some sweet treats for your next party? Vintage Confections may have just the thing for you.
Vintage Confections is doing up sweets the old fashioned way. Handmade to order, you can get yummy flavors like honey coconut pudding, mint chocolate chip ice cream and more!
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Vintage Indie would once again like to welcome MagnetStreet Weddings as our featured sponsor!
They're here today to share a special sale with you.
Summer Blow Out Sale!
20% off ALL Wedding Stationery from MagnetStreet Weddings
Save the Dates, Invitations, Reception Items, Embellishments, Thank Yous…
Enter promo code WBLOG822
Starts 08/22/11 and Expires 09/5/11
If you would like more information on sponsoring Vintage Indie, please follow this link or email me (editor.vintageindie{AT}gmail{dot}com)
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Yummy vintage from around the globe. Today's Daily Swank comes from HarmonicaJane from Northern California!
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This post is long over do, but to tell you the truth I used every last drop of product before writing my review for Mrs. Jones Soapbox.
When it comes to household cleaning products, you all know I love safe and natural products that aren't harmful to our household. The effectiveness of the product is also very important. Mrs. Jones Soapbox creates non-toxic, eco-friendly household cleaning products made from natural minerals and vegetable based soaps. Not to mention their packaging is delightful as well as eco-friendly!
I was pleased to have the opportunity to review their Sparkle spray for glass, granite, stainless steel and mirrors. I have to say my overall review is very good. I appreciate the jars are glass, I know this may be a new concept for some of you, but the glass jar can be recycled and refilled simply buy purchasing a refill bottle. The product itself, works like a charm! I have to keep an eye on my boys when they're using Sparkle or they'll use up the whole bottle. The fact is, a little seems to go a long way in making mirrors, faucets and anything else I can find that needs to sparkle, shine. I'm also pleasantly pleased by the fragrance. I'm not in to big smells with cleaning products. I would rather have no smell at all than to smell an off-putting fake fragrance. Sparkle has a very lite scent that doesn't bother me and doesn't smell like fake lemons or limes, as a matter of fact there are no fragrance oils at all, they're all essential oils.
I was also able to review Mrs. Jones Soapbox's Laundry Soap & Fabric Softener (all in one) and their Soft Cleaning Scrub. The Soft Cleaning Scrub was a nice product already blended and ready to go for you but I find my own baking soda/borax mix slightly more abrasive in scrubbing hard to clean surfaces.
The Laundry Soap & Fabric Softener were very nice. The smell is pleasant and it passed my son's sensitive skin test. Overall, I was very pleased with Mrs. Jones Soapbox's products.
Oh, and one more exciting fact, Mrs. Jones Soapbox is a small independent company owned by mixer and crafter Jamie Jones. Remember her commitment to eco-friendly packaging? Check this out.
"I package them in beautiful bottles that are designed to be reused or refilled once they're empty so we can cut down on the waste we create and the liquid refills are packaged in recycled (sterilized) water bottles that I collect from friends. In fact, I collected so many bottles that I've filled up an entire room in my house!"
Amazing right! Thanks so much Mrs. Jones for allowing me the pleasure of reviewing your delightful products. If you would like more information on Mrs. Jones Soapbox visit their website or Etsy shop to purchase. Happy cleaning!
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Today's Daily Swank comes from This Other Thing, this shop is full of great treasures!
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In honor of my dear friend, who's daughter is about to get married on a beautiful sunny beach, a vintage beach wedding inspiration board.
Wedding Cake Banner Pennant - mudpiesandmarigolds
A Sea of Paper Hearts - lillebear
Flower Girl Basket - My Primitive Boutique
Shoes Optional - The Back Porch Shoppe
Starfish Necklace - lindesigns
Mason Solar Lite Bird Cage - Treasure Again
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Shop Handmade Leather Journals like the ones above and leather accessories at In Blue.
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When you think of chemicals household cleaners and sprays often come to mind, but there are other cleaners and refreshers that we often overlook. One that comes to mind is carpet refreshers. I have a super easy carpet refresher for you that's inexpensive and can be customized to your liking. I love the smell of this when it is going down and while you're waiting for it to do its job it makes the house smell clean and fresh.
What you'll need:
Glass Jar
Marker/Lable
Essential Oils (I used lavender & sweet orange essential oil)
Baking Soda
To make: Fill your jar 2/3 of the way up with your baking soda. I used a 12oz jar. Next, drop in 3 drops of lavender essential oil, and 2 drops of *sweet orange essential oils. Place the lid on the jar and give it a good shake to mix up and distribute the essential oils completely.
To Use: Sprinkle a thin layer of natural carpet refresher on your rug or carpet and allow the baking soda to remove the odors for about 15-20 minutes. After your satisfied, sweep with a sweeper.
*Essential oils can stain, so try a small amount on your light colored rugs or carpets.
Enjoy re-freshened carpets without all the yuck!
xoxo Gabreial
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Looking for an antique show this weekend? Look no further than the Burlington KY Antique Show at the Boone County Fair Grounds.
Here are some photos of my last trip there.
Show hours
8 am - 3pm $3 per person
6 am - 8 am $5 per person (early bird admission)
Children 12 & under - FREE
FREE Parking
no pets please
5819 Idlewild Rd
Burlington, KY 41005
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It is almost that time of year, time to be thinking about holiday's and with that comes our holiday season ad campaigns. For a limited time (the rest of August) secure you spot with our standard rates, before the holiday spots fill up.
Our Top Two Featured Sponsor Spaces are booked, the first until next year, the second until December 11, 2011.
These spaces are available.
Option 2 Vintage Chic
150x200
Rotates with other ads.
Includes a VI Headliner feature within the editorial section of Vintage Indie.
Option 3 Vintage Jewel
140x140 (square)
Rotates with other ads
Includes a VI Headliner feature within the editorial section of Vintage Indie.
140x60
Rotates with other ads
( Does NOT include a VI Headliner)
Interested in more information?
Email Me (editor.vintageindie AT gmail DOT com) for current stats, rates and further details.
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Hey everyone,
This is just a friendly reminder that the mini workshop Botanical Must Haves for the Whole Family with Jessie Hawkins is tomorrow at 10am.
What is Vintage Remedies? Just a snippet from their website " Vintage Remedies was established primarily to fill the gap in natural wellness options. We stand squarely in the middle of the medicine wars, believing that prevention is the key to health and that natural options are usually the best first steps to regain wellness."
I'm embarking on a journey for my family and myself and home to become fully educated in natural wellness, so that I can further pursue my passion for healthy living and I'm so excited about it.
If you're interested in healthy living, herbal remedies, and alternatives to western medicine, I suggest you check out Vintage Remedies.
Join me this month and attend a mini-workshop!
Tuesday Aug 16: This has been rescheduled to Aug. 23 10am CENTRAL TIME ZONE Botanical Must Haves for the Whole Family with Jessie
For more information visit Vintage Remedies under their shop and enroll link, from there follow it to Event Registration.
I look forward taking these workshops with you!
xoxo Gabreial
Vintage Remedies and the links above are affiliate links. Visit ourDisclaimer/Disclosure Page for more info.
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I'm probably the last person on Earth who will have an iPhone (I heart mac, don't get me wrong) it's just I'm still sporting a phone from the 80's, well actually it is from 1995 and I don't even text! OK, but if I did, I could totally rock this cool handmade case!
Find it > Wood2012
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Who said school suppiles have to be boring?
I can see composition journals made pretty with these gorgeous sticker papers!
Love the colors on these paper pencils sets.
You can purchase all of these goegrous supplies at Violet Gift Shop.
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Back to school doesn't have to be boring! Check out these sling backpacks from ModePopular!
Each one is handmade and uses a slice or two of vintage.
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I can't help it, but this color calls my name. It's on almost every wall in my downstairs possibly a little bit lighter than the blue in these Deep End Mugs by Clamlab, but so dreamy. I'm completely crushing these. Isn't it so much nicer to drink a warm cup o' joe in a pretty mug!
Visit Clamlab for these gorgeous mugs, nesting bowls mortar & pestle and so much more!
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If you are new to the magazine, Making the Most of Monday is a regular part of our features. Mondays signify one important thing, a fresh start. It's like a new years resolution at the start of every week.
Hopefully by Monday you've taken some off time during the weekend to rejuvenate, spend quality time with loved ones and friends, which makes Monday your chance to really get to work and make the most of your week.
Do you feel overwhelmed on Mondays? Do you feel the weight of your week beginning to pull you down before you even have a chance to get started? I'm challenging you like I often do here at Vintage Indie, to Make the the Most of your Monday AND your week. You already know that Monday is the start and more often then not if Monday goes well, the rest of your week has a leg to stand on.
I haven't talked much about fitness here at Vintage Indie, but I do believe it plays a big role in our "organic & whole living" lifestyle. From the very beginning of Biblical times, it was set out for us to work the fields and tend the soil. With so much technology and everything at our fingertips, we aren't getting the daily exercise we would be if we were actually working the soil and tending the land.
Today I'm challenging you, and hope that you'll challenge me right back to create some sort of fitness in your daily life. Often times, we can get wrapped up in our computer chair and daily life that we forget to think about how our bodies need to move and need to build muscle, myself included. I remember last year when I was working out with a personal trainer, I felt SO good. I really felt my best. Not only was I eating clean and watching what I put in my mouth, but I was sweating, moving and building muscle. Too bad after vacation was over, I never picked back up on my fitness goals, and here I am today wishing I would have never stopped. I think I've been in this cycle for years now.
So, I'm encouraging you to get back on the trail of daily fitness. I'm walking/jogging today and using one of my favorite workout videos.I also joined SparkPeople, where I plan to track my calories again. The truth is, I remember how much it helped me keep focused before. Have you used SparkPeople? Maybe we'll create a team and do this together!
What do you do for daily fitness and how do you plan to stay on track?
Happy Monday to you, and here is to getting fit for health's sake!
Gabreial
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