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Vintage Fashion Forward: Reworked 1950s vintage style dresses by Love ur Look

Shop LoveUrLook for these tea length dresses, which I think are super swanky. 

Sales & Specials : Swagbucks Summer Social Event - Earn Swagbucks for Giftcards!

I'd like to invite you to join Swagbucks Summer Social Event. I know this looks kind of gimmicky for Vintage Indie, but I've already earned a couple hundred dollars worth of Amazon Gift cards in the past couple of years using Swagbucks. 

We use Amazon for organic grocery shopping, baby items, Christmas gifts and a lot more. 

This week Swagbucks is inviting new members to their first ever Summer Social. 

 

Specially for you, use the sign-up code “SummerSocial” which is worth 70 Swag Bucks.  This will allow you to start with 100 Swag Bucks already in your account (70 for the sign-up code plus the 30 every new member begins with). (You only need 450 to get a $5.00 Amazon Gift Card)  This code is good for NEW MEMBERS ONLY and can be used until Thursday, June 28th at 5pm PDT.

I wish I could earn this deal, but since I'm an old member it doesn't work for me. 

 

xoxo Gabreial

 

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Organic & Whole Living Pregnancy: The Amazing Chia Seed! For Heartburn?

I'm sure most of you have heard of a chia seed, ya know those little seeds to grow "pets" out of. They were all the rage in the 80s and you can still find them on store shelves today. Today, I'm not talking about growing them, I'm talking about eating them! 

Chia seeds have amazing qualities and attributes that make them a great addition to your pregnancy. 

Doctor Oz and Michael F Roizen, authors of "You: Having a Baby: The Owner's Manual to a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy," suggest eating chia seeds during pregnancy as one way to slow how quickly your body absorbs sugar. He also has " The Ultimate Pregnancy Smoothie" on his website which contains chia seeds.  

I've recently discovered a little trick with the chia seeds for heartburn. Mix 1 Tablespoon with 1/2 cup-Cup of water. Let sit for 15 minutes and drink down the now gelatinous chia seeds. The seeds soak up the acid in your stomach to help ease painful mild heartburn. 

 

Image Copyright © MoonlightMicroFarm

Please note, I am not a medical doctor and am only sharing information I've found based on my personal research. As with any food, supplement, please consult your own physician. 

 

MoonlightMicroFarm (photo above) is a sweet little etsy shop offering seeds, sprouts and more. Give them a visit :) 

Nursery Sneak Peeks: Vintage Dresser & Organizing Baby Clothes

As I mentioned before, we are quite busy getting ready for our little sweet baby girl. It will be the first time there will be two ladies in our home and I can hardly wait. I thought I'd show you a few sneak peeks of what we've been up to in her nursery. 

 

This is her vintage dresser, a Craigslist score. I scoured for months to find something and was pleased as a peach to have found this dresser. 

To prepare the dresser, I sprinkled a generous amount of my favorite cleaning mixture. A blend of baking soda with organge and lavender essential oils.  I shut the drawers and let the baking soda do its job for a couple of days. When it was time, I swept out all of the powdery mixture and then wiped the drawers clean. They now smell fresh and clean! 

This part was kind of lucky/easy for me. I have a knack for eyeing things, and sizes of things (sometimes anyway). I found these shoebox plastic bins with coral lids at Target. They came in a pack of five. Just enough to fit in the second drawer of the dresser. 

After cleaning and washing, all of her little onesies and outfits fit in the bins just perfectly for the first set of clothes N-3months. The larger drawer on the bottom is filled with the next sizes through 12 months. 

The top drawer is thinner and we've added a sock organizer for all of her socks, hats, leggings, blankets and diapers. 

 

I hope you enjoyed this sneak peek into our nursery makeover! 

xoxo Gabreial

Handmade Crush: White Silk Dupioni Jewelry

Things are busy in the VI household. We're preparing for the arrival of baby girl. Features may seem a little light around here but I have some things scheduled for July and a nursery reveal coming soon. Until then, I hope you enjoy today's Handmade Crush from bstudio in Ontario Canada. I'm loving the creative us of the Silk Dupioni. 

 

NOVICA: Review & Giveaway

I was very pleased to hear from NOVICA about supporting their website with a review and giveaway for our Vintage Indie readers. Here at Vintage Indie, we're all about supporting independent designers and that's what NOVICA does for its artisans. 

"NOVICA is one of the leading fair trade artisan websites. We work with National Geographic to give talented artisans around the world a place to express their artistic talents and provide access to the world market. We have thousands of top fair trade corporate gifts, accessories, jewelry and home decor items on our website."

 

We were thrilled to choose an item from NOVICA and we decided to go with something more out of the ordinary for us, a Central America Area Rug. Although, there are many items to choose from including Silver Charm Bracelets, Amethyst Chandelier Earrings, Sterling Silver Earrings from Peru, Lockets, Silk Fans, Natural Flower Necklaces and more all from their handmade artisans. 

This is the Geometric Colors rug that we chose. by Momosteco Weavers. We're working on our room remodel right now and love the way it looks. I'll be back to show you that very soon!

In the meantime working with NOVICA has been a great experience. Shipping was prompt, customer service was wonderful and the free gift packaging was a nice touch on our package. We're thrilled to have a piece of artwork from Momosteco Weavers. They truly fit the Vintage Indie lifestyle with their ambition to keep sharing their traditions with others.

 

On a little card attached to our rug we read, " Just as I learned to weave from my parents, I am teaching the art to my children and grandchildren. I teach anyone who wants to learn, because I don't want our weaving techniques to be lost" Without companies and artisans like this, beautiful housewares and handmade craftsmanship would just fall by the wayside.

Head over to NOVICA and have a look at the unique and wonderful things that they have to offer from many regions of the world. While you're there pick out something you could buy if you won the $40.00 gift certificate from NOVICA.

 

 

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Truth in Review/Giveaway: The above products were provided free of charge to us to review and  for our giveaway. We were not paid for any content in our review/giveaways and the review/giveaway is that of our personal opinions. - Gabreial Wyatt, Editor. Visit our Disclaimer/Disclosure Page for more info.

Handmade Crush: Metallic Pillows

Today's Handmade Crush comes from melongings. Eco-friendly hand printed textiles. 

The Daily Swank: Vintage Metal Boxes from Aloof Newf Whimsy

Swanky vintaeg goodies from across the globe. Today's Daily Swank comes to you from Milford, Michigan. 

To shop these vintage metal boxes visit Kate Harrison at Aloof Newf Whimsy. 

Vintage Fashion Forward: Summer Dinner Party Dresses

Are you attending any fun dinner parties this summer?

I love these vintage finds from DOTTO. 

Vintage Indie Kids: Special Dresses for Special Occasions by Lefthandedcaftclub

Lefthandedcraftclub

All images © Copyright Urte

Handmade Crush: RossLab Ceramics

Ross Lab: Bowls & Cups

 

Ross Lab: Ceramic Cellars  

Thank you.

Thank you flowers from Emily W Image © Copyright Emily W. Please visit Emily's shop, she has some gorgeous prints all the way from England! 

It could be the pregnancy hormones raging inside of me anxiously awaiting her arrival, and it could be God speaking to my heart. At this moment, I'm not 100% sure. This isn't something I usually do here at Vintage Indie. Actually anything too personal here at Vintage Indie is something I don't really do. With the anticipation of our third sweet child, I'm feeling truly blessed by friends and strangers in "internet world" as I like to call it.

I just wanted to take the time to thank each and every reader for visiting Vintage Indie daily and for making it an important stop in your daily reading. Even though there isn't always a personal face to this website and I'm often bringing you eye candy from this place or that, there is a real family and person behind the screen and we appreciate you. 

Have a great Thursday tomorrow. You know why? Just because! 

xoxo Gabreial & the Vintage Indie Family. 

The Daily Swank: 6.6.12

Yummy vintage from across the globe. Today is a mix of Etsy sellers.

Top Left: Hindsvik Top Right: thehopetree

Bottom Left: CaptainCat (this is a photography print) Bottom Right: PineandMain

Vintage Fashion Forward: Vintage Inspired Tea Dresses by Mokkafiveoclock

When I'm post baby figure, I can totally see myself in one of these darling vintage inspired dresses by Mokkafiveoclock. 

All images © Copyright Mokkafiveoclock

Virtual Baby Shower: Artwork by Katie Daisy

If you're looking to add some cheer to your walls, Katie Daisy of The Wheatfield has some amazing watercolors to do just that. When looking for something bright and cheery to add to the nursery makeover, we needed something that would pop against the gray walls. We knew the pinks, corals and blues would tie into everything else we were planning for her room. 

Love 

 

Pocketful of Posies 

Stay tuned for a final look at the nursery during our big reveal in July. 

 

Visit Katie Daisy to purchase any one of her gorgeous pieces of art at The Wheatfield. 

 

Copyright Katie Daisy 2011

 

A special thank you to Katie Daisy for providing the two art pieces for our virtual baby shower and nursery room makeover. 

 

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Virtual Baby Shower: Giveaway #6 ERGObaby Options Baby Carrier!

Vintage Indie is thrilled to bring you another fantastic giveaway for our Virtual Baby Shower. We welcome ERGObaby! 

Although baby isn't here yet, I've done extensive research on baby carriers and we hope to be a baby carrying loving family. I've heard a lot of great reviews of ERGObaby carriers and couldn't wait to get my hands on one. 

One of the main points in my research was to ensure that baby's legs and posture were ergonomically correct for carrying.

 These images are from the International Hip Displasia Institute. While they don't endorse any particular carrier they provide the valuable information needed to be sure your baby is in a proper position while in a harness/carrier. 

From the IHDI "The most unhealthy position for the hips during infancy is when the legs are held in extension with the hips and knees straight and the legs brought together, which is the opposite of the fetal position. The risk to the hips is greater when this unhealthy position is maintained for a long time. Healthy hip positioning avoids positions that may cause or contribute to development of hip dysplasia or dislocation. The healthiest position for the hips is for the hips to fall or spread (naturally) apart to the side, with the thighs supported and the hips and knees bent. This position has been called the jockey position, straddle position, frog position, spread-squat position or human position. Free movement of the hips without forcing them together promotes natural hip development." 

With that said, ERGObaby is happy to boast their design supports the correct sitting position for the baby's hip, pelvis and spinal developement. Which is why we're thrilled to be reviewing one for your when baby girl gets here. In the meantime, we're excited that ERGObaby is generously offering one of Vintage Indie's readers the chance to win one of their very own. 

The Options Baby Carrier! 

• Collection: ergobaby® Original
• Exclusive Options Cover capability. Options Covers sold separately.
• Carrier body: 100% cotton canvas
• Carrier lining: 100% cotton poplin
• Carrier weight: 1.52 lbs / 690 grams
• Sleeping Hood: Integrated, 100% cotton poplin with elastic edging and snap-to-strap attach. Supports baby’s head while sleeping and protects from sun and wind. Adjusts in length with 5 snap levels for growth of baby.
• Shoulder straps: Padded with 1” high-density premium foam, expanding from 24” to 45”
• Waist strap: Padded with 1.4” high-density EVA foam, expanding from 26” to 49”
• Chest strap: Sliding adjustment
• Fill: 100% cotton batting in body of carrier to soften edges
• Small zippered stuff pouch, doubles as Sleeping Hood storage when unzipped.
• Large zippered storage pocket holds your wallet, keys, and mobile phone

Certifications: 

• CPSIA compliant
• JPMA Safety Certificated: Conforms to ASTM F2236 Safety Standards
• Buckles test: SGS

We're happy with the black carrier. For one, dad can feel comfortable wearing it and it not be all "girly". We're also happy to have the Options Carrier becasue of their Options Covers India collection!

 

 

I love the Indie Options Covers for me, they have a very vintage vibe to them.  They easily just snap to the carrier to change up the look for the day.  

 

The options carrier accomodates babies from newborn (with the infant insert, to 45lbs) 

 

 

 

 Now you have the opportunity to with the Options Baby Carrier for you or a friend! Even if you've already had your baby, with the 45lbs weight limit this carrier will be helpful for a long time. 

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Organic & Whole Living: Homemade Blended Iced Mocha

So I have this thing for iced or blended coffee right now. The problem is that most of it is probably not healthy (I get decaf so baby isn't bouncing off my ribs) and most of it is not healthy for my budget! I thought I would try my hand at making something similar to my favorite coffee "bucks" place and try to satisify my cravings on a healthier and more budget friendly way. 

So for you, I have my Blended Iced Mocha. 

 

 

Blended Mocha Iced Coffee © Vintage Indie 2012

 

What You'll Need: 

1/4 Cup warm/hot water

2 t Instant Decaf Coffee, I use Trader Joe's ( or full caf) 

1T Organic Sugar

1T Organic Trader Joe's Midnight Moo Chocolate Syrup

1/2 Cup of Almond Milk

1 Cup of ice (plus a few extra if you like it thick)

Splash of Organic Heavy Whipping Cream 

 

Directions:

Dissolve the instant coffee in your warm water. Add the remaining ingredients with the coffee to the blender and whip it up!

 

 

Blended Iced Mocha

 

Enjoy! 

xoxo Gabreial

(ps. I can fill that glass up about 3 times with this recipe, maybe I need a bigger glass)