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Weekend Tote

My family and I are planning a little getaway. Just a little time to ourselves to dig our heels into nature and explore. I would love any one of these weekend totes to pack our things in!

 

Vintage Seed Sack Bags by  Selina Vaughan

Recycled Canvas by Forestbound

 

Jewelry & Accessories: SD Marie Jewlery

Handmade Crush

There were too many things that I truly loved at SD Marie Jewlery. To see the rest of what I didn't show you here, visit SD Marie Jewlery on Etsy!

Vintage Valentine: You Anchor Me

I heart lockets. I'm embarrassed to say I don't even own one. I'm just now starting to build my jewelry collection. Before I fell in love with handmade jewelery, to me there wasn't any jewelery out there worth buying.

Find this beautifully hand embroidered silk thread anchor on antique linen at Stella Saves the Day.

I know it's cheesy, but this is how I feel about my husband.

(in case you're reading hubby, I love this necklace)

Sorry there folks, can't stop love right? Even if you don't celebrate Valentine's Day, which we really don't around here, to us it's just a reminder to hug the necks of the ones we love a little tighter.

xoxo Gabreial

Vintage Style Organizing: Creative Ideas for Displaying and Organizing Your Jewelry Collection

Please help me in sending Vintage Indie reader, small business owner and homeschool mom of four Mrs.Shelbi Lynn- Awabdy  a warm welcome. She is here today to share her nifty ideas for organizing your jewelry in a repurposeful and vintage style. Be sure to visit her links at the bottom, she has a beautiful shop.

 

When it comes to displaying our jewelry, there are so many creative options at our fingertips. All you really need to do is look around your home, and many times you will find things to use in a new and charming way. If you’re a visual person like me,   you want your intimate space to feel welcoming  and reflect your personality. Nothing captures this quite like the art of creative jewelry display.  I love to find different and unique ways to arrange my favorite pieces and I’d love to share a little of that with you here today.

 If you know me, you know that I have an affinity for all things ‘tea’ and ‘jewelry’. So it seemed only natural to marry these two loves. Here you’ll find  teacups and saucers on my bedside table decorated with my favorite ‘go to’ earrings and bracelets.

 
A vintage velvet lined wooden box becomes a shelter for rings and various earrings with posts. 

 

An oblong vintage tray is a perfect length for laying bracelets out flat to grab and go at a moments notice.

Elements of nature - like this coral cast piece is perfect to catch rings as well as drape lovely and delicate chain bracelets across it’s makeshift ‘branches’. 

If your space is limited, don’t discount the idea of utilizing any wall space you may have available.  Here above my dresser, I have continued with my jewelry display. Where once there was plain white space, now breathes new life into the room with my favorite necklaces hanging from small hooks and the tiniest nails.

 

A rusted hued vintage inspired key holder adds a little décor and drama as champagne pearls hang from the hooks.

An old vintage frame (once discarded and almost thrown away due to chips and scratches)  has been given a new life by way of earring display. To make one yourself, simply place small nails down the back sides of the frame, and string wire across to each nail. Easy peasy, and now showcases all of my favorite earrings.

Of course, proper storage of your jewelry is always good practice. It’s best to rotate your jewelry collection from display to storage every few weeks in order to keep your jewelry safe from the elements.   Humidity, dirt, soaps, lotions and oils from our skin can be harsh on our jewelry.  It is good to wipe your jewelry down with a soft cloth after each wear, and then store the pieces in small plastic Ziploc type bags, found at craft stores.  

I hope you have found some inspiration here today. Arranging our collections and using what we already have is one of the most satisfying dynamics of interior styling. I wish you all many happy days of inspiration!

 

Shelbi Lynn- Awabdy  is a wife and homeschooling mom to four.  She authors the blog ‘Marigold’  and runs a little jewelry shop by the same name Marigold.  She loves all things vintage and handcrafted - and her favorite part of any day is with a baby on her hip and behind the lens of her vintage polariod.  (of course, not exactly at the exact same time ).

Handmade Crush: For the Person who Loves Blue & White

It seems like there is almost one person in every family that loves the classic blue & white combination.

Artist Harriet Damave creates beautiful porcelain delft jewelry and ornaments. These would make a great one of a kind gift, all the way from Amsterdam.

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Harriet Damave

Handmade Crush: Hand Knitted Cowl

If you're anything like us here in Northern Kentucky, your town is turning into a winter wonderland. What a beautiful time of year, but also very cold! How about bundling up with a handmade cowl from Taylor House. They create warm accessories and other various hand knit items.

Store owner Chaucee is saving up to travel abroad to Israel and every penny will go towards helping her pay for her spring semester there.

Support handmade this Christmas season!

Taylor House

The Daily Swank: The Bib Necklace

The bib collar necklace is such a wonderful addition to recent jewelry design. I love the ideas and intricate details that some of them entail. Today's Daily Swank is from True Rebel Designs and I think these would make a great addition to holiday attire. 

 

Visit True Rebel Designs to see more one of a kind designs.

Accessories: Vintage Fabrics Find New Life As Jewelry Organizers

Hello, Vintage Indie Readers! Gabreial kindly asked me to submit posts for the past two weeks and I am delighted to do so!

I would like you to meet Suzy Spence of Georgia Peachez ! For over ten years Suzy has created fabulous purses and other useful totes from the coolest vintage fabrics, buttons, and trims! I spoke to Suzy recently about some of her latest creations, jewelry organizers!

Suzy, why jewelry organizers?

My passion is vintage textiles and I love to find new ways to bring these lovely linens of the past to a modern use.

I also love jewelry and I've found a way to combine the vintage textiles and jewelry by making pretty little totes for my jewelry when I travel.

How are your jewelry totes different from your other tote bags?

My jewelry totes are just like a bigger tote but only about 9" x 7 " they have a plastic organizer that slips inside to hold earrings and small necklaces, bigger necklaces just drop right into the tote. 

 

Suzy, these are so pretty!

 

I think the vintage textiles combine nicely to make a pretty patchwork for these little totes and a very stylish way to take your jewelry on the road.

Thank you to Suzy for sharing her stylish one-of-a-kind ideas for recycling vintage fabrics and trims! And thank you, Vintage Indie Readers, for stopping by!~~~Beth

Elizabeth Holcombe Fedorko, aka Bethsbagz, began her checkered crafting career when at four she realized using paste on paper was better than eating it. Inspired by vintage dime store treasures, vintage fabric, and a no-fear attitude toward color, Beth crafts totes, pin cushions, wreaths, and corsages into her Dime Store Chic creations. Beth would love you to take a peek into her whimsical world at her blog.

 

 

Handmade Crush: Milk Glass Acorn Posts

Shop these earrings at Saylor Rose!

Vintage Fashion Forward: Fall Handbag Collection from Hoakon loves Helga

Vintage leather jackets and materials are combined with new components to create fabulous "up-cycled" handbags.  Hoakon loves Helga comes from designer Andrea Strand's, Norwegian grandparents,

Hoakon loves Helga

Vintage Fashion Forward: Fall Jewelery

Although it has been in the 90s here, word is fall is right around the corner. I love these fall accessories from jesophi. 

Flying Branch

Le petite Ebene

Handmade Crush: French Loungers for Women

Handmade Crush

go-Monkey Design

The Daily Swank: Laptop Camera Messenger Bag

I love clean design and sleek lines. I thought this Laptop messenger Bag from Stash was simple, but classy.

My large laptop wouldn't fit in this case (it holds a 13")  but my laptop really isn't meant for carrying around unless I'd like a serious arm cramp. I'm sure if you're sporting a cute little mac or other 13" this messenger bag would do just the trick. It also includes space for your camera and lenses. How incredibly clever for photo shoots and business meetings.

Head over to Stash for this bag and many other styles and options.

The Daily Swank: Freshly Fig

Sometimes, there is so much I want to feature from one shop it is hard to choose just a few items!

I'll take one of each please, especially the baking necklace, the bird earrings, the cloud earrings, OH and the harmonica, the cooking utensils, and the vintage hot hair balloon all from Freshly Fig!

DID YOU KNOW? "New and re-purposed vintage necklaces and earrings are the highlight of Freshy Fig. Green, green, green! "  How cool is that?

Do you like the new "DID YOU KNOW" feature? I hope to include more of these when I feature small businesses.

Handmade Crush: ♥ lucky me beads ♥

 

Aren't these charming, I would love a silhouette necklace for Mother's Day.

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The Daily Swank: Garlands of Grace

As a momma with long hair, I'm always looking for something to keep the hair out of my face while doing housework. I loved these handmade accessories from Garlands of Grace. They also have adorable accessories for your little one too! 

 

 
{ SHOP GARLANDS OF GRACE }

The Daily Swank: i n f u s i o n

handmade. sustainable. natural. organic.

What more could you ask for?

 

(shoes above include vintage fabrics)

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The Daily Swank: Note to Self, Agnes

I seriously need to sit down and make a note to self as well as one to my dear husband. In it I would say, " please ignore any of my previous statements about wearing jewelry. I heat necklaces and I'm ready to start that collection now."

I wish to start with these gorgeous handmade and vintage style necklaces from Agnes.

Thank you dear.

♥ Gabreial

Handmade Crush: Urban Legend

Urban Legend has enough handmade jewelry to bring sunshine to anyone's day. I love bright and bold jewelry for winter. Who says winter has to mean drab!

Urban Legend

♥ SHOP ♥

Indie Fashion: Handmade Coats & Jackets

It is still chilly in these parts. I've been cold all winter. What about you? I can't seem to get warm. I'm loving these handmade accessories from Little Houses Clothing.

My favorite top left, Shakespeares Sister with the yummy lace ruffled neck. 

Visit Little Houses Clothing on Etsy.

All Photos Copyright © Little Houses Clothing

VI Headliner Sponsor Feature: Purple Toes Jewlery

Please help me welcome our newest sponsor Purple Toes Jewelry back to Vintage Indie. We are excited have a beautiful jewelry company with us!

Purple Toes Jewelry or dryan327 on Etsy would like to welcome you to check out their handmade accessories. From necklaces to earrings, you'll find something eclectic or chic to cover everyone on your list. Visit Purple Toes for their current line of steampunk jewelry. 

Thank you dryan327 for your support this month. We appreciate you!

*This feature is a sponsor paid feature with the Vintage Indie  Advertising. All items chosen for the feature were hand picked by me. If you are interested in advertising, please visit our informational page here.

Handmade Crush: Tan & Red Manilla Envelope iPhone Case

Isn't this the cutest! You know I have an office supply obsession right?

♥ SHOP ♥

Vintage Coquette

The Daily Swank: Vintage Marquise's & La Marquise des Anges

Today's Daily Swank is très special. Two beautiful shops from the same proprietress in France.

Vintage Marquise's serves up chic vintage from France including delights like embroidered napkins, paperie, embellishments and more.

La Marquise des Anges  is the second shop from this proprietress, featuring clothing embellished with personal touches.

The Daily Swank: Super Jenny Love

Clearly I have a hat lovin' issue. These hats are from Super Jenny Love and include cute little vintage buttons, up-cycled vintage fabrics and more.

♥ Super Jenny Love ♥

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Hey, stay tuned! I'll be back with a home tour later today!

Handmade Crush: All I want for Christmas is RetroReproHandmade

I'm totally crushing this hat from RetroReproHandmade! I love the swanky style, don't you?