My mom surprised me with...

this lovely yellow train case...

A very close resemblance to the one I featured in my previous post.

Same color, same brand.

My mother has had it stored away in her closet for many years,

and wasn't aware that I've been itching to have one

for months and months now...

but then saw my blog, and dug it out for me.

swoon...

Thanks mom.

Vintage Suitcases at jessjamesjake

At jessjamesjake you'll find lots of vintage pretties.

I stopped in because of Jess's vintage train and suitcases.

Aren't these lovely?

I think that last round suitcase has to be me top fave!

Jess also sells vintage clothing, accessories, and house wares.

And lives in New York with hubby James and her dog Jake

...hence her shop name :) Too cute.

For more check her out at

her etsy shop: jessjamesjake.etsy.com

And her blog : jessjamesjake.blogspot.com

All pictures are copyright of jessjamesjake.

Garnish your ears.

Molly Earrings:

Meet Chloe

...a new addition to the shop:

    My "Happy Birthday America" Sale 

is still running & going through July 8th.

   Free shipping to the US & Canada

   & 15% off everything in the shop :)

Brand Spankin' New!

After vacation, it seems that it just always

takes a bit of time to get back in the groove of things.

But, I'm finally back in stride and am adding

2 new lovely additions to the shop today!

A beautiful vintage style buckle bracelet:

& a Necklace of beautiful vintage charms.

Handmade Beauty

Recycled Antique Pillow Cover Dress 

Photo copyright of Stephanie Teague

I about DIED when I saw this gorgeous dress from 

Pretty Birdie by Stephanie Teague.

Isn't it gorgeous!? What talent!?

She used an antique pillow cover and vintage curtains in this design.

The neck is hand sewn from vintage sheer muslin and 

the belt is recycled leather with adjustable snaps.

My favorite parts....the neck and the cinching on the skirt.

Oh gorgeous little dress, Be MINE.

New Ring in the Shop:

...made of vintage buttons and yellow sewing thread.

More to come.

Yesterday I ordered Jon and Kate's new book : Multiple Bles8ings, from Amazon.

I am BEYOND excited.

Thanks to Free 2 day shipping, it arrives tomorrow!

... and I can't wait to get my hands on it.

I'll be sure to let you guys know how it is once I've poured through and read all of it.

And on Friday look for my first 'Feature Friday' installment. 

I'll be highlighting a different 'handmade artist' every week.