Michella Marie: July 2010

Friday, July 23, 2010

~ My Victoria Collection ~

Today I am joining Cindy
at
My Romantic Home
for
~ Show and Tell Friday ~
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~ Favorite Things Friday ~
at
A Few of My Favorite Things
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Kathy at
A Delightsome Life
for
~ Victoria ~ A Return To Loveliness ~
Blog Party #3

I absolutely love Victoria Magazine!!

And I have quite a collection.

I discovered it about 17 years ago

when I was newly married
and a stay at home mom.

We had an instant family
with his and mine together.

We were on a very tight budget
so I would usually

get my fix at the supermarket
in the magazine aisle :))

Luckily, everybody liked looking
at the magazines!

At first, I started buying just one,
the Valentine's Day copy.

This is the oldest one that I have.

~ 1993 ~

~ 1994 ~

~ 1995 ~

~ 1996 ~

~ 2000 ~

These are not all of them,

just some of my favorites.

(This cover is one of my very favorites)

~ 2002 ~

(It's a toss up between these two)

It's funny how a magazine can be such

a huge part of your life.

But it really has helped shape me into

the person I am today.

I love everything about Victoria.

From the stories, the recipes,

not to mention the photographs!!!

Sooo inspiring!!

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I was even introduced to Pilates through Victoria.

Pilates is a form of exercise that includes a lot

of stretching and core strengthening.

There is no bouncing, jumping,

or jarring movements.

It is just as relaxing as much as it is exercise!!

I highly recommend it!!!

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When I start decorating for the holidays,

I always pull out my magazines

for some ideas and inspiration.

I cannot tell you how may times

I have flipped through

the pages of my December issues!!

I LOVE White!!!

There is no mistake about that,

but when fall hits I like warmer colors.

The contrast between the white and

darker colors is just beautiful!!

This is my favorite December cover!!

I love the deep, rich colors.

AND ALL THE PLAID!!!

Plaid is right next to white

on my FAVORITES List :))

Not sure why, but I love anything PLAID!!

There must be a bit of Scottish

in my gypsy blood :))

The photographers have such a way to make

it look so warm and cozy!!

The perfect chair to sit and read!!

I would wear this in a heartbeat!!

And Scotty could wear this!!

(Heck, I would wear this, lol!!)

I love masculine looking clothes when they

are fitted to a feminine form.

Very appealing to me!!

I prefer the styling and photography

of the old Victoria.

(Shhh... don't tell)

But I am so happy that it's back :))

I can't really put my finger on it,

but there was just a softness about it.

It had a dreamy kind of feeling about it.

As warm as the fall issues were,

the summer issues were cool and breezy.

Blue and White is so perfect together.

I know Cindy has this all over her home

just from reading her blog :))

I also happen to know that she has quite

an extensive collection of chintz.

Sooo pretty!!

Along with my 70 + magazines

I am always on the look out for

books from Victoria.

I have a few but would love to add to my collection.

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My favorite (and is on my coffee table now) is

~ At home with White ~

Instant vacation :))

I love Creamware and will be listing some

in my Etsy shop to sell soon.

I found this at a thrift shop.

It was a gift from what I would guess

to be grand kids.

Nice grandma, lol!!!

How can someone part with

something like that???

Oh well, that's my sentimental side I guess.

It has such beautiful pictures, thoughts,

quotes, and stories throughout he book.

I love this picture!

Her hands resemble my grandmother's hands.

I can still (after 30 years of her passing)

remember her hands,

how she smelled, her voice, her laugh.

So much of who I am today

is from my grandmother.

She had kind of wild side too, lol!!

My mom got that part!!

Love ya mom :))

Another reason I am so

enamored with Victoria

is because of all of the flowers!!!

This book "A House in Bloom"

has gorgeous ideas on how to

decorate with florals.

I am always on the hunt for

older magazines, books,

or anything else from Victoria.

If anybody has some that need a good home

I am willing to adopt, care for,

and pay for the shipping of them.

(I am not above hand-me-downs:))

Kathy at A Delightsome Life is hosting

~ Victoria ~ A Return To Loveliness ~

Blog Party #3

Be sure to join us over at Cindy's blog for more

~ Show and Tell ~

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Have a wonderful weekend!!!

Love to y'all!!!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Lord bless you, and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine on you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.
Numbers 6: 22 - 27
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

I Heart Etsy!!

Since opening my Etsy shop on July 2nd,

I have been overwhelmed by the

warmth and kindness of other Etsy shop owners

who are so willing to help a newcomer

and by visitors who are just passing through.

I love that you can "heart" a shop and an item.

It is like little a pat on the back everyday :))

I have been honored to have a couple

of my items added to treasuries!!

That is a HUGE pat on the back for me!!

Not to mention the two sales I've made :))

I am so excited about getting my inventory listed!!

I just wish the process was a bit faster for me, lol!!

I hope you find exactly what you're looking for. Whether it is a mirror, furniture, chandeliers, china, baby items, jewelry,

glass knobs, fabric, vintage suitcases, trunks, quilts, quilt racks, frames, pictures, pillows, candles, soaps, candle holders, dishes, bird cages, paper roses, tole trays, milk glass, window panes, old doors, urns, bird houses, wicker, umbrellas, bird feeders, lamps, lampshades, lampshade slips, chain covers, sconces, bookshelves, armoires, beds, dressers, nightstands, vanities, end tables, coffee tables, desks, or just some inspiration!!

Yep, I have a whole warehouse full
of this plus some!!

If you don't see what you're looking for and you need something specific, PLEASE let me know.
I have a huge inventory that I am
diligently working on getting
photographed, priced, and listed.
I am also willing to do custom work as well.
I would love to work with you
to find exactly what you need!!

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Joining Rory

for

~ Times are Tough Thursday ~

Tools Are For Women Too

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Be sure to visit and check out

the rest of the participants.

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My first sale!!! Yay!!!

This beautiful vintage ornate mirror

has a new home and is on it's way :))

I'm sooo excited!!

Sale #2 is headed to its new home too!!

I have been busy photographing

and listing new things,

but not as fast as I would like.

Taking care of my two grand babies

leaves little time to do get it done quickly.

So I am ever so slowly getting items listed.

I have some beautiful items listed....

~ White Milk Glass Pedestal Compote ~

$12.00 + shipping

E.O. Brody Co. M4300 Cleveland, Ohio U.S.A. #13

Measures 7" high x 5-7/8" at the rim

White milk glass pedestal compote with floral and scroll design all the way around and down the pedestal.

~ Vintage Milk Glass Scalloped Pedestal Vase ~

Scalloped edges on both top and bottom rims.

Measurements are 7-1/8" high x 5-5/8" wide

$23.00 Price INCLUDES shipping

(U.S. only)

~ VINTAGE METAL BLACK DOOR KNOB ~

Perfect for your shabby, rustic, or primitive decor.

6" x 2-1/2"

$22.00 Price INCLUDES Shipping

(U.S. only)

~ VINTAGE CLEAR GLASS DECANTER ~

It has an etched crown on one side

and grapes on the other.

The bottle itself is 8" and with the stopper is 10".

$28.00 Shipping INCLUDED

(U.S. only)

~ Vintage Oval Vanity Mirror ~

Gold is a little faded and

mirror has very small amount of wear

but other than that is in very good condition.

Would be perfect either for hanging

or to accent a corner to reflect something beautiful.

The dimensions are 13" x 8 1/4"

$28.00 and INCLUDES shipping

~ Vintage Milk Glass Westmoreland Vase ~

I just recently learned that although it looks like a pineapple it is a celery vase. In the late 1800s-early 1900s, celery was considered a delicacy because it was quite difficult to grow, and therefore quite expensive. (Yep, celery!) This is why some dinnerware sets include a celery vase. It makes a great traditional serving piece or flower vase.