The Ikat Trend

Anthropologies newest home decor line includes the Ikat print.  A feathered, flame-like appearance.  Ikats date back centuries and are created by tying and dying lengths of yarn before weaving.  I like these prints because of their ethnic, funky and colorful appeal!

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Speaking of Ikat. This dress doesn't exactly have an Ikat print, but it sure does remind me of it. In SassySisterVintage now!

The Vanity Search.

We have a 1950s-60s house that we have been slowly remodeling for the past 8 years. Probably by the time we're done with the remodel we'll have to start over again because everything will be outdated (hah!) . Actually, we're on our last leg of the remodeling journey with the remodel of the bathrooms. Currently we're doing the masterbath.  This bath was previously covered in a bluish tile.  Believe me, I like vintage bathrooms but this one was just plain ugly!

This bath has been gutted down to the studs and sub flooring.  This coming week we will be doing the sheetrock.  By the way, ALL of the remodeling has been done by my hardworking hubby, Mr. Thomas.

We really wanted a nice looking vanity with 2 sinks.  We thought we'd get an English sideboard and install 2 sinks in it.  We searched high and low in Dothan but couldn't find anything that we liked.  We took a trip to Mollywood Imports that's about 5 miles South of Dothan; 30,000 sq. ft. of imported Indonesian furniture.

A view looking through the showroom.

I especially Loved this piece.....not for the price though.  I think it was around $1,000.

A nice classic looking unpainted piece.

I like the lines on this piece and I love green, I'd probably tone down this green a bit if it were to go in my house.

BOOH!

So, we ended up buying a vanity from the Home Depot yesterday.  I like it.  It looks like a piece of furniture and has black painted finish and will fit 2 sinks.  Although we paid a bit more than we wanted, we found what we were looking for!

I'll post a pic of the vanity soon!  Stay tuned ;-)





Sweaters, Sweaters and more Sweaters.......

I've been trying to keep a good stock of sweaters in my shop lately since it's the season to be wearing them.  I acquired about 6 lovely vintage sweaters from a closed down thrift/antique shop recently in the town that my parent's live.  Yep, a closed down and abandoned shop packed with vintage and antique finds with the doors unlocked and even partially open...the doors have been this way for several years now! Okay, okay.......I'm not gonna go into this story any longer.  Needless to say, I figured out how to get these sweaters in an ethical way.  I've listed some of them.

A nice thrift find!

This one was bought from my vintage clothing dealer friend Julie.

I've already sold some of them, but there's still plenty left.  You can check them out right here!  http://www.sassysistervintage.etsy.com/

Thanks for looking.

Kim

Newest Items at SassySisterVintage

Here's some of the items I've put in my shop (or will be) this week:

This gorgeous 1940s black cocktail dress will be in my shop in the next day or so.

Coral Pink 1970s Grecian Goddess Dress in SassySisterVintage now.

Amazing 1960s Alfred Shaheen dress is my shop now.

1950s Illusion Lace Dress with Ribbon Detail in my Shop now.

1940s Black Cocktail Dress with Pale Pink Insert with Rhinestones.

Handmade necklace made from a large opaque white/cobalt blue vintage marble and antiqued copper chain.  In SassySisterVintage now!

LARGE sized 1950s needlepoint bag/purse.

Thanks for looking!

I'm In Love with Vintage Sweater Dresses!

This past Friday I went into one of my favorite places to find vintage and happened upon this light mint green sweater dress from the 1970s by Lillie Rubin.  My intentions were to put it in my shop to sell.  I tried it on and immediately thought.....nope, this won't go in my shop for a while.  I like it too much!

Not only did it fit well but it was super comfy too!

I decided to browse through vintage sweater dresses on Etsy today.  Here's some super cute one's I found:

The first one comes from TreeandKimballMarket.  Not only is the dress cute but I love the fabulous wallpaper background.

This one comes from TheRubyKitten.  It looks super comfortable!

 This one is from Studio1950.  Would look super cute with a pair boots.

and this one from the thevintagemistress.  LOVE this color!

Thanks for looking!

Button, Button, Who's Got the Buttons (and Marbles)?

I recently added jewelry to my shop that I've been making.  I couldn't resist the urge to be creative and make something, and why not put it in my shop?  In addition, my mom just taught me soldering and I'm having the best time with it! 

I've collected vintage buttons and marbles for some time and have several drawers full.  I'm going to add other vintage findings to my designs as time permits....that's the key TIME!  Where does it go?

Thanks for looking!

Already in Preparation for the Next Vintage Clothing Fashion Show

I made a short visit to the back of the Salvation Army today.  My visual senses go on overload when I look at the racks of cool clothing, shoes and accessories collected for the next show.   Carol, who is in charge of the show, and I picked out a couple of outfits that I will be wearing.

About half the clothing is vintage and the rest modern. We mix and match it  Many of these pieces of clothing and accessories will be used on the 30 women and children participating in the show.   The last show went so well that this one will be at the Civic Center.

Shoes, shoes and more shoes.....



The clothing is sold after the show and all the proceeds go the Humane Society, the local art center and the Salvation Army.

It's like going into a 1,200 sq. ft. closet that's well organized.  My closet at home is neither one of those.

Some of the formals.

and lots more.



Like I mentioned, the clothing is for sale after the show.  I've already got first dibs on about 10 pieces.  The hard part is waiting until after the show to get it since the show isn't until March!  Yep, we're getting a running start ;)