Sofa Revival

I decided to check out craiglist last week just because you never know what you're gonna find. Posted in the garage sale section was this amazing sofa from the 1920s. It was sitting inside an old brick building that was previously a train depot station. It's now on schedule to be torn down. And, it was only several miles from my house so I thought that it wouldn't hurt to go down and take a look at it.

So, I'm really not into stuffy old grandma antiques and I have visions of funk-i-fying this gem. I've been drooling over several sofas on Anthropologie.com but they're well out of my price range.

My plans are to paint this sofa a glossy black and cover it in gray linen fabric.  Many people may think it's  crazy to paint the wood, however, I believe this gives it a more modern appeal that I'm looking for.  I've chose a neutral fabric because I don't want anything too trendy and it's gotta match a lot of different stuff.  I haven't decided if my mother and I are going to upholster it or if I'm going to find someone.

Okay, here's the best part.  I got this couch for $45!  It's structurally in fine shape (including the springs that are still strong).  The only issue being one leg needs to be put back on.   I had to keep the sofa at the train depot for several days before picking it up and someone offered him $500 for it!  Okay, so I'm glad I went and got it before he changed his mind and gave me my money back!  I know he's kicking his self.

I will give updates on the progress of this project so check back soon!

Vintage 1950s Wedding Dress

Here's  a wedding dress (from 1952 to be exact) that is in my Etsy shop at www.sassysistervintage.etsy.com.  The number of pictures I can show of the dress is limited in my shop so I'm going to post some more right here.

The bust area of the dress is just a tad too small for the manni so I was unable to zip it all the way up.

The dress comes with this beautiful little lacey bolero jacket.

It also comes with these finger-less gloves and matching veil.

On the very bottom layer of netting (there's 3 layers) and at the bottom of the skirt there are some random holes.  The holes cannot be seen because the other 2 layers of netting are on top of it.  However, so that there is no worry about the holes, trimming several inches off of this netting should take care of this issue, and like I mentioned, you won't be able to notice that it's shorter because it's the last layer.  I believe that I may go ahead and do this so that everyone can see how it will look (still just as beautiful) and feel confident about purchasing the dress.

If you have any questions at all about this lovely dress, please send me an email in my Etsy shop at www.sassysistervintage.etsy.com.  Thanks for looking!

1920s Art Deco Dress

The newest and most amazing addition to my shop!  Here's some more info about this dress: I found it at an estate sale in Buffalo, NY.  I bought it from the daughter who's mother wore it.  I bought quite a bit of vintage clothing from this lady and she said that this dress was the hardest piece to let go.  Here are some more pics:

Made of a velvet fabric in a reddish pink color.  Lots of rhinestones and glass beads at the upper chest/bodice area.  If you have any other questions, please contact me at www.sassysistervintage.etsy.com.

Water Frolicing

This past weekend my daughter Regan had a friend over.  They popped out of bed around 7am and ventured outside to the trampoline.  My 2 1/2 year old London followed them out.  Of course they were still in their p.j.'s and began jumping on the trampoline.  Regan came back in and asked if they could keep their p.j.'s on and get wet.  My first thought was to tell them to change but instead I said sure go ahead........

and they had a great time.

Why is it that most adults don't have fun like this anymore?  Why not just go for it and get wet in your p.j.'s or laugh until you pee in your pants (like I used to do).  Try to take time to enjoy life!  I'm going to try and take my own advice.

Scenes from Wyoming

I mentioned from my last blog post that we would be in Utah and Wyoming for a good part of July.  One of my main goals was to have family pics made. Thankfully, I achieved this goal!  They were taken just outside of Lyman, WY where my husband, Duane is from.

I have to mention that it was *Not* easy standing there due to the awful yellow flies (like horse flies) and mosquitoes.  I had never encountered such awful bugs in Wyoming in my life.  People said that the large (and unuusual) amount of rain brought more bugs out than usual.  They were definitely feasting on us!

Here's two taken at Ft. Bridger, WY, not far from Lyman.  London, 2 1/2 years old was not cooperating at all.  It was 6pm, she was tired and wanted nothing to do with posing for pictures.

My sweet girls.

I captured the most beautiful rainbow one day after a rain just outside of Duane's brother's house.  It was a full rainbow, I went in the house to get my camera and by the time I came out it had turned to just half of one.

One day we went with my parent's (from Florida) fossil hunting.  They were vacationing in the same area.  Coincidentally, my mom's brother lives in the same small town in Wyoming as Duane's family.  I know, weird!

It was nice to go and visit but also very nice to come home to our own beds.  The weather this time of year in Wyoming and Utah is fab-u-lous!  Trust me, you people living out there may think you're sweating hot but compared to south Alabama, you're not!

Thanks for looking!

The Desert Scene Family Photo Shoot

One evening a couple of months ago after the kiddos went to bed I started surfing the net. I was being just a bit nosey/snooping (as I can be sometimes) and happened upon Elyse and Clint's blog. A couple that attend the same church as me and my family. I was in love with the stunning background and eclectic/hippie style of clothing they were wearing. Not to mention this family happens to be easy on the eyes.

It occurred to me that in a couple of months my famiy and me were going to be out West in Utah and Wyoming (where husband is from).  (I believe this picture was taken somewhere in Utah.)  And that we could do a similiar photo shoot out in the desert somewhere.  Sort of with that hippie/desert feel.  I've set about getting clothes together that I'd like everyone to wear.  Here are my picks:

London who is 2 1/2 years old is going to wear this adorable dress that my mom made a while back.  Regan has this hippie vest and blouse paired with a skirt that my mom is currently making for her.  I've got this precious vintage dress (to the right) that someone gave to my mom, that she passed onto me that I will wear.  Duane will be wearing a light blue polo shirt.

Soooo adorable.

I've had this child's vintage squash blossom necklace that my mom had when she was a child.  I wear it at least a couple of times a week as a choker.  I was going to wear it with the dress.

I have to mention that we coordinated the trip to be out there the same time that my parent's (who live in Florida) will be vacationing in the same area so my mom is going to take the pics.  She's pretty good at taking pictures and definitely has an artists eye so I'm hoping she'll be able to capture us at our best.

We will be leaving in one week (July 16).  Stay tuned for family pics!

Introducing the New Masterbath

So, I've been chomping at the bit to share some pics of the totally gutted and remodeled masterbath.  I must say that I have looked high and low for the before pics and I Can't Find Them.....just one where we're in the middle of construction!  I'm very irritated by this.  Imagine the 1960s blue tiles, that style that was in so many homes of the 60s, except these were all cracked and just pure ugly.  There was a shower (no bath) a small sink and just a alot of ugliness!  We have also enlarged the bathroom; where the tub/shower is now located, was where a large linen closet was.  It is now half the size but still in the hall.

Looking from the door of the masterbath.

Looking from the tub/shower.

A double sink vanity.

You can't see the floors but we put large square slightly off white ceramic tiles down.  We were trying to keep a clean and somewhat neutral palette since we would like to sell the house sometime in the near future.

In the middle of construction.

Here's our kitchen that we finished remodeling a while back.  I wish you could have seen it before.  A total eyesore with ugly brown linoleum on the floor (hardwood floors now that match the rest of the house), pink countertops, disgustingly icky appliances and I could go on...........

It's only taken us, or should I say Duane, 9 months to get this bathroom remodel (semi) finished.  He has worked his tushy off.....there was soooooo much to be done!  Not to mention that some weeks he had no time to work on this because of working so many hours at his "real" job.

It's still not finished:  crown molding to be hung, the edges of the tile in the masterbath still needs work, the mirrors need to be hung, no window treatment.  That cute little tray above the toilet needs to be hung too.  I'm still deciding on any other decoration, but I'm kind of enjoying things the way they are.

It was pretty much Duane who did all the grunt work, while I chose the colors, design, cabinet, etc.

Hope you enjoyed looking!

Kim

P.S.  We *are* looking to sell this house sometime soon although we haven't put it on the market yet.  Anybody wanna by a house?