Introducing....

Remember when I mentioned I was working on something new for the shop

well guess what this is it...

Welcome Sew Vintage Jewelry

Vintage Style Jewelry designs

Nothing crazy just a few pieces I created 

Lots of ideas running, but only 2 designs to share right now

Owls & Mermaids in a cameo design well I am in love

The Owl Cameo's are on a bronze metal chain available in 16 or 18 in lengths

The off white owl is set on a flat black cameo

*thinking about adding a charm on them, like maybe a vintage bead ??

 What do you think ?

The Mermaid Cameo is also on a bronze metal chain, available in the same lengths and with or with out the clam shell w/pearl charm

The Mermaid cameo is on a tealish blue set., reminds me of the sea

In love with this design

Would love to hear your feedback on these ?

kind of nervous, but am jumping right in

These will be available tomorrow I have 3 of each right now

If you would like to preorder email me at m.chphotography@hotmail.com

$17 16in

$18 18 in 

I Love Spanish Moss And I Can Not Lie

Sharing a few hundred photos from our little adventure yesterday

We knocked a to do off of our Local NC bucket list

and that was Airlie Gardens in Wilmington

I have seen a lot of photos of the place online an thought we would check it out

And I am so glad we did

I would highly recommend making this a stop if you are ever in town

full of history, full of nature, and fun for the kids

We started off with our map of the grounds, We stuck to the sidewalk paths due to the stroller, hoping to explore more next time..

Miss Maddie even had her own map for a scavenger hunt,

 how cool right, She was so excited

She had to find a list of crazy frog sculptures to find and at the end she got a little prize, When that time came she asked for a prize for her brother too cause he helped, She's such a good little girl 

Well sit back and take a peek at our little adventure 

There were a few hundred of these guys flying around 

Yes I do love spanish moss 

I get all excited when I find some

This Oak dates back to 1545 !!! 

How neat is that 

Another peek of the great oak

Stroller bound, don't worry he got out and explored the chapel

 & the butterfly hut

This guy, wow totally beautiful

it was like someone dropped him in this spot

right out of a movie, reminded me of The Notebook kind of

Speaking of movies, several were filmed here along with TV shows

including Dawson Creek & One Tree Hill

These are the best shots I could get with my lens :(

I will remember next time to be prepared 

Several of the posts or pillars I guess you would say line the road way

these were part of the original plantations driveway 

So wish the plantation was still standing

here is my little explorer 

headed to a secret garden

Another favorite stop was this awesome sculpture the Bottle Chapel

The time someone put into this is crazy

Would this be a great spot for a wedding ceremony

A view from the inside of the butterfly wing

Rows and rows of awesome colored bottles 

There's trouble 

In love with the way the sun makes the bottles light up

There the butterfly 

Next up was the Butterfly gazebo, filled with tons of butterflies 

Pretty neat

whew... bet you are tired at looking at all of these

Coming Attractions

Been a busy over here, working hard to add these great finds

We survived the first day of school yippee now 2 days off

then she goes back on thursday with all of the kids..

So to celebrate our couple days off we are heading out early to do some exploring., Should be fun

Well let me get on with the new treasures 

Like this great vintage Tiny Boy Scout Lapel Pin

Great for the Boy Scout Collector or for a new boy scout start a great shadowbox of new and old boy scout things

$6.50

This cool vintage ring, hasn't hit the shop yet but will be this week

so keep an eye out, it's a great piece Sterling Silver with 14k gold in the middle

Stunning design

Super cute Retro Sheet set 

Perfect for your little Space Traveler 

Standard Size Pillow Case and Fitted sheet

$17

Unique Shaped Anchor Hocking Fire King Milk Glass Mug

Perfect size for a cup of tea or coffee in the morning $6

This is one of my favorite Vintage Boho Seed adjustable belt

would be cute with a long maxi skirt or long tunic top and some leggings

$16.50

Up close detail - Jewel tone colors

Great retro Phenix Brand Chicken Bouillon Cubes

Perfect for the vintage kitchen collector

$5

Another favorite is this vintage handpainted tile signed by Hitomi

great piece the detail work is awesome

would make a great piece for display or add it to your tile project for a little fun vintage touch

You could even use it as a coaster on your desk for morning tea or coffee time

$6.50

Another one that is getting ready to hit the shop are these great

vintage butterfly sheet set

Full Size 

Stop by and visit my shop here to check out these great goodies 

Mama Can't Handle This

Yup, this happened today...eek

nervous & excited for her

But I am missing her something bad today but I know she's having a ball

So here she is Age 5 wants to be a Scientist when she grows up

Her Froggy even had to have a matching bow, She's had him since she was a baby today he's tucked into her backpack, so he can keep an eye on her

Can't wait to hear about her day 

Take Me To Da Sea

Wow, it's monday again

Today is day #1 of changing are home schedule around

time to get ready for Kindergarden !!!

Next Monday is the big day

Little girl has to be there at 7am which is an adjustment cause thats the time she usually gets up..lol

Well it's going to be a long week here

Sharing some photos of a canvas I painted a while back

you ever have this great idea but it doesn't come out as good as it looked in your head ? 

I have been wanting to do an ocean painting for above our bed for awile 

I had originally wanted to do it on pallet wood 

but that didn't happen...maybe next time

After I painted it I loved it but thought it needed something

So after having it hanging for awhile I stamped it with Take me to the Sea

not perfect alinement but then again I didn't want it to be perfect

This would be a great idea to stamp over an old thrift store painting

or a painting with a simple background 

I am thinking of adding maybe a boat or something in the wave line on the left hand side to off set the letters some

what do you think ? Should I leave it alone ?

Lots of things to finish and put together in our bedroom

#1 Curtains (thinking of some drop cloth curtains or a print)

#2 Mantel project 

#3 Hoop art project (which is in the works)

I will have to share some more photos of the bedroom