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Browsing Through The Best Little Shops...

I'm so ready for spring. A little window shopping through the best little shops is always an excellent way to perk myself up. I'm so excited by some of the items I found this evening, I just have to share...

 Beginning my tour of the shops here at spankyluvsvintage I found this groovy vintage Max Factor Big perfume pendant necklace. I love the color, and the charm in this piece. It just exudes fun. It makes me smile. There are so many remarkable items in this shop! Start here to see all the wonderful vintage items currently available in this fabulous shop.

My next stop was at papercherries. This shop is just bursting with fabulous vintage items! One of my favorite items in this wonderful shop is this Royal Crown, 1950s Flowered China Boot Vase. I just love the details on this little boot vase. The little blue and yellow flowers, red berries and green leaves make me happy just looking at them. Stop by and see what reaches out and grabs you.

The final stop for this evening was here at zizzybob. This cheerful, sunny handmade fabric postcard is just too cute to resist. Such a fun way to mail some happiness to someone special. This is a fun shop with many wonderful handmade items (and a few vintage ones, too). Barbara has a great selection of quilt blocks that quilters won't want to miss.

A Show Case Of All The Wonderful Things You Can Find At Your Best Little Shops!!!!

A Show Case Of All The Wonderful Things You Can Find At Your Best Little Shops!!!!

My Fab Finds Weekly Wish List From Best Little Shops

I think I may have a bit of bunny on the brain syndrome when I did my window shopping at Best Little Shops today. Spring is in the air
so let's get hopping and do some shopping!

First up is this adorable Alice
in Wonderland 1950's book
illustration
from VeejayIllustrated  

This one takes me back to
my good ole days remembering
the first time I discovered
these classical stories. 
And the joy of now getting
to share them with the
Grand Babies is also
 lot's of fun!






Next.... is this cute cute

cute (did I say cute?)
vintage perfume
bunny locket 
from LoveLockets  
I can't imagine
that you could wear
this anywhere without
it being noticed and
adored.



How about this darling  

Vintage ceramic Easter Basket
from anyoldtime  
I could think of lots
of tiskets and taskets
to store in this little basket.









Why not let Best Little Shops be your next shopping destination ? Fab Finds are easily found and just waiting to be discovered there.

Best Ever Finds For Your Romantic Wedding

I've attended many weddings over the years and I've seen many beautiful wedding dresses, but the most beautiful and romantic of all was the one that involved a vintage dress, heavily beaded and form fitted, the kind of dress that might have been worn by a movie starlet decades and decades ago. Which was perfection itself, of course, for the day when a bride was to marry her film maker fiancee in a renovated historical movie theater. The same theater where he had proposed to her, with their names on the marquee, a poster that featured the couple in the starring roles,  and a catered dinner on the stage. All of this followed by a private viewing of the film he had made of their  life together (thus far). This was the wedding that pulled out all of the stops in the romance department. And the bride, being clever as well as romantic, had found the perfect vintage dress. Not a "look alike". Not "in the style of". But a beautifully genuine vintage dress. And it was all so perfect that it was nearly magical. The wedding of course, and the romantic story, as well.. but the dress played an important supporting role. It always does...

The Perfectly Romantic Wedding Dress...

Wedding Dress at Om Again Vintage

This stunningly romantic 1940s Wedding Dress in ivory tulle, lace, and satin can be found at Om Again Vintage. This isn't the dress of my first story, but It is truly an amazing dress in its own right, one that might just make your own "special day" simply spectacular. The listing includes a hoop crinoline and a bonus dress for your dog. (Follow the link above to read the rest of that story). This vintage dress is beautifully detailed, so be sure to view all of the images included in the listing. If this dress isn't your size or personal style choice, please search out the other wedding dresses available at Om Again Vintage, where you will also find a big selection of vintage fashion for both everyday and special occasions. Om Again Vintage... always Fabulous and Affordable!  

                          

                    

 
                                     
                                                Perfectly Romantic Accessories... 

Handcrafted Earrings by Gypsy Bling

I think these handcrafted white pearl and filigree earrings from Gypsy Bling's Shop would look amazing with Om's Wedding Dress! Their delicate filigree pattern makes these earrings the perfect accessory to complement a lacy vintage gown.  If you are in the planning stages for your own wedding, you will want to visit Gypsy Bling. There you will find all kinds of woodland and romantic vintage style wedding accessories, including headbands, hair garlands, hair pins, shoe clips, jewelry and ever so much more. Custom options are available. So if you are getting married (or know someone who is) be sure to visit Gypsy Bling... where you will find plenty of perfectly beautiful  accessories for your romantic wedding. 

"Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue..."
                                                                                       
What's more romantic than our long standing cultural traditions? They are the very things 

Vintage Brooch at Spanky Luvs Vintage

that  give shape and meaning to those special occasions in our lives. I found this vintage brooch at Spanky Luvs Vintage's shop. So pretty with its blue colors and clear rhinestones, this brooch would be a lovely piece of jewelry to attach to the bridal bouquet. A bonus for the lover of tradition, this vintage brooch covers both the tradition of "something old" and "something blue" in one fell swoop. Please visit Spanky Luvs Vintage to see her entire collection of beautifully romantic vintage jewelry.  

The Best Ever Original Art Pet Portraits

Artwork by Robin Zebley at Custom Portrait Art

I absolutely adore Robin Zebley's Custom Pet Portraits. Robin is a true artist and her work is totally original, with no computer generated assistance. She creates her "magic" the old fashioned way with pencils, paint and brush. Robin works in  colored pencil, oil paints, or watercolor and ink, as appropriate on hardboard, canvas, or paper. She offers a variety of sizes that will exactly fit the spot where you want to display your work of art, and that will suit your budget as well.

Artwork by Robin Zebley at Custom Portrait Art

Robin is a gifted and talented artist, whose work has been shown in local galleries and won awards at art shows. Her colored pencil art was published in “Colored Pencil Magazine”, and Robin and her boxer Sarge were once featured on a local Philadelphia television news magazine show. Even so, she considers her greatest honor to be that she is entrusted by her clients to create a work of art that captures the heart and soul of their beloved pets.

Artwork by Robin Zebley at Custom Portrait Art

I think what sets Robin's work apart from some other portrait artists is the fact that she takes the time to work closely with her clients to capture the unique personality of their individual pets. Her process involves photos of the pet, as well as stories and information from her clients about what is special about their companion. The end result is a portrait that truly captures the individual animal, and not just a certain breed. There's just something about those eyes and the body language... Please take a look at her listings at Custom Portrait Art and you will see exactly what I mean. Robin has created numerous cat and dog portraits over the years, but also has captured the images of other, more "unusual" companion animals. 

These original pet portraits are a wonderful way to celebrate your past or present greatly cherished companions, whether they be dogs, cats, birds, or rats. They make truly memorable gifts for birthdays, weddings, or holiday gift giving. Robin is often quite busy in the season leading up to the holidays, so why wait? Your original pet portrait will make a great gift at any time of the year, one that will be cherished for many, many years to come.

You can easily contact Robin at her shop to start the conversation about commissioning your very own custom pet portrait. You will be glad you did.

Spring Into Savings From the Best Little Shops

Spring is here. Are you ready to do some online shopping?

Check out the spring savings from the Best Little Shops!

What IS A Monster High Doll?

SILVER BLACK EVENING GOWN JEWELRY


Hi folks. 
If you don't already know, there is a craze for dolls called Monster High. What are they? Well, they are fashion dolls developed by Mattel in July of 2010: the same company who does Barbie. However, these ghouls (they prefer that term) are not anything like any other fashion doll. In fact, they're not like any other doll at all.



These dolls are:
1. Monster creations 
2. Have weird body proportions 
3. Body parts are removable and interchangeable
4. Some are dead. 

Dead? What??? Let me explain. These dolls have very large heads, long torsos, most have very slim bodies, and would be dead, if they were alive. They are dolls who have rather mystical or mythological parents. There are: vampires, witches, werewolves, dragons, ghouls, sea monsters, swamp creatures, gorgons, cats, mummies, robots, ghosts, spirits, yetis,  and a few others, with new creations coming out all the time. They are also teenagers, they date, go to school, have love problems and like to party. They have been featured in videos, music, books, make up sets, book bags, key chains and more.

 Custom Cleo de Nile

The dolls also have one very interesting feature, their face makeup can be removed with acetone or fingernail polish remover leading to a whole new explosion of Customs!! Custom creations have popped up everywhere: from a simple new outfit, to a whole new face, re-rooted hair, rooted eyelashes, extra body parts or even a mixture of body parts. Helping this craze along is the "Create A Monster" sets, or CAM's for short, that let you add weird body parts such as mermaid tails, harpy arms, scale feet, dragon wings, snake hair or bony arms (I do mean 'bone-y' arms, with the bones being the only thing!). There are probably more adult collectors of these dolls than the kids they were intended for!!!

Custom MH Flower Kimono 

Clothes, jewelry, wigs, play-sets, furniture and all sorts of things have been made by lovers of the line to help the guys and girls look their best and have fun.  I mean, even if your mom was a mummy and your dad was Ramses the Great, is that any reason not to dress fabulously??







 Custom Chainmaille Earrings & Necklace

So, moms and dads, don't worry if your son or daughter likes monsters. It's OK. Monsters are cool and very fashionable!
Mary 
CuteWeirdFluffy --A shop for your little Monsters!

Spring Forward With A New Change Purse Gadget Bag

 Spring somehow always manages to make me think that there is some sort of wonderful change on the horizon. And what better way to store that change..... or your goodies ...and makeup..... and gadgets than in one of these awesome pouches from  HahnStitched      

LaNelle uses a wide array of colorful fabrics and has several sizes of bags/pouches to choose from.

Here are a few of the ones that caught my eye today..........

Bright green polka 
dots would be easy to find in an always 
unorganized purse like mine

         

                                                                   

I hope all of those seeds I spent

 planting out in the garden the 

other day will soon bloom like this

Feeling a little Chevron-ish today?  Look no further than this one..I love the color combination here

And gosh I don't know about ya'll but I myself always start feeling a little more foxy with a bit more pounce to my bounce when Spring time is in the making 

 Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party!'

Robin Williams

These bags all make me feel a bit more festive.....how about you?  

Why not let Best Little Shops be your next shopping destination ? Fab Finds are easily found and just waiting to be discovered there.

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Spring Is Green, Right? Wrong, Spring Is Bright!!!!

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My Fab Finds Weekly Wish List From Best Little Shops

I did some window shopping at Best Little Shops Online today and simply had to start a wish list of some of my fave Fab Finds. It was hard to narrow my choices down to 3 things but there's no rule against adding to a wish list later on right?

Check out this 

Vintage Atomic Circles Space Age Coat with Circular Pocket Futuristic Ivory and Brown Avant Garde Sputnick Coat - Very Rudi Gernreich 

Yes I borrowed that description from OmAgainVintage ......  man I could sure give Jane Jetson a run for the money in this one!

Next on my wish list is this adorable

Vintage Gilner 1950 Planter Red Pixie , California Pottery 1950 Collectible from papercherries  .

I can think of so many things to stuff inside this little Pixie planter and doesn't he look so snazzy and cheerful in his red outfit?

My final fab find for my Wish list today is

Freshwater Pearl Hair Pins - White Pearl Wedding Bobby Pins - Set of Six - Made to Order from GypsyBling

I think that with the warm weather we've been having in my 

neck of the woods....who needs a wedding to wear these to? 

These would look great in my hair on any occasion :)

         

Why not let Best Little Shops be your next shopping destination ? Fab Finds are easily found and just waiting to be discovered there.

 

Do You Love Lockets? Then You Will Love This Art Deco Vintage Photo Locket.

The Best Little Shop to Buy Vintage Lockets

A beautiful Art Deco style vintage locket

This is a lovely Art Deco vintage photo locket in gold plate with an ornate floral design. It features faux pearls, green rhinestone and a faux ruby on raised flowers and leaves.

The original pin turns it into a locket brooch.

This 1940's locket is attached to a new gold plated chain but also comes with the original pin to be worn as a locket brooch. But even more special is the treasure that can be placed inside. A place for two pictures to lay close to your heart.

The locket opens up to hold your favorite photos.

This is a necklace and brooch that will be treasured for a lifetime. It would make a wonderful gift for mom, daughter or grandmother.

Be sure to check out this and many more vintage lockets at Love Lockets. 

Best Coiled Fabric Bowl, handmade in aqua and yellow for every decor

Why not work in style?

Handmade fabric bowl, aqua and yellow

I am just loving this coiled fabric bowl. Handmade with skill, the best thing is the artisan's cheery fabric selection and color sense. I like how this can go in any decor, including vintage. If I still worked for a living, this would be where those clippy things lived! More decorative handmade bowls from fabric are at http://www.zizzybob.etsy.com This is the kind of cool things I love to find when shopping!

Reds and Brights From the Best Little Shops!!!

A beautiful Treasury!

Where to find the best little shops!

Vintage Cameo Creations  from http://Anyoldtime.etsy.com

Remember when Main Street was where to find the best little shops?  Those unique shops that were owned and worked by someone creative from the neighborhood?  Each one an adventure in shopping.   You never knew what exactly you would find, but you knew it would be wonderful!

And that's what you'll find here, a collection of the best little shops online with wares that you won't find in a mall or big box store. Instead, made or collected by someone creative in your virtual neighborhood.

Handmade quilts and bags and bowls and more.  Vintage clothing, housewares, jewelry.  Custom Portraits.  Craft supplies.

We're just shining up our virtual handpainted sign here, so stop by often because you never know exactly what you'll find.  But you know it will be wonderful!

A Pearl

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