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exquisitebones · 02-02-2010, 11:07 AM

I wanted to link the pictures but they are huge.. so here is my VINTAGE PURCHASE

I bought a 40s house and 40s appliances! I love it SO MUCH! its a cute 1941 bungalow in a downtown vintage neighborhood

its wonderful.. you can see the pictures here: http://living-vintage.blogspot.com/2...sociation.html

Miss Golightly · 02-02-2010, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by exquisitebones

I wanted to link the pictures but they are huge.. so here is my VINTAGE PURCHASE

I bought a 40s house and 40s appliances! I love it SO MUCH! its a cute 1941 bungalow in a downtown vintage neighborhood

its wonderful.. you can see the pictures here: http://living-vintage.blogspot.com/2...sociation.html

Congratulations on your new home! It's gorgeous - great job on the kitchen

- I wish you many happy times there!

Lorena B · 02-02-2010, 01:10 PM

Wow Exquisitebones!! Good for you!! that is definitely a good buy

I wish you the best times there
It looks wonderful!!!

jemjefferson · 02-02-2010, 02:00 PM

So jealous of that kitchen

cherry lips · 02-02-2010, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by KittyT

Pink plastic with gold glitter, the lids have gold writing and atomic stars on them. The lid of the larger one says "Curler Hamper" and the smaller one says "Hair Clips & Things".

Ooo! Practical,*magical* and pink!

cherry lips · 02-02-2010, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 23SkidooWithYou

Oh my goodness! I want a "cuddle coat" too. Simply Bombshell!

cherry lips · 02-02-2010, 02:35 PM

Miss Golightly you have fabulous taste! Please post pics of you in your new suit! <3

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Originally Posted by Miss Golightly

A wool and mohair Kimberly suit:

pinkshoes · 02-02-2010, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by exquisitebones

I wanted to link the pictures but they are huge.. so here is my VINTAGE PURCHASE

I bought a 40s house and 40s appliances! I love it SO MUCH! its a cute 1941 bungalow in a downtown vintage neighborhood

its wonderful.. you can see the pictures here: http://living-vintage.blogspot.com/2...sociation.html

WOW... that kitchen is marvelous!! Congratulations on your new home!

exquisitebones · 02-02-2010, 11:35 PM

Thanks everyone for the congrats!

I really appreciate it

the darn thing with old homes though.. day 3 of living here and a pipe backed up and flooded the basement

But I am So happy with the kitchen still <3

Miss Golightly · 02-03-2010, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by cherry lips

Miss Golightly you have fabulous taste! Please post pics of you in your new suit! <3

Thank you so much Cherry Lips - I would post a picture of me in the suit but the suit didn't work out unfortunately! When I received it I saw there were a few small holes in it (which I got repaired) and then sent it to the dry cleaners and it basically fell apart in front of my eyes after - massive holes just started to appear - so disappointing! The seller is sending me a refund which I appreciate but it's such a shame - fab suit!!!!!!

On a separate note - I love your new avatar! Ain't There Anyone Here for Love is brilliant! Love Gentlemen Prefer Blondes!!!!!!

cherry lips · 02-03-2010, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Miss Golightly

Thank you so much Cherry Lips - I would post a picture of me in the suit but the suit didn't work out unfortunately! When I received it I saw there were a few small holes in it (which I got repaired) and then sent it to the dry cleaners and it basically fell apart in front of my eyes after - massive holes just started to appear - so disappointing! The seller is sending me a refund which I appreciate but it's such a shame - fab suit!!!!!!

On a separate note - I love your new avatar! Ain't There Anyone Here for Love is brilliant! Love Gentlemen Prefer Blondes!!!!!!

Oh no! What a heartache. I'm sure you'll look lovely in your other purchases though, I <3 this one too:

Haha, the dance choreography in that song can't be beat!

goldwyn girl · 02-03-2010, 09:24 AM

exquisitebones, congratulations on your new home !

Lauren · 02-03-2010, 09:25 AM

Congrats, exquisitebones!! What a beautiful new home! I LOVE your kitchen!

jsands · 02-03-2010, 11:00 AM

Horray for vintage appliances! I've always had a thing for them, and decorated the kitchen at my old house in a vintage style. I love the bright and vivid colors. They just make you happy! I painted my kitchen a light chartreuse to contrast against the black and white. I loved the decorating! I found that trivets and other kooky vintage kitchen items really spiced up the walls. Have fun with it!

Claireg · 02-07-2010, 06:35 PM

OMG - so excited, look what I just picked up on "trademe" for the equivalent of $20 US!!

I am assuming its authentic 1940's - it was advertised as such.
I cannot believe she gave it away so cheap.
Will take a photo of me in it when it arrives

cherry lips · 02-08-2010, 04:51 AM

The good thing about this being the coldest, longest, and whitest winter here since I was a child is that I can wear cashmere sweaters without sweating on weekends, or this:

Rocket Originals Fairisle sweater <3
I wore it Friday and Saturday (w a bullet bra, green-grey wool skirt, grey suede 40s heels, and Mac's Girl about town) and it was a hit with both the boys and the girls. I don't have a camera, but here's Fleur modelling it!

I thought this was fun too:
Fairisle (some string the words together) is a traditional knitting technique used to create patterns with multiple colours, having bands of a repeated pattern worked in several colours against a plain background. It is named after Fair Isle a tiny island in the north of Scotland, between the Orkney and Shetland islands.
Fairisle knitting gained a considerable popularity when the Prince of Wales (later to become Edward VIII) wore a fairisle "tank top" (also known as sleeveless sweater or pullover) in public in 1921. It was also very popular in knitwear in the 1940’s and 50’s, particularly because this sort of pattern enables you to use up small amounts of wool within the pattern. Traditional Fair Isle patterns have a limited palette of up to five colours.

Grnidwitch · 02-08-2010, 07:37 AM

Miss Golightly,

What about deconstructing the suit. As you say, it's not wearable (which is a darn shame) so why not take the suit apart and make a pattern if the pieces. If you sew you can remake the suit if you don't sew, maybe you can find a tailor that would make it up for you.

I've been thinking about deconstructing some of my pieces. They aren't wearble so why just let them sit. Use them for something good.

Miss Golightly · 02-08-2010, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Grnidwitch

Miss Golightly,

What about deconstructing the suit. As you say, it's not wearable (which is a darn shame) so why not take the suit apart and make a pattern if the pieces. If you sew you can remake the suit if you don't sew, maybe you can find a tailor that would make it up for you.

I've been thinking about deconstructing some of my pieces. They aren't wearble so why just let them sit. Use them for something good.

I hadn't thought of that - I suppose that could be something to consider down the line - I really love the cut of the suit! If only it was made of a more sturdy fabric!!!!!!!

On a happier note my husband just got me this gorgeous Salvatore Ferragamo purse as a gift for Valentine's Day - I'm a big Ferragamo fan:

goldwyn girl · 02-08-2010, 11:42 AM

cherry lips, I'll bet you looked stunning !!!! Photo please

SayCici · 02-08-2010, 03:08 PM

A coat, finally:

Nice and long with a flared skirt:

02-02-2010, 11:07 AM	#9861
exquisitebones "A" List Customer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver Posts: 339	I wanted to link the pictures but they are huge.. so here is my VINTAGE PURCHASE I bought a 40s house and 40s appliances! I love it SO MUCH! its a cute 1941 bungalow in a downtown vintage neighborhood its wonderful.. you can see the pictures here: http://living-vintage.blogspot.com/2...sociation.html __________________ >>>The Mysterious Life of the Metropolitan Housewife<<<

02-02-2010, 01:10 PM	#9863
Lorena B Practically Family Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK, Spain & NL Posts: 564	Wow Exquisitebones!! Good for you!! that is definitely a good buy I wish you the best times there It looks wonderful!!! __________________ Life is like a dream!!! www.myspace.com/lorena54

02-02-2010, 11:35 PM	#9869
exquisitebones "A" List Customer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver Posts: 339	Thanks everyone for the congrats! I really appreciate it the darn thing with old homes though.. day 3 of living here and a pipe backed up and flooded the basement But I am So happy with the kitchen still <3 __________________ >>>The Mysterious Life of the Metropolitan Housewife<<<

02-03-2010, 09:25 AM	#9873
Lauren Distinguished Service Award Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sunny California Posts: 4,733	Congrats, exquisitebones!! What a beautiful new home! I LOVE your kitchen! __________________ http://wearinghistory.blogspot.com "...be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Romans 12:2

02-03-2010, 11:00 AM	#9874
jsands New in Town Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 44	Horray for vintage appliances! I've always had a thing for them, and decorated the kitchen at my old house in a vintage style. I love the bright and vivid colors. They just make you happy! I painted my kitchen a light chartreuse to contrast against the black and white. I loved the decorating! I found that trivets and other kooky vintage kitchen items really spiced up the walls. Have fun with it! __________________ A woman is like a tea bag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water. ~Eleanor Roosevelt

02-02-2010, 02:00 PM	#9864
jemjefferson New in Town Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 29	So jealous of that kitchen

02-03-2010, 09:24 AM	#9872
goldwyn girl One Too Many Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney Australia and Las Vegas NV Posts: 1,887	exquisitebones, congratulations on your new home !

02-07-2010, 06:35 PM	#9875
Claireg One of the Regulars Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wellington,New Zealand Posts: 120	OMG - so excited, look what I just picked up on "trademe" for the equivalent of $20 US!! I am assuming its authentic 1940's - it was advertised as such. I cannot believe she gave it away so cheap. Will take a photo of me in it when it arrives __________________ http://welliusedtobealady.blogspot.com/

02-08-2010, 04:51 AM	#9876
cherry lips One Too Many Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: sweden Posts: 1,799	The good thing about this being the coldest, longest, and whitest winter here since I was a child is that I can wear cashmere sweaters without sweating on weekends, or this: Rocket Originals Fairisle sweater <3 I wore it Friday and Saturday (w a bullet bra, green-grey wool skirt, grey suede 40s heels, and Mac's Girl about town) and it was a hit with both the boys and the girls. I don't have a camera, but here's Fleur modelling it! I thought this was fun too: Fairisle (some string the words together) is a traditional knitting technique used to create patterns with multiple colours, having bands of a repeated pattern worked in several colours against a plain background. It is named after Fair Isle a tiny island in the north of Scotland, between the Orkney and Shetland islands. Fairisle knitting gained a considerable popularity when the Prince of Wales (later to become Edward VIII) wore a fairisle "tank top" (also known as sleeveless sweater or pullover) in public in 1921. It was also very popular in knitwear in the 1940’s and 50’s, particularly because this sort of pattern enables you to use up small amounts of wool within the pattern. Traditional Fair Isle patterns have a limited palette of up to five colours. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/asaar Last edited by cherry lips : 02-08-2010 at 06:03 AM.

02-08-2010, 07:37 AM	#9877
Grnidwitch One of the Regulars Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 286	Deconstruct Miss Golightly, What about deconstructing the suit. As you say, it's not wearable (which is a darn shame) so why not take the suit apart and make a pattern if the pieces. If you sew you can remake the suit if you don't sew, maybe you can find a tailor that would make it up for you. I've been thinking about deconstructing some of my pieces. They aren't wearble so why just let them sit. Use them for something good.

02-08-2010, 11:42 AM	#9879
goldwyn girl One Too Many Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney Australia and Las Vegas NV Posts: 1,887	cherry lips, I'll bet you looked stunning !!!! Photo please

02-08-2010, 03:08 PM	#9880
SayCici Practically Family Join Date: May 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 804	A coat, finally: Nice and long with a flared skirt: __________________ Yours sincerely, Wasting Away. Blog.

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