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Monday, July 5, 2010

Summer Lovin'






Linking up with Faded Charm for White Wednesday and Show & Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home (links on sidebar) to show you some goodies.

I know we are having a heat wave here in Connecticut ~ but I am diggin' it! No, I don't live on the shore or have a glorious inground pool ~ I just love the hot. We don't get it all the time here, so when it finally comes, I am like a cockroach ~ I thrive.

So, yesterday (after making brownies & tater salad for a later picnic) I decided that new photos for French Bleu Vintage were needed. I have soooo many new (old) things from the Flea etc. just getting stockpiled. Time to show & tell:

Lookie at this old gal ~ fantastic doesn't describe her. I always wanted a Santos figurine but they were SO expensive. Plus I could never tell if they were really vintage or just a $$$ catalog knockoff. Now, I could be wrong, but I think She is authentic. The wood is really worn down, dirt still in her face, a tad wobbly - plus I have no idea where her arms are. I also got a lesson in her history. Apparently, the skirt fabric color would be changed by the Parish workers to coincide with a particular religious celebration. Also, no hair because she had a real hair wig with halo once. The wings did not come with Her. I actually found them a few tables away and the woman gave me a great deal so home they came. Im not sure I am sold on them even though they look perfect.

Also, I am loving this "Home Sweet Home" sign SO much that I bought 3 for the shop and one for me. The rusty metal accent just makes it POP!

I have had these fantastic Collage Art Charms, made by a local collage artist, in the storage room for so long and never got around to listing them ~ what is wrong with me??? They are great. I especially love the "NEST" charm. I just realized how much bird themed items I have. I think I need a whole department just for them.

Forecast says is going to be another scorcher here ~99 really is pretty hot for CT (although I know some of you live in areas where that is downright chilly:) but now I am kind of wiped out. I think I'm going to stay inside the nice a/c for awhile and catch up on my blog reading and list some new items. I do feel a little guilty about that, the kids are home and no work today. I guess I'll give in and let them play video games until the caffeine kicks in.

Dee xo

17 comments:

  1. i'm giddy with delight ... somehow in the past year I lost track of you ...
    was shuffling thru the sidebar at Dustylu and found you again ...

    whew ... you're going right back on my sidebar ....

    let's chat

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  2. Dee, maybe you have been exposed to too much heat cause to say you like hot oh my it makes this southern gal swoon. Your finds are pretty and I like them. Keep up the good work. ~olive

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  3. Hey dee

    I am so in love with your santos, I want one so badly as well but can't spend the $$$ hope that you can brave the heat sweet girl.

    sending you love from Cali

    Kate

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  4. I am loving your new finds. I am with you on the hot. We in Buffalo get a lot of bad rap for the snow, but when it does get really hot, I love it. It makes it so worth living with snow for 4-6 months.

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  5. Love all of your finds:) I like the heat *with out the humidity) too! It is supposed to get to 100 degrees here today. Should be interesting.Enjoy the heat:)Brimfield next week...WOOOOHOOOOO!!!
    ~Debra
    Blog: Capers of the vintage vixens

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  6. Love the Santos Figurine and the Robins eggs in the nest! Really, it is all great but those were the 2 that screamed out to me!!!!
    Thanks for sharing!!!
    Rachel

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  7. Don't now what I love more: your treasures or you weather!!! It's been sooo bad here, it even rained today!!!

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  8. Your robin blue eggs are so cute and I love that "Home Sweet Home" sign. Actually, I like everything!...Christine

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  9. Oh goodness, I love everything you've shown today! That Home Sweet Home sign is so pretty and unique, and those button cards, well I wish they put buttons on cards like that these days!
    Happy WW!
    Carol

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  10. Oh heavenly stuff! Love your blog, just found you through your comment. I'll keep up, thanks for such inspiration...
    Becky C
    Buckets of Burlap

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  11. Love the HOme Sweet Home sign!!!

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  12. Great stuff. I am now going to have a looksy in your store. Just wish I had some money to buy. So for now, I will be window shopping only. Thanks for stopping by my blog & taking the time to comment.

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  13. Great stuff! I always wondered about those tall, wooden lady figures - Santos! The wings were just meant for her.

    I also love the sign, eggs and the crusty iron candle holder thingy! I love crusty iron stuff.

    Hope you have a great WW! I love the HOT too, seems like so many of us in Southern CA complain but I love it!

    Blessings,
    Missy

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  14. Hi Dee, this midwest girl crumples in the heat. If I don't have water to slosh in I'm a gonner! Love your Santos, interesting info about them. Didn't know their history. And love those buttons and signs!
    xo,
    Debra

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  15. Hi Dee! What a great blog you have here - and I'm headed right over to check out the treasures you have in your shop! Woo hoo! I'm with you, girl -- lovin' this heat in Michigan, too! It's what we wait all winter for, isn't it? And we're not gonna complain...not one little bit! lol!

    I'm a happy follower! Have a great weekend!

    xoxo laurie@heavens-walk

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  16. Your vintage goodies are wonderful!! I especially LOVE your vintage bottles! Thanks for sharing. :)
    I came over via Show & Tell Friday at My Romantic Home.
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    ~ Jo :)

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  17. Hello Dee, you sure have some awesome things, I love those necklaces, I love the replica doll, and so so Love those vintage game boards... Amazing pieces- you have a great eye...
    Karryann

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