Welcome Home, Hannah!

What's It Wednesday #85

I'm thrilled to present to you my exciting new find, Hannah! I've sighed and whined over all the gorgeous dress forms I've seen on your blogs. Oh, the parties I couldn't attend, and the fun dress up challenges I've longed to participate in, too.

Now that's all in the past, since Hannah waltzed through the front door. I'd begged my friend Shelagh, who runs a thrift store, to sell me this dress form for over a year ago. She refused EVERY TIME I asked, and I asked a LOT!

But fortune was on my side last Saturday when I asked one last time, as sadly the store is closing. Not only did she say, “yes” (wait for it) she sold it to me for $25.00!!! I was over the moon.

The heavy iron base, all the stenciling and original sticker had me doing the happy dance! I couldn't wait to get her home.

I've had so much fun dressing her up with these old lace collars, pearls and some sparkly bling. I just love her!

Bring on the parties, this Cinderella's ready for the ball! Welcome home, Hannah!

Hugs,

Patti 

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Bubblicious

What's It Wednesday #81

My sister always had this thing for gumball machines, but I never got it. Until... 

I saw one filled with seashells and pearls! Then I got it. There was only one problem, I couldn't find one that I liked. I knew I wanted it to be small enough to sit on my dresser, and of course it had to be white.

I found this one in my favorite thrift store. Yea!

Of course I had to bling it up with pearls of every size and shade of white.

I added rhinestones for sparkle, even on the top and around the penny slot. I love the romantic look it has now.

Since we're talking about “gum”, I have a sweet treat to share with you, my gum savers. I didn't know such a thing existed until I found it on a back shelf in an antique store. Delightful!

I love this one I found on the internet. I'm not sure if it really is one, but that's how it was listed. I just know he's adorable!

This one is a little nod to Paula. An elephant of course! Just perfect for our blog.

Hope you enjoyed our “Bubblicious” post!

Hugs,

Patti

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Savvy Southern Style Fine Craft Guild The Vintage Farmhouse No Minimalist Here Southern Lovely A Delightsome Life The Shabby Creek Cottage Sincerely, Paula The Thrifty Groove Craftberry Bush Boogieboard Cottage The Dedicated House Common Ground Art @ Home Not Just a Housewife The Farmhouse Porch Simply Vintageous A Stroll Thru Life This Silly Girl's Life Crafts a la Mode

Rose Chintz Cottage My Romantic Home The Brambleberry Cottage Coloradolady From My Front Porch to Yours Petals to Picots 504 Main Five Days Five Ways Finding Fabulous Natasha in Oz It's So Very Cheri Jennifer Rizzo Green Willow Pond Hope in Every Season Faith, Grace, and Crafts Green Willow Pond Our Delightful Home My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia Judy H-J's Thoughts A Diamond in the Stuff

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