Saturday, September 22, 2012

Two New Aprons

I've been having fun at the sewing machine this week 
&
creating these two new French Inspired Aprons. 
I hope you like them.


 No. 28 

Aqua in color,
sightly dropped waist that is gathered and fully feminine.



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 No. 29

Red with gathered bust-line,
buttons, Paris pocket watch, and blue print trim.

 The graphics used on my aprons are from:
The Graphic Fairy
 http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/
check out their wonderful blog.


Thank you for stopping by 
and checking out my inventory.
I'm still just making, collecting and dreaming.
Please take a minute and leave a comment.
I am interested in any product advice, 
and ideas and advice for selling, 
marketing, and setting up a booth. 

Have a marvelous day,

Connie :)

Sunday, September 9, 2012

French Shabby & Vintage Finds


No. 22
This little hen is much cuter than 
she is photogenic.   


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No. 23
These lovely watercolors are by M. Saylor



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 No. 24
Here's the perfect basket for a 
romantic picnic in the park.




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No. 25
Market Bag (front)
There is a large pocket on this side.

 No. 25 (back)
decorated with yo-yos
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No. 26
Market Bag (front) 
This one has a double pocket.

All of the marvelous graphics are from 
The Graphic Fairy 
http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/ 

 No 26.  (back)

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No. 27  (front)
This one has a mix for calico prints, 
lace and fabric flowers.



 No. 27 (back)
The back of this bags has a 
nice roomy pocket.

 Thank you for stopping by.
If there is anything that you would like more information on  . . .
please Email me at:

conniehomecottage@gmail.com


I'm still working toward my dream of having my own booth someday.  If you have any helpful advice, I would be so happy if you would share it with me.   Until then I'll be making new items to add to my inventory.

You have to have a dream, before
you can have a dream come true.
Connie  :)






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Saturday, September 8, 2012

French Inspired Arm Chair


No. 21
French Inspired Arm Chair

 Slightly Distressed

 Beautifully Enhanced


Like always I want to thank my followers for their encouraging support in my dream of starting a booth.
If you see anything that you are interested in, or would like more information on,
please Email me at:
conniehomecottage@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting and please leave a comment . . . 
I love hearing your ideas and commentaries.

Connie :) 











 
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Monday, September 3, 2012

These are some items that I made 
back in the spring and early summer.  
I want to add them to my Shabby French Market inventory.

 No. 14  
This clothes-pin bag is large 
and made from re-cycled jeans, 
bib over-hauls, heavy cotton fabric.
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No. 15
This market bag is ex-large
and has a velcro closure on the pockets.
There is a pocket on each side.
One for your money and car keys and one for your sunglasses and waterbottle.
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No. 16
Who says that you can't be pretty 
and casual at the same time. 
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No. 17
This apron has a lovely 
mix of roses, lace, ric-rac and denim. 
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No.18
I'll bet whatever you are cooking will turn out better when you're wearing this
farm-girl beauty. 
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 No.19
This apron is perfect for the French cook,
or 
for the lover of all things Shabby Chic.

Enjoy wearing this full coverage apron.
Look pretty and protect your 
Sunday best dress underneath. 
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No. 20
Chocolate lovers dream apron.

Full coverage with cotton lace trim.

 As you can see, it is pretty
coming and going. 
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All of the graphics in these items were downloaded from 
The Graphic Fairy
(if you have never visited their blog 
click here you will be glad you did)

 http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com


Thank you for visiting.
I hope that you like what you see.
If you are interested in any items you can email me at:

 Have a wonderful day,
Connie :)