Thursday, November 12, 2009

Black Hats and Hearts



Just a quick post tonight to participate in tomorrow's Vintage Black Friday...
Since everyone enjoyed the cream silk Victorian hat...I thought that perhaps you would enjoy seeing a few of my vintage black straw hats...



The child's hat with the flowers and velvet ribbon is particularly charming...



This random picture is a closeup of a bowl full of vintage letters from a flea market this fall.



And a closeup of an old iron mat that Rob and I bought while traveling about in Pennsylvania a few years ago. It hangs on the bedroom wall at the lake house and I use it as a magnetic/inspiration board. I love the hearts.
To see other participants in Vintage Black Friday visit Jill at Gypsy Brocante.

I am excited to be going to Wilton, CT on Saturday to see Evi who will be participating in the Fine American Craftsman Show sponsored by the Wilton Historical Society. I am hoping to be able to take some pictures of her beautiful booth and amazing creations as well as the work of some of the other wonderful artists.
All I can say about this week at work is thank goodness it's almost Friday!
:) Laura
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27 comments:

  1. TheresaNovember 12, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    Well, of course I love the black hats too. BUT my favorite is the heart mat:) Love it!!! Enjoy your trip.

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  2. Marie November 12, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    How fabulous! Love all your vintage black goodies, but most especially the black mat you ingeniously hung.
    Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge

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  3. RosemaryNovember 12, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    Love the hats, letters, and hearts Laura!
    Everything you do is so elegant!
    Enjoy yourself this weekend,
    Rosemary

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  4. Six divided by two.....November 12, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    I love the mat and the hats... How awesome

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  5. Sandi @the WhistleStop CafeNovember 12, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    What a cute collection of hats. I have a few I could add to it :-)

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  6. CassieNovember 12, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    I'm diggin' the heart mat! Those vintage letters caught my eye as well.

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  7. LisaNovember 12, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    Love your blacks!! They are all just great!!
    Hugs,Lisa

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  8. Sea WitchNovember 12, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    WHAT A LOVELY heart matt. too pretty to wipe your feet on. Sea Witch

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  9. LoriNovember 12, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    I love that mat! How come I would never think of hanging something like that on the wall ~ it's perfect.

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  10. The French BearNovember 12, 2009 at 11:33 PM

    Gorgeous, I can't decide if I love the black or the white, your photography skills make me want everything. I love your work, I have no idea how to use my camera except point and shoot.
    I am inspired by yours though! I love the vintage letters!
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

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  11. Anne LorysNovember 13, 2009 at 12:21 AM

    I just love that you used an iron mat on your wall! Too cool.
    Anne

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  12. RostroseNovember 13, 2009 at 2:49 AM

    Dearest Laura, I LOVE your magnetic/inspiration board full of hearts! I've never seen such a beautiful kind of "pin-board / reminder"! And your hats are sooo good-looking! Do you wear them (of course you will not wear the child's hat, but may be the others...) or are they just decoration?
    Have a wonderful & relaxing & inspiring weekend, HUGS, Traude

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  13. AngeNovember 13, 2009 at 4:43 AM

    Your hats are wonderful but oooooohhhhhh the letters. They speak words to my heart! Have a wonderful weekend.

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  14. Les CotrionsNovember 13, 2009 at 5:37 AM

    Waw Laura! How many vintage hats have you got!?!? They're so beautiful!!! Beautiful iron mat and very nice letters! I'm sure you'll have a special time with Evi! I can't wait to see your photos!
    Enjoy a great week end my friend!
    Big hugs!
    Vale

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  15. cheryl kuhnNovember 13, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    Have a wonderful time with Evi, I can't wait to see the pics!!

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  16. AnonymousNovember 13, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    These are wonderful - I especially love the shape of the hat with the pink flowers (and, of course, the pink flowers!)

    I was just visiting Julie over at Ruby Tuesday, and wanted to say "Congratualtions!" to you for winning one of Cathy Penton's charms. Talk about a lucky Friday the 13th!!!

    Have a great weekend, Laura!
    Zuzu

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  17. LululizNovember 13, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    Love the letters! The fun one could have with those, could keep you out of mischief for hours on end.

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  18. Marsha @ Tattered ChickNovember 13, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    That iron mat is great! What a wonderful find! Perfect for an inspiration board!

    Hugs,
    Marsha

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  19. Debra@CommonGroundNovember 13, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    Love it all, but those letters; aahhhh those letters could just be the beginning of hours of fun! Your black hat with the pink roses reminded me of the one I showed. I love the "shape" of yours. Have a wonderful weekend, Laura!
    Debra

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  20. JenniferNovember 13, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    Puuurrrfect - as usual! Jennifer

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  21. decorator to the starsNovember 13, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    LAURA MY DEAR, I AM LIVING VICARIOUSLY THROUGH YOU FOR MY LOVE OF CT EVEN THOUGH I'M FROM OHIO, I GO THERE SO OFTEN, I MISS IT TERRIBLY & LOVE ET & WILTON. IS THAT SHOP STILL THERE ACROSS FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL I USE TO SELL THERE, & HAVE YOU BEEN TO CANNONS CROSSING NEAR THERE & THE SILO OWNED BY SKITCH HENSDERSON, I COULD GO ON..... :) GIO

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  22. Jacqueline @ HOMENovember 13, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    As black is my favourite colour, Laura, I love all of it. The little girls bonnet is so cute. Very 'Little House on the Prairie'.The letters in the bowl are a triumph, but, like everyone else,it's the black iron mat that is the star of the show.... I really want one !!!! XXXX

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  23. ClaudiaNovember 13, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    I love the hats, and I especially love the iron mat. Happy VBF!

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  24. V I N T A G E O L O G I E November 13, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    Oh, I am so loving that black iron heart mat ... enjoy your fun filled weekend!

    xo
    Jill

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  25. julieNovember 13, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    I love all things black, but especially the childs hat. Happy VBF...julie

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  26. CaroleNovember 13, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    Laura is there anything you have I don't like?? What do they say "every room needs a little black"
    Hope your weekend is better then your week has been. Have fun!
    xxx..........C

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  27. SylviaNovember 13, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    Ohhhhh love the iron mat..I want one!!! Sounds like you are going to have lots of fun in CT. I cant wait to see your pictures...as a matter of fact..I have a challange for you...see if you can take a picture of something that has the color of orange and red for me...do you accept this challange? hehehe

    LMK...
    Sylvia :)

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