Beautiful vintage lingerie was my favorite find at the flea market this week...
It was a cold and misty morning but this afternoon the sun came out and the dogwoods and Japanese cherry tree reveled in the warmth of the spring sunshine...
I was reading Corey Amaro's post about her venture to the brocante this morning and it was utterly romantic ...
both her words and images...
...sigh...oh to be in the south of France...
And then my friend Deb from Yaya Chique did a post entitled Find the Beauty in Your Own Backyard...
...and so I did.
Although I will continue to dream of returning to France one day...
...I am content to find the beauty and romance right here at home...
And it isn't hard this time of year...
...what could be more romantic than lingerie and pink blooms?
...and here they are... in my own backyard..
It was a smaller market today but I was still able to find some things to take home with me...
...I am easily satisfied!
I have several wonderful ruffly petticoats...but it wasn't until I read Zita of Mlle Magpie's post on dying vintage slips that I started to notice more lovely lingerie while thrifting...
So, thank you Corey, Deb and Zita!
You have all inspired me today!
I promise to show more thrifting treasure later on this week...
The 400th post Give-Back is set to end on noon, Monday 4/19.
Thank you one and all for your lovely comments and for sharing all your favorite things!
Winner to be announced Monday night.
As a new week begins, I intend to keep looking for the beauty and romance in my own backyard...
...It promises to be a good week...
...especially for Mr. Flea.
:)
hey from canada
ReplyDeletejust checking out your blog since we have the same name. i love the theme of blossoms and lace
cheers
~laura
Laura,
ReplyDeleteYour backyard photos are so beautiful with the lovely lingerie pieces flowing in the wind.
It is amazing what we can find in our own backyards if we just look. Thanks for such a lovely inspirational post.
hugs
Sissie
These photos of the lovely slips and all the lovely lace remind me of the days when we wore these daily. I can remember my grandmother dressing to the nines each day and her gorgeous slips and camisoles. Oh those were the days!!! But also I can remember her wearing her GIRDLE with nylons....lol!! Maybe those were NOT the days. Thanks for the photos that brought back sweet memories!
ReplyDeleteYour photos really capture the beauty of Spring and we do sometimes overlook the things we have near in favour of the imagined treats in places far off. Looks like you have a gorgeous backyard, lovely flowering trees. The vintage petticoats are also delightful.
ReplyDeleteThese photographs are simply beautiful. The first one is my favorite. I love the light and the shadows and the colors ~ it's lovely!
ReplyDeleteLaura,
ReplyDeleteYou are so fortunate to have those beautiful mature trees in your yard. The lingerie flowing in the breeze looks very serene. Have a good week,
Annette
You post proved that you needn't stray far from home to find exquisite beauty. Beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Jo
Laura,
ReplyDeleteYour blog makes me want to wear my pretty silks to do the pruning...you make it look so beautiful we just want to have a early tea in our silk slips ejoying the cool crisp air :)
Beautiful Blog
Dore
Oh, I just love this pretty and romantic post!
ReplyDelete~jermaine~
Beautiful cherry blossoms! The vintage lingerie looks so romantic blowing in the wind...
ReplyDeleteLove this post....and of course for the vintage...have a vintage shop.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant.
xo
I love your beauty in your garden, we are just barely getting blooms right, The lingerie was awesome blowing in the wind. Florence
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful romantic post !!
ReplyDeletelove your vintage lingerie and the tree is wonderful !
Have a nice and sunny week
Yvon
I just love all in this wonderful post, so romantic!!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week my friend
Two of my favorite things ... vintage slips and cherry blossoms. I have a cherry tree right outside the studio and I LOVE when it's in full bloom ... it's like working under a fluffy pink umbrella! As always, beautiful photos Laura ; )
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Jill
What a pretty post with such wonderful sentiments, thanks so much for sharing them. Your photos are always so lovely!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I think I've died and gone to heaven. I won't have to go to france to find romance. I would just sit out by that beautiful tree. I adore the silkies in the tree. Can they hang there all summer, and gently blow in the wind like that.
ReplyDeleteYour header is still my facorite.
Big Hugs
cindy@stitches
come visit
Lovely Laura!!!!
ReplyDeleteand lovely Laura!! haha.. You know your slips showing!!! This all looks so beautiful I want to run out and buy some slips.. .these remind me of my mums... i think i might looks silly though photographing in a shared backyard.. hahaha.. I'll leave it to you as you do it so well.... have a great week Laura.. xxx Julie
How romantic on this monday !! have a great week !! fingers crossed for the give away !!
ReplyDeleteHugs from me Laura.........
Dyeing vintage lingerie? I will have to check that out for the few pieces I have.
ReplyDeleteDear Laura,
ReplyDeleteYou certainly didn't have to go far. Your images of romance are beautiful. Our daughter is in Australia/Bali (we are hoping that she will get home O.K. !!) and has just been to Japan, and saw the cherry blossom, which is supposed to be the most beautiful sight. Your's is pretty good though, and with the lingerie blowing in the wind, looks a picture.
I'm just imagining you and Mr. Flea frolicking amongst it all !! haha. XXXX
My post today was a single rose in my own backyard! Beauty is all around us:) Love the blossoms and the silkies! Have a blessed day, my friend!
ReplyDeleteWat prachtige foto's!! Deze kleine lingeriegown wapperend in de wind ......... heerlijk!!
ReplyDeleteGroeten!
Lynda
Such a lovely post. I love the tree's blossoms. somehow it looks perfectly natural to have a pretty slip hanging in it. Very charming.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Gwen
So beautiful! I love vintage lingerie and it is so pretty against the blossoms!
ReplyDeleteYou must be part of the same crazy tribe that I am...people who love things like vintage lingerie...
My daughter and I are new to this blog thing. Come and visit us sometime. I love your blog and your amazing success. I am a long-term lurker!
Suz
http://katsuijewelry.blogspot.com
Gorgeous photos, perfect mix.
ReplyDeletedebby
Hello dear Laura, wauw......what a lovely pictures of the lingerie with the pink blossom.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week.
Warm wishes, Mea
How utterly romantic, Laura. The vintage slips and gowns you found are wonderful - the cherry blossoms look so lovely with them as they sway in the wind. You are such a backyard romantic, my friend!
ReplyDeleteBonjour Laura,
ReplyDeleteMy what gorgeous lingerie you have on your cherry blossoms - very pretty post!
Wishing you a happy week to you,
Mimi
Your back yard is truly a magical place. Kim and I went brocanting this weekend and came back with silver ware and books, rosaries and antique watches. It is indeed a magical world. I must remind myself to bring my car (family sized boot) and not my husband's work car (teeny tiny capacity) next time ;-)
ReplyDeleteHmm - looks like you have an endless number of places to stay in France too (including Toulouse ;-)
Much love
A
Pretty and very romantic!!
ReplyDeleteLove every photo!
Rosemary
PS, I would love to go to France.
Hi Laura.....this is such a romantic post with your flowers and 'nighties'........they are so sweet to just hang in the bedroom - that will surely cause some romance!!
ReplyDeleteLove the thought of finding beauty in our own backyards. Will certainly give it a try! Beautiful lingerie and blooms, Laura.
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Love these images!!!!
ReplyDeleteThey are perfect photos of lingerie !!!
ReplyDeleteSo sexy and romantic
Lingerie and pink flowers...beautiful and romantic.
ReplyDeleteHey girlfriend!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the loving sentiment! I knew you would find just the right "romance" in your own backyard...love ya...deb