my own indoor flea market {kind of}

So I've been busy gathering and making things to add to my etsy shop,Primp Junktion, whose inventory has been dwindling lately.  Here's a little snippet of what I've recently added:

When I set everything out to sort though and photograph, the big pile kind of reminded me of a flea market, unique pieces of this and that, some vintage, others handmade. 

It made me really happy to look at it all.

If you love old books, vintage linens,

 

farmhouse baskets,

or junque jewelry,

Check out my new wares just added to the shop here.

 

keep primping,

Primp Your Stuff Wednesday Linky Party #21

Happy Wednesday! It's time to link up all your fabulously {primp}ed projects, including anything you have made, or made to look better, or anything you have found to {primp} your space.

Here are my favorites from last week's party:

Knot too Shabby primped this beautiful desk with 3-tone paint and charming glass knobs.

Cass House made this really cool pallet sign.

Ranger 911 updated this cubby with some book plates and vintage accessories.

The lucky winner of the $50 giveaway to Christine Marie Studio is Danielle of My Blessed Serendipity Life! {email your address to maraven@sfcn.org}

Now it's time to get started:

keep primping and link up!

coffee sack bag and last chance to win $50

Look what I won!

This really cool coffee sack tote by  Primitive-n-Proper {giveaway hosted by Larissa Hill Designs.}

Look at all the different styles she has--so fun!

Speaking of giveaways, there's just a few more hours to enter to win this cool giveaway here at Primp {a $50 credit toward the jewelry of your choice!}

 

Come back late tonight for the start of Primp Your Stuff Wednesday linky party where I will announce the lucky winner.

keep primping,

thanksgiving feathers and sweaters

I created a very simple thanksgiving display using sweaters and handmade paper feathers.

I got the idea for the feather recently when I spotted this on Pinterest.

 

 {find the tutorial here.}

I don't usually like a lot of thanksgiving decorations (turkeys, etc.).  In fact, I just went through a box and took practically everything to the consignment store to sell.  I grouped the sweater vases and feather with one sign I kept and a pumpkin leftover from Halloween.

These sweater vases add some texture and interest, while still keeping it neutral.  You could use an old sweater and just cut off the arms, but I used a pair of leg warmers I figured I wouldn't be wearing in the next couple of weeks.  I just tucked some glass cups from the kitchen cupboard inside them and pushed in the excess.

 

The feather was super easy to make and only took a couple of minutes.  This is the kind of thanksgiving decoration I like, simple, cozy, and no turkey in sight!

 

keep primping,

A lovely {ruffly} gift to myself

A while back Jeanne Oliver Designs was having a little sale on some items. 

This is what I bought:

{ruffled messenger bag--source: Jeanne Oliver}

It turns out, it's even cuter in person. The attention to detail is amazing, including the charming lining.

This is how the package came.  So beautiful, I almost didn't want to open it.

It was so cute I went back {to the website}.  I really shouldn't have. But I did.  Unfortunately for those interested, the ruffled messenger bag was sold out but she still had the Sadie.

And again, it's even cuter in person.  I love the vintage floral pattern and colors--kind of reminds me of vintage sheets, which I am currently loving and collecting--and the ruffly flower.

The package came just as beautiful--topped with old book pages and vintage looking tags--talk about primping a package!  This got me thinking, do people get as excited as I did when they get my packages?  I didn't really need to ask the question, I already know the answer.

This has inspired me to spend a little more time when packaging items from my etsy shop.   I think it makes a huge difference when something is wrapped so beautifully--somehow it makes the gift inside even better.  So I vow to do better. Although it won't look exactly like this,

it will be wrapped beautifully enough to give as a gift.

Also, I'm working on adding some new items to my etsy shop, along with some handmade items {remember my vintage sheet love?  that may or may not have something to do with it}.  I am really excited about them and hope they will turn out as great as I envision them.  I'm hoping to get my shop updated by the end of next week, I'll let you know when I do.

keep primping,

Primp Your Stuff Wednesday Linky Party #20

Happy Wednesday! It's time to link up all your fabulously {primp}ed projects, including anything you have made, or made to look better, or anything you have found to {primp} your space.

Here are my favorites from last week's party:

Design Par Deux primped this vintage roll top desk with gray paint and striped wrapping paper.

Maple and Magnolia updated this old watchmaker's cabinet with paint and new pulls.

Twigg Studio made a sweet rosette necklace out of a t-shirt.

Town and Prairie  showed off  her update of an old chicken coop's nesting box.

and,

Lindauer Designs  created a unique piece by painting a subway sign on an old dresser.

Thanks for all your inspiration every week!

Now it's time to be inspired again:

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Vintage Bohemian Chic Jewelry Giveaway!

Have I got an awesome giveaway for you today!

Christine Marie Studio is generously offering a $50 gift certificate to use in her beautiful shop, which is filled with jewelry that have a vintage bohemian chic vibe.

I absolutely love everything in her shop, but especially love this,

these,

this,

these,

and this.

Aren't they beautiful!

Here's how you can enter to win a $50 shop credit, good towards any of her beautiful creations:

{Do any or all of the following and leave a separate comment for each}

*Follow Christine Marie Studio's blog here.

*Visit her etsy shop and come back and tell me what your favorite item is.

* Like Christine Marie Studio on facebook.

*Post about this giveaway on facebook.

*Like Primp on facebook.

*Become a follower of Primp {if you aren't already}.

This giveaway will be open until Tuesday, November 8th, 5 PM MST.  I will announce the winner at my Primp Your Stuff Wednesday Linky Party on November 9th.

keep primping and good luck!