I netted this "ViNtaGe Girlie Bust" on our Antique Outing this past Saturday... This was one of those items ~ Tag-ON... Tag-OFF... I've decided to hang on to this ViNtaGe SHaBBy Beauty for just a little while longer... "HERE'S WHY"...
I was first drawn to this Girlie Vintage Bust because of SIZE/FORM, TATTERED LACE, & CHIPPY BASE... While unpacking my FiNds - yesterday, I just knew I had the **Perfect Place** for her where something was lacking...
When I got her positioned, I felt she needed "a little bling"... ~ Like JeWeLry on-the-dress... Creamy beige Pearls and vintage millinery with a hint of color were added...
The cracks in the base added so much "Unique Time-Worn Character"!!!
The Lace, to me was a strong focal point of the piece... PeRfeCtly Tattered and worn, not to mention the darker beige color it had taken on...
ViNtaGe Millinery is one of my weaknesses!*!*!
This delicate "Pansy Sprig" is from France...
I'll pay more for items with original labels ~ this one still retaining it's MADE-IN-FRANCE label...
I LoVe Imperfections!*!*!
** So Much More Interesting than Brand New **
Jeanine...
P.S. I'm already gearing-up for
GRAYSLAKE ANTIQUE FLEA MARKET!!!
12 days and counting...
March 12th & 13th, 2011
(see sidebar for details...)
She is beautiful and you made her more striking with the flower spray and lace. She is a keeper. hugs♥O
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful! Good job!
ReplyDeleteOh she is a beauty!
ReplyDeleteLove how you displayed her she looks beautiful,
Love Kristina x
Love the lady! I have a blue boy bust like her, and I can't stand the thought of giving him up, but I have not found a spot at home yet. You give me inspiration!!! I will send you a shot when I am set. Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous lady!!! and those flowers, what a find. She's perfect to hold your pearls!
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Debra
Oh, wow! I don't know if I'd EVER part with her if I were you! She's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhats a little crack here and there! As my grandson pointed out to me one day as he observed a huge wrinkle on my face "mam-maw you have a crack on your chin"! I almost fell out of my chair with laughter! So you see nothing wrong with a crack or two, or three, or four! Hahahahaha!
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aka:tot
She could not be more perfect, I love her expression as well. I can see how she is a "must keep". Hope all is well.
ReplyDeleteMaureen
Love, Love, Love her!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Vintage Millinery Flowers! Yours are beautiful. Harder to find than they used to be, I should have stocked up before they became so popular! *winks*
ReplyDeleteDawn... The Bohemian
Love your new lady she looks just gorgeous all done up!
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