Giveaway Update!

Soooo, after much thought and consideration of your helpful comments, I have chosen not one, not two, but THREE lovely vintage accessories to give away!  My sisters helped me out by taking pictures (thank you Jenny!) and modeling said accessories (Thank you Skylar!) (Evvie got to help with this too).    I think you will like what I chose. ;)

Stay tuned tomorrow!

~Bessie

A Celebratory Giveaway--I Need Your Input!

Hello blog friends! :)

My Etsy shop Bessie Miller Vintage reached 200 favorites this past weekend.  To celebrate I am going to host a giveaway on my blog.  But I have a dilemma--what should I giveaway?

An article of vintage clothing?

A cute vintage accessory?

Or an adorable vintage sewing pattern?

What do you think?  Let me know!  The giveaway will begin on Friday, April 19th!

Thanks for your input! 

Bessie

Just Because

Cute baby + sister with a nice camera + headband with a HUGE flower on it =

I love my baby! ;)

~Bessie

Next Month of Pattern Sales!

Hello!  Just wanted to remind you all that all sewing patterns from the 1960's are 20% off in my Etsy shop for the entire month of April!  I have some really cute ones, too, if I do say so myself. ;)  Here is a sampling of some of my favorites...

Visit Bessie Miller Vintage!

I hope you are all having a lovely day! :)  I'm off to get a few things done while baby E is sleeping...

Bessie

My Wedding: DIY Button Votive Holders

Hello folks!  I almost just apologized for not posting in awhile, but you know what?  I think I have a legitimate excuse.  Ahem...

(I'm working on not apologizing too much.  That is something I am bad about.)

Anyway!

Back two years ago I had big plans to share with you all the great ideas we had for our very DIY, homespun, cozy little wedding.  Well, things got busy and that just never happened.  I was going through some photos today and thought, hey, why not post about this stuff now?  And thus I write this blog post about the really adorable votive holders we made for our reception tables!

It is so simple and inexpensive, and I just love the way they turned out!

Supplies:

-Glass jars (you can use uniform mason jars, or do what I did and find a bunch of mis-matched jars for a more eclectic look)

-Old buttons ( found mine at an estate sale for next to nothing, but you can also find them on Etsy, like this!)

-Votive candles

I don't think I need to explain to you how to put them together. ;)

Add some beautiful hydrangeas and white roses in glass mason jars tied with strips of muslin, white paper tablecloths, and burlap table runners and voila!  A lovely, rustic, cozy, homespun feel for your wedding reception. :)

Ah, memories!  I just loved that day.  Everything about it was precious and beautiful.

I hope you are all having a lovely week!  

~Bessie

SALE: Patterns From the 50's 20% Off!

Hello! :)  Just a reminder, for those of you who like pattern sales...

This month all patterns from the 1950's are 20% off at Bessie Miller Vintage!  

No need for a coupon code--discounts are already taken. :)

Here is a sampling of what we have in stock (there are lots more!).  Some great pieces for your spring/summer wardrobe!  

We have also been adding some fun items to the Vintage Accessories section--handbags, hankies, hats, and cateye glasses!

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Speaking of spring/summer wardrobes, I am just itching to start sewing some pieces for mine.  I have been longing to sew for several weeks now, but haven't for a few reasons.  First of all, our house is a disaster.  We have a leak in our basement, and everything that would normally live downstairs is now sitting around in boxes in our living area.  My husband and I both have online businesses, so that means all of our stock is stacked up in the den, basically!  Stress!

The second reason, which perhaps is silly, is that I hesitate to make myself any new clothes until I loose the last little bit of tummy weight I gained with Evelyn.  There is not much at all, but I hate to make myself a dress that I will only be able to wear for a short time.  My chest is much bigger now too, but I figure it's going to be that way for a while, and I can't put off sewing for that long. ;)

The third reason?  Well, I have a 3 month old.  'Nough said, right? 

But I digress.  The main thing that I want to sew this spring?

Shirt dresses. :)

How about you?  Do you have any plans for your spring/summer wardrobe?  What is first on your list to make up?

Have a lovely day!

Bessie

Evelyn's Friend

Evelyn is 11 weeks old today!

She has made herself a really cute friend.  It is a monkey doll from her Great Aunt Kay.  Evelyn loves to look at and talk to her monkey doll.  For some reason she finds it fascinating!  Perhaps it is the stripey arms, friendly face or cute blue bow?

For those of you who enjoy cute babies, here is a video clip of Evvie talking to her monkey.  Enjoy!

~Bessie