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Jenny Mitchell — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:19:46 +0000

lots of new vintage housewares in the shop this week!

*please note* orders placed this week will not ship until monday 9/13 as i am away on vacation.

hey kids!

Jenny Mitchell — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:12:19 +0000

SHOP.

guest blogger :: draw! pilgrim

Jenny Mitchell — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:06:14 +0000

hello frecklewonder readers! my name is pilgrim and i’m guest posting for jenny today while she’s enjoying some hard earned vacation time. i just had a little vacation myself and i’m back home feeling very refreshed and inspired.

speaking of inspiration, isn’t frecklewonder an inspiring corner of the web? so many cute things to see and read and buy! well all this cuteness moved me to create something that i hope is in the spirit of frecklewonder, so i present some printable bookplates for your enjoyment. print, paste and worry no more about wandering book!

thanks for having me, jenny!

download the printables here.

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thanks so much, pilgrim!!! these are the cutest lil bookplates i ever did see

guest blogger :: Vintage Obsession with Modern Kiddo’s Alix

Jenny Mitchell — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:21:07 +0000

Hi friends! It’s Alix here, from the blogs Strawberry Lemonade and Modern Kiddo. Jenny is one of my absolute favorite people in the world and I was so thrilled she asked me to be a guest blogger while she is out getting some well deserved R&R with her sweet family.

For those of you who don’t know me, I live in San Francisco with the Mister and my little boy, Wolfie.

Wolfie is 6 and the sweetest little charmer you’ll ever hope to meet (he doesn’t know this but I’m already plotting a Prom Date with him and little Dotty Bird…heh). Just like Miss Jenny, I’ve been collecting vintage clothing forever. We’re talking 16 years (probably longer). The bulk of my collection comes from thrift stores with a handful of nicer gems scored on eBay or at vintage clothing shops.

I have a secret stash I like to call “the vaults.” While I have worn 75% of these items over the years, many are no longer my size. Some are way too big and loads are waaay too small. The problem is, if I see an amazing vintage item I simply CAN’T pass it up. The colors, the cuts, the fabric. I am beyond smitten with vintage. I really feel like they are little pieces of art. When I see something amazing, I have to take it home where I know it will be loved. Vintage hoarder or vintage art collector? Hmmm….that remains to be seen. But I thought it would be fun to share some of my faves with you, dear Freckle Friends! On with the show:

Paganne meets Pucci.
The Pucci on the right was an eBay score. There are some teensy pin prick stains, but its a beauteous silk dress and I just lerrve it. I’ve managed to score lots of Pucci at thrift stores, but they are always from his FormFit Rogers lingerie line. The fabric is always that flmisy nylon but it’s still fun as ever (and yes, I’ve been known to rock the nightie-as-dress look!). The dress on the left is from designer Paganne. I am so into the crazy psychedelic pattern—daisies in the hair of the swirly girl? YES!

Greg found this amazing cotton Pucci shift at a thrift store for $5. He’s got a great eye, the hubs. I think the pattern is so dainty and sweet. I love Pucci but I have to admit sometimes the patterns are just TOO over the top (I know, I know, sacrilege to say such a thing about Emilio!), but it’s the truth, Ruth!

The dress on the left is the best fabric. It’s a boxy shapeless housedress but I’ve had it for nearly 20 years and just love it. The sweater on the right is INSANE. Big bell pom pom sleeves from the early 50s. Looks delightful with slim pants (but I could never wear a coat when I busted this baby out…the sleeves never fit inside my coat!!). I love the idea of some crazy 50s gal flitting about in this kookoo sweater!

This Juliet dress is simply gorgeous…sheer sleeves and the beading is to die for. It would make a lovely formal gown for a black tie event, plus the color is so unique!

Sometimes the tags are even better than the garment. This little pink cutie is adorable, but how awesome is the tag?? The Young Sophisticates. That can be our all- girl band, ok?

I’ve barely scratched the surface dolls, there is so much more. I hope you enjoyed this little peek into my crazy world of vintage luv!! Please swing by Modern Kiddo or Strawberry Lemonade and say howdy doo.

xoxo,

alix the obsessed

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big thanks to alix for steppin’ in while i’m away at ze beach!!! xoxoxo

guest blogger :: shutterbean

Jenny Mitchell — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:25:13 +0000

va·ca·tion

-noun

1. a period of suspension of work, study, or other activity, usually used for rest, recreation, or travel; recess or holiday.

2. a part of the year, regularly set aside, when normal activities of law courts, legislatures, etc., are suspended.

3. freedom or release from duty, business, or activity.

4. an act or instance of vacating.

5. cocktails on a boat.

6. leisurely reading near water.

7. not counting calories.

8. enjoying the break in routine because you deserve it.

Especially you, Jenny.

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big thanks to the lovely tracy from shutterbean for stepping in for me while i enjoy some time by the sea. i’ve got a few guest bloggers lined up for the next week, so check in and say hello! XO

two day sale, part deux

Jenny Mitchell — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:50:34 +0000

as promised, here’s another batch of sale goodies!

SEE THE WHOLE SHA-BANG HERE.

the sale will run thru midnight wednesday, and all these goodies will ship out by thursday… and i leave for the beach on friday. weeeeee! there are sweet deals, so grab yourself a treat and pass along the info! thanks a meeeeelion! XOXO

pre vacation mode

Jenny Mitchell — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:24:56 +0000

hiya kids! i am in some serious pre-vacation mode here, super busy day today, getting all my little ducks in a row so that we can take off for the beach this friday… i am offering up some sweet deals today + tomorrow, which gives me enough time to get things packaged up and out the door thursday before we head out of town.

this is the first batch of sale goodies that i’m working on adding to the sale section right this very minute, so please have a peek! also- additional sale-age has taken place with anything that was already in the sale section. basically, what i’m tryin’ to say is: TAKE THIS STUFF AWAY!!!!!!!

i’ll be back with one more sale update this afternoon, so stay tuned! and pass it along! some super cute things + good deals to be had. XOXO

bathing beauties

Jenny Mitchell — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:12:09 +0000

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these babies are packaged + ready to ship. any additional questions? just give me a shout! they are one of a kind, so this is a first comment, first score kind of basis. just leave me a comment with the suit # that you’re interested in.

#2 and #3 are SOLD. #1 is still available!!!

thanks and good luck!

happy monday

Jenny Mitchell — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:02:22 +0000

happy friday!

Jenny Mitchell — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:52:01 +0000

i wanted to say hello to those of you who came over from elsie’s blog this month! thanks for stopping by, i hope you’ll become a regular visitor!! don’t be shy, introduce yourself and if you have a blog, i’d love to know about it!

i’m happy to be offering 20% off tonight thru sunday night- use the code BEAUTIFULMESS in the check-out! and look out for lots of new items in the shop on monday

have a great weekend, y’all!