Toby was out visiting her favorite vintage shops in Spokane and perusing the racks of vintage clothing at Boulevard Mercantile when she happened upon this darling top. The hand embroidered names were so charming she knew she had to have it! Today I’m sharing the first in my show-and-tell themed series of posts, “What You Found” which features people and their favorite vintage finds.
Toby says she instantly fell in love with names such Mildred, Elsie, Tilly, Rose, Frieda, Ella and how they were all individually embroidered in place. And isn’t it her outfit perfectly darling and complete with her vintage linen high waisted pants?
Special thanks to Toby for sharing her find with us!
Notes:
- Toby is a wonderfully talented furniture upholsterer. You can follow along with her on Instagram and Facebook.
- When Toby began envisioning having tattoos she envisioned a style that resembled a vintage post card. Her tattoo art was done by Cassie Eisenhour. I’d say her vision was definitely brought to life very well!
- Images: Amber Glanville
What You Found!is a recurring topic on my blog where I feature you, my readers, and your favorite vintage finds. You can read the backstory here. If you would like to be featured with your favorite vintage find, email me to be considered!
IT'S ME, SERENA!
I bounced through the first years of my life in a hippie gypsy wagon, hand-built by my father, wandering the back roads of the U.S., Canada and Mexico. My family eventually settled into a tiny cabin in the woods on property that was once inhabited by Native American Indians.
I spent my childhood days searching for arrowheads, teaching myself to sew on a treadle sewing machine and to bake in a wood-burning stove, with no running water, refrigeration, or electricity in our home. My family lived frugally and early on, inspired by my parent’s thriftiness and style, I gained a knack for thrifty creativity and turning ordinary objects into something useful. And I dreamed of the home I would create for my own family someday.
Now I’m married to my husband, Colin, and our children are all grown. After 24 years of producing The Farm Chicks Vintage & Handmade Fair, I'm spending time visiting other markets around the world. You can watch episodes of Serena Goes to Market here.
I share more about my life story from time to time, here on my blog. You can also find me on Instagram, and Facebook.
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SPOKANE, WA 99209