tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56580313072045906122024-03-05T23:49:29.591-08:00Nostalgic SummerReneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383675279179590655noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658031307204590612.post-20684323690345492532013-09-11T11:45:00.000-07:002013-09-11T11:45:37.553-07:00Nostalgic Artifacts in Country Living!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been Country Living fan for years and a few months ago I was contacted by the Magazine regarding my Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/NostalgicArtifacts?ref=si_shop">Nostalgic Artifacts</a><br />
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They were working on a piece for the October issue titled "Scientific Discoveries", and they wanted to use some vintage pieces from my shop section <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/NostalgicArtifacts?section_id=11922241">"Oddities."</a><br />
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I sent them off...and here it is!<br />
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They people at Country Living were so great to work with...I am so happy they chose my shop, and would love to work with them again (hint, hint!)<br />
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AND we still have lots of great vintage science at Nostalgic Artifacts...although the Litmus Paper Vials did sell. Check us out, we are always filled with unique finds!<br />
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Here are a few other fun items from the shop:<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/123517769/early-vintage-1900s-english-green-glass?ref=shop_home_active">English Poison Bottles</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/115132549/four-antique-tin-type-photographs?ref=shop_home_active">Spooky Tin Types</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/103170771/eleven-vintage-pyrex-test-tubes-instant?ref=shop_home_active">A great collection of Test Tubes</a><br />
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Thank you Country Living Magazine! Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383675279179590655noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658031307204590612.post-28388327985256599572013-09-04T09:20:00.000-07:002013-09-04T12:29:51.622-07:00How I spent My Summer Vacation.....<h2>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="vi"> Apologies for the long blogging hiatus but it has been a busy, albeit wonderful summer and I had to step back from the blog for awhile to refresh, re-energize and re-focus.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="vi">Fully refreshed I would love to fill you in on my summer adventures!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="vi">Nostalgic Summer is so happy and proud to announce that over the summer we placed our jewelry in two wonderful shops in the Minneapolis area.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="ssens">The second shop is The Gumball Collective located in NE Mpls Arts District </span></span><br />
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<span class="ssens"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Both shops are unique and I am happy to be a part of them. I know they will be successful!</span></span><br />
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<span class="ssens"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We spent more time than usual at Nostalgic Summer Summer Headquarters, and the plan down the road is to make it our PERMANENT summer headquarters! (More on this in another post)</span></span><br />
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<span class="ssens"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It's good to be back blogging and I have lot's to talk about, flea market adventures, summer fun stuff, our cabin renovation (taking place right NOW!), jewelry and artifacts updates.</span></span><br />
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<span class="ssens"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">But first a bit of Summer fun!</span></span><br />
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<span class="ssens"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> Lily and Audrey just can't settle down when they know we are on the way to Summer Headquarters!</span></span><br />
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<span class="ssens"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> ....And I feel the same way.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Labor Day sightseeing trip to Fergus Falls...this is the State Hospital built in 1890. Wonderful architecture!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="ssens">It's good to be back....I hope you will follow my blog for all our summer, fall, winter and spring adventures!</span></span>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383675279179590655noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658031307204590612.post-60453802644765122022013-06-25T05:13:00.000-07:002013-06-25T05:13:46.769-07:00Summer Headquarters......<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">In a few days we will be packing up and heading off to our summer home for our yearly extended stay. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I look forward to these few summer weeks and always find it goes by so fast. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">There is always some major project on the "to do" list we tackle. This year it is the bathroom redo.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">But we do find time to rest, relax, and enjoy the company of friends and family.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> "The summer night is like a perfection of thought." ~Wallace Stevens</span>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">And we always start each day with a long morning walk when the air is still cool.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> "In summer, the song sings itself." ~William Carlos Williams</span>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I will also be scouring the great flea markets, antique and second hand shops in the area, finding unique, interesting pieces to add to my shop or upcycle into one-of-a-kind jewelry!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Have a great July everyone.......and if you find your self in Ottertail County, stop by and say "HI"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">"Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability." ~Sam Keen</span>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383675279179590655noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658031307204590612.post-45135848696699518002013-06-12T05:17:00.000-07:002013-06-12T05:17:40.315-07:00GIVEAWAY TIME!<br />
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<span class="userContent"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="userContent">It's been to long, and I think it's time for another Nostalgic Summer **GIVEAWAY!**<br /> <br /> This giveaway will be FUN, a little different, and just a tiny bit of work for you. Here are all the details;<br /> <br /> Nostalgic Summer LOVES making jewelry that m<span class="text_exposed_show">akes
you HAPPY...but we hardly ever see you happily wearing your new
Nostalgic Summer Jewelry, so..........We here at NS would LOVE to see
pictures of EVERYONE in their NS jewelry!<br /> <br /> Here's how this will
work: Don't be shy...put on your NS jewelry, your prettiest smile, and
take a pic of yourself and send it to renee@nostalgicsummer.com<br /> We will do a blog post with all the photos...and YES photoshop is allowed! (believe me, my hair and ahum...eyes need a touch of photoshop)<br /> <br /> <br />
Now for the **GIVEAWAY** part!!! YEAH! Everyone who sends in a picture
will be eligible. The prize will be $100 worth of NS jewelry! The
drawing will be random so everyone has an equal chance to win!<br /> So comb, your hair, put on some lipstick, and your NS jewelry, be creative, and send your photos to: renee@nostalgicsummer.com<br /> <br /> Please send photos by June 26th.<br /> Don't let Audrey & Lily down.....they would love to see you looking as GREAT in your jewelry as they do in theirs!</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"> <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Spread the word to everyone you know who owns a Nostalgic Summer piece.</span></span></span>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383675279179590655noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658031307204590612.post-31487458017215851052013-06-02T17:20:00.000-07:002013-06-02T17:20:34.974-07:00It's been too long............It has been too long since my last post, but we have been so busy here at Nostalgic Summer World Headquarters and our Summer Headquarters are now open!<br />
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So here is a short catch up with more to come very soon!<br />
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We opened the Summer Headquarters late this year, the slow to start spring and everlasting snow kept us away. But it's now open and we are ready for a lovely summer!<br />
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We participated in several wonderful Art Shows this spring, a few new and one wonderful show we did last year as a benefit for <span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show">the women of Cornerstone Women’s Shelter. They were all great shows...but I'm glad the spring shows are over! We did make the Eden Prairie News for our booth at the Arts In The Park Show!</span></span><br />
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<span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show">I've been hard at work on a few new pieces....I'm so happy with this new line "The Geometric Collection" and the positive response! </span></span><br />
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All the above pieces are available on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/NostalgicSummer?ref=pr_shop_more">Etsy</a></div>
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Elongated Rectangles....coming soon to Etsy</div>
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I hope you've enjoyed this peak at our new collection....Happy June!</div>
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Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune, And over it softly her warm
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Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383675279179590655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658031307204590612.post-41049057860863954502013-04-21T10:46:00.000-07:002013-04-24T04:07:13.664-07:00~ Earth Day 2013 ~<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">"The earth is what we all have in common."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">I have been pondering what to write for this my third Earth Day post, in my last two I introduced you to my father: </span><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><a href="http://nostalgic-summer.blogspot.com/2011/04/earth-day-1970-2011.html">Earth Day 1970-2011 </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">And talked about my company's vision: <a href="http://nostalgic-summer.blogspot.com/2012/04/earth-day-2012.html">Earth Day 2012</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">So....This year I want to talk a bit about how in small ways we can help to make a difference.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">I run three Etsy shops, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/NostalgicSummer?ref=pr_shop_more">Nostalgic Summer</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/NostalgicArtifacts?ref=pr_shop_more">Nostalgic Artifacts </a>, and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/EteNostalgiqueDeLuxe?ref=pr_shop_more">Été Nostalgique De Luxe</a>. Needless to say I use a lot of packing materials, and when I opened Nostalgic Artifacts I was concerned with all that wasteful packing I would have to use for the very fragile items I would be selling. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">Here's how in my very small way I am trying to alleviate this problem, and maybe give all of you ideas for keeping your packaging "Green":</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">90% of the boxes used in all three shops are recycled. I've found if you visit your local business they will be glad to let you take used boxes off their hands, and every package I receive is recycled 100%.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">All my packing material is recycled....Shredded magazines, old wrapping paper, etc.... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">It looks very nice when shredded!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">I do have larger, fragile pieces that shredded paper will not work for, so I use packing peanuts....I KNOW THEY ARE SO BAD!....but I also get these from a local business who would otherwise throw them away, and I feel reuse is a much better idea. I do recommend to all my customers that they reuse these peanuts also.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">I enclose Thank You cards in each package I'm shipping out and I use....yes you guessed it....recycled paper! I use paper samples that another business was eliminating.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">I know none of these ideas are grandiose, but I feel any small step you can take will help. And if everyone took small steps we would have a grandiose change for our beautiful planet!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">I would LOVE more Earth friendly ideas...so please leave them here in the comments.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">"When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world." ~John Muir</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children." ~Native American Proverb
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Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383675279179590655noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658031307204590612.post-65407725163209938682013-04-14T09:06:00.000-07:002013-04-14T09:06:53.790-07:00*IT'S A FACEBOOK CELEBRATION!*<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We've cracked open the champagne and are celebrating here at Nostalgic Summer world headquarters!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Last week Nostalgic Summer's Facebook page earned it's 777th follower...and since 7 just happens to be my favorite/lucky number I thought 777 must be really lucky.........So to celebrate I am holding a very special "777 SALE!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I've chosen seven pieces from the Nostalgic Summer line that I will sell at the special price of....you guessed it!...... $7.77. *WOW!*</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Green and white tin bangle ~ $7.77 plus shipping.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Donkey Bead Pendant ~ $7.77 plus shipping.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Tin Oval Earrings ~ $7.77 plus shipping.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">French Fashion Pendant ~ $7.77 plus shipping.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Tin Heart Pendant ~ $7.77 plus shipping.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL MY 777 plus 1 FOLLOWERS!</span><br />
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Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383675279179590655noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658031307204590612.post-12375990135810504812013-04-12T15:10:00.001-07:002013-04-12T15:10:47.263-07:00~ Flower Show Inspiration ~<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">“The earth laughs in flowers.”
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">~Ralph Waldo Emerson</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I recently attended the Macy's Flower Show "The Painted Garden" in Minneapolis. Macy's website touted the event as being "Drenched in a spectacular palette of color, this years show evokes the inspiring architecture and vibrant spirit of southern Asia." And it was gorgeous! Now I don't know if it is the lack of spring like weather, the shock of color or the excitement of a tradition my family has held for years, but I was INSPIRED!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Walking in you were greeted by this beautiful painted elephant.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The flowers were arranged in color pallets from warm yellow, orange, red to cool blue, violet, lavender. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I was inspired by the shocks of color, and especially the mix of patterns on the umbrellas .....</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">To create my new tin line, "Raindrops"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">"Raindrop Cluster Necklace"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Dog Tag Style "Raindrop Pendants"</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">These new pieces will be available at my upcoming *art/crafts shows. But if you are interested please email me at renee@nostalgicsummer.com.</span><br />
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Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383675279179590655noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658031307204590612.post-49270539633750429822013-03-18T11:08:00.000-07:002013-03-18T14:02:44.780-07:00*Bangles!*"Good things come to those who wait."<br />
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It has been a very busy month here at Nostalgic Summer. I'm creating new pieces for my online shops, a few upcoming shows and for a special offer just for you!<br />
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We were able to find a supplier with a great price on our vintage brass bangle blanks (that are "Made in the USA), and I would like to pass my savings along to you.<br />
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Going forward I will be offering the "Earth Friendly Repurposed Vintage Tin Bangle Bracelet"<br />
at a new low price of $32 in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/NostalgicSummer?ref=pr_shop_more">Nostalgic Summer's Etsy Shop</a><br />
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*But the BEST NEWS is you will now be able to purchase the "Earth Friendly Repurposed Vintage Tin Bangle Bracelet" from me here or through our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nostalgicsummer">Facebook Page</a> for the lower price of $30!<br />
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Just send a message to: renee@nostalgicsummer.com with the bangles you would like (all choices are in the photo below), <span class="userContent">your shipping address, cc # & the 3 digit
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So tell me...are you a two bangle or a three bangle?<br />
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Happy Spring! Happy Bangle!<br />
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Send inquiries to: renee@nostalgicsummer.com.<br />
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Linking to: <a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/2013/03/the-marketplace-your-etsy-and-online.html">Common Ground: The Marketplace </a>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383675279179590655noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658031307204590612.post-70915035488714743022013-03-14T15:43:00.000-07:002013-03-15T04:21:50.528-07:00~jolies roses~<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">“What's in a name? that which we call a rose<br />By any other name would smell as sweet.”
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>Spring is in the air and the roses are in bloom at </i><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/EteNostalgiqueDeLuxe?ref=pr_shop_more">Été Nostalgique De Luxe</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Lovely vintage needlepoint rose pendant. </span><br />
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Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383675279179590655noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658031307204590612.post-7253563649384928252013-03-11T07:23:00.000-07:002013-03-13T07:22:01.193-07:00~A Free Spirit~<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span class="hw">Check out some really fantastic dress forms at <a href="http://thepolkadotcloset.blogspot.com/2013/03/welcome-to-polka-dot-closet-2nd-annual.html">"The Dress Form Ball"</a></span></span></span><br />
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Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383675279179590655noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658031307204590612.post-37765385333585538592013-02-28T09:39:00.000-08:002013-03-04T04:07:16.551-08:00~ A Cinderella Story ~<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">“Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it” </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">~ Confucius</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">My apologies to Confucius, I don't think this is what he had in mind with this lovely quote!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Anyway for those of you who follow me on Facebook, remember this ugly duckling I found abandoned at a flea market?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">She has been transformed!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here's a peak at the journey my little chair and I took together:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We meet at a Flea Market in Battle Lake, MN. It was a lovely, warm September day and my sweet, albeit homely little friend was abandoned at the side of the road. I took her home, gave her a room (in the basement) and pondered what to do with her.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Lily had a few ideas!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I took off her worn, tattered, out of date fabric, gave her a fresh coat of white milk paint, waxed her and added new stuffing. Then I replaced the very old, very polyester fabric with this wonderful new embroidered linen fabric.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">She now holds a prominent place in my office/photo studio.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Isn't she pretty? </span><br />
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<br />Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383675279179590655noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658031307204590612.post-20215668719456585612013-02-24T08:46:00.001-08:002013-02-24T08:46:19.467-08:00A week of "Painting Projects"<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I have been in the mood for some "Spring Clean-up" and in need of change around my home/office/Nostalgic Summer World Headquarters, so I devoted last week to a few sprucing up projects.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Sunday started with a trip to our small, local, independent hardware store (doing my "shop small business" duty) where we picked out wall paint samples. After narrowing down to four shades of grey (not 50....hehehe!) we decided on Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter for the family room and also my office.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here's how it looks in the office,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">And here's a peak at how it looks in our family room. I LOVE this color, and as you can see is a warm compliment to my pewter, and silver items, of which I have quite a few.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Monday was spent in a mad painting frenzy! I finished the family room and decided as long as the brushes and rollers were wet.......why not repaint my office.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I woke up Tuesday with a stiff and very sore back.....but was determined to carry on with my "week of painting." After a few yoga/pilates type exercises I did what everyone with a sore aching back would do, I carried heavy furniture to the basement to paint!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Tuesday and Wednesday were dedicated to refinishing the buffet (shown above) and the cute little TV cabinet my husband made for his new television.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Isn't it sweet? I think it has a mid century modern look. Both pieces were painted using Annie Sloans Chalk Paint in Provence. Provence is a turquoise blue and it is a wonderful compliment to our pewter grey walls.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I spent Thursday and Friday waxing both pieces, and in between all these projects I worked on a piece that I will talk about later....but here's a little tease:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">And if you follow my blog, it's something you have seen before! :-) But I'll save it for another post.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Anyway, Saturday (or day seven) I spent shopping! After ALL that work I needed to reward myself.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I found the loveliest new bath towels at Marshall's.....now I have to repaint the bathroom to match. :-)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We rearranged everything in the family room, moved a few pieces out and I finally made room for a "Trunk Tower." I've been collecting trunks and document boxes for quite some time and have always wanted to display them in a tower. What do you think? They show so well against the pewter grey walls don't you think?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Have a great week everyone...and "Think Spring!"</span><br />
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<br />Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383675279179590655noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658031307204590612.post-72833824810440647042013-02-14T05:16:00.000-08:002013-02-14T05:16:27.551-08:00~ A Valentine For You ~<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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To carry all my love for you."<br />
~Author Unknown<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>"You will forever hold a key to my heart, and in my heart will always be a place for you." ~Author Unknown</i></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i> </i></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i> </i></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i> </i></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i> </i></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i> </i></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i> </i></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i> </i></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i> </i></td></tr>
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Today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow."<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">“A single rose can be my garden...a single friend, my world.”</span></h1>
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Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383675279179590655noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658031307204590612.post-72518225037924609812013-02-02T10:13:00.000-08:002013-02-03T16:35:15.261-08:00Introducing.... Été Nostalgique De Luxe!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EteNostalgiqueDeLuxe?ref=seller_info">Été Nostalgique De Luxe</a> is our newest Etsy Shop.<br />
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Été Nostalgique De Luxe is the grown up sister to Nostalgic Summer.
She's a bit more sophisticated and anxious to explore and experiment
with fashion. She has an elegant sense of style, romantic yet
unconventional, timeless yet contemporary.<br />
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I am so excited to open this new shop and offer pieces that are a bit more elegant, something for a special occasion, special gift, or as a lasting piece to your collection.<br />
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Here's a bit of what you will see at Été Nostalgique De Luxe:<br />
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Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383675279179590655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658031307204590612.post-42028658380202566822013-01-22T05:39:00.000-08:002013-01-22T05:41:39.661-08:00A Day of Art & Culture<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Saturday we had the pleasure of visiting <a href="http://www.artsmia.org/">The Minneapolis Institute of Arts</a> (MIA) to view the China's Terracotta Warriors exhibit.<br />
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First can I say I love visiting museums and that MIA is one of the best museums I've ever been to. I know you're thinking...what museums has she visited? My list is not long, but I've been to <a href="http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/">The National Gallery</a> London, <a href="http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern">Tate Modern</a> London, <a href="http://www.louvre.fr/en">The Louvre</a> Paris and many small galleries throughout the United States and I love them all!<br />
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Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis, MN<br />
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So...the exhibit. It was located in the Target Gallery and to get to it we walked through the Asian Gallery....A wonderful collection in itself!<br />
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We were greeted by a wonderful life size chariot and horse team....then on to the warriors.<br />
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The pictures here were pulled from the MIA website...as you CANNOT take pictures of the exhibit (right John) :-)<br />
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So, here's just a peak at what we saw:<br />
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After 2000 years, he still has bits of his original paint left!<br />
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The horses were wonderful.<br />
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The exhibit runs through next weekend...I encourage everyone in the Mpls area to go, but do order your tickets ahead of time. We did, but I saw lots of people, who had not, get turned away.<br />
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After seeing this wonderful collection I'm feeling inspired to add some bits of Asian flavor to my new pieces.<br />
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"Everyman,<br />
I will go with thee<br />
And be thy guide,<br />
In thy most need<br />
To go by thy side"<br />
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From "Three Hundred Tang Poems"<br />
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<br />Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383675279179590655noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658031307204590612.post-48902312886884916432013-01-21T12:19:00.000-08:002013-01-21T13:10:35.459-08:0020 Best Twenty!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So excited to announce Nostalgic Summer is one of the "20 Best Twenty"<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/121194166/earth-friendly-repurposed-vintage-tin">Green Bangle </a><br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/121196380/earth-friendly-repurposed-vintage-tin">Turquoise Floral Bangle</a><br />
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These new bangle bracelets are now available on Etsy....and through Valentines day receive 15% off with code BEMINE at checkout!<br />
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*Remember Bangles Look BEST in Multiples!*<br />
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Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383675279179590655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658031307204590612.post-9360252981264653252013-01-14T06:16:00.000-08:002013-01-14T06:16:04.965-08:00And The Winner Is.......<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The winner of the Tin Heart giveaway is:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">CONGRATULATIONS Victoria, and thank you for always being such a supportive follower of Nostalgic Summer!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Victoria...please choose your favorite from the above photo. Email me your choice and shipping info to renee@nostalgicsummer.com </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A big thank you and valentine XOXO's to everyone who participated!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And if you did not win a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/NostalgicSummer?section_id=11434809">Tin Heart Necklace</a> visit my Etsy shop as the are now available to purchase!</span><br />
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<br />Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383675279179590655noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658031307204590612.post-1175680500452152982013-01-11T13:20:00.000-08:002013-01-11T13:20:12.036-08:00*Friday Fun*<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It has been a busy week here at Nostalgic Summer, and I am so excited to tell you of all the great things going on! I've<span class="userContent"> been busy with new projects, prospects, and promotions...some have to wait to be revealed....but here's a bit of fun for Friday: (don't forget to read to the end....there's a surprise!)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="userContent">The Re-purposed Tin Heart is the latest addition to the Nostalgic Summer collection. And I think I'm in love! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="userContent">The Tin Heart pendant is made from vintage tins, a dangle of vintage seed beads, with a small flower bead on the end, it's hanging from a brass ball chain.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="userContent">These pieces are made with the same attention to detail, care and love as all my re-purposed tin jewelry. I hand cut the heart pattern..... I cut a few trial pieces before I got the shape that I think is perfect!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="userContent">All you have to do to enter is leave a comment here letting me know which heart you like best. Follow my blog and you will have a second chance in the drawing....follow me on Facebook at: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nostalgicsummer">NostalgicSummer</a> for a third chance in the drawing! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="userContent">The contest will run through Sunday, and I will announce the winner here on Monday. Good Luck!</span></span><br />
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<span class="userContent"><br /></span>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383675279179590655noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658031307204590612.post-72525549693408222562013-01-05T06:53:00.000-08:002013-01-05T07:01:18.210-08:00~ Saturday Morning Finds ~<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Around here Saturday morning is the time to snuggle in bed a bit, cuddling with the dogs, watching old movies on the TV, and paruse the internet, especially Etsy.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">So....I thought I would show you a few of my favorite Saturday finds. Enjoy!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This is what we see outside the window in January, so I find myself searching for warm, cozy items.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> I love this Snow White Winter Cowl from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/MaybeTheWhiteDog?ref=ls_profile">MaybeTheWhiteDog </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">And these Merino Alpaca Knit Headbands from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/IRISMINT?ref=seller_info">IRISMINT </a>would be perfect for walks with Audrey and Lily. Her scarves are yummy also!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Aren't these Pocket Hand Warmers from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WormeWoole?ref=seller_info">WormeWoole</a> adorable! And they are "Eco Friendly."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> I do LOVE the Everyday Cashmere Mittens from<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/purlBknit?ref=seller_info"> purlBknit</a>. You have to check out all her gorgeous original pattern designs....the Necklace of Falling Leaves is fantastic!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For the little ones, these Handknit Puppy Mittens from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WarmWoolenWishes?ref=seller_info">WarmWoolenWishes </a>are so sweet!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">And this Grey Herringbone Chunky Scarf from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EandAHeritage?ref=seller_info">EandAHeritage</a> has my name all over it! I also love the Large Pashmina Scarf in tobbaco.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This wonderful chunky Hot Toddy Lap Rug from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/fringe?ref=seller_info">fringe</a> is just what we need for these Saturday morning snuggle sessions!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">A girls gotta look good while staying warm, and this Alpaca Dog Sweater from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/k9knits?ref=seller_info">k9knits</a> will do just the trick!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">And everyone is bundled up in cable knit and parkas! Isn't this little vintage girl doll in her big green coat sweet!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I love mercury glass...and this year I made a few pieces with Krylon mirror paint and 99¢ goodwill glass jars!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Lily and Audrey finding joy in <span style="font-size: large;">this experience!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> "It's the hap-happiest season of all<br />
With those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings <br />
When friends come to call <br />It's the hap-happiest season of all"</span></span><br />
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Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383675279179590655noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658031307204590612.post-56623915296378067632012-12-01T04:29:00.000-08:002012-12-01T06:17:19.875-08:00Happy Birthday......December!<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This last "Happy Birthday" post brings the end to another year and this series. I have enjoyed learning and writing about all twelve birthday months and hope you have enjoyed reading.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So here goes....Happy Birthday December!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If you were born in December you are loyal, generous, ambitious and patriotic. You love attention, to socialize and are fun to be with! You have a good sense of humor and love to joke.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Holly is your flower and the Druids believed that holly, with its shiny leaves and red berries stayed
green in winter to keep the earth beautiful when the sacred oak lost it
leaves. Holly was the sacred plant of Saturn and was used in the Roman
Saturnalia festival to honor him. Romans gave one another holly wreaths
and decorated images of Saturn with it.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Your birth colors are grey, maroon or teal.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Your traditional birthstone is turquoise it was first mined by the Egyptians in 6000 B. C. Native Americans and Persians value turquoise for its decorative and
ornamental beauty. The Navajo believe that turquoise is a part of the
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its wearer from harm. It is also a symbol of good
fortune and success, happiness, peace and patience. Turquoise rings, in particular, are thought to
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Many believe that wearing a Turquoise will aid in healing
as well as bring understanding, wisdom and kindness.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">December's mystical birthstone is the black onyx. The myth of the origin of onyx says that the goddess Venus was resting
on the banks of the Indus River. As she slept, Cupid used the point of
one of his enchanted arrows to give her a manicure. The parings of her
nails then fell into the waters of the sacred river. Since the nails
were of heavenly origin, they sank to the river bottom and were
metamorphosed into onyx. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here are a few famous people who share your December birthday: Bette Midler, Britney Spears, Tyra Banks, Ozzy Osbourne, Brad Pitt, and Samuel L. Jackson.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Happy Birthday December! And a big thank you to everyone who followed the Happy Birthday series. Stay tuned next year for<span style="font-size: large;"> a </span>n<span style="font-size: large;">ew</span> fun series coming to Nostalgic Summer.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><b style="font-weight: 400;">"The holly and the ivy, <br />
When they are both full grown, <br />
Of all trees that are in the wood, <br />
The holly bears the crown."</b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><b style="font-weight: 400;">~A Christmas Carol </b></span></span></span><br />
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<br />Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383675279179590655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658031307204590612.post-76416157075702935592012-11-23T17:32:00.000-08:002012-11-23T17:32:35.173-08:00Christmas....Nostalgic Artifacts Style!<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas......</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> Now that Thanksgiving is over it's time to turn our undivided attention to my favorite holiday *Christmas!*</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And there is no better time to update you on what's going on at Nostalgic Summer's sister shop Nostalgic Artifacts than now!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So here's a pictorial on "Christmas Nostalgic Artifacts Style".......</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">*Enjoy</span></span><br />
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<br />Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383675279179590655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658031307204590612.post-20249729248799048052012-11-17T07:01:00.000-08:002012-11-17T07:01:46.117-08:00A Few Of My TAG Favorite Things......<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It's time for another installment</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> of "My Favorite Things", and this time <span style="font-size: large;">I'm</span> introduc<span style="font-size: large;">ing</span> you to<span style="font-size: large;"> some</span> very talented art<span style="font-size: large;">i</span>sts</span></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">from <a href="http://www.theartisangroup.org/">The Artisan Group</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I joined The Artisan Group (TAG) about a year age, and am amazed and impressed by the energy and talent that is TAG.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">TAG's mission is "to introduc<span style="font-size: large;">e Hollywood to the best of the handcrafted movement. We do this by providing owners of artisan businesses the chance to introduce their products to celebrities, industry leaders and members of the press through participation in major award show gift lounges."</span> </span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">And our leader, </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Valerie Propst Guerrero does a tireless job of fulfilling this mission.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So here are a few of my favorite<span style="font-size: large;">s from this great group:</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Love the Carnival photos by Maleah Torney. Check out her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MaleahTorney?ref=seller_info">Etsy Shop</a><span style="font-size: large;">.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Who doesn't love a monkey hat? This one is from Christa of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/makinitmama?ref=seller_info">Makinitmama</a>.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">And these recycled book page flowers from Kelly Mitchell of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWriteStuffDesign?ref=seller_info">TheWriteStuffDesign</a> just make me smile! :-)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Don't forget to order custom invites for your holiday parties! I love the selection at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PalmBeachParties?ref=seller_info">PalmBeachParties</a>.</span></span><br /><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It's a very cold winter here in the north and this wonderful White Chunky Cowl by Sandee of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sandeeknits?ref=seller_info">Sandeeknits</a> may have my name on it!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I hope you will check out these and all the other great TAG shops on Etsy......and remember to shop small business this holiday season!</span></span>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383675279179590655noreply@blogger.com4