I picked up this jacket at the VOA a couple of weeks ago and added some lace to the hem and the sleeves to make it my own. Not a big change, just a little pizazz. I thought about putting lace around the collar, too, but decided to keep it simple. It's not my style to have a doily appliqued on my back. I might switch out the buttons one of these days but for now it is done.
This is "as found". I thought it had good bones and love the color. I am also working on the white jacket I mentioned in the post about the Dye-Na-Flow dyes. I didn't realize what a score they were at The Bins until I went to purchase more colors - yikes!
A little more progress on the garden remodel. This is a cold frame for starting seeds. We picked up the vintage windows at the antique mall, I painted them, and the husband built the box to fit. The dirt will arrive next Monday so we are getting close now.
It is a beautiful day here in Portland but I know that isn't the case for all of you. Take good care and be safe!
12 comments:
Cute addition of the lace on the jacket, but the button lady simply MUST change out the buttons on the jacket with all the fabulous buttons she has collected. Now if you haven't already said, what does VOA stand for?
Danielle
Look what a difference just a little lace makes! It looks great. What a clever idea for the garden. I wouldn't have thought of it.
Love the lacey addition to your jacket!
And your garden is going to be sooo nice.... wish our snow would finally melt so I could even SEE ours.
I'm glad you are having lovely weather. As for me, I bought a container herb garden with tomato over the weekend while the sun was shining, so of course it began to snow again...That green jacket is adorable!
The lace is a pretty addition!! So neat to have built your own cold frame!! xo Heather
Kathy, the jacket looks very cute...just the right amount of trim. Love your box for the seeds! Nice to have a husband who can make things!
Annette
Just the right amount of lace on your jacket, such a creative touch. You must be getting so excited about finishing up your new garden. What a clever idea to use the old window...I need a handyman around here!!
Put some lace around the collar or pockets Kathy
my daughter in Vernonia called me yesterday afternoon (Wed) said the sun was out so she left her office and went home to mow the yard and work on her rock garden
Very nice. And I agree wholehearedly on the whole button thing.
this is very cool - what a great idea!
AND as the button queen - you better switch out the buttons!
Cute how you have jazzed up your jacket. I have a jean jacket I am wondering what I can do with it so that I would wear it! Great job on your cold frame. We didn't know what we were doing when we made ours years ago but I still use it for lettuces and greens to cover during the winter! Nancy http://cozythymecottage.blogspot.com/
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