Hello sweet friends! I recently had the fun opportunity to join in on Stephenie of Just a Little Bit Pink "Thought of you Swap". I was extremely lucky to have the lovely and gracious host herself as my swap partner. The idea of the swap is to find pretty treasures and goodies that your remind you of your partner. So needless to say I had the BEST time shopping for Miss Stephenie!!!!
I found this darling little chidrens basket that reminded me of a sewing basket. I gave it a bit of a "makeover" and "poof!" Pink and pretty!
Tucked inside the basket was vintage pearl and rhinestone earrings.
A gorgeous demitasse teacup.
Pretty tulle and satin trim. Guess what??? It's my favorite trim right now and it came from of all places......Walmart!!!!!
I found this adorable little tin container at an antique shop.
This lovely Marie Antoinette esque picture got a bit of a makeover. So pretty and definitely Miss Stephenie!!!
When shopping for Stephenie I discovered this darling white baby dress. Ooooh it's sooo sweet! I added just a few touches to the dress and it's ready to hang and display!
The last pretty treasure I found while shopping and thinking of Stephenie is this coverlete. It's a pale pink and trimmed in lace. I thought it would be beautiful on a bed or used on a table as a tablecloth.
Here's the coverlet displayed on Miss Vivi's bed.
I hope Miss Stephenie loves her pretties. I had soooo much fun shopping for her and paying extra special attention to the things she collects, uses, and loves most.
Now....onto the box of OVERWHELMING treats and pretties that Stephenie gave ME!!!!
Talk about *SPOILING* me!!!! Take a lookie at all of this!!!!
YIPPEEEEE goodies galore!!!!
This round tin container was FULL of goodies!!!!!!!!
Dainty gloves and pink millinery. *SWOON*!!!!
Buttons, rhinestones, and lace OH MY!!!
Cuteness!!!!!
Darling!!!!
It doesn't end! There is MORE!!!!
I squeeled over this SUPER cute lamb planter. I think this ranks as one of the sweetest one's I own!
I about died when I saw these little flower girl ballerinas.
Precious!!!
Gorgeous vintage bling! Looove the colors!!!
I *gasped* over these two pretties. By this point I was seriously shaking my head in disbelief over how much Stephenie has given me.
Porcelian roses tray.
The prettiest keepsake of them all which now is displayed in my lavender dining room is this porcelian teapot.
The last darling treasure I want to share is a vintage cone hat that Stephenie found. It looked like it came from right out a costume wardrobe trunk. It would be perfect for Vivi to wear when playing "dress up".
My model looks so pretty wearing it. ;)
Stephenie added the millinery, but the rest is all original.
Stephenie I am speechless over EVERTHING you have given and spoiled me with. Im feel extremely lucky to have been the recipient of such fabulous goodies. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Im a bit late to my sweet Aussie friend Natasha's Revamp party. I was out of town when she hosted it, but I figured better late than never!!!!
So, I am on a shoe kick right now. Im loving the vintage mod style gold or silver lame shoes with bling & chunky low heels that could be worn with jeans and a cute blouse.
This is my before photos.
TA-DA!!!!!! The glamourous "after"!!!!!
Yes!!!! I adorned the shoes with "twin" platinum blonde doll head girls and with ribbon trim.
They remind me of a whimsical Cinderella shoe.
When I dressed these shoes up I went back and forth and back and forth as to whether I should add millinery flowers or extra ribbon, and believe it or not I found less is more sometimes. The silver shoes are so pretty that I didnt want to cover up too much of the shoe. The light ribbon trim and dolls were just enough.
Ok. some of you might laugh, but I WILL wear these shoes. Maybe not in conservative Macon GA, but I will wear these if the perfect opportunity presents itself. Perhaps Silver Bella. It looks lovely with the apron Dara of Sophie Rose Designs made me.
Twinkle toes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You cant help but feel SUPER girlie in these shoes!!!! I love them!!!!!!!!
I hope you enjoyed this post of all the sweet and pretty eye candy goodies. Thanks for stopping by! It's always a delight and treat when you pay me a visit!
Also, please check back in a week. I have more girlie clocks that Im about to unveil. ;)
Have a lovely week!!!
Jenn, you and Stephenie really spoiled each other for the i thought of you swap...everything you sent to each other is perfectly suited to the other's tastes...i love the little dress you sent to her, so sweet...and the coverlet and basket are really pretty...i love the little lamb you got and those sweet little flower girls are precious...LOVE what you did with your shoes...i bet you have the only doll head shoes in town...i hope you do wear them to silver bella...they need to be seen and admired!!!
Posted by: Lori | August 23, 2009 at 02:24 PM
You ladies are both great shoppers! What a fun swap. I think you should definitely find a place to wear your shoes. What about during the holidays when everything gets a bit more whimsical anyway?
Posted by: Tanya | August 23, 2009 at 02:50 PM
Oh dear me, I'm gaga with this post!!! teehee :)
Eye candy wonderland ~*~*~*** I loved seeing all the treasures you girls swapped!!! What a fabulous time you both must have had giving and receiving!! The photos are yumm.... :) and those darling shoes are the icing on the cake!!
You are waaaaayyyy to cute!
Love ya' girlie!!
Thanks for sharing!
XOX Madai
Posted by: Madai | August 23, 2009 at 06:17 PM
WOW...both of you were very lucky swap partners!! The little case that you transformed was so adorable!!
The already sparkly shoes became absolutely charming with your touches!!! That creative talent just cannot be held down!!
Everything picture was brilliant!!
Thanks for sharing!! Hugs xOxO, Nerina :)
Posted by: Nerina | August 23, 2009 at 07:46 PM
What a fabulous swap!!!!!aaaack, the both of you treated each other so very well, I love it all.
If I were you I would definitely wear those shoes around Macon, I don't know if you go to the Junior League's MarketPlace but I think that would be the perfect place to sport them...think abt. how many ppl would want a pair for themselves. Maybe I could follow behind you and take orders, heehehehee!
Thanks for sharing all the wonderful things!
love, angela
Posted by: angela | August 23, 2009 at 08:10 PM
WOW!! This is one of the best swaps I have ever seen!!! You both REALLY got each other perfectly! I love it all! The coverlet is beautiful! And the cone hat is awesome!!
I missed you during Natasha's party because I KNEW you would do something fabulous!!! I am dying over those shoes Jenn!!!!! I LOVE them! I would wear them in a heartbeat!!! And they do look perfect with your apron, perfect for Silver Bella!!
Big Hugs and I CANNOT wait to see the clocks!!
Amy
Posted by: Bunny Rose Cottage | August 23, 2009 at 09:09 PM
Wow you girls did SUCH an amazing job for eachother in the swap. I love all the goodies you sent Stephenie, especially that beautiful basket which you made just perfect with your little touches! And Stephenie outdid herself too, love that tin and the roses tray and those beautiful green/white pearl earrings are so pretty!
Your photos are always so beautiful, such a lovely post!
Laura
Posted by: Laura | August 24, 2009 at 07:36 AM
Jenn,
Thank you so much for your comment on my blog this morning. Your friendship and support mean so much to me :):)
Love and hugs
Amy
Posted by: Bunny Rose Cottage | August 24, 2009 at 08:09 AM
Jenn: Where on earth do you shop for your cornucopia of treasures? I live in New England and try as I might (and I'm a shopaholic for "different and unusual items"), you have me beat by a country mile. Perhaps the shops are better stocked in your area? Any shopping advice for me and other fans of yours? Thanx!
Christine
Posted by: Christine Karie | August 24, 2009 at 11:14 AM
hey love bug,
wowzers, what great swaps.
so many beautiful treats.
i love you revamp shoes. gorgoeus.
you have to wear them on apron night at sb.
see you soo sweets,
oxoxo,
jessi
Posted by: jessi nagy | August 24, 2009 at 12:11 PM
lots of lovely goodies! The shoes are too cute. Yes, wear them at SB. That seems like the perfect place.
I am soooo gonna check back. I love your little clocks. I have been checking you Lolli shop because I want one so bad. But seems I always miss the opportunity.
I love the one that Kim bought. Even thought about sending you a e-mail to see if you would make me a special one. tee-hee.
have a good day, Jenn. (I'll be back) :)
hugs, Joanna
Posted by: Joanna {sweet finds} | August 24, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Thanks sweetie! Glad you like the shoes! Im very tempted to wear them to SB. ;) See you REAL soon! :)))) XOXO
Posted by: Jennifer Hayslip | August 24, 2009 at 02:45 PM
Christine,
You are so sweet! I find my goodies all over. Ebay, Esty, local antique shops. Whenever I travel out of town I try to hit a few antique or flea markets on the way. Sometimes it's a hit or miss. ;) Of course the fun part is the "hunt", so you have to really be looking and searching for the good stuff! Best of luck! Thanks for stopping by!!
Posted by: Jennifer Hayslip | August 24, 2009 at 02:49 PM
Hey sweetie! Awww...thanks for the sweet compliments and Im thrilled you love my girlie clocks. If for some reason you dont want one of the one's that I list, I will be more than delighted to make you one in the near future. ;) Sweet hugs!!! XOXO
Posted by: Jennifer Hayslip | August 24, 2009 at 02:52 PM
What a fun swap!! I enjoyed seeing all the pretties!
(Everytime I see a vintage baby planter ~ especially lambies ~ I think of you! :)
~Becca~
Posted by: Becca | August 24, 2009 at 03:11 PM
Oh Jenn I love your swap goodies, they're so pretty and so perfect for you!
Yay you did the shoes! What FUN and fabulous shoes that only you could do! Just so special!!! xoxo
Posted by: Natasha Burns | August 24, 2009 at 04:17 PM
Jenn, I am just loving the shoes...they are such pretty fluff! I cannot believe you took plain silver shoes and turned them into sweet dolly shoes! You are amazing. And I so enjoyed looking all your swap items...I was definitely drooling!
Posted by: claudette | August 24, 2009 at 06:04 PM
oh my gosh, those SHOES!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE them!!!!!! i'm begging my mister to move us south so we can be neighbors, heee, heee!!!
~misschell (chinamommy)
Posted by: misschell | August 24, 2009 at 07:57 PM
Everything you made for Stephanie is sooo beautiful!
And what you received is amazing...eek the bling~i am spellbound! Love the pretty flowergirls too.
Your twin Cinderella revamped shoes top it off with your super sweet Jenn~appeal!
Wonderful!
Hugsxx
Tina
Posted by: Christina | August 24, 2009 at 08:18 PM
Jenn
Fabulous finds, wonderful gifts! Those pixie flower girls make me drool! I bet if you click your silver heels three times you'll be the bell of the ball at Silver Bella!! Hugs to the darlings, Lori
Posted by: Lori | August 24, 2009 at 08:31 PM
What an absolutely lovely post! Oh such treasures! As good as Christmas! And I love your dainty princess shoes!
Cathy ♥
Posted by: Cathy | August 24, 2009 at 10:03 PM
What a fun and pretty swap!! Swaps look like so much fun. You both got a ton of treasures.
♥ Rebecca
http://bellemaisonshop.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Rebecca | August 25, 2009 at 03:07 PM
Oh, you just HAVE to wear those shoes to Silver Bella! They are so perfect for you and for the event!!
Posted by: Karla Nathan | August 26, 2009 at 06:45 AM
Wow.. You really both shared some beautiful things. I love all the swap things you gave stephanie.. So much girly, frilly things and such "Eye Candy".. Love the shoes you also revamped.. I love the lace trim you put on them and they just look like "You".. Silver Bella would be the perfect place to wear them.. I enjoyed browsing all the treasures!! I will be back to check out your lovely clocks!! Have a blessed week!
Posted by: caleen | August 26, 2009 at 02:50 PM
Jenn,
those revamped shoes are to die for amazing!
or as Rachel Zoe would put it "BAnanAs!
Can't wait to see your new clocks.
XOXO
Suze
P.S. I'll be posting another mermaid but this one is mosaic'd...made me think of your mom as I created it.
Posted by: Suze | August 26, 2009 at 03:23 PM