The Fabricated Goddess

Apron Love...

So you already know that I love shoes.  And vintage china.  But I haven't shared with you my other major obsessive collection.  And when I say obsessive what I really mean is that when I find one that resonates I swoon.  I'm not even kidding.   

I've managed to amass a fairly large number of vintage aprons.  This yellow apron is probably one of my favourites.  It's worn out and thin, but the colours are still vibrant.  The pocket is placed in just the right spot. There are tiny spots of paint near the bottom hem.  It's not evenly sewn.  And I'm quite certain that if you listen closely enough, this apron has stories to tell.  

In celebration of completing NaBloPoMo, this fabricated goddess is going to share some apron love with one of you faithful, generous, lovely readers.  The kind people at CSN have offered to donate a little something something to one lucky reader.  They have lot's of very cool stuff (seriously check out these or these  - oh heck just check out all the counter stools here) and after much much consideration, I chose this pretty and practical apron.

 

It's by Dwell Studio (love) and it's pretty lilac sparrow print is plastic coated.  It's perfect for cooking or crafting with the kids.  And well, it's just darned cute.

To enter drop a comment and we'll draw a random name on Sunday December 6th. 

And to those of you who read along with me this past month, thank you.  You really are a fabulously warm and wonderful bunch.  And I could have done it without you!

 

 

Okay, Seriously...

I swear, last pair of sexy shoes and I'll move on.

I like to sum these up with one word: lingerie.   Because, number one, they are seriously the most.uncomfortable.shoes.ever.  Good only for provocative lounging.  Can not be worn anywhere, ever.  I can't really walk in them, and people, as my good friend Shram will attest, I can walk in ANY heels.  So it's saying a lot bad about them that I can't wear them.  

Oh and number two.  Well, do I REALLY have to explain the second reason I call these lingerie?  

Yeah.  I didn't think so.

Collecting...

So, um, right. I have a couple of obsessive collections going on around here.  One being vintage kitchen stuff and the other being shoes.  I have a lot of both.  Embarrassing amounts actually.  I can pass up a lot of things, vice wise, but it almost physically pains me to walk away from a great find.  And I can't even tell you what qualifies as a good find.  Just sometimes, a pair of shoes or an old casserole dish resonates with something deep in side me. 

I have issues, people, clearly.  Of this much I am aware.

So in lieu of therapy, I thought I'd share some of my favourites with you here.  It may be a recurring theme, since, well the collections are rather large.  

 

I have two of these Johnson Bros 'Daisies Won't Tell' platters hanging in my kitchen.  I love the simplicity of the colour scheme and the clean shape of them.  I love that the pattern is called 'Daisies Won't Tell'.  I mean come on, how fabulous is that?  And of course, the mark of any truly treasured piece in my collection - this pair has grown on me.  I love them more now than I did when I first got them.

And these are just fun.  Totally kill my feet to wear for anything but lounging at a cocktail party, which, granted, never happens, but worth it.  Orange leopard print open toed sling backs by Go Fresh.  Love.