Thursday, January 20, 2011

getting dressed { vintage inspiration } style

the beginning...



Kate starts with shoes first...


my newest at the Store this week

a lovely vintage gateleg drop leaf table

I finished it in a rich wash of pearl gray & white...



then added some layers to started building

my outfit...



now to finish my look with

a splash of the perfect accessories

a girl can never have too many...



I made these blocks from old map pages



 still adding its all in the details...



almost finished...



ready to greet the world


a now for my little black dress...



she is dressed to the nines and strutting

her stuff at Country Roads



 just a glimpse of her



she is wearing a vintage shorthand book

with old salvaged korbels to finish her look



Have a lovely Friday ladies

I am joining our beautiful hostess

Debra for her fabulous

Vintage Inspiration Friday

much love

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36 comments:

  1. Vintage Market PlaceJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    aahh, i am dying
    my shopping list
    metal box
    dresser
    vintage framed cabinet card photo
    I want it all!!!
    Amy

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  2. PollyJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Lots of beautiful things Kate! You are truly the best at styling! I love how you stay true to yourself and only buy the things that you love. You have such a good eye and creative ideas....love what you did with the maps! I have hundreds of maps and need to do something with them!

    xo

    Polly

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  3. Daphne Nicole & Lynda CadeJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Oh what a great style... I just love all the pictures you have shown today, especially the table in the first picture. love love love the gray and white color... Very PRETTY!!!
    hugs~~ Daphne

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  4. Anne LorysJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Everything you do is just perfection, Kate!

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  5. Mammabellarte Rita ReadeJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    What an inspiration Kate. Thank you for sharing, your space looks great. Ciao Rita mammabellarte

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  6. UnknownJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Greetings from the land of dixie...love all of your stuff...so industrial with a masculine, but also, feminine side. thanx for sharing! Tiff

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  7. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Oh my how I would love to spend a day with you...just breathtaking!!! x0

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  8. Amy KinserJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Gorgeousness all around!!!

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  9. All That JazzJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Oh, what a cute post, Kate! Whata clever gal you are. Love the greatness, as always. Happy joyful weekend to you and your darling family! ;-)
    ~xo/michelle~

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  10. PCovi January 20, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    She's just beautiful!
    I'm glad you took her picture :)
    So jealous of that floor and sunlight streaming in...

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  11. Kristin @ Yellow Bliss RoadJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Cute, cute post :)

    I still want that dresser. But don't tell cupid. He's grumpy.

    xoxo

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  12. Debra@CommonGroundJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    will you come and redecorate my house?

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  13. WhiteWhispers2uJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Very Cool I must say! Wish I was closer.~Cheers Kim

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  14. Burlap LuxeJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    My kind of Beauty!
    Rustic and elegant,Euro chic aged I designed my shop so much in the fashion you have here, they would mesh perfectly imperfectly.

    xx
    Dore
    Inspiring is what you do best

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  15. It's meJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    Wowww Kate it looks amazing !! beautiful done !! and decorating !!.......happy weekend....love Ria....xxx....

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  16. RobynJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    LOVE this post! I want that sweet little alarm clock!

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  17. www.MaisonStGermain.comJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    You were born to do this! So many fabulous elements all put together to create a one of a kind setting. I can only imagine what you would do with an entire store! Have a wonderful weekend, Kate:)
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  18. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    Kate ~
    Ohhhhh so gorgeous !!!
    I want to come to see
    in real life !

    xoxo
    Lori

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  19. "Create Beauty"January 21, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    What a treat to watch you create a vignette!!! A beautiful display of your wares. I'm loving that little cabinet... I'm with Debra, come re-decorate my house!!!!

    ~ Violet

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  20. SueJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Great post, very creative!! Can't wait to see the new "outfit"!

    Take care, Sue

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  21. Annie LouiseJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Oh Kate, I simply adore your displays-love,love,love,them!!
    Hope to see you this weekend,
    Jeanette

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  22. Lolo @ The Adventures of Stig and LoloJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Gorgeous Kate! And who doesnt love a stunning black dress?! She is quite the show stopper....
    XOX

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  23. StefanieJanuary 21, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    I absolutely love that drop leave table, it would make a perfect desk... I need a lot of room to work! ;)

    As always, beautfiul work and pictures!

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  24. Sandi~A Cottage MuseJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Are you keeping a secret too? Like you have just landed a stylist job for a big magazine!! I love how you've layered and layered and come up with the perfect look!!

    Have a great weekend Kate!!

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  25. Olde Tyme MarketplaceJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    STUNNING!!
    Beth

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  26. UnknownJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Oh Kate, how I would love to have you do a tablescape in my home. You have such an eye for beauty. Aw-Maz-Ing as my 8yr old would say : ) Happy weekend to you ~

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  27. One Cheap B*tchJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    I am truly in heaven looking at your photos. Very, very inspiring!

    Jeanine

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  28. SandyJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    You really know how to pull an outfit together shabby chic style, love it!

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  29. BohemianJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Oh Kate, your vignettes are always so elegant and aged to perfection! I'm loving the color palette of this grouping... just beautiful!

    Dawn... The Bohemian

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  30. UnknownJanuary 21, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    gorgeous, you have amazing talents!!

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  31. savvycityfarmerJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    girl, you've got it going on!!1


    want it all!

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  32. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Oh my goodness how beautiful! You really know how to accessorize!

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  33. Anna MargaretJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Hello Sweets!

    I recently was at your precious lil` spot at Country Roads and grapped a treasure!

    Pray you are well and He continues to be your Strength <3
    How is your beautiful Mamma??

    Love -
    Anna Margaret

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  34. MarieJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Oh my dearest Kate - I'm just so in awe of all your display in your little shop. I love that side table and the chandelier of course. They look so delicious next to each other.
    -marie

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  35. Country Livin'January 25, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Beautiful, wish I lived closer so I could shop there. Love your blog too!
    Trish xo

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  36. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Just gorgeous, Kate...I'd love to shop there! XO

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