Vintage Finds!

Some of you might not know that I started out on etsy selling vintage princess dresses (not exactly an obvious connection to science jewellery!). I have to admit that I've never really looked through the Aussie vintage shops on etsy, so thought it was about time I shared some vintage finds!

1950s Violet Prom Dress by retrogasm


Vintage Baby Pink Cake Icing Kit by RoomForCake


Lovely French Calais Lace by aubonheurdujour


Floral and Flowing A-Line Dress by VelvetRibbons


Tiny Corked Watchmakers' Bottles by julieh7


I found these shops using the new search local with keywords site. Do you have a favourite Aussie vintage etsy shop? Feel free to let us know about it in the comments :)

WishList Wednesday

Love these things....a bit different, a bit romantic and sexy, and all very cool :)


Peaches and Pearls- custom vintage pearl necklace set in a resin bracelet
by DELiciousDesignz


Meet Me at Midnight, Maggie- Vintage Slip Dress
from Evie Grace Vintage


Effervesce Ring- Sterling Silver
by Incalesco

Australian Etsy Blog Giveaway!!!! VintageChenille

Using vintage chenille, Leah (Leahkl) creates sweet creatures, dolls and patchwork quilts for your little one (you’re allowed to buy them for yourself too of course!)

Suzie the Pink Vintage Chenille Scottie Dog

Mini 5-Question Interview with Leah of VintageChenille

How would you describe the concept behind your etsy store, VintageChenille?
I do hope that my store and products are unique, many are OOAK and all handmade by myself with vintage chenille, which I spend lots of time collecting and lots of love!

Vintage Chenille Pear Rattle

When did you start making your vintage chenille pieces, and why did you start selling on etsy?
I started creating with Vintage chenille not long after my baby girl was born, which is just over 12 months ago now. I opened my etsy store in August of last year

Bell The Blue Bird (On Sale!)

Do your materials have a story behind them?
Many of the old bedspreads have a story behind them, people often pick out pieces of my Gracie's quilt and tell me that they once had a bedspread like one of the squares. Many people tell me that the old chenille makes them smile and brings back happy memories, I love that!

Baby Blue Vintage Chenille Patchwork Quilt

How many stuffed toys do you own personally?
Well I don't own many at all, my children own quite a few, we are moving on to dolls now, which is exciting, as my daughter arrived after 3 boys!

Tell us a secret about Leah
I usually stay up way too late, crafting or using the internet!

Little Girls' Red Headband

Check out the new sale section in Leah's shop, where you can buy yourself a treasure for $10 or less! She also has a supercute blog http://handmadebitsandpieces.blogspot.com that is definitely worth following.


Giveaway Details!


VintageChenille is generously offering Ruby The Vintage Chenille Babushka Doll as an amazing prize for the lucky winner, with free worldwide postage.

To enter: This week's giveaway is a bit of fun! Write a brief sentence or story that could be included in the description of one of the toys from VintageChenille and post it as a comment here (don't forget to leave a way to contact you).
For additional chances to win: write a blog post or tweet about this giveaway and write another story or sentence in a comment here (one extra entry for tweeting, another for a blog post- don't forget to post your username or blog).

Leah will choose the best entry as the winner! Entries may be used or altered by Leah for use in her item descriptions...so you might become famous too ;)

Entries open until Monday 1st June, midnight Sydney time.

Announcing the Winner of the previous giveaway from Julie's Jewels....
Congratulations to Leanne Lonergan (RainbowRevolution)!!!! Winner chosen by Random.Org

Weekend Weddings

Vintage 80s Gunne Sax Pink Prom Dress- coming soon...

Yesterday I was contacted by a journalist from the Sydney Morning Herald regarding a story she's writing on new approaches to weddings as a result of the financial crisis. My vintage princess dress store VintagePrincipessa.etsy.com might get a mention in Sunday's paper as a source of affordable (and eco-friendly) wedding dresses, so I thought I'd share a sneak peak of a couple of the dresses I'm going to put up before then, and some of my other princessy dresses (just for fun). LittleMo will be happy- she's the leader of the princess dress fan club ;)

Destash Modern Wedding Gown in Champagne Ready for Decoration (back view)
- coming soon...


Vintage 70s 5-Layer Satin Wedding Dress


Vintage 70s Handmade Wedding Dress with Beading

Vintage 60s Swirly Lace Dress with Attached Jacket

Vintage 80s Lace Ruffle Dress- Recently Sold

Vintage 50s Blue Prom Dress - The Front Page Dress ;)....Sold

Pretty Sparkle Ring Necklace- coming soon...

Continuing on the 'pretty' theme, I was recently lucky enough to have one of the necklaces from my other store NotRocketSurgery.etsy.com (also available in my Principessa store) featured on the wonderful Cuteable.com
I'd Rather Be A Ballerina Than A Scientist

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend (wedding filled or not), and don't forget to enter the giveaway from this week, being offered by the lovely Julie-Ann from Julie's Jewels! Win yourself a pretty gift :)