Sunday, August 28, 2011

Vintage Millinery Flowers

I scored at the Salvation Army the other day.  Four bags of vintage millinery flowers for 25 cents a piece!  I had been looking for white flowers for a project and these have that perfect antique white hue to them due to their age.  They were in their original package unopened.

I had in my mind this hat, that I wanted to take the red flowers off of.  I wanted to use lace and I was waiting for the right thing to come along to use for it's makeover.

I like the rose on this lace scarf.  The scarf is a little too long but, it does look romantic;

.....or, maybe a vintage cameo.  I like them both, very romantic.  It reminds me a lot of  'A Room with a View.'   Does anyone remember that movie? 

image from: www.altfg.com

Sherry
I will link it to:
Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage
Amaze Me Monday  at Dittle Dattle
Metamorphosis Monday  at Between Naps on the Porch

8 comments:

Rose M. Rodriguez said...

Hi Sherry, Some time ago you do not visit. I see that from the beginning that you opened your blog until now have had changes, all so beautiful. We identify with the decorations on the tables, snails and clams, and today this charming romantic entry! Hats with lace and old flowers, everything looks so beautiful, thanks for sharing your art in decorating! Greetings from the Caribbean, Rose Marie

Richard Cottrell said...

I love the movie, have it, watch it often. I love hat flowers, have a bunch. don't know why, just do. Thanks for sharing, Richard from My Old Historic House.

Unknown said...

Oh what a lovely hat.I love the lace and that cameo pin is beautiful. Very nice!

Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...

What a lucky find. The hat transformation is gorgeous. Love the look of the long pretty scarf.

Unknown said...

Sherry, I love these vintage hats! The flowers are to die for! The lace and cameo also did the hats proud. What finds and not to shabby on the cost! Great shopping and repurposing! Hugs!

Shine said...

Most lovely~~Thanks for adding beauty to my day~~Blessings~~Shine

Sherrie said...

What a score!Beautiful!

The French Hutch said...

Sherry, I love the new look on the hat. It is very a very romantic look with the long lace scarf and cameo pin. Its just lovely. Do I remember the movie, absolutely! One of my all time favorites.

~Emily
The French Hutch