Vintage Blanket Attack

Confession: I am a vintage blanket junkie.

It's true. I love them. The textures, styles, yarns, colors--the colors! They just speak to my inner finger-painting lovin' free-wheelin' self.

The trouble is I'm SO out of room--not just for my own keepers, but for the shop's too. My linen closet runneth-over. Is there a 12-step program for that? If so, I don't want to know.

These are my latest finds:

Chevron afghan in orange! What's not to love?

The Elizabeth blanket. Pure wool, nice and cozy with a lovely white blanket stitching. 

Every time I look at this blanket I think of the movie Elizabethtown. I love that movie.

I just found this one tonight and I'm in love. I see a lot of granny square blankets, and some as garishly wonderful as this one, but rarely in wool. It's all wool & warm, baby. 

Since I edited the photos, put Scout and Rescue on most of them, I guess that's where they're going. Sometimes I'm not sure which shop to put things in, so visit them both. :-)

Scout and Rescue: vintage home decor & kitchen fun.

Dahlila Found: mostly fashion accessories for men & women, linens too!

The Smith-Corona & The Electrolux

I finally--FINALLY!--got out the big guns, the pink Smith-Corona and the Electrolux. They both needed spiffing up a bit, but they are shiny clean now and working!  I. Am. Thrilled. :-)

The Smith-Corona is incredibly clean. It does need a new ribbon, but that's easily remedied. Look at those fabulous deco lines. It matches my bedroom! But alas, where would I possibly display it? Still, dreamy!

The Electrolux is so handsomely Art Deco, with the sleek sled blades, the body, the lines. It's made of solid metals & has a cloth vacuum bag (newly washed). It comes with the original cloth woven hose AND a newer version that creates a better suction. I want shag carpet, a martini and stiletto mules. A girl can vacuum in style too. :-)

Now, my only decisions is where to post them. Dahlila Found or my very new Scout and Rescue for vintage home decor? I think they will be living at the later--until, perhaps, they belong to you.

Enjoy! d, xo.

  



Modern Bohemian

New finds. Some for me, some for the shop. 

The green chiffon Echo scarf stays. It's so delicate & colorful. Keep.

This chartreuse, pear, green apple handbag is adorable & in the shop. I can't keep everything.

Fabulous white Samsonite Silhouette train case with tray and keys. Sold, overnight!

Dreamy suede boho platforms. Peep-toe, side slits and sling back. A definite '60's statement. In the shop.

A beautiful Moroccan styled Vera Neumann scarf. Silk blend. Stunning. I have lots of Vera in the shop.

Campus boots transcend time. Boho modern. Love them. Also, in shop, but not for long. :-)