May's Vintage Dessert

I hope you have been enjoying these installments of

vintage 1940's desserts.

If you are just tuning in, go Here for the whole story.

It sure has been fun reading through the recipes and dessert options.

It has been hard deciding which one to post.

Even if you aren't making these

yummies, it is still fun to read and see what

gals were possible making every month, in the 1940's.

This months dessert-

Raspberry Glace Lemon Pie

Of course we see the appearance of Jello.

The Glace looks like a raspberry simple syrup.

Though Glace sounds much more proper and gourmet.

If your making any of these recipes-

I'd love to know.

Happy May and Tootles.

Shoe Re-do: Poppy Style

Shoe re-do.

Have you done one before?

I have had these sandal's from payless for 

quite some time, I think I got them for about 5 bucks. 

They are cute but never quite looked right.

I held on to them thinking I might spruce them up a bit some how.
As you can see from the opening pic, that I embellished
my sandals with poppies. I wanted a 50's floral look,
so here are a few images that inspired me...



I love this vintage purse....ahhh.

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These shoes are so stinkin' cute. Modern with
a vintage summer on the farm feel.

Shoes By Miss L. Fire

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Well anything with red and strawberries is inspiring.

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This dress is amazing.

Sewing a poppy fabric dress is next on my sewing list.

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I love this "set" on Polyvore.

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Isn't this fabric print drool worthy?

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Needless to say, red and poppies, a total winner.

Here is what I did-

These pretty artificial flowers only cost me...$1.

Good old dollar store.

 I took some regular old felt-

this particular piece had glitter in it.

I cut out pieces that fit over the straps of my sandals.

I didn't glue them on yet. I first cut and arranged

my flowers to see how I wanted them to look 

before I hot glued them down.

Then I proceeded to glue the leaves on as a base, 

and then my flowers. I worked both shoes 

at same time.  Then I glued my felt and flowers 

down to the shoe straps.  I touched up some 

areas with some more glue to get a finished look.

Voila!

Vintage vibe, summer poppy sandals.

I just adore these shoes now.

Here they are being introduced to my new

vintage straw bag...

They are great friends already.

A few pics around the house-

I can't wait to wear these pretties with this dress

I made or maybe one of these skirts.

Putting together summer outfits with these shoes

is going to be lots of fun.

Tootles.

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Granny Chic Blooms

You might of noticed I love anything floral-

especially anything retro floral.

I'm really smitten with vintage needlecraft patterns

and kitschy items that women used, to craft in days

gone by.  Go Here and Here to see what I mean.

One of my favs is the vintage flower loom.

Maybe you have seen one before and

weren't sure what it was or even did.

These looms have been around since the 40's

actually, but got more and more popular as the 

decades went by. 1960-70's had a total resurgence.

Gals would connect individual flowers and make 

whole afghans.

 Below is a pic of my afghan done with a

 Daisy loom, by Ronco, probably made in the the 60's.

Isn't she gorgeous?

Do a google search and you'll find lots

of history, patterns and images of flower loom projects.

I love making these retro or Granny Chic blooms (as I 

like to call them), in an array of colors and sizes.

These are the looms that I own.

The blue and yellow are vintage.

The square one is modern.

If you have visited my shop in the last few

months than you have seen what I 

have been up to with these looms.

If not,  here are a few pics of my pretties.

Aren' they fun and happy?

They are so much fun to make.

The uses for these pretties are endless.

They make cute adornments for gift,

darling clips and pins.

I added a few blooms to a straw purse and tote.

I even made a bunting with them.

They seem to make anything cuter and more sassy, don't you think?

If you want to add a few to your wardrobe or decor,

head over to my shop, The Red Geranium and see what I've made.

Tootles.

What's in My Bag

I though it would be fun to share

what bits and bobs I carry in my purse,

or pocketbook as my grandma calls it.

I have seen lots of different versions of

"what's in my bag", here is my version.

I like using a vintage purse when possible and practical.

 My purse contents need to be condensed 

and made easy to switch into different purses.

I learned the tip a long time ago, to use small little 

cosmetic or mini zippered bags to store your contents.

Then when you want to change purses,

all you have to do is to throw the "mini bags" in,

and your good to go.  Did that make sense?

Below are the purses that I have been using lately.

The bottom 2 are Bday treats.

The top 2 were thrifted a while back.

I always tie a pretty scarf to my purse.  I love the look.

Aren't they pretty?

Here is a closer look at what's inside my daily purse.

1.  zippered pencil case from Michaels dollar section (now $1.50 section- boohoo)

I keep all my personal items in here; band aides, nail file....there are lots

of useful items in that little pouch.

2.  tape measure. I use this lots believe it or not.

I measure items at the thrift stores, fabric stores and other random places.

It is a useful tool to have in your purse.

3. small kawaii style pouch (from a toy store),

 for punch cards, business cards and rewards cards.

I don't like crowding my wallet with these bits.

4.  Bubble pen. duh. from Michaels.

5.  favorite wallet from Target.

They have such cute wallets and coin purses. I luv this wallet

because it is not too big, and fits into my vintage purses perfectly.

6.  compact.

7.  gum and lip gloss. I like this Nivea brand. It has a little tint.

8.  blank notebook. I go through these like crazy.

I write ideas and pattern numbers, and all sorts 

of things I need to remember.

9.  hand sanitizer from bath and body. I love all of their scents. 

10.  coin purse. I prefer to have my change in one place.

11.  my lip stick. That is the only make-up I wear.

this is maybelline-"let me pink".

Of course I always have my iphone with me.

It's not in the pics because I was taking these pics with it.

There you have it,

minus the gum wrappers, receipts, and occasional toy.

It makes my errands and appointments a lot more fun

if my pocketbook is cute and organized.

Tootles.