Showing posts with label bows. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bows. Show all posts

12.16.2011

Bow-tiful...



I love bows...all kinds of bows...all shapes, sizes and styles...
There is something about a bow...whether it is a present topper or a bow tie or a simple classic tied bow.  They can be frilly and pretty, eco-friendly, big or small, classic or modern.

⑅ The bow tie originated among Croatian mercenaries during the Prussian wars of the 17th century.  The mercenaries wore a scarf around their neck to keep the neck of their shirts together...this "scarf" slowly developed into the bow tie and necktie.

⑅ The History of the Gift-Wrapping Bow can be found here...but to be short and sweet, it all began in the early 1900s when it became popular to wrap gifts in bleached white paper and wrap it with a red ribbon.  Hallmark introduced wrapping paper in 1917 and it would be held together with ribbon.  After 1920 the 'tape' we know today was introduced which allowed more creativity when it came to ribbon and bows.

⑅The first mechanical bow-making machine was used in 1951...and those were the gift topping bows we know today!

A collection of wonderful bows for the Holiday Season upon us...With an amazing DIY at the end!!!























And now for a DIY....
Photo courtesy of smockpaper.com

Find out how to make these beautiful bows here!! on the Smock Blog!!
















Other types of bows...just for fun...and so darn cute!!



RaleighVintage on Etsy



BluHour on Etsy



CarpeDiemJewellery on Etsy



FrancesBakerShop on Etsy



TalulahBlue on Etsy



VeriteVintage on Etsy



ByJennie on Etsy 


MyLavaliere on Etsy



LuxeMutt on Etsy

11.06.2011

Another small town girl...


So proud of this gal...it is so inspiring and uplifting to see what people you have known most of your life are creating....having grown up just down the street from each other, Nicole deserves all the success in the world...Her vintage inspired pieces are so beautiful and unique.


OH DINA
"The line features fascinators, headbands and accessories that possess a one of a kind individuality. Through a wide variety of luxe materials such as freshwater pearls, horsehair millinery braid, and vintage Chantilly lace, Oh Dina! pieces are the cherry on top for any occasion."
Oh Dina! millinery and hair accessories are lovingly handcrafted in a wee studio in Toronto, Canada. The pieces are inspired by vintage femininity while fusing modern elements and unusual millinery techniques. Oh Dina! was launched in 2008 while Nova Scotian designer Nicole McInnis was attending the fashion design program at Ryerson University. After studying millinery she fell in love with the art and began to create pieces that paid homage to the 40′s with a quirky twist.  Oh Dina! is now sold at fine boutiques across Canada.

7.21.2011

Vintage Vintage Vintage...

Okay so this blog is taking some time to get up and running...I have been super busy...and many great vintage treasures have been added to Charming Gypsy Vintage, CharmingGypsy on Etsy!!!

SHOES SHOES SHOES

Burgundy & Bows


Grey skies are gonna clear up....

A-Tisket A-Tasket...