Magda Sayeg: Knits the World!

A few weeks ago I read an article in American Lifestyle Magazine about Magda Sayeg, an artist who knits and covers all sorts of things with her creations. She knit over an entire bus, sculptures, trees...you name it. I do not knit, however I do love knit/crochet products.
This past week I was in Chicago and walking past the Sears Tower I noticed that in the large planters outside the building there was a display of knit objects. The small city tress planted in front also had knit "sleeves" on them. What a fun form of art! It made the city street so inviting and cheery!
Below are a couple of pictures I took in Chicago as well as some of the artist's work seen around the world. I also thought it would be fun to find inspiring gifts that are knitted over:)


Chicago

Chicago

Magda's knit bus!

A knit phone booth in London.

Crochet stone from Etsy.com too cute!

My Obsession Over French Bottle Drying Racks!

I have fallen in love with the functionality and design of the vintage French bottle drying racks!
See some of the examples below of how to use them, other than their original purpose of drying out wine bottles!


Great for an alternative Christmas tree!


Perfect Craft Organizer!


Dry out all those baby bottle parts on on!


Great coffee/tea cup holder!

Sale at My Etsy Shop!

Stop by my etsy shop at www.etsy.com/shop/vintagechicgoods and receive 15% off your order!
Limited time, so hurry! Type in code VCG2012 at check out:)

A Vintage Chic Wedding!

It's wedding season, and with that in mind, I had to blog about my favorite finds to create a wedding with vintage flare. There are so many places to start...one is on etsy.com, they have a great weddings section. Pinterest is another great resource for DYI ideas and http://www.theknottybride.com/ has a wonderful article with inspiring pictures to get your creative juices flowing. Below I have compiled a library of photos with creative ideas from invitations to table numbers to creative snapshots of your shoes!


Whimiscal Invitations: invitationcrush.com


Wedding Shoes and Mirror shot!
http://www.theknottybride.com/


Brooch Bouquet...love this idea! (Google this)


This simple "ribbed" cake oozes romance
topped with beautiful flowers!


Beautiful set up for table seating cards.
Mix of silver trays and glass cake plates.


Wedding banners and Chalkboards are a new trend for use
in photos and as decorations.http://www.etsy.com/


I Do Cake Forks!


Table numbers, etsy.com


Love the color combo of the vases and flowers!


Photo Booth Props...too fun!

I'm Back with Vintage Finds!

I can't believe it's been a month since my last post! I know everyone understands how life can sweep you in different directions and things are put on the back burner for a while. I am happy to bring you vintage finds I've had my eye on the past month, while dealing with life's curve balls. All of my finds are from http://www.etsy.com/ and are oozing with personality! Enjoy:)


Antique Bird Cage                    French Jam Jars                

Vintage Bottle Carrier              WW II Artillery Box

Chippy painted shutters            Flower Frog

Old Meteal Olive Bucket          Ironstone Plate                 

Chic Bistro Chiar                    French Bottle Drying Rack

Vintage Seltzer Bottles             Antique Corbel