Come to me

I thought I'd share with you, once again, some of my etsy fancies, as at this stage window shopping still seems to be the nearest I'll ever get to have anything of the kind in my life.

Art Nouveau belt buckle, luvintage, etsy

1900's moss agate ring, IvyCottage2U, etsy

Art Nouveau rooster brooch, TheDustyDog, etsy

Art Nouveau tile, EmilyLynch, etsy

Hand painted Limoges box, spiralechostudio, etsy

Art Nouveau bar pin, kingjickie, etsy

Edwardian mop bead necklace, daggerlane, etsy

Silver brushes, ddb7, etsy

Lace baby

It wasn't really hot enough to wear this, but I couldn't resist showing off one of my latest purchases, from lovely 1940sweetheart on Etsy.
I bought it with the money I had from selling the lace coat I posted here a little while ago. So lace lead to more lace :), in proper lace junkie fashion. Because it has to be said, along with velvet, crochet & knit, lace is one of my biggest vintage fashion crushes.
I love you pretty dress!
Now I need things to pair it with, preferably picking up the bright accents on the lace, and I'm thinking red or green. I'm doing well here I think with my snake skin (moc) Poetic Licence shoes.
I never said to you how much I like this brand, I do have several shoes from them as they are so much fun, from the designs to the packaging!
But my accessorizing stops there, and I need a bag and a cardigan, to prevent unwanted chills. See? Not matter how much one is buying, it's just never enough! :) So, if you'd like to help me and suggest things, do send a link!

The small things that make us happy

from TheOrdinaryBeauty, darling little mother of pearl buttons on a gorgeous card

from BAYTREEGIFTS, Sheffield scissors with a long and elegant shape

from the same, a beautiful oriental bottle with a hand painted

heron design and enameled body

moving to a completely different part of the world, yet to be found in the same shop, this Norwegian silver and enamel brooch makes winter dreamworthy

from curiousknopf, an art deco German coffee set from the 1920s,
not perfect but oh so charming to me!

from starfreckles, a 1920's aeroplane pin that I fell in love with at the first glance

from HeyVivDiscovered, a mustard celluloid manicure kit with
a scene of Balaton Lake in Hungary, a 1930's souvenir

from bubblepipe,
these 1920s lantern shaped Christmas light bulbs sing to my heart

from scottishart, more winter gorgeousness with an art deco

original lacquer chocolate box from the 1920's

from AnotherWomansTreasur, beautiful illustration on this vintage piano sheet

from leesasimpson, stunning enamel and silver earrings

from JOEBERN, a beautifully shaped art deco French compact
that still has the powder and rouge inside!

This time my fancies carried me out and around the world of vintage fashion and I found myself gravitating, as always, towards the unassuming little objects that seem to give a lift to my heart. So here I am, sharing this week's Etsy finds, and hoping to spread a little happiness.

Not all repurpossing is bad!

While I'd normally cringe at the thought of cutting up a vintage item (even the thought of altering something for a better fit sends a shiver of guilt down my back :)), it's only fair to admit certain things are sadly beyond salvation. And those are the items that should indeed be cut up and reused to create yet again a thing of beauty.
Speaking of which I have come across this lovely shop on Etsy called fadedsplendour selling among other things gorgeous little hats and fascinators crafted from vintage materials. Very affordable and very cute! Have a peek! Here are some of my favorites.

Butter wouldn't melt

More autumnal inspiration in yellow and brown, a deco staple.

Available on Etsy as we speak:
the bakelite pin, from mghtymouse2;
the two color buttons, from oritdotan;
the yellow tea cup, from EmilyLynch,
and the celluloid necklace, from carmenandginger.

Source for the fashion images: "L'Officiel de la Mode" archives.

Oh why oh why oh why....??!!!

Too short waisted by 1 inch!!!! All the other measurements perfect! Great colors for me! Fantastic for fall! Why is this happening to me?!....What have I done sooo wrong to be punished like this??!!
From centerstagevintage on Etsy. Check it out, maybe it fits you. Don't tell me if it does, though. :)

Selling on Etsy

While I am not a professional seller (nothing wrong with that, I'd love to be one in fact) and not very experienced either as far as Etsy goes, I have decided to sell a few of my vintage items there.
Some things were handed down to me, others I bought, but for various reasons don't work so well for me. Check out my things, see what you think!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/deliadelia?ref=seller_info

It's not a lot at the moment (I don't know if there will ever be), it's just a way of selling on the vintage that one doesn't necessarily want to keep for oneself. And Etsy seems a better platform for that that Ebay, it's a shame though it isn't quite as popular in the UK!

My 1940s favorites on Etsy

Gorgeousness at at all levels and impossible to resist to, this beauty sold at the beginning of the year from RaggedyThreads


What a delightful color combination and fun details in this summer cotton dress available from Millie B Vintage


Beloved stripes in my size! Sold by fluffypinkbunnies


Another one from them, also now sold, in a fun tropical print


1940's plaid pinafore style sun dress sold by Club Vintage


40s or 40s style cutie available from salvagelife


Gorgeous pink knit darlingness sold a little while ago from missmucho


Fantastic knit example from the 1940s, available from Snootie Seconds


I love this style of jacket, find it very flattering, the diagonal closure is great and so are those lapels. It would have fitted too, alas it sold to someone else, from readyfreddyvintage



Prance and Swagger (the name comes up again and again on my favorites shortlist) do it again with this wonderful bolero:


A great little one from the 1940s or 1950s , available from adelaideshomesewn



Another dress from them, truly beautiful, this navy crepe example is my size too, unfortunately I could never match the price tag. Absolutely stunning.



A vibrant yet elegant frock, now sold, from dandiesndames



Absolutely exquisite 40s frock available from Firefly Vintage



Available From Flapper Flock, a sweeter than sweetness evening gown:

1930s on Etsy

I am spending a good chunk of my time drooling over beautiful objects, so why not making a blog selection with the things that I love (and wish they were mine - provided I had the means, they would).

Evening, occasion or tea party dresses on Etsy - what can be more beautiful and dreamy?

Available from kickshaw


Recently sold by DearGoldenVintage


Sold by JuneeMoonVintage


Available from funkyfindzonline


Available from Kitty Girl Vintage


A robe, anyone?
Available from ekonkar8


The epithome of puffed shoulders, from pranceandswagger



Beautiful casual dress from missmucho




A shorter, late 30s dress from Ms.Tips



And the ultimate selection of blouses, if I may say so myself.

This 30s blouse which broke my heart when it sold, from Loulou's Vintage


Sold from pranceandswagger


Many have sighed for this, and for good reason...sold a little while ago by opendoorclothing



Last but not least, lovely accessories for various budgets - all more generous than mine.

Purse from Eye Candy Antiques



Shoes from simplicityisbliss




Big sigh.