Jessica Flores Design

Keys to My Hearts

I dreamed up a new creation in the quiet of bedtime this past weekend. Today I searched my parent's garage for a rusty old tin full of keys, which I knew was lurking there on a back shelf, to complete my project. My mom picked these up at a garage sale years ago, and they've just been waiting to find their place in a work of art by the Graverson girls.

Here are a few of my favorites. See the one engraved "fixit shop?!" Here's how I used them:

See my Etsy site to purchase the garland of hearts.

One for the Pot

This afternoon I have a pot of potatoes on the stove and a pot of feedsack on the table. What an unusual site! Have I ever shared my secret for brightening antique linens? It's not really a secret. It's a bath in OxyClean. It does wonders! The bathing beauties in the pot are the fabric selections for my next organizer. Check my Etsy store for the latest version in Kelly Green and Brown. I'm off to the kitchen!

Treasure Box

How could I be so lucky as to have this fabric come to me?!  Oh the bliss!  My friend Adelle dropped off a shopping bag full of it early this week, and just today I received a stash from my dear Aunt Bev--all gratis!  It is all fabulous feedsack and/or 40's & 50's vintage.  How will I ever decide how to use it?  This is so thrilling! Sewing machine here I come!  ... . . . . . 

Eureka!

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I got some major steals at one of my favorite antique stores today. Three huge bags of vintage buttons for $2 each!! Oh the thrill! Nora and I had so much fun sorting through them. Also found a few bundles of cute old fabric for $1 each. Yippee!

Here's some more exciting news--I'm working on a new batch of handbags for the Nashville Clothing Company in Nashville, TN. Will have some more pics on those soon.