OK, you asked for it! Here, as promised, are my fabulous Brimfield finds...
Hats
These hats covered in millinery flowers were a great find. I saw a lot of hats at Brimfield, but many were not that wonderful and those that were, seemed very over-priced to me. I found these in a tent filled with a bunch of old tools and almost walked by until I caught a small glimpse of something pink out of the corner of my eye.
I love the dotted tulle ruffle on this one...
This one is totally covered with pale pink velvet flowers. I don't know if you can tell in the photos, but the stamens are aqua blue!
This hat has the sweetest little cloth forget-me-nots. very old and delicate.
A band of pretty pastel roses.
Vintage Wallpaper
Sadly, I didn't find any large rolls of vintage wallpaper at Brimfield, but I did find some of these old border rolls. They are great for scrap-booking and covering old hat boxes.
Vintage Stationary Boxes
I had to get these vintage boxes of stationary.
While some still had the stationary inside, it was the boxes that I adored. The illustrations are so beautiful!
And the colors are so perfectly shabby chic!
I will re-purpose these to use in my office as storage. Don't you just love the names of the stationary?
Wicker Basket Purse
I always scoop up little wicker basket purses when I am lucky enough to find them.
This one has some lovely little millinery flowers on top.
Flower, Flowers, and more Flowers...
These millinery flowers were my very first purchase. My older daughter and I sat down on the ground and went through about four huge tubs to find these, but it was worth it!
I found lots of pretty aqua and minty green ones.
Love this velvet and silk rose.
Aqua carnations.
Some pink flowers, of course...
I love this pale blue linen one - it just needs a good steaming.
Millinery Flower Petals
These are the same millinery flower petals that I showed you yesterday, but here are some more photos.
Definitely one of my favorite finds of the trip.
Ruffles and Tulle
I couldn't pass up this pretty crinoline - I just love the tiers and tiers of ruffles.
The softest pale pink.
This petticoat was just too fun. It has layers upon layers of frothy pastel colored tulle.
I may have to donate this one to my girls' dress-up box.
This dotted tulle crinoline is such a gorgeous lavender color.
Yummy layers with satin edging!
Ribbon
And finally, this pleated pink silk ribbon is TDF! It's very, very old, but in excellent condition.
Soooo pretty!
Well, that's about it. :-) I have a few other little things that I will show you another time. I think I did pretty well considering we didn't even get to Brimfield until Thursday and things were probably fairly picked over by then. I really can't wait to go again...hopefully, soon!
Have a great day!
Jessica
i am dying over here...my hubby has been teasing me since i saw your "tubs of millinery at brimfield" post...he assured me there are tubs of millinery in ohio, i just haven't found them yet...nice try...LOL...i am just swooning over each and every one of your gorgeous finds...the hats and flowers really take the cake though!!! gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Lori | July 22, 2009 at 01:27 PM
Oh, my, Jessica, I am completely envious of your found treasures :) Especially the millinery flowers - I can't believe the stash you came home with. All, utterly gorgeous! Like Lori, there is nothing here in my parts, nothing at all, so when I see this many flowers in one place, well, I just can't believe my eyes!
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | July 22, 2009 at 03:29 PM
OUTRAGEOUS! My eyes are still popping out of my head and my heart is racing. I'm adding this to my list of places I hope to visit before I go to heaven! I love the things you brought home. Lovely, lovely, lovely. A special thanks for the heads up on the mason jars at Target. I also like storing things in jars because of the same reasons you mentioned. Great post!
Posted by: Sue | July 22, 2009 at 03:40 PM
Everything is SO pretty.
Love those boxes too.
Posted by: Tina | July 22, 2009 at 04:16 PM
I love everything you have pictured. Just wonderful! Especially the millinery flowers; I always snatch those up when I find them-they're getting harder to find. Gotta get to Brimfield one day :)
Posted by: Jenny | July 22, 2009 at 04:29 PM
The wicker purse is amazing, how I want one as pretty as yours :)
Posted by: Berlin | July 22, 2009 at 04:56 PM
Such beauties! Will the steam revitalize the flowers??
Posted by: Jocelyn | July 22, 2009 at 05:05 PM
OMG! You find the best millinery......and that pink ribbon....you're right TDF!
Posted by: Denise | July 22, 2009 at 06:56 PM
Oh, how wonderful! I want to go!!!
Posted by: gabrielle | July 22, 2009 at 11:34 PM
Oh the pleated ribbon kilt me daid. Soooo pretty.
Posted by: Kathi | July 23, 2009 at 09:12 AM
I'm loving your blog! It's hard for me to call myself "Vintage" but I suppose I am. My grandmother made a wicker basket purse for me when I was in college (1960) smothered with the most gorgeous seashells on the stop. Those petticoats are exactly like what I wore in high school. LOL This site is YUMMY to look at. I see things here that I found in excess in my grandmother's storeroom when I cleaned out her house a few years ago - even lots of blue/green Mason jars. I store things in those or just use them in groupings as accessories.
Posted by: Judy Harper | July 23, 2009 at 09:14 AM
Oh so jealous, Lucky you. This was really your day! Just love the photos.
Amada
Posted by: Amada Lebel | July 23, 2009 at 12:59 PM
OMG! I love the millinery flowers so much! Your daughter must be very helpful. Wish I was you!!!!!
- Abigail
Posted by: Abigail | July 23, 2009 at 01:30 PM
love your blog! do you think you can next time list prices?? and by the way, with all those vintage dresses-prom frilly ones you buy, where do you wear them too?? they gorgeous but where do you where them too? maybe you could have a pic of you wearing the dress, lol only if your comfortable to put your face out there on teh internet:P
Posted by: anonyomous | July 23, 2009 at 07:43 PM
Great finds! I love those pretty millinery flowers in the lovely pastels!
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | July 23, 2009 at 10:19 PM
What a sugar spun post! Lori
Posted by: Lori | July 25, 2009 at 11:22 PM
I've been wanting to go to Brimfield for YEARS! You've only confirmed my suspicions that it's totally Fabulous!
Posted by: Erica H. | July 26, 2009 at 12:41 PM
Jessica, You hit the mother load...Those millinery flowers are just gorgeous.. I bet you were thrilled to death...How nice to have you daughter there to help..Hope all is well..
STephenie
Posted by: Stephenie | July 26, 2009 at 06:45 PM
Goodness! What a wonderful eye you have for treasures!
Posted by: pamelajane | July 27, 2009 at 12:04 AM
The colours are just amazing. Like works of art. How inspiring.
Posted by: Beach Vintage | October 21, 2009 at 04:15 PM