Still Out Of Commission! An Update

It's been exactly two weeks today since I fell, resulting in 8 stitches in my hand. I thought I'd be back to work by now but that is not the case. Last Friday, I had surgery on my hand to check for and fix possible nerve damage caused by the glass that cut through me. So now my right hand is wrapped up like a mummy in about 10lbs. of guaze, cotton, and a stint! As you can see from the photo above, I'm not able to do much of anything! I have been keeping it rested on my pillow there that I made from vintage 1950's fabric awhile back. Some of you may remember that post.

I have learned that I can type fairly well and fast with my left hand. After the Thanksgiving break I will attempt to return to my blogging schedule. I have really missed it. And with time to peruse the internet more than ever I have found some fun things to share. In the meantime, I have been very active on twitter and you can chat with me there @BobbinBombshell.

I have also marked down several items in my two Etsy shops. I won't be able to list new items for awhile so take advantage of this Holiday sale while I recover!

25% off ALL items in my retro-inspired handmade shop; The Sparkling Cocktail.

and

20% off my vintage collection (except sewing patterns) in my shop; Femme Fatale Vintage.

These sales last through January 3rd! Happy Holidays!!

xoxo

Out Of Commission!

I've gone and busted my right hand! It is sewn together with 8 stitches so for a short while I will be out of commission. It's most frustrating because with my time off I can't catch up on my sewing and crochet. I was planning on filling you all in on some exciting new projects I have in the works but now it will have to wait! But don't worry I will return with more inspirational posts as soon as I can. In the meantime, I will rest and catch up on my reading.

xoxo

Mid-Week Inspiration: Retro Kitchen

My small kitchenette in my small apartment is frustrating to cook in. Oh how I dream of a kitchen like this!

via: Chronically Vintage

Vintage Finds of the Week: Tablecloths

A year ago I bought a lovely vintage tablecloth on Etsy. I love it so much and use it on a daily basis. I am constantly afraid to ruin it with some kind of horrible stain so now I am on the hunt for a back-up tablecloth or two! For this week's Etsy vintage finds I am showcasing some tablecloths that I love but don't quite match my kitchen colors. While I continue my search for the perfect one, I hope these will work for you!

Vintage Tablecloth Tropical Thistle Fabulous Jadite-$34.99-unclebunkstrunk

Most Adorable Butterfly Tablecloth and Napkins-$15.50- jenscloset


Funky Vintage Green and Blue Retro Print Tablecloth -$50-sweetgrassvintage

Eames Era MOD Fruit Vegetable Tablecloth-$34-randomretro

Retro Looks In The Modern World: Style Noir

I love film noir so when I discovered this editorial from the November issue of Italian Vogue I nearly died! Here is model Lara Stone photographed with every shade of hair color and bleached eyebrows by Paolo Roversi in "Style Noir".

Newly Listed This Week!

I've listed a few items in Femme Fatale Vintage, my vintage shop on Etsy, this past week.

Take a look!

1950's Gold Glitter Encrusted Clutch Purse-$26

1960's Daniel Green Comfy Brocade Slippers with Bows-$28

1940's Black Rayon Lace Illusion Double Peplum Dress -$65

Weekend Reading: Links a la Mode

Go Fashion Bloggers, Go!

Edited by Debutante Clothing

As more and more print magazines fold, bloggers seem to be growing in professionalism and media legitimacy. When bloggers such as Previously Owned and kaKofonie Of si(gh)lenS can get the scoop on international designers, you know the fashion playing field is being leveled. If bloggers can host great giveaways like Retro Chick’s, I wonder why the FTC needs to play big brother. Fashion Pulse Daily wants to know if you even care. It seems we are becoming the pretty, little websites that could. Yay bloggers!

Links à la Mode : November 5th

• 39th and Broadway - – Gender GAP


• Aysha's Rabbit Hole - – Cosimo Damato new hat collection!


• Bobbins And Bombshells - – pics from her trip to Phoenix including a mini vintage shopping guide.


• Decline Designs – Won’t Get Fooled Again: Counterfeit Melissa Shoes


• Denim Debutante - – Three Need-to-Know Tips to Help You Find Your Perfect Pair of Jeans


• Earth Vs. – Picking and making the best of your new (or old) winter coat


• Fashion Pulse Daily - – What do you really think and how much do you honestly care abot the FTC guidelines for bloggers?


• Fasshonaburu - – An upcoming label everyone should know about: Minimarket


• fête à fête - – Lia Lintern’s divine Winter 2010 coat collection


• Friend in Fashion – Giveaway – win a custom made dress or skirt


• Further Ado - – When fashion and architecture collide


• I'n The It Girl - – Assad Mounser Jewelry


• Idiosyncratic Style - – Top 10 Creepy Collections… loving the “darkside” of fashion.


• kaKofonie Of si(gh)lenS - – Interview with Susi Quillinan of Peru


• M.I.S.S. – Video Interview with Lydia Hearst – her top 5 favorite things about Fashion Week


• Monoxious - – How to make your own embellished lace tights


• Oranges and Apples - – Personal Shopper Giveaway – win a parcel of thrifted goodies tailored to your style, needs and ideas!


• Previously Owned - – Puerto Rican Fashion Spotlight: Stella Nolasco


• Retro Chick - – Win a Lowie wrap and gloves worth £129 courtesy of Cerise UK


• The Coveted - – Reviving Vintage Knickerbockers, The Perfect Fall Trouser


• The Curvy Fashionista - – Plus Size Curves and Fashion at the California Womens Conference