Monday, March 4, 2013

Cuckoo for Tutus



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I'm still not getting out to the Thrift Shops the way I used to so maybe it's time to just Stay Home and clean out the photo files. That way I can say I cleaned Something. Sorry Bathroom, you will have to wait yet another day. The dog is still drinking out of the toilet so it can't be that bad. Well, maybe it can be. Oh whatever....
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I am just Crazy about Ballet Themed Things. I rarely buy them because if I do that will give my husband permission to fill the house with baseball themed things. No f&#%ing way THAT is going to happen!
So I just browse. Here are a few shots from a little shopping trip last Spring:
 
The only thing I actually purchased was
this Beautiful Ballerina Fabric. I Swooned!
I love it so much that even though I've had it for a long time, I just can't decide what to make with it. I'm afraid I'll screw it up. Any suggestions? 
 
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  1. Chic DelightsMarch 4, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    Hi Connie, those are beautiful items. The Ballet paintings are lovely. As for your Ballet fabric, my suggestion is to turn them into pillow cases. That way you can place them in your sofa, chair, and even your bed for your own viewing. Take care, Pamela.

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    1. ConnieMarch 4, 2013 at 6:50 PM

      What a great idea. Pamela, you always have such good taste!

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  2. Share my GardenMarch 5, 2013 at 12:44 AM

    Oh, lovely. I blame Degas! How about making lots of lovely little lavender bags to hang on your coat hangers?

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  3. ConnieMarch 5, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    Now Thar's an idea. I should have a lavender crop in a few months. Oh that Degas!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 5, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    Could you make a scarf? The fabric reminds me of some wrapping paper I got as a child - it had ballerinas all over it. I kept the paper for a long time, and I think I cut out some of the ballerina like paper dolls.

    You need a ballerina closet where you can keep ballerina things. Your husband could have a baseball closet somewhere - maybe in the garage, or the attic!

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    1. ConnieMarch 5, 2013 at 7:16 AM

      Oh a scarf would be pretty. Didn't you just LOVE paper dolls?

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  5. VixMarch 5, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    What gorgeous ballet bits! Love that tutu and the case full of patterns. That fabric is stunning, how about a tote bag to carry your thrifted finds home in when you're back to full form. xxx

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  6. UnknownMarch 5, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    I love, love ballerinas!
    Yes Vix is right a tote bag!

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  7. CurtiseMarch 5, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    So many beautiful photos of lovely things, Connie, and the dancers are adorable.
    That fabric is stunning. Just wrap yourself in it and sway elegantly. Is there enough to make a circle skirt so you can put a pouffy tulle petticoat underneath and play ballerinas? xxxxx

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    1. ConnieMarch 5, 2013 at 2:22 PM

      You know, I thought about maybe a ballerina esque skirt. Hmmmm...wonder if I can pull off the look....

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  8. CurtiseMarch 6, 2013 at 4:39 AM

    Yes you can!

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  9. Vanessa, Take only MemoriesMarch 6, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    So pretty! I just watched a documentary about ballet (First positions) which was really impressive.

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    1. ConnieMarch 6, 2013 at 7:23 AM

      I saw that documentary. Wasn't it interesting?

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  10. UnknownMarch 6, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Love tu-tu's!!!!
    I have a couple back during the trend! will be wearing em again when i lose a bit of this weight i gained.
    you're blog is so insprirng!
    hugs
    Reva

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  11. UnknownMarch 6, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    Oooo I LOVE tu-tu's =D I can't wait to see you wearing one in your blog in the future!

    http://sensiblestylista.blogspot.com/
    Twitter: Sensiblestylist

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  12. Vintage CoconutMarch 6, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    So many gorgeous photos. And the fabric you have is so sweet.
    I want to go thrift shopping RIGHT NOW... but I suppose I have to wait until tomorrow as it's snowing and I do not have a vehicle. *lol* SNOWING IN MARCH!!! *UHGGG*

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    1. ConnieMarch 6, 2013 at 4:04 PM

      Yea yeah. I can't drive right now either. It's a crummy situation.

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  13. AnonymousMarch 6, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    The fabric is gorgeous. What will you do with it? I'm dying to find out.

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    1. ConnieMarch 6, 2013 at 4:05 PM

      I'm starting to think maybe a big summer dress.....

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  14. meMarch 7, 2013 at 4:40 AM

    I'm swooning over the ballerina fabric, too!!! I love stuff like this, especially tutu's! I think this goes back to my mom not letting me run around in one when I was little (I had a white sparkly tutu that I thought was the prettiest thing I'd ever seen... My mom had other ideas :( )

    Maybe you could make a skirt or button down blouse with the fabric?

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    1. ConnieMarch 7, 2013 at 9:27 AM

      OK. Two votes for a skirt. Don't think I could handle the button down. I've never been much good at making button holes. Snaps maybe...but that is rather unballet-like.

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  15. AnnMarch 7, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    I think the ballet fabric would make pretty pillowcases.
    There is something about ballet and tutus that is so pretty.

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  16. Tamera BeardsleyMarch 7, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    There truly is something so romantically evocative about tutus isn't there. A beautiful roundup to be sure. Like everyone else, I can't wait to see what you decide with that sweet fabric! Hope your feeling better these days my dear!

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  17. ConnieMarch 7, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    Thanks, Tamera :-)

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  18. mispapelicosMarch 9, 2013 at 1:17 AM

    I would make a skirt, but you know me and skirts, lol
    have a fabulous weekend, dear friend.
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  19. VanessaMarch 11, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    Aw, very pretty. I love all of the photos and staging. Very inspiring.

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  20. UnknownMarch 11, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    I love ballet themed things too! I probably don't NEED tutus but I sure do love having them!

    Sarah xxx

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  21. AnonymousMarch 11, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    I'm on board with making that ballerina print fabric into an awesome skirt! So cute!

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  22. Diana MarksMarch 11, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    Lovely snapshots! Have a beautiful week!

    LA By Diana Live Magazine

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  23. Soulful MamaMarch 12, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    Gorgeous ballerina fabric! Love it!

    Clare x

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    1. ConnieMarch 17, 2013 at 5:40 PM

      That means a lot coming from a fellow romantic like you, Clare.

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  24. ernøMarch 17, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    sweet post !

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  25. UnknownMarch 18, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    Hee,hee, maybe I found your skirt ;) Hugs and Hugs, Reva

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  26. Oliva unsMarch 19, 2013 at 2:08 AM

    I lOve your Picks very feminin and my boyfriend wouldn't like it either he would want to put his golf things around in return so I agree with you no Fu**** way ,lol
    Come and visit me and maybe we can follow if you like my blOg ?;)

    www.olivains.com

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  27. Maria at inredningsvisMarch 21, 2013 at 3:08 AM

    OMG Im SO happy for you and your man that you bought a house:) I hope you ll be very happy there and Im happy to inspire you.
    You must show some pics of that house... later on your blog :)

    have an AWESOME weekend Connie dear

    All the LOVE Maria

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    1. ConnieMarch 21, 2013 at 12:39 PM

      I will be boring everyone with the decoration of my new house.

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  28. Young at HeartMarch 24, 2013 at 3:35 AM

    ballet curtains perhaps??? very cute!!

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  29. Connie StaccatoMarch 24, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    Oh, a skirt! A big, full tea-length skirt. Just thinking about it makes me want to wear it. Congratulations on your new house, and THANK YOU for visiting me.

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    1. ConnieMarch 24, 2013 at 6:52 PM

      It's going to be a skirt for sure. Stay tuned.

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  30. ConnieMarch 24, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    Thank you :)

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  31. Ivy CladMarch 25, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    I like the idea of a skirt as well. I second that vote. I still live ballet things too. I'd love to own a long tulle skirt-- gray, and wear it with a creamy white or pink mohair sweater.

    Keri

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  32. Mrs. DApril 3, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    My heart just skipped a beat with this post. So much gorgeousness to look at!!! I'd make a summer skirt with that dress, definitely!
    I'm obsessed with tutu style skirts and would love to wear them more often!

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  33. Tamera BeardsleyApril 7, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    Hope you are well my dear! Just stopping by to say I was thinking of you! Did your children visit for spring break? Mine did... and I realized how very comfortable I have become with their absence :)

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