Tuesday, October 22, 2013

My dressform, Felicity

For years I have wanted a decorative dressform. I don't know what it is about them but they always inspire me to sew. Even though I don't make clothes unless it is for a canine. I see a dressform..and I want to make a pillow!

Well a month or so ago Chantel and I were at Goodwill and Chantel found one. It is perfect! It is really heavy, the stand is like iron or something. The fabric is french and neutral--so perfect! It is in perfect condition.


The only problem she had was she had a black stand..which looked fine but a little too black for my craft area.


A little paint and accessories and she is perfect!


I named her Felicity which is a French name meaning great happiness. I can tell you I did a happy dance when I found her at Goodwill.

I am just tickled to have her.


It has been a beautiful Fall so far. Yesterday was 78 degrees. Not the norm for Oregon in Fall but I am loving it. It is great painting weather! 

Chantel went to her first homecoming dance. She looked beautiful. I can't believe how she is growing up!


The homecoming theme was old Hollywood. when I picked her up at the end of the dance she and her friends were limping out--dancing all night in heels took its toll on their feet. They had fun though!

This sunny weather have kept my baskets looking good.


I still have the occasional rose to bring in the house too!


The sun coming in the house looks so pretty.

I am off to finish painting my dining room chairs...but I have this terrible urge to make a  pillow! :)


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33 comments:

  1. Sherry HicksOctober 22, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    LOVE Felicity!! Glad ya'll found her your daughter looks beautiful for her dance!!

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  2. Lady of the WoodsOctober 22, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    oh how beautiful! its perfect especially after being painted. I adore the chandelier...would love to see a full pic of it, those drops hanging in the edge of the pic was tantalizing, I love love love sparkly things! I just picked up a round silver tray and 1/2 price from the thrift store, one I've been watching, getting ready for Xmas! lolol, can't believe I said that! :D And love that blue in your room! just saw a blue on some website that I want to pain this last room in, such a beautiful pale aqua or duck egg blue...lovely!

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  3. NanaDianaOctober 22, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    What a beautiful post. All photos are gorgeous. Your girl is just a beauty! Love the chandy, too, Hope you have a wonderful week-xo Diana

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  4. Sweet MelanieOctober 22, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    Love it Sandy!!! What a score! Love it so much better white and all dolled up...just perfect. And I am trying to hang onto what little bit of flowers we still have and my ferns. Yours are so beautiful! It's been getting really cold here at night so I don't see too much longer. Your daughter looked absolutely stunning!

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  5. Rosemary@villabarnesOctober 22, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    You did a fabulous job modifying the dress form. Love the change. Your daughter is really growing up. Beautiful photo of her.

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  6. JunkchiccottageOctober 22, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    Oh Sandy I cannot believe you got that dress form from Goodwill. That is the most amazing Goodwill find I have heard of. These go for so much money so you got a great deal. I love her all dressed up. Just adorable.
    Kris

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  7. The Polka Dot ClosetOctober 22, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    Oh your dress form is fabulous!! What a great goodwill find! I never see forms like this for sale! Your daughter is adorable, fun and sad to see them grow up! so glad you are still having great weather

    Carol

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  8. MelanieOctober 22, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    Felicity is lovely and perfect now that you have painted her stand! I would have been very happy about finding her too! Now that you have her, your house will never be without pillows! Loved that!

    Chantel looks so pretty! Gosh they grow up too fast don't they? Glad that she had fun! Hope that she created some happy memories!

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  9. AnonymousOctober 22, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    Beautiful! Felicity is sure to keep you company.

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  10. Sissie's Shabby CottageOctober 22, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    What a wonderful and lucky find!
    You've made her look so pretty and she's perfect for your craft room.
    Your daughter is lovely.

    Hugs
    Sissie

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  11. KarenOctober 22, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Wow what a great Goodwill score. Felicity is amazing. She looks great in your room. Chantal is growing into a real beauty.

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  12. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow October 22, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    I love your dress form and the way you dressed it!

    Your daughter looks beautiful! I love the dress!

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  13. JanaeOctober 22, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    Chantel looked so pretty in homecoming dress. I love the way Felicity has turned out, you decorated her just perfect, now I think I need to give Anastasia a new look, she needs a make over too :) The weather has been so great, it's been wonderful.

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  14. Heirloom treasuresOctober 23, 2013 at 4:02 AM

    Sandy,what a great find,she's beautiful. Love the way you have transformed her.Chantel is certainly looking so grown up and lovely in that gorgeous dress and shoes.

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  15. Heirloom treasuresOctober 23, 2013 at 4:04 AM

    PS I don't know how you get your hanging basket to look so fall and cover the basket. Mine really struggle to cover the basket.

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  16. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsOctober 23, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    You lucky, lucky girl, Sandy! What a great thrift store find. I'm sure if one ever wound up at the thrifts here it would be gone in a matter of seconds. I love it in your creative space!

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  17. Okio B DesignsOctober 23, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    I don't know which is more beautiful - the dress form or Chantel. =) What a great Goodwill score. The ones here NEVER have spectacular pieces like that. A girl can hope...

    Jeanine

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  18. sunnyskiesandsweetteaOctober 23, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    You lucky duck! I paid full price for mine and it isn't near as gorgeous. Chantel looked so pretty. Oh they grow up so fast.

    Blessings,
    Amy Jo

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  19. Latane BartonOctober 23, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    What a find, Sandy. I love it. And, yes, the white stand is so much more 'with it' in your room.

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  20. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaOctober 23, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    Just checked in the mirror and yes, I am green with envy!!! I have been coveting one of those dress forms and yours is perfect!! Isn't Goodwill fabulous....when you hit it just right! Love your blog and your style! Visiting from What's It Wednesday!

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  21. Lady PamelaOctober 23, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    Looks like you won the Goodwill lottery. Felicity found the perfect home. Enjoy her company.
    *Smiles*

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  22. Ivy and ElephantsOctober 23, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    Love your new dress form, she certainly has that French flair!
    Chantel looked amazing.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  23. farmhouse-storyOctober 23, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    she's a beauty, sandy, just like chantel:) love felicity's french print and charms. she's a darling addition to your pretty craft room, too. and you are lucky to still have gorgeous flowers. have a great night!

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  24. Roxanne ReinhartOctober 24, 2013 at 3:03 AM

    I cannot believe you found that at Goodwill! That is amazing. After her makeover she is perfect for your craft room. I love the scarves and fabric flowers you have hung around her neck. Chantal looks lovely!

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  25. 20 North OraOctober 24, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Felicity is just beautiful!! Lucky find. Your flowers are still looking really good. Ours here in Oklahoma have begun to droop and die off.

    I am your newest follower.

    Judy

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  26. Tablescapes By DianeOctober 24, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    What a wonderful and lucky find!
    You've made her look so pretty she is so lucky to have a mom like you. I would like to thank you so much for your sweet comments on my Tablescape.
    Your daughter is lovely.
    XXOO
    Diane

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  27. Corset blogOctober 29, 2013 at 3:48 AM

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  28. CindyOctober 29, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    OI can't believe you found that at Goodwill! Wow! What a find! And Chantel looks just beautiful.

    Cindy

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  29. Rebecca @ My Girlish WhimsOctober 29, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    Ohhh great find, I'm jealous!

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  30. Patty RumakerOctober 30, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    Great find! I also have been known to give certain objects a name - I thought it was just me. I love the way you have adorned her with the perfect items. Lovely!
    Patty at Home and Lifestyle Design

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  31. LauraOctober 30, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    I love, love, love that dressform! It was pretty before, but you really classed it up! So beautiful!!

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  32. Ivy and ElephantsOctober 30, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    Popped in to let you know we featured you this week at Ivy and Elephants. Please feel free to stop by and grab a featured button.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  33. SandiNovember 9, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    I want to shop at your Goodwill! That dress form is amazing! {I think she is by Peacock Park because I saw ones like that in her warehouse sale one year, but I could be wrong) At any rate...BEAUTIFUL!!!
    Blessings~

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