July 18, 2013

Everything's coming up daisies...

Our yard is full of beautiful daisies right now.  Thank you, Chris.

Someday she won't let me dress her up for photo shoots.  7 is still a very accommodating age.

Although there aren't daisies in this floral patio umbrella, I have to squeeze in another estate sale find.  Chris came home with this patio umbrella for $3.  It was musty and full of mildew, but it was in great shape. After a good scrubbing with a brush and a solution of borax and hot water, it looks practically new.

I really should have taken a before picture. The wrestling I did to clean this umbrella was crazy.  I even soaked the umbrella in a plastic garbage can with borax over night so that yellow fringe would be white again.

The things we do to rescue estate sale finds!!  I can't wait for the work week to end and my chores are done around the house.  I'm hoping to squeeze in a bit more time in my craft room getting things organized for a photo shoot.   Have a glorious weekend. 
 
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29 comments:

  1. harrietteJuly 18, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    That umbrella is awesome!! Im so glad you saved it. What fun! Have a great weekend ;)

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  2. JbooJuly 18, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    You are lucky to have such a cute and willing subject to photograph - besides the daisies - love those! And wow -- that umbrella is amazing!! Sure beats the $52 I just spent on a new umbrella!!

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  3. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeJuly 18, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    Oh my goodness -- that umbrella is to die for and SO worth all of your efforts! They truly don't make them like that any more - the fringe is so cute and LOVE the pattern in the fabric!

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  4. UnknownJuly 18, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    Love the umbrella, especially the fringe! Wish I could find one!!! Oh and your little daisy girl is pretty cute as well!

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  5. Joanna BJuly 18, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    beautiful! I am dreading the day when I am no longer allowed to do photo shoots, too.

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  6. LynneJuly 18, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    That umbrella will come in handy with our hot sunny weather. Very pretty!

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  7. Pink Roses and TeacupsJuly 18, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    What a cute umbrella! You did a great job!! Stay cool! It's 100 today, and very humid. Uggg!

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  8. DonnaJuly 18, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    Josie is a little cutie pie among the daisies! Your umbrella is so neat! I never knew that borax could get odors out. Good find!

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  9. BucksCountyFolkArtJuly 18, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    Hi Kimmy!
    Oh my gosh, the weather here is like an oven. I was just standing outside taking pictures and the sweat was just poring down the sides of my head.
    Can't wait til the humidity subsides. Open up the front door and you get hit with a wall of it. Thick as peanut butter!
    You're right about the things we do to restore old finds. It's so much more fun (and cheaper!) which makes it worth it.

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  10. DebbyJuly 18, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    The umbrella is really pretty. Good job on getting it clean. I found some dishes today that look a little like it. The pattern was "Forget me nots" from scandanvia. They were $12 for 14 pieces. Amazing. Smaller plates but beautiful and old.

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  11. laurie -magpie ethelJuly 18, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    I think I have that exact same umbrella (was on my last post). I love it. My fringe finally rotted out this year and I had to take it off. (I have had my umbrella probably 7 years or so..I think I paid $5 for mine) My yard is also full of daisies!

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  12. Blessed SerendipityJuly 18, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    Oh that umbrella is so cute. I would love to find one of those some day. It's in great shape.

    Danielle

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  13. My Vintage MendingJuly 18, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    absolutely darling....smiles...Renee

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  14. Erica of Golden Egg VintageJuly 18, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    Cutest umbrella ever! And cutest Josie ever! :)
    Erica

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  15. Lutka And Co.July 18, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    I wish I was into photography when my children were younger. Now, I just take the occasional photos... I love the vintage umbrella - your efforts were worth it!

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  16. donnaJuly 18, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    WOW my dear. It turned out GREAT. The garbage can was a great idea.
    Hope you are a wonderful weekend as well.
    Hugs
    donna

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  17. vivianJuly 18, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    I dont think I would have thought of buying and cleaning an old umbrella! what a great idea and it turned out like new.. so pretty!
    looking forward to seeing the pictures you take this weekend.
    Its just too hot here to do anything more then I have to do...
    stay cool!
    xoxo
    vivian

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  18. Cheryl G.July 18, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Your husband is such a keeper! What a great find! It looks amazing!
    Miss Josie is adorable in daisies!

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  19. vintage greyJuly 19, 2013 at 1:08 AM

    Pretty daises and such a pretty photo of Miss Josie!! Love the umbrella! Happy weekend to you! xo Heather

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  20. KJ@letsgoflyakiteJuly 19, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    I have been wanting an umbrella like that for ages! You did a great job with the borax treatment. Love your daisy photoshoot. I carried daisies on my wedding day, I love them so much!

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  21. Pam KesslerJuly 19, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Your umbrella is gorgeous. I had totally forgotten about that kin until I saw your photos. Great find. Thanks for wrestling with it to get it back in shape. You are officially The Saver Of All Things Vintage!

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  22. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~July 19, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    Such pretty daises and pictures! Joise is so cute! AND love that umbrella that you rescued! It has a very nice happy home now :) Can't wait to see your photo shoot! :) xo Holly

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  23. LBPJuly 19, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    My heart just skipped a beat when I saw that umbrella. Memories came flooding back to sitting under my Aunt Clara's umbrella that was just like that one and eating cucumbers with salt and pepper. Hers was stuck into an old "spool" that the electric company had used for wire and she repurposed it into a table.

    Great find! and what a cute Josie!

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  24. ★Carol★July 19, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    I hate my umbrella and the ones in the stores so much that I've decided that I should look for a vintage one. Yours is GORGEOUS! And there is just nothing like a big patch of daisies. Ours are starting to wind down, probably because of the total lack of rain and scorching temps!
    Have a great weekend!
    Carol

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  25. NanaDianaJuly 19, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    Great old umbrella. Looks retro to me! Hope you have a fun weekend in your craft room. When you're done there you can come work on mine. xo Diana

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  26. GARAGE SALE GALJuly 19, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    AWESOME umbrella! LOVE the colors and WOW it turned out like new!
    Happy weekend!
    Deb

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  27. Linda RuthieJuly 19, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    Wow, that umbrella looks gorgeous. I can just imagine the work that went into getting it that way.

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  28. ImagiMeriJuly 21, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    Love that umbrella! So wish there were things like that still available out here, but our sun (355 days worth)just burn everything up within a year or two, so I haven't seen a vintage umbrella since they were actually new or for over 40 years!

    Hugs,
    Meri

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  29. GardenOfDaisiesJuly 23, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    I LOVE it!!!

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