The Robin's Nest: Vintage Sweaters

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Not so Christmas Gifts.....

I love Christmas, really I do. However, I'm not a big fan of the Christmas themed gifts that I often receive. But let's face it....red and green trees and stars look a little bizarre in the middle of March!!!

I gathered some of the items in my shop....~~gotta love a little self promotion....~~ that are soooo giftable. Now and later!!!!

Tea towels....okay, so we really don't do tea anymore. But they are great in the kitchen and bathroom. I had a customer who used them as window panels...fun! A great hostess gift gathered around a bottle of wine with ribbon. At only $14 each they are perfect to have on hand.

Jewelry is a given. I love the new hand-crafted dictionary and typewriter key pieces I just received from my Texas artist!! They are stylish, chic, and affordable!! Gotta luv that!!!! From $20 -$38.

What's trending...owls, white...white owls???? Fabulous Owl Vase $26.95

Amazing Sweater Motifs...in Vases and Votive Holders.....priced from $14-$28

See anything you like??????

Find them and more at The Robin's Nest Holiday Open House

Chartreuse and co

NOV 4 - 6, Fri/Sat 9-4pm, Sun 12-4pm.

Have a good one,

Robin

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Recycled Sweater Ideas...Too hot for you?

I know, I know....it's the middle of July and hot as h@*ll! I have a sale next week and I ~~should~~ be painting furniture to get ready. Emphasize the word should. My workshop is in the basement of my 1882 brick farm house. As much as I love my house, being in the basement in this muggy summer "hotness" (new word?) is soooo yucky!

Instead of doing what I'm supposed to be doing, I've been rooting around in my summer kitchen/cottage, a.k.a. the "world wide headquarters" of The Robin's Nest, looking for projects for my fall sales. Enter exhibit A...

I have a huge stash of vintage wool and cashmere sweaters just waiting to be turned into some amazing home accessory. I started looking through my idea folders and didn't get inspired. Enter exhibit B....PINTEREST

Here are some of the contenders....