Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Up-Scaling a Plain Orange Vest = Heroism

It's like I told you, up-scaling really is a form of heroism.  Think about it.  We go out on a search and rescue mission, looking for pieces that deserve a second chance.  We take them home, in essence, saving them.  Recently, one such piece caught my eye, a plain rusty orange corduroy vest.  I took it home and loved it up.

I found vintage lace and fashioned it into an accent bow.  I enhanced the bow by centering a coppery button on it.  Do you like it?


 I took off the dull, ordinary buttons and replaced them all with the fun, coppery ones.  I think they give rather a western look to it all.


I like the snappy, fresh look now.


But wait!

There's more!

The real party is happening on the back side!  We also have been doing a search and rescue for vintage, maybe even antique doilies.  Among our findings was a large one in great condition.


It fit perfectly AND it had a pretty coordinating peachy edging on it!  I was so excited when I paired them together!  It was as though I were a talented match-maker!  Here, just take a look...


This vest is a size large and it is for sale now at Wyoming Rose Boutique!


Have a great day and remember to live creatively!

2 comments:

Doreen@househoneys said...

I love the cute buttons you added! Copper is so classy, and the vintage lace is just the right touch. (Stopping by from PJH Designs.) Well done!

Peggy~PJH Designs said...

I love the way you updated this plain vest. So pretty. I love the doily. Thanks so much for linking up at Transformed Tuesday. Hugs, Peggy

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