Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Vintage bag and a giveaway


Some women love Oroton, some must have a Burberry, or perhaps a Gucci. For me, it seems that gorgeous retro colours, a ridiculously low price and pvc lining  sum up the kind of girl that I am. You might remember this bag that I found a few months back at Rummage for $5. The new bag trumped the mustard wonder big time at just $1 and I am so in love with all the colours that it completely inspired  my recent blog makeover. It was scrunched up on a pile of shoes looking like a worn out dishrag. All it needed was a loving handwash and presto, even the pvc lining looks like new.

Things are starting to get very busy over here at Betsy's this holidays and  I haven't even been able to photograph  all my finds from last week yet. I did manage to iron the two fantastic teatowels that I found though. Now I  just can't wait to get my sewing machine humming away turning these into a cushion or two.




Remember, I said I was working on my sewing space? I did manage to clear a table and make it all mine. Here is the proof. (The sewing machine is, however, still in the box as I am still finding it a trifle intimidating).



And so with all these holiday goings on I have decided to take a little bloggy hiatus. You know, to squeeze more of that real life stuff in. (There will be photos I promise). To fill in the gap, and also to celebrate my 100th post I have decided to have a giveaway. I was fortunate to be given not one, but two copies of this lovely book (by the same well meaning but slightly scatty relative I might add) so I would love to share it with one of you.




All you have to do is leave a comment on this post and I will count you in the draw. All entries will be included until next Sunday afternoon the 2nd of October but it is only open to Australian residents. Have a wonderful week and I will be back soon with more treasures to share. melx

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23 comments:

  1. adayinthelifeSeptember 21, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    I am US but I will post anyway because I love your blog so much. Don't feel intimidated by the sewing machine. Give it a name, pick out an easy project and go for it. You will surprise yourself. Happy sewing.

    Allison (allycat79225.blogspot.com adayinthelife)

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  2. Jos @ sew, cook, laugh, liveSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Ooooooh, I would LOVE to win this beautiful book! It looks gorgeous! I am a sewing addict & need some new ideas! (Love the blog &keep up the great work!)

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  3. NellySeptember 21, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Loving the teatowels.I wonder how long your sewing space will look neat for?LOL unless your a clean freak bet it will look like my area very fast xxx

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  4. KylieSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I so love the little shadow boxes on your sewing table...they are just lovely x

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  5. ANBSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Simple sounds like me! I can manage straight lines and that's about it, so a few slightly more adventurous projects would be great.

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  6. Hello VintageSeptember 21, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    That bag is gorgeous, great find! Your sewing area looks bright and fresh. Sherry :)

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  7. kit and nancy.September 21, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    love that bag. enjoy your little break. rummage is heading to ipswich in late oct, should be a goodie! count me in, have a lovely rest of the week. x

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  8. Moppets 'n MunchkinsSeptember 21, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Count me in for the draw, I'm up for a few new and interesting ideas... Love that sewing space by the way, it's so artsy and organised. Nothing like my chaos!

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:29 AM

    I love reading your blog and seeing all your fabulous finds, even if it does make me envious! I'm always up for new sewing projects and love all things Cath!!
    Enjoy your blog hiatus too!
    (Potts.family@optusnet.com.au)

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  10. KHSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    I'm having a bloggy break too...but just needed a little break to do some reading, and happily discovered this giveaway! I would love to win a copy of the book!
    Hope you're enjoying your holidays.

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  11. LizSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    That bag is indeed lovely and better than a Gucci anyday!

    The book looks gorgeous as well :)

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  12. MultipleMumSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Don't count me in for the giveaway - I have no business attempting to sew! But I did want to stop by and say 'hi' and I LOVE your bag (I am the same type of bag girl as you it seems). Have a great blogcation xx

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  13. JenniferSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Hope you are having lots of fun in the holidays. Like someone else suggested give the sewing machine a name and just give it a go, what is the worst that can happen? Have a look at dottie angel, she does some great things with vintage finds.

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  14. TaniaSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I am just loving your sewing space. Isn't it great to have a corner to sew in? I have a copy of that book already (so many pretty little projects) so you don't need to count me in. Oh, but I could pass it onto my mum for christmas. She loves sewing books but never buys them.

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  15. polkadotpeticoatSeptember 25, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    I would love to enter your giveaway!

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  16. LeaSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    hope you re enjoying your bloggy hiatus. LOVE your little bag and the little shelving unit on your sewing desk. My sewing table is one ugly mess at the moment. Hoping it looks more like yours soon. happy holidays:)

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  17. bron @ baby spaceSeptember 26, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    great giveaway (love those type of relos ;)
    your sewing space is looking lovely too!

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  18. CatherineSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I have great fears that I may become that kind of relative... (the whole thinking up presents thing is hard sometimes!)
    I hope you enjoy your blogging break, and I really love your sewing space! (did you make that pegboard shelf?)
    catherine x

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  19. MakeminemidcenturySeptember 27, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Your bag is just darling, and the shadow boxes on your sewing table are divine.

    I keep looking at the geocache website, but chicken out for some reason.

    Hope you're enjoying the holidays ... you racked-up 100 posts pretty quickly! I think I can remember when you first started.

    Don't include me in your giveaway. It's a beautiful book which would be wasted on me ... no time.

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  20. KateSeptember 28, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Happy 100th post!!!
    And happy bloggy break.
    And I love that bag and your space is looking gorgeous and get that machine out of its box-it can't breathe in there, it wants to sew. And please don't enter me in the giveaway as I am far away from my machine. And finally, I can't seem to find the email about the photo from Port Hedland...was that you who was born there? Please ignore this if it wasn't and please excuse my rambly comment. xx

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  21. AnonymousOctober 1, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Hi,
    Your blog is a lovely place to visit when real life is getting too crazy. We renovated a similar weatherboard home in Sydney about 10 years ago, and I love watching your progress. You're a lovely mum, and your blog entries frequently bring a smile to my face. All except one, the Chicken wing clipping via youtube, which had me is stitches for days... I thought we were the only folk nuts enough to consult youtube to figure out what to do with chooks, budgies,guinea pigs etc. Have a lovey holiday, and please keep blogging, you will be grateful for the memories yourself one day. Thanks, Angela
    (angncam@yahoo.com.au)

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  22. ShelleyOctober 1, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Id love to win! Your sewing space to gorgeous!

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  23. brismodOctober 2, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Oh man. I can't sew. Maybe this book might rectify that. I'm only entering because the front cover says simple. xx

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