LIFE BEATS DOWN AND CRUSHES THE SOUL AND ART REMINDS YOU THAT YOU HAVE ONE. STELLA ADLER

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Vintage 4th of July Blog Party

Welcome to my Vintage 4th of July Blog Party. I'de like to thank Joan over at http://thepottingshed-anythinggoeshere.blogspot.com/ for hosting this blog party. This is one of my most favorite items to decorate. This rusty old truck. I have not had this lovely very long, I purchased it at our local auction house. I've been decorating it some but, this is the first holiday that I get to do so. The flag and President George Washington peaking out below that is actually a vintage book of stencils. It has other stencils like President Lincoln and the White House and such. I added some pipberries and an all american vintage bingo card for fun. The blue star is made of wood. This table is on our screened in porch for which I do blog about often. We love this living space and it is actually the entrance to our home. This centerpiece is on a table near our door and acts as a welcome piece when you come to visit us. This is my pine tree also just outside the door. This tree is dedicated to my dad and it is decorated at all times. It is covered with many different items, vintage bears, vintage watercans, american flag many outdoor goodies and such.
This is a vintage flag I also purchased at the local auction house. I drapped it over a very old sled.
This is a small throw I crocheted long ago. I thought it fitting for the holiday.
I hope you enjoyed a few of my decorations for the 4th of July. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday whatever it is you will be doing.
Thanks for stopping by. I can't wait to visit others to see what vintage holiday items you have.
Michele

8 comments:

Laurie said...

Sweet! I love your tree dedicated to your dad! You've inspired me: I'm going to photograph some of my stuff and join the fun tomorrow - stay tuned!

Jane said...

I love your vignette with the old truck. What a beautiful thing to see when you first walk into your porch.
Happy 4th of July!
Jane

Sweet Bee Cottage said...

Love your festive vignette and what a sweet idea for the tree. I love how you have it out all year round.

Have a spectacular Fourth!

Sarah said...

Oh, your sweet vignette is so inspiring. Hope you and your family enjoy a wonderful 4th of July! ~ Sarah

Gracefully Vintage said...

Hey Michele, You have an adorable bike with bskt too- I love it.. Great little truck too- Glad you stopped by my vintage 4th decor- Just became one of your followers- Next will check out your store- Cute stuff.
Karryann

Gracie's Cottage said...

I have porch envy! What a welcoming entrance and I love how you've put it all together.
Happy 4th!

KitB said...

That tree is wonderful!! Thank you for sharing and for the kind words about my Mom. Have a blessed and fun 4th, Michele!

Hugs,
Kit from Paperkitz

Kristal said...

Your vignette with that old truck is GORGEOUS! (HINT: That would make a wonderful postcard!) And the afghan that you made is beautiful. I love looking at all the handmade things people make, they are so wonderful.

~♥~
Kristal