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Helena
Hello, I'm Helena. I live and love on Long Island with my husband, JW, and my daughter, My Girl. We live in a very little old blue house that is bursting at the seams with all my vintage fabrics and decor, together with our critters - 3 cats, one dog, Gretel, and a giant pond full of fish, turtles and frogs. My house is a work in progress, as am I. I love to find ways to put a little vintage love into my home, kitchen, garden and even myself. Oh, and I love to make things. I hope you’ll join me! XO I have an Etsy shoppe… blondie blu… handcrafted goods perfect for livin' a vintage cool life. blondie blu adores: --when your heart beats in anticipation of finding a treasure when you pop into a thrift shop or yard sale; --taking a piece of worn out furniture or sad, lonely old knick-knack, "dressing" it up a little and finding a new way to use it or display it, making you walk on air for days at a time with total satisfaction; --finding new ways to "waste not"; --just about every piece of vintage fabric in existence - really; --livin' a vintage cool life.
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About a month ago, I made myself a Go To Work Bag... a Messenger Bag, actually - nice large one. I have been using this bag faithfully whenever I go to my Blondie Blu Office, and I am loving it,... Continue reading
Posted 2 days ago at A Blondie Day
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A few years ago, I came upon an old colander at the thrift shop. She was a little beat up, missing her handles and had some dents and bruises, but I saw the beauty in her nonetheless. She came home... Continue reading
Posted 3 days ago at A Blondie Day
Thanks sweet Holly! Wish you lived closer too - would love to see your pretty face there. I will post more pics of that lovely house soon. XOXO
Toggle Commented 5 days ago on New Happenings at A Blondie Day
I was waiting for you to notice that LOVELY tin!! Perfect on my desk to hold pens and scissors and it is exactly the colors that are making me happy right now. Thanks my dear sister, as always...!! XO
Toggle Commented 5 days ago on New Happenings at A Blondie Day
Maria, good luck with the Mega Millions my sweet!!!! Keeping fingers crossed for all of us!! XO
Toggle Commented 5 days ago on New Happenings at A Blondie Day
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We are moving along here in Blondie Blu Land. My new office is taking shape, and it is becoming a nice little haven for me to escape to when I need to focus and do computer-ing for my shoppe, blog... Continue reading
Posted 7 days ago at A Blondie Day
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Friends, when I had posted Pretty Find No. 4, several of you had asked if I would mind sharing bits of these letters, and I am happy to do so. This is only a small part of them - without... Continue reading
Posted May 13, 2013 at A Blondie Day
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You are awesome. XO Helena Continue reading
Posted May 12, 2013 at A Blondie Day
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New pretties are in the shop! Tea totes are here... Pretty, vintage-y, repurposed and useful...all my favorite things. And lots of styles, from cute to funky to pretty... If you have a moment, stop by and see them all. Much... Continue reading
Posted May 9, 2013 at A Blondie Day
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A stack of letters, prettily tied in a bow, from World War II...to soldiers and from soldiers. These touch my heart... XO Helena Continue reading
Posted May 2, 2013 at A Blondie Day
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...sitting upon Pretty Find No. 3... A lovely vintage tin and a beautiful woven vintage Mexican serape. The colors and patterns have me doing a happy dance! I have plans for that serape IF I can possibly bring myself to... Continue reading
Posted May 1, 2013 at A Blondie Day
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Freshly back from a long weekend of treasure hunting in Virginia and Pennsylvania. Such heaven! I could lose myself in the aisles and booths of these vintage markets for hours and hours on end, and it would feel like only... Continue reading
Posted Apr 30, 2013 at A Blondie Day
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In the shop today... Little Bit of Gypsy Prayer Flags. Made with little bits of many of my favorite things... ...vintage Sari fabric, barkcloth, upholstery, cotton, lace, seam binding, doilies and ribbons. XO Helena Continue reading
Posted Apr 18, 2013 at A Blondie Day
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The thrift shop has been nice to me lately, so I have some new findings to share with you. First is this very handsome guy. I couldn't believe my good fortune in finding him sitting there on the shelf, staring... Continue reading
Posted Apr 16, 2013 at A Blondie Day
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Sometimes I like to look about me and take stock of the things that I am most excited, motivated and inspired about - creatively that is. Here are a few things that I am spending time with, soaking up the... Continue reading
Posted Apr 2, 2013 at A Blondie Day
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* * * Today's Vintage Handritten Recipe is Gladys' Orange Cookies. I was in the mood for a light, cakey, iced cookie and Gladys' got it right. OK, so here is the recipe as written... Gladys' Orange Cookies 1/2 cup... Continue reading
Posted Mar 29, 2013 at A Blondie Day
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A few weeks ago, I posted a pic on my Facebook Page of an old flour sack that I had purchased on eBay. I wasn't sure what I would make of it, but I knew I loved it and therefore... Continue reading
Posted Mar 28, 2013 at A Blondie Day
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Feeling all domestic today. I've got my vintage apron on, yummy smells filling the house from the oven and the laundry is hung out to dry - bedding actually, so tonight the blankets and pillow cases will have that sweet,... Continue reading
Posted Mar 22, 2013 at A Blondie Day
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It is officially Spring. But Mother Nature can be temperamental, and she certainly seems to be right now. We've had snow flurries all day today, and it is quite chilly and gray outside. Not springish at all. But no matter.... Continue reading
Posted Mar 21, 2013 at A Blondie Day
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Today I went to the mall, which I haven't done in a very long time. Probably the last time was a year and a half ago. But since I am looking to buy a new iMac for my new blondie... Continue reading
Posted Mar 11, 2013 at A Blondie Day
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Once upon a time, I had Vintage Recipe Thursdays on my blog. On Thursdays I would post a recipe from one of my vintage cookbooks, and I would cook it up with step by step instructions. I would also tweak... Continue reading
Posted Mar 7, 2013 at A Blondie Day
Thank you sweet Holly!! Wishing you the same. So far we only have a little dusting of snow, but they are saying maybe more tonight! XO
Toggle Commented Mar 7, 2013 on Today's Doings at A Blondie Day
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Wings are growing here. Spring is in the air, and although we have a forecast for snow tomorrow night, we are feeling optimistic. I am working on my Etsy listings while listening to Motown on Pandora. The back door is... Continue reading
Posted Mar 5, 2013 at A Blondie Day
Thanks Holly. I just need to practice my downward dog though!!! Haha! XO
Toggle Commented Mar 2, 2013 on Lessons Part I at A Blondie Day
Yes Tracy, she is very wise. ;-) XO
Toggle Commented Mar 2, 2013 on Lessons Part I at A Blondie Day