tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58073200095901976522024-03-18T20:14:36.207-07:00~ Cider Antiques ~Lace, Linens and Vintage Treasures for you and your homeKaren ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.comBlogger254125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807320009590197652.post-63159897740909200172012-04-19T05:40:00.007-07:002012-04-19T05:56:43.008-07:00Shoe Clips, Bling and Jewelry<div align="center">Antique 1920s' Stole Clips ~ Filigree, Bakelite and Marcasite. Love the Grape Cluster!<br />All available in one lot in my etsy shop:<span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"> </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ciderantiques"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">http://www.etsy.com/shop/ciderantiques</span></a><br /><br /></div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 266px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733091671759752994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi39NTEsIPa8E0aECbUJB6sf9NrnJPBNTe3VBoebpGZga5TeLY4-ijtz14QpjJY7QtRX6LDeYhqYT5Oz9PUp35rDI1LE_pCwdcbVNP5Eotj66Tgz83sv1iQFPLphIg-p2eRTOXm7U71oGc/s320/clips1.jpg" /><p align="center"><br />Unique Pendant ~ ice blue/green color with Ivy background. Hangs on an 18 inch Silver rope chain, marked 925 ITALY. Pendant is 2 inches long. <br /></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd1Fde8q2sk28JE-ZyWSe7dtKSVQYq7mfDTyl0BzRLiVgMh_dZXYCYankZD6h-E6L14LhAgIxDXZgOLzjEMcbU4zYa0ZPajynEV__vpsSLMPmsAaMSigcyeU0s36bbXf0aRc-WkWd1US0/s1600/Ice6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733091527913645938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd1Fde8q2sk28JE-ZyWSe7dtKSVQYq7mfDTyl0BzRLiVgMh_dZXYCYankZD6h-E6L14LhAgIxDXZgOLzjEMcbU4zYa0ZPajynEV__vpsSLMPmsAaMSigcyeU0s36bbXf0aRc-WkWd1US0/s320/Ice6.jpg" /></a><br /><br /> More Brooches and Clips ~ Rhinestones and Sparkle ~ great for Mixed Media Creations!<br /> </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQQzZfkvryu3b1Aio0U5DfdCiRkwpKorwSu3kuf_FJgfCLSfCNE7dy-ZRVcB0FvfdEd5mrkeVAryd0wmYBSiJ5XLatXHMGFFF7bFTvnHCTbxinfG2rafPrgGUo7NUVlg7xKURDri6Kk8o/s1600/bling5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733091188917560018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQQzZfkvryu3b1Aio0U5DfdCiRkwpKorwSu3kuf_FJgfCLSfCNE7dy-ZRVcB0FvfdEd5mrkeVAryd0wmYBSiJ5XLatXHMGFFF7bFTvnHCTbxinfG2rafPrgGUo7NUVlg7xKURDri6Kk8o/s320/bling5.jpg" /></a></p><p> </p><div align="center"> Something BLUE ~ Wedding Hanky ~ for the Bride on her Special Day !<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDVLGRHoDqBL4D17iDTLCcRxpfsdS5SDr_1-Qk_z-rcO5OUdmKVlpLQqYCjw3uULthsI9oHguK5OuB31D88zwp-t2KsqvFWQNXSum2Vz3wO6eja6Pd8l95pHqD0gA3c8Xlgo2iEwzFPIA/s1600/BlueWedd1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 294px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733091076020314770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDVLGRHoDqBL4D17iDTLCcRxpfsdS5SDr_1-Qk_z-rcO5OUdmKVlpLQqYCjw3uULthsI9oHguK5OuB31D88zwp-t2KsqvFWQNXSum2Vz3wO6eja6Pd8l95pHqD0gA3c8Xlgo2iEwzFPIA/s320/BlueWedd1.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center"> Thanks for visiting! Hope to update again soon.</div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807320009590197652.post-22434527702202245022012-01-17T07:16:00.000-08:002012-01-17T10:16:41.393-08:00Vintage Clothing MOD 1960s Dress<div align="center">LOVE this Designer Dress ~ Wonderful Colors, Pattern and swirls at the neck. Very FUN</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 295px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698620617562082674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggsw6XXaT9bGGG8l7ojbFwRrXgXkQnLc5UW69V9HIjpos2F9TVhvTqS3Qmv0FvLo2Cpjci8XMXujSKFfZrX7P23SkxZ_M_jxqA4jZ5Wcxfut4MDrdgvzG4LqDG7FuJuY-dEHalAJaBUE4/s320/moddress.jpg" /></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Cutest Little <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Moccasins</span> ~ Great for a little Girl ~ 5 inches long<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4qRmZnPy11qlHr0YmZ4v2hwxBndmOde024oGQgK11kok0vnphyDFIs4MnTw6oCzaWFavFVfUxJTkO49iJi01toSsXA6MJ8MLjkDb5Y6W2XPZ5n4VO2_PVVvhgXb5t6Usyk-5n4FXN60E/s1600/babyslip1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698620525928918530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4qRmZnPy11qlHr0YmZ4v2hwxBndmOde024oGQgK11kok0vnphyDFIs4MnTw6oCzaWFavFVfUxJTkO49iJi01toSsXA6MJ8MLjkDb5Y6W2XPZ5n4VO2_PVVvhgXb5t6Usyk-5n4FXN60E/s320/babyslip1.jpg" /></a><br />Vintage nightgown ~ sheer ~ pink and white with sleep mask<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2vq7E6CCM01_kSWqXOtQxrfqAE3uAB_vj8fsFvqBOmZLc991gH3HHob8aQ2-tECRL8akktibPWGV30bynTWG80w1RnRfr5MOIhp5dUVe2rjaV6jbky36OuiNWNTuBVZNHvQo5f_HOIQo/s1600/vintagerobe.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 297px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698620411401444162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2vq7E6CCM01_kSWqXOtQxrfqAE3uAB_vj8fsFvqBOmZLc991gH3HHob8aQ2-tECRL8akktibPWGV30bynTWG80w1RnRfr5MOIhp5dUVe2rjaV6jbky36OuiNWNTuBVZNHvQo5f_HOIQo/s320/vintagerobe.jpg" /></a>Thanks for Visiting !</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ciderantiques">http://www.etsy.com/shop/ciderantiques</a><br /></div><div></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807320009590197652.post-18901963834473826202012-01-13T18:31:00.000-08:002012-01-13T18:39:56.302-08:00Etsy Shop Update ~ 1800s treasures<div align="center">Hooked mat from the 1800's ~Subtle shades of Pink and Green </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 296px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697310706354184354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk9cxVMpXhO3N2pgZ_r0zfcqevNG9-tA0ac3I7F8oA8LEgHbW561eN6uaVM1A6vA4thJ_q5ZXaJaCg-QUHDSintN9wnZZ4y4DaAImoqaFUiebQ9mxSAdDz9GC54QDfQYbIKj27u515GsE/s320/hookedmat5.jpg" /></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Victorian Boots ~ Approximately size 6 ~ for the petite amongst us </div><div align="center">Look Lovely on display and make GREAT Bookends !!<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWVi8s6h-WvUTvUElRlW0Ew36JyYiljaRRBdejzcAOHyWAAcETMWoI_e0t-SOvJQTAwvlzJ7kI9_Busctq9ZCyI0GO50I-wwYFWw7i8s9qduycqOCTB8lfLYhjeTxiGPP3UScdeagUUBk/s1600/VicBoots1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 247px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697310455588869314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWVi8s6h-WvUTvUElRlW0Ew36JyYiljaRRBdejzcAOHyWAAcETMWoI_e0t-SOvJQTAwvlzJ7kI9_Busctq9ZCyI0GO50I-wwYFWw7i8s9qduycqOCTB8lfLYhjeTxiGPP3UScdeagUUBk/s320/VicBoots1.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnSNadqgQITyhfdP6XyUOZybfgYqsCSmpQEg2c0KHwMbqDVOqwZlMSneSCi_hLi8rdXTY8lpV0c4agEHYgS65b07egTtgXpMf1_6XpT7WZ_6RH_gBM7WKoGrxo8b-l28MfIaaSmQ0NKUo/s1600/hookedmat4.jpg"></a>Stunning Ayrshire Lace Panel ~ Perfect to make your own Heirloom Christening Gown.<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh41ldi-U7oOG9azKTQ2hm5PDK3H23zCkKIgZ5R8dgd9t_XN3kywmMhr6TZ3Ka7yGmwcGQhOPLpH1TixFnxCG3hmW8eoKNcs2tfkeGHzSn5Hq5Qcg7WF4-jxa4UGcEokF95qWCVE_StblU/s1600/Alace1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 258px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697310020811133890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh41ldi-U7oOG9azKTQ2hm5PDK3H23zCkKIgZ5R8dgd9t_XN3kywmMhr6TZ3Ka7yGmwcGQhOPLpH1TixFnxCG3hmW8eoKNcs2tfkeGHzSn5Hq5Qcg7WF4-jxa4UGcEokF95qWCVE_StblU/s320/Alace1.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div>All listed in my Ciderantiques Etsy shop </div></div></div></div><br /></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807320009590197652.post-38975238029294302892011-12-13T19:17:00.000-08:002012-01-13T18:31:13.832-08:001800s Quilt ~ Double Pinks<div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRrL5R59uAYLxEi71fX4BqnepXAVguo0fbt5Ibg7IMjLxqT0hSCQOWThBlRRUYLEyixJ3iQNEbynR4boMsGcmMyKTOx8v7UG6-Vgpg0Wtc-RDcIgYyKXDytfvW7Nnb3yOIVMkyuqlDPD4/s1600/dblepink5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685819927434845266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRrL5R59uAYLxEi71fX4BqnepXAVguo0fbt5Ibg7IMjLxqT0hSCQOWThBlRRUYLEyixJ3iQNEbynR4boMsGcmMyKTOx8v7UG6-Vgpg0Wtc-RDcIgYyKXDytfvW7Nnb3yOIVMkyuqlDPD4/s320/dblepink5.jpg" /></a>More photos provided ~ as requested </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Quilt available in my Etsy shop<br /><div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZrNgpkJ2DJ-zyIax8AQqmIBBWGGQInERi6HMRjdMIykS5pU3qz0e1_C48FWvzDTh2NsSDyQ4vrEG3GSzyJH_XpEOpT2_-ispNDDsy6NywUQhCd2044Q0Nn3uHOUzG38_hGjOPIiD9mlo/s1600/dblepink2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685819417218181122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZrNgpkJ2DJ-zyIax8AQqmIBBWGGQInERi6HMRjdMIykS5pU3qz0e1_C48FWvzDTh2NsSDyQ4vrEG3GSzyJH_XpEOpT2_-ispNDDsy6NywUQhCd2044Q0Nn3uHOUzG38_hGjOPIiD9mlo/s320/dblepink2.jpg" /></a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">The pink baskets are in great condition ~ the brown fabric is worn.<div> </div><div>Pretty design with fanned quilting<br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjADMrHAUyTi0G9zNRH3NH6ZqN3vzRP0dKPfCgBKeKKX6dvuy7uB7OUmWxMLeKcI2ziZ5MtILHrtp4TVcdXP3vKk1eifv5DWCmhfrPUCxOsKmeCGey79VBbJdoVILuuekp0Ik2uhCjYGgc/s1600/dblepink9.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 261px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685818674983950898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjADMrHAUyTi0G9zNRH3NH6ZqN3vzRP0dKPfCgBKeKKX6dvuy7uB7OUmWxMLeKcI2ziZ5MtILHrtp4TVcdXP3vKk1eifv5DWCmhfrPUCxOsKmeCGey79VBbJdoVILuuekp0Ik2uhCjYGgc/s320/dblepink9.jpg" /></a></div><div> </div><div>For restoration or for your mixed media creations<br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIKVJztspwjfLw_p_jKm2QRxbuHURK3vck2tjEuF6HMOEAc6dSJtZEA-0sbH6Mg0d1TZIxHx7E25xmls-InDnLChw4Bj0dIS15rvxjxVf8_tVzgV_JS0L6zlMYUvnI1aTny7Gya0_LiZI/s1600/dblepink1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685818437217219650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIKVJztspwjfLw_p_jKm2QRxbuHURK3vck2tjEuF6HMOEAc6dSJtZEA-0sbH6Mg0d1TZIxHx7E25xmls-InDnLChw4Bj0dIS15rvxjxVf8_tVzgV_JS0L6zlMYUvnI1aTny7Gya0_LiZI/s400/dblepink1.jpg" /></a>Lovely little Quilt from the 1800s</div></div></div></div></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807320009590197652.post-60681369297822170652011-11-20T15:38:00.000-08:002011-11-21T15:54:02.844-08:00Etsy Update for the Holidays !<div><br /><div align="center">Updating my Etsy Shop Ready for the Holidays ~ Lots of Treasures for Christmas<br /></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677601081046909458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh53mMdxHHG9UTmKWQItxYB4FJL15wwav6u5TjMuTDH1JHJgkRm7fAm5397OTuqQ-gu_ugLGxWLq4kU8wcvvF3gTGl9RCmCsjgBtRhZTqi5hE70vFgkBmtQu-Ta3YfHiSSn0uq3nfs5eS8/s400/woolthrow5.jpg" /></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Bling for the Holidays ~ Vintage Style wins !<br /></div><div align="center"> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 370px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677599741456756322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWtPIZheHpBxyVJMMJkP1RmJ-_6KksE-aM2fnHeSIN9YDOCjMNoGzns0cevYjjOSniDutbZl8_n_b33B-8wd3SNQ5DuRkOWQMqU_s2ENkjFi7zAjzAjS0xmNsiD5T3AvkXxt0TPztm_bo/s400/metallic.jpg" /></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">French Alencon Lace Tablecloth with Figural Designs<br /></div><div align="center"> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677599400237404674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK35wTNH5kpcCvADfJei43UYToKU9tLgWKTfCmEKGUvPPUZXrl8uktoDlcBeg2uEmgMJ8y6nkERxiQ4l1jVjD3gBOmSqBB4oaI0tffoqdsGa3_3PPUIvKa61LwZuq6i6glduvLErhyphenhyphenFLI/s400/francetc8.jpg" /></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Beautiful Edwardian Opera Cape ~ Velvet with beaded sleeves !</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 305px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677598984489508658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQu25ccB4oDs95pEPz2-vZS4wzIKKaKdInATy8prMCMt4JBjvgmWA5Xhiz9ljqyww4t9iBYhtsbm7DCoH6w-FUdNPqi3O-egfiiiu_e4I-YNX0xjQbzXpS9-m6kzJHeUdvAsHxKcywDxw/s400/oprahcoat.jpg" /></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Holiday Party Dresses ~ Christmas and New Years<br /></div><div align="center"> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 326px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677598738517092770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3_EEesSUSFQmkBvo_NFPLgnLpCHjtNUV1JJd_Xd9o4PCpqi2y-5AfneLzAKpZ9hFHG07pPXF4wD2zWM6sftL9duWxXtLd8NmMcXxPvVMXFyL_Rpw-bhMFGaG2goZITXaPGOcJKXaw-LE/s400/pinkblack3.jpg" /></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Lovely Table Linens for the Holidays ~ Organdy Madeira Tablecloth </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677598212353391890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii5ymqtR107cXzq9euO5Gm5X1CDrj_8SJ2dDac2zh5Zhtl4KJoZgYL_d-ijf6JsMmRTGfpBNm60FHlseyo_AYKtg0ycw3g9_QGpia37F5fYK6HY2psYYQ9xlNhSMwHb8QC2lfjNqbJ7Xs/s400/madeiratc6.jpg" /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">I also have some great Christmas Teds in my Teddy Bear Shop</div><div align="center"> <a href="http://www.oldsoulbears.blogspot.com">www.oldsoulbears.blogspot.com</a><br /></div><div align="center"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 391px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677597790208128162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUkDNbPCAl-YEedGKJ0mr1FX9UxNPjn2-t2hG8ak-ObJCbfP7-k2rSArqFu_A-3PBvkS-up-LCxHZktHiH92LI_q3rXamtZAIzYHkqXLKwOJQnvJsZsfgKZ3hVEAygjVNHucFEfeA029g/s400/kriskringle3.jpg" /></div></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807320009590197652.post-34890829654911389302010-12-24T05:50:00.000-08:002010-12-24T06:07:45.075-08:00Wishing you all the Best for the Holidays and 2011<div align="center">~~~~~~</div><div align="center">Merry Christmas !!!!</div><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 311px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554247346041977714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglqvvK1v4cKVhUHLqEGhXf7_VVSdetMZUiPlB2YWeZIxkhSo9RZSS_R-aJHcn9AfKeIMYYXQGN-dkmE9xIcS3yWYQECyeXlnOTd657YHzcA4yvgbZ0WbnS-Bvu9nJl0vtzPwYM4reL7DY/s400/blogsanta.jpg" /></p><p align="center">I had a wonderful time at the 26th Vintage Clothing Show. A big Thank You! goes out to my hubby and two teens for helping me get ready for this show. It is always a good day but a lot of work too. Not something you can do by yourself, that is for sure !</p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqeDfJ8Yg-e9OkYh6cPxfo2lmCKKJ75LQrRImFG9_vjxKkNvTve9J4LFw38OPaUGLUbjBqzuqfwH6DVxwIxksoQGa-Zg-DpxxqHg-lL3LTRYInvspGAYCqJQLKoKumXuLd7ytW5W9_sHo/s1600/nov+041.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554246793859256226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqeDfJ8Yg-e9OkYh6cPxfo2lmCKKJ75LQrRImFG9_vjxKkNvTve9J4LFw38OPaUGLUbjBqzuqfwH6DVxwIxksoQGa-Zg-DpxxqHg-lL3LTRYInvspGAYCqJQLKoKumXuLd7ytW5W9_sHo/s400/nov+041.jpg" /></a> ~~~~~~~~</p><p align="center">I have not been in blog land lately ~ I have "gone to the dogs" ~ as my friends say. I have become involved with online dog rescue via <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Face Book</span>. It is amazing how networking between Rescues, Fosters and Transporters can save dogs and puppies in high kill pounds. My daughter and I are doing our part and will be doing a road trip to NY State on Dec. 29<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>. We are helping to transport 8 puppies to their foster home where they will be safe and put up for adoption. They were saved from a pound in North Carolina. I will post pictures.</p><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Wishing you a Merry Christmas and all the Best for 2011!</div><div align="center">~~~~~~</div><div align="center"></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807320009590197652.post-31601628709339177882010-10-08T07:28:00.000-07:002010-10-08T07:35:42.267-07:0026th Annual Vintage Clothing Sale ~ Ottawa OntarioIt's that time of year again ! I am a confirmed vendor at the 26th Annual Vintage Clothing Sale ~ Ottawa, Ontario, Canada ~ Chateau Laurier Hotel ~ Sunday November 7, 2010.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxzs5wFZ2PqaWgPKjDGYjUGGkVHBZpJ7_EtkLRwoz7WkczAvPmdje_CC81pauT5VpjHERTtnLVZzE6bnEiQhtfVL0_TkrRmK-SIPhyZExGHKvF7NyVBpN6CVYVoo82ogTnBtZAagwB59Y/s1600/booth1a.jph.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525682651279558322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxzs5wFZ2PqaWgPKjDGYjUGGkVHBZpJ7_EtkLRwoz7WkczAvPmdje_CC81pauT5VpjHERTtnLVZzE6bnEiQhtfVL0_TkrRmK-SIPhyZExGHKvF7NyVBpN6CVYVoo82ogTnBtZAagwB59Y/s400/booth1a.jph.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">I will be in the main Ballroom in booth #11 ~ same as last year. </div><div align="center">These photos are from my booth in 2009. </div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZwqlxo3PZTCnnpUxth29wMa4JcCp8eutzwkHR_Y9G-2rItdjqIziQpSNRkRX2rsjogm4SbSvUR34nr2oLfnibDEabq5F3IaVRP9SuvsE9CScvdJaYdfqyfErGPXX-CXoQOzGgP5OtBs4/s1600/VintageClothingShow_small_w.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 251px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525682533815230690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZwqlxo3PZTCnnpUxth29wMa4JcCp8eutzwkHR_Y9G-2rItdjqIziQpSNRkRX2rsjogm4SbSvUR34nr2oLfnibDEabq5F3IaVRP9SuvsE9CScvdJaYdfqyfErGPXX-CXoQOzGgP5OtBs4/s400/VintageClothingShow_small_w.gif" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgorA5I7MFfY0A4jRzF-TgGe5E5JYabRxmXsGLigh9whTruBV6yYDVXiLZkfBc1j8_oMSauB8fPQ5I-k7lRBYRSuy37VpsSeOrzSBkt_9UO-X8JrfySV8H1d3dggqF4gVDxD0uDUbXMcxc/s1600/booth1e.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 314px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525682352537881778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgorA5I7MFfY0A4jRzF-TgGe5E5JYabRxmXsGLigh9whTruBV6yYDVXiLZkfBc1j8_oMSauB8fPQ5I-k7lRBYRSuy37VpsSeOrzSBkt_9UO-X8JrfySV8H1d3dggqF4gVDxD0uDUbXMcxc/s400/booth1e.jpg" /></a><br />Fully stocked with wonderful clothing ~ mostly dresses and coats ~ and vintage textiles again this year : ). Hope to see you on November 7, 2010. </div><div align="center">~~~~~~~~~~<br /></div><div></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807320009590197652.post-13915836356670747172010-07-29T17:58:00.000-07:002010-07-29T18:04:13.565-07:00Lazy Days of SummerThank you for all the well wishes. I am doing fine but have been told not to lift anything over 10 pounds for 6 weeks (the end of August). Boy that's harder than you think! When you go grocery shopping the bags add up, laundry baskets add up, pet food, kitty litter. . . the list goes on and on. So I'll try and enjoy the lazy days of summer : )<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnS-GcNIAvWdOKu6HxjKKSRdDoxEosP6DwJpr8wsbzoKQyPjrh7u0uWShVuxFc4cPrE6WxWi9ik-0nUruQJDvJgDuOM9GGWMb70GiHv9z6gpv_8BJOawKU2OePnA7f_VtPncWFGG4mbwU/s1600/cosmos09.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 394px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499497711030757778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnS-GcNIAvWdOKu6HxjKKSRdDoxEosP6DwJpr8wsbzoKQyPjrh7u0uWShVuxFc4cPrE6WxWi9ik-0nUruQJDvJgDuOM9GGWMb70GiHv9z6gpv_8BJOawKU2OePnA7f_VtPncWFGG4mbwU/s400/cosmos09.jpg" /></a> So there you go . . . hang out and don't do chores. I'll try to follow orders, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">lol</span>. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Hope you're having a great summer ! July has just flown by.<br /></div><div align="center"></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807320009590197652.post-37354828555907532362010-06-11T09:49:00.000-07:002010-06-11T10:08:55.372-07:00Madeira Table Linens and Italian Lace<div align="center">I have some lovely Madeira Table Linens listed this week. Both linen and organdy with beautiful embroidery. So pretty! This is a 17 piece set ~ 8 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">placemats</span>, 8 napkins and a matching runner.<br /><br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpiESvQ4BVnk0ioyV-DesJs8MNyWasmSIzUjd4EA-RAjZ14lTVTul_nslR7EBm3VLGNq8WUG9l9_C34DtKyPKxxRqffjT2OnwOpv28U3viJqcPdjxh16LAgAtbLeGuJK9dlh91eDjNU5o/s1600/madeirasetf.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481562256603448130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpiESvQ4BVnk0ioyV-DesJs8MNyWasmSIzUjd4EA-RAjZ14lTVTul_nslR7EBm3VLGNq8WUG9l9_C34DtKyPKxxRqffjT2OnwOpv28U3viJqcPdjxh16LAgAtbLeGuJK9dlh91eDjNU5o/s400/madeirasetf.jpg" /> </a><p align="center"><br />Such pretty detail.</p><p align="center"></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl6wzmRMgswzImrd9jO3K69KLxpYb1wju01WYp0KKd-IiO-XwLaNCI6-07b9W_IHWJfS3MAA9-_dvt_7o8zRXtBRWCSqjjG4EE6lhJgJ2E2lqLoINAs0qkryofU-lH5ojnOm1KMObIq7g/s1600/madeirasete.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 356px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481562083161765970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl6wzmRMgswzImrd9jO3K69KLxpYb1wju01WYp0KKd-IiO-XwLaNCI6-07b9W_IHWJfS3MAA9-_dvt_7o8zRXtBRWCSqjjG4EE6lhJgJ2E2lqLoINAs0qkryofU-lH5ojnOm1KMObIq7g/s400/madeirasete.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">The Italian's know how to make pretty table linens !</div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijUlMpkM3ZK5vIqgkfzzOMpicc4xzlQUa458oi0t4Dp-lNZ4Rs5Zj_XHhPt4aBMx0TvYPUsjrTCxiD2mb4zfL2XuAU2GSxvsIA9pdk8UUfhdezSa0U3XeT744bE18lNtJNALsnV61rpuA/s1600/banquet4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481561739179060642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijUlMpkM3ZK5vIqgkfzzOMpicc4xzlQUa458oi0t4Dp-lNZ4Rs5Zj_XHhPt4aBMx0TvYPUsjrTCxiD2mb4zfL2XuAU2GSxvsIA9pdk8UUfhdezSa0U3XeT744bE18lNtJNALsnV61rpuA/s400/banquet4.jpg" /></a><br />This tablecloth is Banquet size ~ Great for entertaining.<br /></div><div align="center"><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitucAovoLEn7aRUwEhKXskwj2ClObiA9VygRXVzKI0_G6z4p4blkxDSqSXajI7cIXOO6dscZsH2oVjX2wnL4lyIvkTM5RzSCmc6ATUV4VJgylVMlWxMjaVzGH6mpKpqusK8ipDl5l-MYg/s1600/banquet1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 323px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481559651948558258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitucAovoLEn7aRUwEhKXskwj2ClObiA9VygRXVzKI0_G6z4p4blkxDSqSXajI7cIXOO6dscZsH2oVjX2wnL4lyIvkTM5RzSCmc6ATUV4VJgylVMlWxMjaVzGH6mpKpqusK8ipDl5l-MYg/s400/banquet1.jpg" /></a><br />Available in my<span style="color:#006600;"> </span><a href="http://www.ciderantiques.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#006600;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Etsy</span> shop</span></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Have a great weekend !!! Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br /></div></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807320009590197652.post-42647881602880260712010-05-30T08:58:00.000-07:002010-05-30T09:03:24.423-07:00Cool Breeze and Casual PetsWe have had quite the heat wave in Southern Ontario this week. It actually reached 42 degrees Celcius which is 108 F. That is very unusual for May and too hot for me! It is finally cool enough to open the windows again. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6wQx0UUZ4THZYbhZCXK8gAk6_mkbFH4emQCLS7vgY7wSNoPFUaUP8xMrD9l0VRIC43mk6Dz5BczQnZAUxj77VQqCZ8ar_MfEaKRuauaKw86vhyDcDUg5AGmtuIpKsbh86-637LLTSf3E/s1600/coolbreeze2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 394px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477093297672159746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6wQx0UUZ4THZYbhZCXK8gAk6_mkbFH4emQCLS7vgY7wSNoPFUaUP8xMrD9l0VRIC43mk6Dz5BczQnZAUxj77VQqCZ8ar_MfEaKRuauaKw86vhyDcDUg5AGmtuIpKsbh86-637LLTSf3E/s400/coolbreeze2.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">I think we are all enjoying the cool breeze !</div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807320009590197652.post-55095333912643845572010-05-10T05:48:00.000-07:002010-05-10T05:58:30.485-07:00Cinderella needs a little more magic . . .Yep, I am a hockey fan. I am Canadian after all! I certainly love cheering for the underdog . . . as stressful as that is, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">lol</span>. I think the Montreal <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Canadiens</span> have certainly given it their all this year! Montreal was up against the number one team (1st place in the regular season plays 8<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> place in the first round of the finals). . . . and they won! How unexpected was that!?! Now Montreal is battling last years Stanley Cup winners. I'm sure every other team in the League would like to see them knock off the Champs too !<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3e4x2_eAMKdF3VtXIrugZocH5ky4SnQoV-GOf857f9rZ0uNOAysD_18XLrsSJOkqgjuXUAFqHHaMpGx-B8ZtncHgLR-KKC8TzVjWAI_V-MyhdX3UH5K8b0XkL0fIIVz7Bv5TZZ89RzAY/s1600/vintagegodmother.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469622486400318722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3e4x2_eAMKdF3VtXIrugZocH5ky4SnQoV-GOf857f9rZ0uNOAysD_18XLrsSJOkqgjuXUAFqHHaMpGx-B8ZtncHgLR-KKC8TzVjWAI_V-MyhdX3UH5K8b0XkL0fIIVz7Bv5TZZ89RzAY/s400/vintagegodmother.jpg" /></a> A little magic wouldn't hurt either ! I love this vintage photo . . . it calmly says </div><div align="center">"Wait . . . I'm not done yet!"</div><div align="center">Go <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Habs</span> Go!!!<br /></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807320009590197652.post-70022208241837933572010-05-09T12:56:00.000-07:002010-05-09T13:01:16.061-07:00Happy Mother's Day !!!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRqjdm6mVw7Qx2bGxFBRJBGQBLEqGptLW87jvC8s1GlhJ47MMd1KbxT_ImshZsWxX-HL5aniplEzSTKxu89ikkUgS1CeaequU2rCUP7zy-Rp616Gdoa1RiUow3WrDddHDPeqQzcujNyiY/s1600/clip29a.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 180px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469362262615399010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRqjdm6mVw7Qx2bGxFBRJBGQBLEqGptLW87jvC8s1GlhJ47MMd1KbxT_ImshZsWxX-HL5aniplEzSTKxu89ikkUgS1CeaequU2rCUP7zy-Rp616Gdoa1RiUow3WrDddHDPeqQzcujNyiY/s400/clip29a.jpg" /></a> Happy Mother's Day !!!! Wishing all the Moms in Blogland a Great : )<br /><br /></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807320009590197652.post-83787350299837417522010-05-05T13:55:00.000-07:002010-05-05T14:11:42.244-07:00First Blooms in my Garden<div align="center"><br />I just love May ! </div><div align="center">In Canada it is the beginning of the best half of the year :)</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 372px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467896414625905522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7hGYQfsvPLGq1pR4-xWlZVVn0fs9WuazVHA3hroVGBGowqwfbxEpntUm8DbU-9p55KKthfBgXJf42nl9ocelA_SWawaFCWK4I7nSpFR8YGWoXeIfxJgiNAgEEkT4VgA281IJs70_wQ6g/s400/greenb2010.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"></div><p align="center">We have about 500 little seedlings of White Pine, White Spruce and Red Pine planted in our back yard . . . . way back in the tall grass. I hope to convert that area from meadow to forest. You can see a few of the little green tops peeking out above the grass. This is their 3rd summer so I hope they really take off and grow like crazy this year!<br /><br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7O8QbUjHmPtAncJu0h8xqUk-71DqTjxAU-5yaA-nVPK6uwx_lOCpTlVi7ocmBvV0ST2BrNlr3XfrphyphenhyphenaGa9bRu32u3f35rx2F54FhJn9HGSN0Wq9Ty_QoyYpQk6MgDHCcieXx-u3fan4/s1600/pink2010.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 390px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467893166840411106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7O8QbUjHmPtAncJu0h8xqUk-71DqTjxAU-5yaA-nVPK6uwx_lOCpTlVi7ocmBvV0ST2BrNlr3XfrphyphenhyphenaGa9bRu32u3f35rx2F54FhJn9HGSN0Wq9Ty_QoyYpQk6MgDHCcieXx-u3fan4/s400/pink2010.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">My flower garden is starting to have some colour. My cats are thrilled to enjoy some fresh air. I hope to keep them as indoor kitties, as we have coyotes, fishers and owls in our neighbourhood. Not so good for young cats. I'll be putting a hook and eye on my screen door asap. I think they will learn how to slide that door quickly!<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt_s1Szpxn3Rwya_pj5g7vxKdFsVO2Mp27qYfREmzdDPZdJFVqfLZakiFDR3h4BBSMxO_bgNmLHew1QRTcfHrOaLr6DIJRnMla0Qd7s0vKX8OgUd16zpah9EfOYtihtg5bYna0M7-B2lI/s1600/twins.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 366px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467893100275503538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt_s1Szpxn3Rwya_pj5g7vxKdFsVO2Mp27qYfREmzdDPZdJFVqfLZakiFDR3h4BBSMxO_bgNmLHew1QRTcfHrOaLr6DIJRnMla0Qd7s0vKX8OgUd16zpah9EfOYtihtg5bYna0M7-B2lI/s400/twins.jpg" /></a><br />My Tulips have survived the nibbling deer . . . so far so good.<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPC11YLHb9YrMDRUZR6raYRC1dssFS-a6SWt2z8oogTFpQnwfXWY2SAB2jTYdjaj23wFD7UhF2dxHmY7m5JP2dLMrJx9d5jSip68T-rpS4npfI266hbo9ReFhlSHgKnvlmEZphygbKUb0/s1600/red2010.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 395px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467893017997484914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPC11YLHb9YrMDRUZR6raYRC1dssFS-a6SWt2z8oogTFpQnwfXWY2SAB2jTYdjaj23wFD7UhF2dxHmY7m5JP2dLMrJx9d5jSip68T-rpS4npfI266hbo9ReFhlSHgKnvlmEZphygbKUb0/s400/red2010.jpg" /></a><br />My "Snow on the Mountain" is in full bloom. The best kind of snow, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">lol</span>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfDIlCHxFTB-rrRg97Wqda-qFp6VTlsvLHxZhfWv8THPG-xM1iO86DCVrEYmaLHX5lC38yKzAsp50VKK0ZbGcv8mHE_MEUK5HMVm8bv91DYj6L6795ka7uAvZ0awREj5fDjNBKHxM7CT0/s1600/white2010.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 321px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467892917522440018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfDIlCHxFTB-rrRg97Wqda-qFp6VTlsvLHxZhfWv8THPG-xM1iO86DCVrEYmaLHX5lC38yKzAsp50VKK0ZbGcv8mHE_MEUK5HMVm8bv91DYj6L6795ka7uAvZ0awREj5fDjNBKHxM7CT0/s400/white2010.jpg" /></a><br />Have a great week and enjoy the great weather !<br /></div></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807320009590197652.post-72550606591161614732010-04-21T12:30:00.000-07:002010-04-21T12:53:14.105-07:00Vintage Buttons and Bling!I had some fun on the weekend going to a Jewelry sale. The auctioneer I know decided to try something different and have a tag sale instead. I found lots of goodies and the prices were great. I am a big fan of Marcasite and just love this floral bracelet. I lucked out! It is marked Sterling Germany on the back.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZpup3pLZzg7ZQ8V6IBQwYkbDHjfmVQSw1rAdZTtm0huOXGiU2i2q66jJyTv0iBtSJ-i4NYDZXriYuzov3h-zbqqYTaCSlIlDFr7RKDI-ZEgSh9IhMl4WuBD0SPX8cU6HUXJ0uLiI2KnM/s1600/show4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462676744001739474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZpup3pLZzg7ZQ8V6IBQwYkbDHjfmVQSw1rAdZTtm0huOXGiU2i2q66jJyTv0iBtSJ-i4NYDZXriYuzov3h-zbqqYTaCSlIlDFr7RKDI-ZEgSh9IhMl4WuBD0SPX8cU6HUXJ0uLiI2KnM/s400/show4.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">I also bought a few bag lots of brooches and pins. </div><div align="center">I love the black enamel brooch and earrings set with the pink roses. </div><div align="center">The hat pins and shoe clips are fun too !</div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0mg9aAykiEfU341F3YlqLZsiaOpcPJ_NQ_56_2UkoeCOzWhyphenhyphen8tqBMtkc_mRjG2ST1eAZtdhVshP9OsHEL1Yq_WQ4MEyOLwE4NZpE_H0Cr6uY4EiBgv3xrVLw6RU-iMcgnSdmSxjyL8Xc/s1600/show1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462676564895920338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0mg9aAykiEfU341F3YlqLZsiaOpcPJ_NQ_56_2UkoeCOzWhyphenhyphen8tqBMtkc_mRjG2ST1eAZtdhVshP9OsHEL1Yq_WQ4MEyOLwE4NZpE_H0Cr6uY4EiBgv3xrVLw6RU-iMcgnSdmSxjyL8Xc/s400/show1.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">These little scarf pins were all bagged together in a lot of 25 pins. </div><div align="center">I think I will do alright by them : )<br /><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNwC7Sy4ia_stkw7xiaDOAIs55KZRH4sKn_FsI9mBHKUHLxUVX-x9r9v_UplGU1JnjNmeJ8NpoxP0yd07CKGXqMv3GTi0ur7qV7XTeONSXqVhXk8yL-CovU3jsxtlYCxSQsIEurfeFpdw/s1600/show7a.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 366px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462676355403226978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNwC7Sy4ia_stkw7xiaDOAIs55KZRH4sKn_FsI9mBHKUHLxUVX-x9r9v_UplGU1JnjNmeJ8NpoxP0yd07CKGXqMv3GTi0ur7qV7XTeONSXqVhXk8yL-CovU3jsxtlYCxSQsIEurfeFpdw/s400/show7a.jpg" /></a><br />I bought the blue set "just because" the glass is so pretty. <br /></p><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAtXxFP5Q4VJQjE4s-g_C2GAlmmKMz3NXGn8uhzO0aAjspvWlIq8FesWnh0R7bzvzpsy8MrFN7LPoNkS2FCDPC3IpCx69JCD7SHHo95Hoz3Uo4LCUt2RNFNhSqv8FpAR8gr9Bon6bq7gA/s1600/show3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462676198261470994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAtXxFP5Q4VJQjE4s-g_C2GAlmmKMz3NXGn8uhzO0aAjspvWlIq8FesWnh0R7bzvzpsy8MrFN7LPoNkS2FCDPC3IpCx69JCD7SHHo95Hoz3Uo4LCUt2RNFNhSqv8FpAR8gr9Bon6bq7gA/s400/show3.jpg" /></a><br />I also got a huge lot of buttons at an auction a few weekends ago. I was thrilled to find these Victorian Stag buttons . . . after sorting through the entire lot of +500 buttons I can happily say I have a set of ten deer buttons.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuC_qc5famZ_Bcetm9vCImkPG77sTurqIe87H2mWteTXRQarReUdE8oXxleTvNoEU0mdAz-XcUxyjBFZb45s7etzN9nFcgvly5wG80rHxZOLcfPOombgJDc_9-sgfrddIh3d3hVVfa6Cs/s1600/vicbuttons3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462676050852045378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuC_qc5famZ_Bcetm9vCImkPG77sTurqIe87H2mWteTXRQarReUdE8oXxleTvNoEU0mdAz-XcUxyjBFZb45s7etzN9nFcgvly5wG80rHxZOLcfPOombgJDc_9-sgfrddIh3d3hVVfa6Cs/s400/vicbuttons3.jpg" /></a><br />I love cameos ~ real or fake. I bought these at the tag sale and was fortunate to discover that the bracelet is real! It has eight tiny shell cameos, not plastic. Once it was all cleaned up (and no longer solid grey from dust and dirt) I could see the beautiful detail in each hand carved cameo. It is always nice to have the odd surprise! FYI ~ I learned via google that you should oil your shell cameo twice a year to keep it from drying out.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh46yVGPm-HLdI3jFiTbvpFekZGpgSAHUC6xV98Ee3heOtJVdTVgpz4UjrZ5dVvItYbDwVB6vbK8RMI1EJmBY_3W4vvXOSX5zJwDyH7U1lVTgBaSTfV2HgpDwGiNDEVgS32n7e4Nv-jg2c/s1600/show5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462675764347486258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh46yVGPm-HLdI3jFiTbvpFekZGpgSAHUC6xV98Ee3heOtJVdTVgpz4UjrZ5dVvItYbDwVB6vbK8RMI1EJmBY_3W4vvXOSX5zJwDyH7U1lVTgBaSTfV2HgpDwGiNDEVgS32n7e4Nv-jg2c/s400/show5.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div>Happy Treasure Hunting !!!</div></div></div><br /></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807320009590197652.post-13735521352229869372010-04-20T10:46:00.000-07:002010-04-20T11:01:43.668-07:00Not Quite what I Expected . . .You know those sayings . . . "You get what you ask for" and "Careful what you wish for". . . well I take them very seriously. That little feeling that says you'll find what you are looking for happens every so often too. I never ignore it. Well lately I have been dreaming of lovely <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Steiff</span> Bears.<br /><br />There is an Antique Market not too far away that I actually didn't know about ~ how could that be!?!?! It is about 45 minutes from my house so I went last Sunday to check it out. It is only open 1 day a week, on Sunday. I had visions of Teddy Bears dancing in my head. I was convinced I was going to find a nice big <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Steiff</span> Bear for cheap. . . . and I did . . . sort of. I guess I'll need to provide more specific details to "the Universe" next time.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsDkDxkMtclT-uEYmDbiMdccHPOgx2ODT91BAK5VbvoYkU33IaWkCopbEhvI3a3CZeNps53ntnHMDpyKghRQSQi2ptpPUwlPNKKjBt60dPW1gQfSyS1diQW8Pz_9PlxU5ZU9CBQq0MTgM/s1600/tinsteiff2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 340px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462277956710644562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsDkDxkMtclT-uEYmDbiMdccHPOgx2ODT91BAK5VbvoYkU33IaWkCopbEhvI3a3CZeNps53ntnHMDpyKghRQSQi2ptpPUwlPNKKjBt60dPW1gQfSyS1diQW8Pz_9PlxU5ZU9CBQq0MTgM/s400/tinsteiff2.jpg" /></a><br /><br />This lovely bear is likely a grand 20 inches when he is standing. He looks like <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Steiff</span> to me. The thing I wasn't expecting was a tin bear, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">lol</span>. Mohair would have been nice! This cutie is a big tin sign. It was only $5 though, so yes, I guess I did find a nice big <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Steiff</span> bear for cheap : )Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807320009590197652.post-77436191235300786012010-04-09T16:46:00.000-07:002010-05-09T13:30:00.820-07:00Wedding Dress #2 ~ Anjolique Gown - SOLD<div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;">~~~ SOLD ~~~</span></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwKeQwzsQohk4La3QSDkHGhHJxUggnbYxe1BiXQuiIybqRfHvwgY2wuK3RbsMu54WfjvGO8X5N7_7cxUe96J52BAkS5Fsvz7qI8Feba-2Ate8VwcIAFFaomlY95uyso-ehGFc7yS3EvI0/s1600/anjoli9d.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 332px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468251529378576338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwKeQwzsQohk4La3QSDkHGhHJxUggnbYxe1BiXQuiIybqRfHvwgY2wuK3RbsMu54WfjvGO8X5N7_7cxUe96J52BAkS5Fsvz7qI8Feba-2Ate8VwcIAFFaomlY95uyso-ehGFc7yS3EvI0/s400/anjoli9d.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">~ Intricate Detail on the Bodice ~</div><div><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468251421096760194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhes_TmwZiFkt0g3oVoBrUA1g-NlxmZwQoCUkupl87ErRB0CV9r5DxnZRGzWUrdWQ3iz3MWqUIIUwBaKI7VFPUljnGEfTy05ktBcwyZEFvd1Ko8JAB4PkBGuhq2hqMVaIOtmliEdBtOoD8/s400/angoli9c.jpg" /><br /><div align="center">A stunning beaded Wedding Gown ~ perfect for a Romantic and Vintage Style Wedding. I have Blogged, Tweeted, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Flickr'd</span> and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Facebook'd</span> so that should about cover it, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">lol</span>.<br />~~~~<br /></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468251314102249938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnLU2MBCkJWv8GIK_EIYgs2s19owynUkv6PHTwG71BTtxP_C0sTakYomYjCt52OHSe46QKjVsDj5BkBkUY7W5oT7VNnuCaVeyGFOJzVdgmIbPdss_bJAL1MNJfwwhpIHUsRafCeDD16MI/s400/Anjoli9b.jpg.jpg" /> <p align="center"><br />This <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Anjolique</span> Gown is available in my Bridal Boutique in my Etsy shop.</p><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468246427765468770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgReDufsHg8ZPcmFP7JxJgXuNySOHkR0TYkBoXQ4QxoZO88DTKYcv47gPvNdIzdsBOk7ksOmyQOUOiEDwiA2PKfH-svS4FKCjUZwfb3v7GJPBdR2NVEF8r_lDXXZvNJ4VS_j67uIcMCUv4/s400/Anjoli6.jpg.jpg" /><br /><p align="center">I am selling it for far less than the retail price (still on the dress) of $1130.00 </p><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 337px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458527532987497714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwajadYa__FndHIh9x5v03WOALRBnh9jhjjhSP2KJNpYDEAfvzzksX2KQxZthPjUbk0p7xusqW3xR_G2J5RmCPY85BieSMPuuCI_cG_S_OmAlJIvIuUNYeG-sgWtE6ANYMhQareG6BbNc/s400/Anjoli9a.jpg.jpg" /><br /><div align="center">The gown can be purchased<span style="color:#006600;"> </span><a href="http://www.ciderantiques.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#006600;">here</span></a><span style="color:#006600;"><br /></span><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 289px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458527187183379394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit1b3ezQMgVKXKrzOm-2Y-MrQBdYudJMa6Y6gyyxMSN8AtkqQ8iubCxKu-ANZJCmlUMkXHkZVlWCFR-CVqNa52zXCQC6N5n3AfqpBucElDmtNldldE-vaotB6H4CKs1bILuJ1wT4X7e_U/s400/Anjoli9.jpg.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I just love this gown. Maybe I can go back in time and change my dress : ) I would certainly love to wear this!</div><div align="center"></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYvEFen3pQO_BXNA_W27cPDhyR6HovKB4qE-aHrNyM7P2ZfQUlhlXDhIRZ5BK0dJ1qgILWtRJrOPdMgWMBln9uJshxcjeTeILGswQkIlO5pldWKwt8y-S-f0zD-l83zY7e4nvLO05gZyE/s1600/Anjoli2a.jpg.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 354px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458289956686559234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYvEFen3pQO_BXNA_W27cPDhyR6HovKB4qE-aHrNyM7P2ZfQUlhlXDhIRZ5BK0dJ1qgILWtRJrOPdMgWMBln9uJshxcjeTeILGswQkIlO5pldWKwt8y-S-f0zD-l83zY7e4nvLO05gZyE/s400/Anjoli2a.jpg.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">The detail is wonderful ~ metallic embroidery and beading. I just love it!</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEOwBAFym1Z2L7hOKWDe3tSE7et3-sFxJa8zcI0xzMCrAoWJKy7ctm7exXlNgk56OQZDNXj-TS5g3CUUdT7t6_vbE11JVAm_DJWQ0oGGwvMoEp_Us0ed46xFnNMzzQWRWjM73yw1wXXr4/s1600/Anjoli8.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458289601316745330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEOwBAFym1Z2L7hOKWDe3tSE7et3-sFxJa8zcI0xzMCrAoWJKy7ctm7exXlNgk56OQZDNXj-TS5g3CUUdT7t6_vbE11JVAm_DJWQ0oGGwvMoEp_Us0ed46xFnNMzzQWRWjM73yw1wXXr4/s400/Anjoli8.jpg" /></a><br />It even shimmers under the veil.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3aTa-dPM9SobJyM59tqPhJVidfsJyy1j40HktElBB9xnhTN6CzKckWcrFnHottTinlrW9eyEVnbaCkrbojfaYPVrnqzS4TIz3vm5wVt2ldoU7bukVHuO0vtL-hfNqBNFKeLkEXjKY_4Q/s1600/Anjoli2.jpg.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458289428898550434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3aTa-dPM9SobJyM59tqPhJVidfsJyy1j40HktElBB9xnhTN6CzKckWcrFnHottTinlrW9eyEVnbaCkrbojfaYPVrnqzS4TIz3vm5wVt2ldoU7bukVHuO0vtL-hfNqBNFKeLkEXjKY_4Q/s400/Anjoli2.jpg.jpg" /></a><br />It looks wonderful in day light and candle light.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS_GGCaAsC_ttfYK9dNb-xB4N5G64Phus1ylQzvb-gDs5Lzk1YL5RHakSAAkw5hZypR6DOYaVyASry3KCKxFIejNX1TUBbc1phNau_iGlR5EY9qdzeMmgZ4VvweIlas18cqiN3118ayvw/s1600/Anjoli1.jpg.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458289274921755890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS_GGCaAsC_ttfYK9dNb-xB4N5G64Phus1ylQzvb-gDs5Lzk1YL5RHakSAAkw5hZypR6DOYaVyASry3KCKxFIejNX1TUBbc1phNau_iGlR5EY9qdzeMmgZ4VvweIlas18cqiN3118ayvw/s400/Anjoli1.jpg.jpg" /></a><br />Such pretty detail . . . .<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO0fiI4u3NtozucTFjZ6iGoojyuvP99_9z1E5BAuI7zzAjeuE9_4JarvAlnv-iiiLH9VQ9WhVnE6TBf0oh0Zq8nEVb_F7yN3J_5IgibgJWKbovJog3dwjL6WFuE3_MtEqLltUx9FDwBsQ/s1600/Anjoli7.jpg.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458289128731653106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO0fiI4u3NtozucTFjZ6iGoojyuvP99_9z1E5BAuI7zzAjeuE9_4JarvAlnv-iiiLH9VQ9WhVnE6TBf0oh0Zq8nEVb_F7yN3J_5IgibgJWKbovJog3dwjL6WFuE3_MtEqLltUx9FDwBsQ/s400/Anjoli7.jpg.jpg" /></a><br />The pleats fall so nicely. A very flattering style I think.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDH8M6peERase3Mey7ABDvK1XkHUx8VDmBe-fB-lmCLQJv-PtrYVAooZECzFutjc3I0b3wmC5ytQ3Whyphenhyphen4jpEk8jrKjCcgrYGP2uCGnjTpvcxsMagL5u0i5tsN1Ji4jThhpexG5h5cQOP4/s1600/Anjoli5.jpg.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458288939234181330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDH8M6peERase3Mey7ABDvK1XkHUx8VDmBe-fB-lmCLQJv-PtrYVAooZECzFutjc3I0b3wmC5ytQ3Whyphenhyphen4jpEk8jrKjCcgrYGP2uCGnjTpvcxsMagL5u0i5tsN1Ji4jThhpexG5h5cQOP4/s400/Anjoli5.jpg.jpg" /></a><br />And it has a long train.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH0p3Q-hoDbHzanJTAR32A9-CoOdKXJyZTHPqSAduYvRHwzYln69hbnvZdLH-fCtFNnfH8Iy97JNwxDeH1DQajdBhyphenhyphenJ2nkEkuxqwgiSG-dwdAczn6GhLjSlLUNEYH5z6dn5WRSjB9Qvko/s1600/Anjoli3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458288852456320386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH0p3Q-hoDbHzanJTAR32A9-CoOdKXJyZTHPqSAduYvRHwzYln69hbnvZdLH-fCtFNnfH8Iy97JNwxDeH1DQajdBhyphenhyphenJ2nkEkuxqwgiSG-dwdAczn6GhLjSlLUNEYH5z6dn5WRSjB9Qvko/s400/Anjoli3.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="color:#006600;">I hope the bride-to-be that is meant to be finds this : ) </span><br /><br /><div><div><span style="color:#006600;">~~~~~</span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807320009590197652.post-84709466608386046882010-04-08T07:03:00.000-07:002010-04-08T07:19:45.953-07:00Pretty Glass Things I Never Use, LOLEven though my China Cabinet has glass doors it really does get very dusty in there. I guess I really don't ever use these things! I still think they are pretty but . . . rather neglected. Ah well, I guess I am a white dishes type. I will use that cake plate and four little dessert plates the next time I have the gals over for coffee though ~ promise!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP8zIhTThOp7s1EKxLlzoKHgPEPPDDMyc4odNjzn5dqmAargNjb6nXbd4mwMSb-hn4U_zqw_HVMj6IWlzQg6ENvNKC2P9AGSEX2ekUVJ2VPqbzeolIoQ8UNJG-t9CPJPdA-lkwd39FeR0/s1600/glass1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457767442555453938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP8zIhTThOp7s1EKxLlzoKHgPEPPDDMyc4odNjzn5dqmAargNjb6nXbd4mwMSb-hn4U_zqw_HVMj6IWlzQg6ENvNKC2P9AGSEX2ekUVJ2VPqbzeolIoQ8UNJG-t9CPJPdA-lkwd39FeR0/s400/glass1.jpg" /></a>I did buy two of these domes at a thrift shop not too long ago. I think I will actually use them! They will be good for protecting food when we eat outside on the deck this summer. Maybe the wasps won't even smell the goodies if they are covered up. For now they display velvet millinery : )<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJOQw9jgx30hQ_he4jFGbuJyk_xbAU5217D1ObDpgqe-f7m4Q3-BUh8DvhJUZjV5gegPERQ0-QHif9tnUUKLL0YNBIh7Yu5KTbYf8eQly3ibBJXJqymYa5cqIA4aUxm5OWY3bABdO9Ko8/s1600/glass3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 332px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457767310716075506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJOQw9jgx30hQ_he4jFGbuJyk_xbAU5217D1ObDpgqe-f7m4Q3-BUh8DvhJUZjV5gegPERQ0-QHif9tnUUKLL0YNBIh7Yu5KTbYf8eQly3ibBJXJqymYa5cqIA4aUxm5OWY3bABdO9Ko8/s400/glass3.jpg" /></a> </div><div>I bought this little creamer at an auction a long time ago. It was in a box lot of odds and sods. I think its beautiful. I should use this creamer at my next coffee too!<br /><br /></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrFt7cT3RphS5kp82CrtfO3qvYQ2NksMU7MutFfJyNXEYZdG7mGipP2QGzFuOKppFhHMx2Esm49TCkYPXbrwIMuCChCrtO2jRWMX4aNF32IANZH4nRxcecX6kiEQ94pnNRZVV-bvu2Irk/s1600/glass2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 353px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457767211035168594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrFt7cT3RphS5kp82CrtfO3qvYQ2NksMU7MutFfJyNXEYZdG7mGipP2QGzFuOKppFhHMx2Esm49TCkYPXbrwIMuCChCrtO2jRWMX4aNF32IANZH4nRxcecX6kiEQ94pnNRZVV-bvu2Irk/s400/glass2.jpg" /></a><br />This little gal was hidden at the back of my junk cupboard. She is so pretty I don't know how she ended up there. She has found a home in my cabinet too. The puppy reminds me of Cider when she was little. Well that's a good start for spring cleaning : ) What I really want to do next is paint my kitchen : )<br /><div></div></div></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807320009590197652.post-44689225394141595842010-04-04T12:19:00.000-07:002010-04-04T12:35:24.931-07:00Happy Easter !<div align="center">Happy Easter Blogging Friends!</div><div align="center">I hope you had a great time with family and friends </div><div align="center">and enjoyed lots of yummy treats : )</div><div align="center">I think my favorite "yummy" was this cute Ice Cream Cake.</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAtQAQzGLlakVQzeQovnSIysv9PTXRUdxBiZZbJwL7Z0s74N76FGxfkfCd6EfAJgyOMdoAsifYEJGjWzUTlH8mNjTgpmR-tfJoSoMXzPhI_u3vGVlPvU5XpdzT0zhW0mSPTCy6Qa7C6TM/s1600/easter1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 348px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456365472744685202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAtQAQzGLlakVQzeQovnSIysv9PTXRUdxBiZZbJwL7Z0s74N76FGxfkfCd6EfAJgyOMdoAsifYEJGjWzUTlH8mNjTgpmR-tfJoSoMXzPhI_u3vGVlPvU5XpdzT0zhW0mSPTCy6Qa7C6TM/s400/easter1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center">I bought a wonderful standing bunny for Easter this year. I think he is quite charming. </div><div align="center">He looks great with the Easter Egg I received from Monica, The White Bench. We participated in an Easter Swap last year. I still love all your wonderful creations Monica!</div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAvJn_sHTm7UwJ5q9td02nlgPT5quVaz4ImiyPfngwE-EVjGJ5GqGbx90m65GUWnQzs3gHmtF63sRfj34IYibnF6y7-HSRzxlvzUHvLDtzJnLehpT71pNfM5fnk3oYcQKPU_Dne9QZnyc/s1600/easter2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 296px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456365309542721650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAvJn_sHTm7UwJ5q9td02nlgPT5quVaz4ImiyPfngwE-EVjGJ5GqGbx90m65GUWnQzs3gHmtF63sRfj34IYibnF6y7-HSRzxlvzUHvLDtzJnLehpT71pNfM5fnk3oYcQKPU_Dne9QZnyc/s400/easter2.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">My new cats have become best buddies and enjoy being kittens together. Luckily their markings are slightly different so I can tell them apart : )</div><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcEiRbTEHojwfkf3HFmg6i0WYEv6jO-MJ9cBraK_XxU-awXsOmhfj4kMlalHB58C8NzYsSTTWwDxsuoH4icbQ6NiERlPM3B6jAHDqyW-YpjZq9CoIAJyZUA7DRPgXA9ZGp8FRfZVM5bQw/s1600/twins.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 295px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456365192557137074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcEiRbTEHojwfkf3HFmg6i0WYEv6jO-MJ9cBraK_XxU-awXsOmhfj4kMlalHB58C8NzYsSTTWwDxsuoH4icbQ6NiERlPM3B6jAHDqyW-YpjZq9CoIAJyZUA7DRPgXA9ZGp8FRfZVM5bQw/s400/twins.jpg" /></a><br />Happy Easter ! Looking forward to Spring : )<br /><br /></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807320009590197652.post-51841247674240982582010-03-31T12:00:00.000-07:002010-04-09T17:32:49.222-07:00Ian Stuart ~ Designer ~ Bridal Wedding GownHere are the photos of a stunning gown I acquired recently for my online Bridal Boutique ~ to be listed shortly. It is made by UK Bridal Designer Ian Stuart. Ian's award winning designs are highly sought after by bride's all around the world.<br /><br />These first two pictures were taken in the evening ~ which brings out rich gold tones. The wedding dress is a lovely shade of ivory in the daylight.<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 312px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455247640466016562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0rP_kXIGgg5NFSpPdxAK7nD7EOotfH6N5XBXg-dmqgvssspYRpdzBsudypSzxq8VMP-iD7TsqHfLNJuS31DddjxztgIKSX9eVk6sFSPdb7wZhIgF3oKuBCSqSyZPQ8Dg7FEgGg2W2ewQ/s400/stuarteve2.jpg" /><br /><div align="center">Ian Stuart began his training at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bellville</span> Sassoon, one of London's finest couture houses and is know for creating gowns for socialites and members of the Royal Family. </div><div align="center">~~~</div><div align="center">With more than a decade of knowledge and experience in London and New York behind him, Ian launched his own bridal wear brand in 2003. Based in London, the collection designed by Ian Stuart Ltd was an instant success.</div><div align="center">~~~</div><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455247268926703618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpuVMFn35UV1fIsMU0rmRxLutuy85vce76W3-HM0bg3nwabn3GozJOqHbHrKxldb6LUYwKrXy06by1SuBujCW-qdvEgkiKe6DTQTpm1w684Pj2tKBylhLuYKNjN5Nmz5aNJnIb9skich0/s400/stuarttop.jpg" /><br />Ian Stuart has won numerous awards including:</div><div align="center">2010 - Best Bridal Designer<br />2008 - Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Award</div><div align="center">2006 and 2007 UK Bridal Designer of the Year</div><div align="center">2004 and 2005 - Best Bridal Designer & Designer Of The Year - Bridal Buyer Awards (UK);<br />1999 - Best New Designer Of The Year - Brides Magazine (UK)</div><div align="center">~~~<br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455246835369257442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrbP94l9ZO4caDet5D8DbFlsJhDw3sFAdhnj13Xs0qCn9__F1PY1cn1e6czAvujN9mzGzuxpVa1rrrA_8BdwFQgrbRlQ8o2Ejh_ph5MPg1kuhkNzAImH_WIcB1SEN5ZAcsn7A1uheJues/s400/stuartevening.jpg" /><br /><div align="center">It is said that "Launching his own brand has allowed Ian to concentrate on creating collections which truly reflect his passion for innovative bridal design, without any restraints or compromise." </div><div align="center">~~~</div><div align="center">As quoted by One Wedding: "Ian provides brides-to-be with a luxurious and diverse selection of shapes, colours and fabrics to reflect their own individual style."</div><div align="center">~~~</div><div align="center">As shown on the original tag, this gown sold for a considerable amount. </div><div align="center">I am selling this gown for less than half of the tag price.</div><div align="center">~~~<br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455246300536613954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzFg-qyXPTG7N_01t0q94mioF1ICnPtUFWehmoOjIiqnDO-56dasKA85maNUOPnZSMpS0gFV7K6pq9ZTf1OZfIvLPKFZFLQ3AABzfxeXHzgFfDM9XDC5kI6Z4yO4n7HNSFi7rXoj7xjWo/s400/stuartbuttons.jpg" /> <p align="center">I have many more photos if you wish to see them.</p><div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 336px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455246419878732306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtKhlJZPr-amvv1It7di6lDwePvc7YxLReR94bjZ6UVWzAi5Yg3FesVrYTVE9zkmWyENBbyLw4-93PqmTEjNldcU2CgclsijtDrcPBjAUE9pCu7QiifjDe1uInQyqWBNxYMGU-X-Z7_CQ/s400/stuart3.jpg" /> </div><div align="center">The gown is a North American size 10. It has a 36 inch bust and a 29 inch waist (a bit large for my size 8 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">mannequin</span>). The dress has a 3 foot train and a 46 inch skirt (waist to front hemline).<br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#006600;">Gown is in Excellent Condition</span></div><div align="center">~~~~</div><div align="center">Thanks for visiting!</div></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807320009590197652.post-70003342483045712842010-03-29T14:12:00.000-07:002010-03-29T14:30:51.105-07:00Beaded Wedding Gowns for the Bride-to-beSpring always inspires me to update the Wedding Gowns in my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Etsy </span>shop. I found two gorgeous gowns last week. Once the sun decides to come back to Southern Ontario I will do a photo-shoot of each gown. These cloudy days create too many shadows and I want my photos to justify these pretties : )<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAj5ePR1sX_EksYbV9PyGaWpH3xXW0azNxfx2pLa2M-1258xSyzVK29ph4l1kJR2ewJj1MKzF2xpZLstie5EVwlZVJHPGHi8aFrBAIvUWMXS0WyAXTUJXZllUWyprAT571iuEFiSF3wJk/s1600/weddgown2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454167840025512962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAj5ePR1sX_EksYbV9PyGaWpH3xXW0azNxfx2pLa2M-1258xSyzVK29ph4l1kJR2ewJj1MKzF2xpZLstie5EVwlZVJHPGHi8aFrBAIvUWMXS0WyAXTUJXZllUWyprAT571iuEFiSF3wJk/s400/weddgown2.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I love the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">champagne</span> and gold tones with the heavily beaded bodice. </div><div align="center">So pretty and such a flattering shade on so many brides-to-be.</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZXlFexM9h8VBpUihwvnWBbjIFBfGzv0OUxKPFyO6ixyDbjK5hJB2iLIXBT0ZsFs5ysFuVhyX0GFS9E7M0jJeKG7NDFDCnw8y7k3JMIFeV1sAmsZoapDuOvT0IQ6Pg1qp_qlOjuh-EF0Q/s1600/weddgown4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 318px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454167737599797810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZXlFexM9h8VBpUihwvnWBbjIFBfGzv0OUxKPFyO6ixyDbjK5hJB2iLIXBT0ZsFs5ysFuVhyX0GFS9E7M0jJeKG7NDFDCnw8y7k3JMIFeV1sAmsZoapDuOvT0IQ6Pg1qp_qlOjuh-EF0Q/s400/weddgown4.jpg" /></a><br />The second gown is a lighter shade of cream or <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">ivory</span> with sparkling crystal trim.</div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPkWxYRRDIPYwchllSADdbaLvTN36tM98_sX24Lfx_FvPtlbSFQ_sT8_m03Xy0-H5ryX5N15puLXv8DKH_Y6Rxc5Fs1bNCF_pp4u_incWBLz1d31lX9U1YqCqb_TxDZfYAMvCWiB0527E/s1600/weddgown3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 367px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454167628118233458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPkWxYRRDIPYwchllSADdbaLvTN36tM98_sX24Lfx_FvPtlbSFQ_sT8_m03Xy0-H5ryX5N15puLXv8DKH_Y6Rxc5Fs1bNCF_pp4u_incWBLz1d31lX9U1YqCqb_TxDZfYAMvCWiB0527E/s400/weddgown3.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Lovely gowns! ~ More photos soon.<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQZtb8ZiPcMvuA2iZ8MesVE8S_qp7KJCE2SadHpcTPcE88pt-UG-yBbRuazthJLI3NSrDj_2PqmTyiOvlj8tRwVUGMS2q_dSWHQFv4iYf5ys-gNMiqxLTfBjnK_7KgWW9_Hi0nING3VP8/s1600/weddgown1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454167542042576482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQZtb8ZiPcMvuA2iZ8MesVE8S_qp7KJCE2SadHpcTPcE88pt-UG-yBbRuazthJLI3NSrDj_2PqmTyiOvlj8tRwVUGMS2q_dSWHQFv4iYf5ys-gNMiqxLTfBjnK_7KgWW9_Hi0nING3VP8/s400/weddgown1.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center"><div>FYI ~ both gowns are a size 10.</div></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807320009590197652.post-70087271702532425272010-03-19T18:06:00.000-07:002010-03-19T19:41:10.709-07:00Spring has Sprung!Pets and kids certainly do seem to be keeping me very busy lately. It was March Break for the kids this week in Ontario. What great weather we have had! It feels like May or June right now. I think it might be a bit early to get the sandals out, but I certainly am enjoying it !!!<br /><br />Don't these Easter eggs look good enough to eat? I found them recently and couldn't resist them. I had to make it clear to my son and daughter that they are not really chocolate. You can buy some too at the Blackbird in Almonte, Ontario. You can visit the <a href="http://www.blackbirdalmonte.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#006600;">Blackbird</span></a> online as well.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-qMJfnrBvV0VcSm4UUuP6xeDrCEIy-JZ-IUQGpfD7Iz3SLQwkJ6ZYWfkat072RIlUhG6adBcoITPSH36kExLv6X9li6krSCDC0pVvXGzzonSN5XRBb9NUkDm-NX4QWCyTKFrhSZkRqlQ/s1600-h/springeggs1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450519421163228674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-qMJfnrBvV0VcSm4UUuP6xeDrCEIy-JZ-IUQGpfD7Iz3SLQwkJ6ZYWfkat072RIlUhG6adBcoITPSH36kExLv6X9li6krSCDC0pVvXGzzonSN5XRBb9NUkDm-NX4QWCyTKFrhSZkRqlQ/s400/springeggs1.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">Well a year has just flown by. </div><div align="center">Last year at this time Cider was having surgery on her leg. </div><div align="center">We are happy to report that today is Cider's 1 Year Anniversary ~ Cancer free : )</div><div align="center"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsWZRn0msObalFyHCUtKL7hwQL77ckAHFlbbELVnyiEiA_7yqX2q8xZFoYxqtk-Xf9HEB5C9ysC_6OSD3mzxPEyhrSt5CX-TK7S4RNbTAXtrVV266sV5DOXkfjFYGMDt5BfKGXWbqLBTM/s1600-h/cider1yrann.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 337px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450519277300517682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsWZRn0msObalFyHCUtKL7hwQL77ckAHFlbbELVnyiEiA_7yqX2q8xZFoYxqtk-Xf9HEB5C9ysC_6OSD3mzxPEyhrSt5CX-TK7S4RNbTAXtrVV266sV5DOXkfjFYGMDt5BfKGXWbqLBTM/s400/cider1yrann.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">My girlfriend from Toronto was visiting a few days ago. </div><div align="center">Thanks so much for the pretty flowers Darla!<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmEJ81CrACH9_2_x1YtxmIDeaqdU8vk0Ysf20rP9Oto2l3XPemvKmswp57_9gqY_JlnwKmzlOpXpQj-zsXt952nfgO77Vr1L84DWPQEKb4EL6WyQ1zaNXyuXP3pp4sbTsG1rnpG_pJ834/s1600-h/spring2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450518805754568978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmEJ81CrACH9_2_x1YtxmIDeaqdU8vk0Ysf20rP9Oto2l3XPemvKmswp57_9gqY_JlnwKmzlOpXpQj-zsXt952nfgO77Vr1L84DWPQEKb4EL6WyQ1zaNXyuXP3pp4sbTsG1rnpG_pJ834/s400/spring2.jpg" /></a><br />Sidney or "Sid the Kid" as his namesake is called seems to be fitting in very well. Sidney and Holly are still figuring out who will be the top feline. Sidney is currently only half of Holly's size (6 months vs. 1 year). I think he will keep trying for top spot. He is very laid back right now . . . but very determined too. Time will tell how his personality develops. </div><div align="center"><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjknGENS6J3dPWsHqRS7hQyY9FH_pKDaafbgns_YWW1ADbrAk3ZXK7Ni4h3IGCFL8DwvKflNF3nlw4lsdVlE20Ud6P0XX7iStEWGkhCbdN4CY6kvNskFXl7WEY5r4MggE3Le_0bCbiJD_o/s1600-h/sidneyspring1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 377px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450518465744352482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjknGENS6J3dPWsHqRS7hQyY9FH_pKDaafbgns_YWW1ADbrAk3ZXK7Ni4h3IGCFL8DwvKflNF3nlw4lsdVlE20Ud6P0XX7iStEWGkhCbdN4CY6kvNskFXl7WEY5r4MggE3Le_0bCbiJD_o/s400/sidneyspring1.jpg" /></a><br />Ms. Holly wishes all the little bugs that have come to life during the last few days of warm weather were on the inside of the glass. I am fine with the way things are, lol.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYhGMQqvdEP4B4e-JJPdznhs8Hdy7JFXuc6qQPb4ASORHZtbSF3W7pIwzMO62F1dcI2fzqowqDzNNVVGKjyMqTEo2JAm8uTLIImD6xqKICBVifKVZkiTNn7ST2WSpXzbZpcOsvPWMPdZg/s1600-h/hollyspring1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 352px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450517861314128498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYhGMQqvdEP4B4e-JJPdznhs8Hdy7JFXuc6qQPb4ASORHZtbSF3W7pIwzMO62F1dcI2fzqowqDzNNVVGKjyMqTEo2JAm8uTLIImD6xqKICBVifKVZkiTNn7ST2WSpXzbZpcOsvPWMPdZg/s400/hollyspring1.jpg" /></a> </div><div align="center">Hope you have had an early Spring too! </div><div align="center">Back to work on Monday : )</div></div></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807320009590197652.post-284126682888566132010-03-02T17:05:00.000-08:002010-03-02T17:35:08.771-08:00More change ~ Double Trouble<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiit4kWz_4mIZJ6bokuKQLFW4viiBjb0cxbAlTH9ozLFa2K7ksoCFQtFGnSWeC0iumFWGW1Q5wAtFNU1x7ONiYNj-mSboTmYoNH8zpmH3l75Q7gz7wH-zkOxx7FI0StC30Ogw5kyDhXK-A/s1600-h/blogpet4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 346px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 396px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444210408074461330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiit4kWz_4mIZJ6bokuKQLFW4viiBjb0cxbAlTH9ozLFa2K7ksoCFQtFGnSWeC0iumFWGW1Q5wAtFNU1x7ONiYNj-mSboTmYoNH8zpmH3l75Q7gz7wH-zkOxx7FI0StC30Ogw5kyDhXK-A/s400/blogpet4.jpg" /></a><br /><div>As several of you know . . . our older cat Jersey passed away in January. Jersey was 16 years old and had used up many of her 9 lives over the years. Liver problems, eating issues, a Hyperthyroid and old age to name a few of her challenges. Her <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">kidneys</span> decided to retire at the end of January. As sad as it was to put her down . . . we new it was time. She was a good girl and I miss her. </div><div></div><div></div><div align="center">~~~~</div><div></div><div>This left our much younger cat Holly without a feline friend. We were informed by the local Humane Society that her brother was in foster care and would likely be available for adoption at the end of February. Last week we brought home Sidney. . . . Yes, as in "Sidney Crosby" for all you Canadian hockey fans :D. Sid the Kid scored the winning overtime goal for the Canadian Olympic Hockey Team. This active little guy will try his best to live up to his name sake.<br /><br /></div><div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 360px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444208785486923426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA20HGwPTeIprZdv7aKkNbSDHPlNK4r1dlHu12rbH65vx8_SqqwO_cHBkJIJBLvragsuDAaaU8Avw__GNpDSpNbDwPwp2yl5hKYJhw2Au14pjD8Mwwf6PLewq_5dlAk4qGjRVwVOPTU4I/s400/sid1.jpg" /></div><div></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Looks a lot like his sister ~ don't you think? Double Trouble I guess :D</div><div align="center">He is 6 months younger though ~ same mother, different litter.</div><div align="center">~~~~</div><div align="center"></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIzfBPLDbdYjKWtI3-hiogCM1lzGhjvOweU7xkvohodKrR1N_ZD04Ib1dbKrweh6uHIHQhjUlcepEaXofY1zIkgORGWzoAqkVafZIklZW3MOXFOpUQFiEPWbSG3w0xiy7KUQDHO0AaNQU/s1600-h/holls1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 382px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444208703469913826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIzfBPLDbdYjKWtI3-hiogCM1lzGhjvOweU7xkvohodKrR1N_ZD04Ib1dbKrweh6uHIHQhjUlcepEaXofY1zIkgORGWzoAqkVafZIklZW3MOXFOpUQFiEPWbSG3w0xiy7KUQDHO0AaNQU/s400/holls1.jpg" /></a> </div><div><br /><div align="center">Their mother is available at the Ottawa Humane Society if anyone is interested in adopting her. She prefers a family without dogs . . . so we chose the brother instead.<br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOimS7QZWAii5AZ0VV7lo1bFieZIjGTRA6YI3ZpDANAbTcwRXxt1fpyQK_yNCswrldNkQ_cclVRtWNEcpKJdW9oZ65WZO4BlttkJgQ6svhqK3pegQIHbT05RiIb7HX_BzKAoOoIoBoI-k/s1600-h/b4bigyawn.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 386px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 393px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444207815473913218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOimS7QZWAii5AZ0VV7lo1bFieZIjGTRA6YI3ZpDANAbTcwRXxt1fpyQK_yNCswrldNkQ_cclVRtWNEcpKJdW9oZ65WZO4BlttkJgQ6svhqK3pegQIHbT05RiIb7HX_BzKAoOoIoBoI-k/s400/b4bigyawn.jpg" /></a><br />As for my wonder pup Cider . . . she can't keep up with all this feline change. Big yawn!</div><div align="center">Just let me know when everyone is settled in she says. </div><div align="center">~~~~<br /></div><div></div></div></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807320009590197652.post-82334104929350702602010-02-18T08:24:00.000-08:002010-02-18T11:35:56.053-08:00Lace and Linen<div align="center">Many beautiful Lace and Linen Bridal Hankies are available in my<span style="color:#006600;"> </span><a href="http://www.ciderantiques.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#006600;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Etsy</span> Shop</span></a> . I just love when vintage hankies retain their original stickers ~ Pure Linen ~ Made in Austria. It doesn't get much better than that!<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDKKLoQcfBGJ3frC8tGSH6LXgVttA5JHR8W6lEalCMU8ZMZ9TsehQqZkfzU1egQqNKW6Z35_NRvSx-rn2_O-zfxvOr1r1gxuzHP9Qe2LEgm-2Bc7sFg5OsHaQ0BD-qSe8sBxwXV9it-n4/s1600-h/austria5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439621957544139426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDKKLoQcfBGJ3frC8tGSH6LXgVttA5JHR8W6lEalCMU8ZMZ9TsehQqZkfzU1egQqNKW6Z35_NRvSx-rn2_O-zfxvOr1r1gxuzHP9Qe2LEgm-2Bc7sFg5OsHaQ0BD-qSe8sBxwXV9it-n4/s400/austria5.jpg" /> <p align="center"></a><br />I also have the most beautiful Net Lace child's gown. It has a tiny <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">separation</span> at the shoulder that I need to mend before I list it . . . but just look at that lace!<br /><br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5fOPk7ppfo-_dNsmcnLiGiAj7BztFilwS7yS1GbgQRynSBALYHOo0v3Alk7nSVm0tIrjekSN_Jal1lNTDdZLedDgTdsF9OkMVMQQCZdOvomegsW9Oxb-7xchxUaGqLABv3RAouvxzHow/s1600-h/nlbaby.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439621732794483090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5fOPk7ppfo-_dNsmcnLiGiAj7BztFilwS7yS1GbgQRynSBALYHOo0v3Alk7nSVm0tIrjekSN_Jal1lNTDdZLedDgTdsF9OkMVMQQCZdOvomegsW9Oxb-7xchxUaGqLABv3RAouvxzHow/s400/nlbaby.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center">Absolutely Gorgeous!<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZENFDfxpn-9bK5ZeuQE5-x4r9ddedMb7VvtQe4X_iZIgGXOuxEztqe_ocxKz810NQqrxt2l578FELQ7yfU1zkXiq2gJLbeGXPb50k6UGi4Nk3wWRgP40DZtcYk64S7FZn9IFYQFBsUTg/s1600-h/nlbaby4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 357px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439621577864695778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZENFDfxpn-9bK5ZeuQE5-x4r9ddedMb7VvtQe4X_iZIgGXOuxEztqe_ocxKz810NQqrxt2l578FELQ7yfU1zkXiq2gJLbeGXPb50k6UGi4Nk3wWRgP40DZtcYk64S7FZn9IFYQFBsUTg/s400/nlbaby4.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">I have some Victorian Bloomers to list as well ~ <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">pintucks</span> and lace all around.<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgshcI2k0N33xRyOtzL-Ls0I8ua4j2DIu8t7fNHRoKMfzye4ApFvDclmG_jGapY0KxPF79-YeJ5yS-KfjxGSw_HhWGvvSbeM1VkZNzlFMbYSjvLezjFnXPtSnxE4lfxuO-1kqYpcO0e_h0/s1600-h/vicbloomers7.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 345px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439621048364479618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgshcI2k0N33xRyOtzL-Ls0I8ua4j2DIu8t7fNHRoKMfzye4ApFvDclmG_jGapY0KxPF79-YeJ5yS-KfjxGSw_HhWGvvSbeM1VkZNzlFMbYSjvLezjFnXPtSnxE4lfxuO-1kqYpcO0e_h0/s400/vicbloomers7.jpg" /></a><br />Irish Crochet is a personal favourite!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnolPZHjD5QQID0UF5BaH1f5hTlt4FkvQgVEq5iPneam2rS6FkQE8Wl6f-aYO1w8oZcq8eKcuSVLpK4VDqv-bCQ2IkmP1vkA5hROLL4emU9GkqJ18_HIUC63_SvOaNrqrhRPm3bpESVTg/s1600-h/irishset6.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 346px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439620859399221138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnolPZHjD5QQID0UF5BaH1f5hTlt4FkvQgVEq5iPneam2rS6FkQE8Wl6f-aYO1w8oZcq8eKcuSVLpK4VDqv-bCQ2IkmP1vkA5hROLL4emU9GkqJ18_HIUC63_SvOaNrqrhRPm3bpESVTg/s400/irishset6.jpg" /></a><br />These hankies are just too pretty to use ~ perfect for your wedding day.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNCKIVk0ALGZu0eO0tKG_XhZina9GYTZcaEdNrcj8WwOpVshUi59wKgtjJR7zXysoUwkqcFAJWpYNBzV27or5xpraWRisKGS8JJ5ovO4F6tMJnpVvDEKuEcEmkSwoARFi_HBG4L_arzCc/s1600-h/netlaceh6.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 370px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439620746232085746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNCKIVk0ALGZu0eO0tKG_XhZina9GYTZcaEdNrcj8WwOpVshUi59wKgtjJR7zXysoUwkqcFAJWpYNBzV27or5xpraWRisKGS8JJ5ovO4F6tMJnpVvDEKuEcEmkSwoARFi_HBG4L_arzCc/s400/netlaceh6.jpg" /></a><br />I also listed this lovely <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">tablecloth</span> and napkin set recently.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo_GAhdvgS1jH11GsBT_u2tDdXoNyxClYHQeJ6y6Q6MCSZIt-rtxd8UE5mZy6yuE58UE1Z3kNoEokG5BmsgiSxZsQJsOIx3nvBit57BeE6_liZM1mPBDFIb15n6SYBO8Ct5nNsWHeLAM8/s1600-h/venetian2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439620613461375794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo_GAhdvgS1jH11GsBT_u2tDdXoNyxClYHQeJ6y6Q6MCSZIt-rtxd8UE5mZy6yuE58UE1Z3kNoEokG5BmsgiSxZsQJsOIx3nvBit57BeE6_liZM1mPBDFIb15n6SYBO8Ct5nNsWHeLAM8/s400/venetian2.jpg" /></a><br />My new supervisor . . . she is very quiet and doesn't touch a thing :D<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAazVDkvPbfyouiKBuw5TRUaMgCviVQTjijnn_dqa4BQpQbGDr_p4CbvBkBvIDWjfC8osut1sxhuoUAln1wFQlb9KBlMiG6w5v2RAm9r4AvbQx8qcsfTX2Az-KdFIBjcqGx2jaF5vTDvI/s1600-h/hollyface.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 356px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439620390757853266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAazVDkvPbfyouiKBuw5TRUaMgCviVQTjijnn_dqa4BQpQbGDr_p4CbvBkBvIDWjfC8osut1sxhuoUAln1wFQlb9KBlMiG6w5v2RAm9r4AvbQx8qcsfTX2Az-KdFIBjcqGx2jaF5vTDvI/s400/hollyface.jpg" /></a><br /><br />She has learned to "stay" and watch while I photograph my work.</div><div>How good is that !<br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807320009590197652.post-34916248154717895022010-02-07T17:47:00.000-08:002010-02-07T18:30:18.004-08:00Meet and Greet ~ Pet Introductions ContinuedWell, the meet and greet (existing dog ~ new cat) has been going quite slowly. Sweet little kitty has very sharp claws . . . . and Cider is not used to young cats that run at turbo speed. "Who me?" says Holly. My ability to trim those tiny little claws is also a work in progress. Holly is doing well using her scratching post, but it doesn't really trim her nails.<br /><br /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 318px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435694070892962802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGRRjKYTwJvzup13rQC6Zqp6X8XyCH1dcjI_Vgl441UT0ppCMe43WeaWJnWZ8pfm7RstUPJL9BegXExB0Zv4uzIZEZaxIJghSO7MB-ePKh95NDXLuQJREGpKSIGaUvsyuMmPbBrnDTgmw/s400/hellokitty3.jpg" /><br /><div><div><div>So far the meetings have involved me holding Cider's collar and the cat keeping a respectful distance. We have progressed beyond the peeking door technique . . . but I can't hold the dog and use my camera, lol. </div><div><br /></div></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 338px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435693953664263794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs0BBMQEljok5hLw3oYsLqHvYtMnZ1N_AlkaqLMCaFPAStZaTUqFSQuR0fCLY05efe-pCZIAaSmLEF2B08oI6GQZbE6EcL0fBxFJE1iKJrUC1UpwgknJ3KdLYJ6TPmDlRjL1MzI4XALs4/s400/hellokitty2_v2.jpg" /></div><div> </div><div>I admitted to my daughter this week that I am indeed a bit nervous about the first unrestrained meeting. . . with no leash or collar involved. She assumed I was worried about the kitten (ha!) and recently realized I am actually more worried about the dog. Cider only has experience with declawed, geriatric cats. I think Cider is in for a shock when she discovers that cats do have claws. "OMG!" My daughter exclaimed. . . . "you're more worried about the dog!" Well . . . maybe, I replied. I have seen an upset cat jump on a dog's back before, with all four sets of claws digging in. Not so fun for our canine friends. So . . . slow and steady it goes.<br /><br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 394px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435687566095476322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQebN9Ahjhst-_lctTsUXmWpqwSH__CrkBWS-8loHYCUVpLEUrO6Me5uGTq29U_DoC2Ik17bk13EjfLTe9n9ssLw5jXLpt8Ol3prZZy6RMkS2PizxMPh01RutNuwz8Mw_Kz6OAYlAUs_U/s400/cattoy.jpg" /></div><br /><div align="center">In the mean time Cider likes the new food bowls, new plush and feathery cat toys and bouncing balls with bells : )</div></div></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807320009590197652.post-9516014596625622412010-01-29T16:15:00.000-08:002010-01-29T16:35:11.750-08:00Vintage Hats ~ Velvet, Feathers and RhinestonesI have had several requests recently for vintage hats . . . so I added several to my <a href="http://www.ciderantiques.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#006600;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Etsy</span> shop</span></a><span style="color:#006600;"> </span><span style="color:#000000;"><br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJvKPV0Leb1XZ7k3Dn2cU9WPPsN05bR1EIa4NZQ9mROWZMsE27zXe9WhozjHapl6xPJPdHkr4HxKPiSvDHupuEbdLDtp202XEQDfO-_l1BGRqfCbnqyJiG75nQwfCGLy2KHL6WQPIyQiE/s1600-h/andre2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 344px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432322162455187522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJvKPV0Leb1XZ7k3Dn2cU9WPPsN05bR1EIa4NZQ9mROWZMsE27zXe9WhozjHapl6xPJPdHkr4HxKPiSvDHupuEbdLDtp202XEQDfO-_l1BGRqfCbnqyJiG75nQwfCGLy2KHL6WQPIyQiE/s400/andre2.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">Rhinestones and Feathers . . .</div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtq21frbk7WYmo_CZqTQc5hAUXGnQgNwuzIl0DbMzdRLAfs3y2XsoCUg6eH-jZtCqiB0C8YOz_9ITuYLy_Abgg1GXpEMQl1QWPALJsv0igiTX7-Q-5VltUVVgoZKFqD9X92egOQOKGLzs/s1600-h/bonnet4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 322px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432322016596372258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtq21frbk7WYmo_CZqTQc5hAUXGnQgNwuzIl0DbMzdRLAfs3y2XsoCUg6eH-jZtCqiB0C8YOz_9ITuYLy_Abgg1GXpEMQl1QWPALJsv0igiTX7-Q-5VltUVVgoZKFqD9X92egOQOKGLzs/s400/bonnet4.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">White Millinery . . . an Easter Bonnet perhaps.<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrtse5kqh_nLbkAjw_HaZ8XjYWUOrQo3iLdaRWuYVTEh-rUswtsTbYt_qEKIaOFUp7zmvNuIhWEQO56xmMrxTs7lOVcsTloM2Da9_3gvjwR2ucCFxc05OxEd1muw2EMnmyOT7jrVhyphenhyphenNzA/s1600-h/pinky1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 368px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432321853997433490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrtse5kqh_nLbkAjw_HaZ8XjYWUOrQo3iLdaRWuYVTEh-rUswtsTbYt_qEKIaOFUp7zmvNuIhWEQO56xmMrxTs7lOVcsTloM2Da9_3gvjwR2ucCFxc05OxEd1muw2EMnmyOT7jrVhyphenhyphenNzA/s400/pinky1.jpg" /></a><br />Pretty in Pink ~ Any Time of Year!<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUhxk1BAxdKy_kTdqPbn3uD6oTIk6s-62JYlnf7HZKNnFqmC9HWFZICppfmqlrfUkfQvdi_M3rcKsHj8RL5QdI043VY1Nu3FJNaNSQQpFKhjiWGujc7BKjvQvZyUh_-zoA8Lyi0FwrBts/s1600-h/flapshoes2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432321714447946354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUhxk1BAxdKy_kTdqPbn3uD6oTIk6s-62JYlnf7HZKNnFqmC9HWFZICppfmqlrfUkfQvdi_M3rcKsHj8RL5QdI043VY1Nu3FJNaNSQQpFKhjiWGujc7BKjvQvZyUh_-zoA8Lyi0FwrBts/s400/flapshoes2.jpg" /></a><br />Some wonderful Flapper shoes from the 1920s ~ Love those beaded Buckles<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWslGnFri76gv-J5yQVow07VRdZKT72MdhFJkRFm9qiHBJ9hvEJuRanzcqi5Yxx2u9UOjJS0BvGhRR_7zmCvIPYxMbqVvrUUKkyemoYDhCIzCJm38_svggC3pTmO2vbhk1uRBkTSM5eJk/s1600-h/bltassels2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432320099332045906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWslGnFri76gv-J5yQVow07VRdZKT72MdhFJkRFm9qiHBJ9hvEJuRanzcqi5Yxx2u9UOjJS0BvGhRR_7zmCvIPYxMbqVvrUUKkyemoYDhCIzCJm38_svggC3pTmO2vbhk1uRBkTSM5eJk/s400/bltassels2.jpg" /></a><br /><br />And more velvet with embroidered detail.</div><br /><div align="center">~~~ Have a great weekend ~~~~ Thanks for visiting ~~~ </div></div></div>Karen ~ Cider Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03786981151370983908noreply@blogger.com5