Friday Finds for Summer

Warmer weather has me dreaming of summer.

Summer Dreams

Enjoy! Happy Friday!

Romantic Red for Mom

What wonderful surprises do you have for mom?


Ruby Red Romantic Treasury

Enjoy this lovely romantic ruby red treasury!

Do You Want to Win?

Amarylis Papilio from Dirt Couture

Hose Clothes by Dirt Couture

 A few weeks ago, I was browsing through Etsy shops looking for inspiration for my spring scarves, focusing on a gardening theme.

I came across this shop named Dirt Couture. I was initially very intrigued by the photo of the Hose Clothes, but stopped in to look around.

If you have never visited Dirt Couture,
stop by for delightful garden supplies and garden gifts.

Remember to enter the February Giveaway Contest!

The winner will receive this lovely Hot Deals Red Orange SuZeFashion tote bag.

To enter:
Be a blog follower and leave a comment to let me know you are entering the contest here on the SuzeFashion blog.

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Contest ends next Friday February 10, 2012.
Entry deadline has been extended! So you have time to spread the word and enter to win this fabulous bag!

Contest ends midnight NEXT Thursday February 16, 2012!

Fab Friday Finds Features

Last week I asked for Etsy shops to submit items to be featured today on my blog. I was looking for a favorite item that could be for personal use or that could decorate the home.

I received lots of beautiful and unique items to consider! Wow! There is so much creativity out there! It was hard to select from so many amazing artists and quality products.

For those of you who weren't selected this time, do not dismay! I have some ideas brewing from the items you submitted, so stay tuned.

I finally narrowed down the choices by those who most closely followed the criteria to include some information about their favorite item (and only one item) including why they like it and anything unique about it.

Congratulations to bloomingcouture, brownsco and NeedlesAndKims!

1. Spring Wreath by bloomingcouture


Bloomingcouture says: This is my new favorite wreath "Springtime in Paris" My husband and I went to Paris for our Anniversary last Spring and the weather was beautiful, all the flowers and trees were blooming and the one thing that really stood out everywhere were the Beautiful pink cherry blossom trees. This wreath is designed with pink cherry blossoms and mixed greenery on a natural grapevine wreath. Simple, classic, beautiful...
This wreath measures 20-22 inches in width and height.

2. Bird Bath for spring by brownsco


Brownsco says: It is handmade from hypertufa which is a mixture of portland cement, peat moss, and perlite. It is very durable and attractive in any setting. Of course it reminds me of Spring which I can't wait for the season to come!


3. Felted Purse from NeedlesandKims



NeedlesAndKims says: I made this felted purse--all my items are made from repurposed wool sweaters (sometimes cashmere). I just love the way they feel and they're so easy to carry. I really like the color of this blue one and I used a vintage earring as a focal point for the dangling fibers. This was really fun to put together.

Have a Fab Friday wherever you are!

Fab Friday Finds

Last Saturday we were coming home from shopping at the public market. My husband suggested that we check out an estate sale sign he had seen on our way out. Somehow I totally missed seeing the signs but he took note. Smart man!

I love estate sales, garage sales, thrift stores, etc. Well I found this box full of vintage hankies, a bit of lace and a scarf. Like finding treasure!

They are all so lovely! Some with flowers, others with lace or crochet edge, 2 are even monogrammed! The soft pastels make me think of spring, and the deeper colors of autumn. Some have small stains so I will use the good portions of them to embellish scarves and journals. Some are just too beautiful to cut, but we'll see!

What would you do with them?



Happy Friday wherever you are!