Morning lovelies~~
A little more decorating on a budget...with butterflies and angel wings!
Lucy my vintage mannequin has been around for almost 8 years and has been decorated in varying attire, but recently I decided to make her a wee bit more whimsical...
I love butterflies, and had some extra sheet music laying around, so I hand cut all of the butterflies that flutter around Lucy...I hot glued them to a long piece of ribbon so I didn't have to permanently keep her dolled up in butterflies and then attached the ribbon to her with a few stick pins.
Her necklace is just a piece of vintage lace that was wrapped around a package from Etsy and her tag that says "You are Lovely" was also added to a purchase I made a long time ago on Etsy, I save every little thing that comes in those pretty packages, even the ribbon and try to re-use them!
Her belt was made from fabric rosettes glued to a piece of ribbon and tied in the back, it helped to cover the ugly waist band of her vintage crinoline!
{the same crinoline that my punk loves to pull on for some reason!}
For a bit 'o whimsy I recently added on a pair of angel wings, necessity, of course not...
Fun...you bet!
I bought these off e-bay and they are made out of real ostrich feathers, I bought a size 1/2-3 years cause Lucy isn't that big and attached them again with several stick pins...
She is in heaven now with her new set of wings!
{and I fixed her necklace in the back and dusted her off in the meantime...sheesh I'm slacking on the house work!}
Paper butterflies~ free
Tag~ free
Vintage Lace-~ free
Angel Wings - $7.49 +$5.75 for shipping
Grand total for some whimsy and a happy mannequin~
$13.24!
I know this kind of decorating is not for everyone, but remember paper butterflies look cute anywhere, tucked in flower frogs, strewn across a welcome wreath (project in the works), placed inside apothecary jars,on gift packages, etc...And the angel wings would look darling hung from the ceiling in a little girls room or lovingly laid upon some vintage books!
Gotta run, diet coke is calling my name, it is early ya know!
muwahhh!
P.S. If you see anything on this silly old blog that inspires you or any decorating ideas that you want to mimic, by all means please do so...and if you have any questions please drop me a line, I would love to hear from you!
xo~
I think it's darling! I would love to have a mannequin to dress up! I always see so many pretty vintage jewelry, lace, dresses...when I'm out and about that would be perfect to play dress up with. My husband says they're creepy though and won't let me have one in the bedroom!!! Good ideas ~ she looks adorable.
Posted by: meandmyyellowhouse.blogspot.com | July 12, 2010 at 08:32 AM
So cute girlie!!
I have a dress form, but have never done anything cool with her! I may have to bust that gal out :D
PS - thanks for the permission to mimic you....heehee
Posted by: Lolo | July 12, 2010 at 09:45 AM
How the heck do you do it all? I love your creativity and all the lovely things you come up with.
P.S. Yes, it's hot here. :-)
Posted by: Kacey | July 12, 2010 at 09:50 AM
My dream trip would be vintaging with you! Everything we see would have to come in pairs cause I would want to buy everything you do!! :) everything you do, create is beautiful!!! Enjoy your diet coke!!
Cheers to Monday,
xo,
LuLu
Posted by: LuLu | July 12, 2010 at 09:56 AM
So So Cute, My dress form lost her base last year at the hands of Eli and his friend. sighhhhh she sits atop one of my work desks and is usually piled with finished necklaces. I love what you did. I have books of old sheet music and have wanted to make a Garland with them. Putting it on my list of things to do. have a great week, XO Jamie
Posted by: Jamie | July 12, 2010 at 10:18 AM
I have ALWAYS wanted a mannequin. My husband thinks im crazy. I love yours!! CUTE idea!! I might just have to start my search for one again :)
Posted by: Whitney @ How Sweet It Is | July 12, 2010 at 10:45 AM
She's a beauty...I hope you didn't prick her too much! LOL I think you need a little girl...just saying! :D
Posted by: Julie Harward | July 12, 2010 at 11:09 AM
Ok, serisously...how the heck do you work, take care of that sweet little punk, the pool man AND have time for such fabulousness!?? Love this. You never cease to amaze me!
~mary~
Posted by: Mary | July 12, 2010 at 11:59 AM
Lucy looks great Tara!!
My Isabella has angel wings too, only hers are dresden. I got them from Etsy!!
I love the butterflies!!
Thanks for the visit, I did have fun, but now I'm working like crazy.
Have a great week!
xo,
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | July 12, 2010 at 12:04 PM
She's a doll! Love your creativity..and on such a super chic budget! :)
~Terrell @ FrouFrouDecor~
Posted by: Terrell P | July 12, 2010 at 01:24 PM
Tara my sweet, that looks amazing! I am so going to steal that butterfly idea!!!!
Posted by: jen rizzo | July 12, 2010 at 02:23 PM
I love her whimsical outfit. I need to remember to use paper like that. What a great idea Tara. So simple and yet just beautiful.
Posted by: Becky @ Farmgirl Paints | July 12, 2010 at 04:57 PM
I love your Lucy in her angelic and whimsical attire. I may just have to cut out some cute little paper butterflies....Love them. : ) Carrie
Posted by: Carrie Eddleman | July 12, 2010 at 05:10 PM
So precious, that little Lucy-fairy is!! She is dressed to impress...perhaps awaiting a frog prince?! ;) Love all you do, now I must invite myself to your house SOON!!! xoxoxo
Posted by: Tracy | July 12, 2010 at 07:55 PM
How cute are you? I adore the butterflies made out of sheet music. They are so sweet. Did you free-hand cut them out? Your talent abounds! xo
Posted by: Coreenie | July 12, 2010 at 11:34 PM
So pretty! Thank you for the ideas! I was literally just on etsy last night looking at white paper butterflies and trying to figure out where I could put them. And you're right, they can go anywhere. I might just have to grab them.
Loving your whimsy. Have a happy day!
~Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | July 13, 2010 at 07:58 AM
Hello sweet Tara - I'm swooning over Lucy's new adornments! The butterflies are so sweet. And just when I thought it couldn't get better, you added those precious wings! They add such a softness to an already very feminine look. Love the rosettes too. Lucy is one lucky girl.
Blessings,
Marie
Posted by: Marie | July 13, 2010 at 09:32 AM
she is darling! those butterflies are really cute! my old form needs some help :) take care! susan
Posted by: susan | July 13, 2010 at 11:36 AM
love love it!!! You know how much I love butterflies too...so that is just so beautiful!!!!
xo
Posted by: Martha | July 13, 2010 at 11:52 AM
What a darling makeover for Lucy...Oh...and I love the lace you added to your desk in the post below...so cute!
Posted by: andrea | July 13, 2010 at 03:04 PM
I've hopped my way here from Marie's (Emma Calls Me Mama) and I'm so glad I did! What a delightful online home you have here. I 'met' Lucy on her blog and am just tickled pink by how splendidly she is detailed out here. :> I'm off to explore your blog a bit more, have a wonderful week! :>
Posted by: Karen G | July 13, 2010 at 03:21 PM
oh this is so sweet! i love the way the butterflies look like the are flying around her and the angel wings being real feathers just top it off to perfection. and what a smokin' deal on those wings!
Posted by: Heather | July 13, 2010 at 07:44 PM
You dressed your girl beautifully!
I've missed you!
Oh, and I finally head over to mamasan's place tomorrow to pick up my faboo cake stand. Squeeee, can't wait!
Oh, and the story we're going with is that I won it in a giveaway....that's all the hubs need to know. HA!!! ;-)
XO,
Anne
Posted by: Anne | July 13, 2010 at 07:56 PM
lucy is lovely!!!!
Posted by: Traci | July 15, 2010 at 02:29 PM
tara, don't forget that i have dibs on lucy! : )
A
Posted by: mom | July 24, 2010 at 02:18 PM