Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Happy Hour

The 1950’s saw a revival in Polynesian pop culture…

 

The 1960’s brought us avocado green and harvest gold…

avocado and gold

 

And I got out my trusty sewing machine, mixed the two decades together, and came up with this little bag…

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I had so much fun whipping up this “fabric cocktail” I think my blender was jealous… 

Cheers, my dear readers!

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17 comments:

  1. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmMarch 13, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    I love that shade of green and that button perfects it!

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  2. Our Neck of the WoodsMarch 13, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    How cute! What a lovely fabric cocktail :)

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  3. Buttons ThoughtsMarch 13, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    Oh I love it I would be jealous if I was the blender:) B

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    1. Valerie BoersmaMarch 13, 2013 at 6:15 PM

      B-thanks! Now Dolores has company while she pouts;)

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  4. UnknownMarch 13, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    Love your new little bag ♦ avocado is a favorite of mine ♦ my baby furniture was avocado & burnt orange ♦ what was my mom thinking?

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    1. Valerie BoersmaMarch 15, 2013 at 8:31 AM

      Thanks Lisa! I'd love to see that baby furniture of yours, too;)

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  5. AnonymousMarch 13, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    I makes me wish I wasn't stuck in the snow and ice covered tundra that is the Midwest! Ahhhh to go somewhere warm with my feet in the sand while sipping a fruity cocktail! Your new bag really does capture the feeling of paradise!

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    1. Valerie BoersmaMarch 15, 2013 at 8:32 AM

      Thank you Jess-and I wish I could send you some sun and sand, but there isn't much of either here right now. But I am sending tropical thoughts your way:)

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  6. Dawn of LaTouchablesMarch 14, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    I love your new bag! What a wonderful wild mix of tiki and ripe luscious avocado! You are amazing, Valerie!

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    1. Valerie BoersmaMarch 15, 2013 at 8:34 AM

      Dawn, thank you so much!! You are pretty amazing yourself, by the way:)

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  7. Niesz Vintage HomeMarch 14, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Love it! An avocado, tiki bar, mix of awesomeness.
    And of course, you found the perfect button. :)

    Kimberly

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    1. Valerie BoersmaMarch 15, 2013 at 8:42 AM

      Thank you so much Kimberly! I was thrilled when I found that button! I wish I could go back in time and buy a whole bunch more just like it;)

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  8. Girl with a New LifeMarch 15, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    I LOVE retro tiki bars like the one in your first pic.

    Fantastic inspiration for your latest creation.

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    1. Valerie BoersmaMarch 15, 2013 at 8:46 AM

      Thanks Tina! Me too with tiki bars, and almost anything else tiki as well. It was a good day when I found the coconut mugs-stuff like that really makes my pulse go racing!

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  9. KimMarch 22, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    You are a true artisan. That bag is so unique and gorgeous.

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