Vintage Raggedy Ann and Andy Sweetness

I just listed this friendly guy in the shop today.  It got me thinking about how much I just love anything vintage Raggedy Ann and Andy.  So I thought I'd go hunting for some goodies from Etsy to share.

Ceramic Raggedy Ann & Andy from aesthetikara

Alarm Clock from BornAtTheWrongTime

Hallmark Playing Cards from bostonbaglady

A Pair of Wall Hangings from Sweet Shop Vintage (VKC member)

Cupcake Toppers from YesterdaysWhimsy

Vintage Sheets from sheetsnsuch

A Thank You, Please, and I Love You Book from oopseedaisies (VKC Member)

Sweet Girl's Dress from Lishyloo (VKC Member)

Did you ever have anything Raggedy Ann and Andy when you were a little one?  Do your kiddos?

Handmade Vintage Plush Love

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I think it's safe to assume that many of us are drawn to vintage because of we know it has a history.  It makes us feel connected to a different time period and to the people that might have worn, played with, and loved that treasure.  That's one of the reasons I'm always so excited to find handmade vintage items.  It adds a new level to that connection; a connection to the person that CREATED it.  It's fun to imagine a sweet grandma taking her time to handstitch a lovey for her first grandbaby.  

After listing this friendly knitted elephant today in my shop, I started discovering other adorable handmade vintage plush toys.  Here's what I found...

Vintage Cloth Doll

Patchwork Scottie Dog Softies

Vintage Little Girl Doll

Vintage Handstitched Stuffed Animal

Vintage Cotton Cloth Doll

Handmade Raggedy Ann & Andy Dolls

Have you ever come across any vintage handmade treasures like these?  Do tell!

*KRISSY*

of B.Inspired Vintage

and B.Inspired, Mama!

Vintage Nursery Decor: Dutch Heidi Girl Style

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I just listed this adorable dress in my shop today.  Priscilla modeled it for me, but it's just a bit too tight to keep in her wardrobe.

But I am loving this dress so much.  It's Dutch "Heidi Girl" style with the ric rac detail and tie-up front just send me over the moon!  And the subtle print on the red fabric featured dancing Dutch couples and folk art flowers.  *swooooon*  I'm always drawn to this folk art style and primary colors.  So I though I'd share some of my favorite DECOR items inspired by this little number.

1940s Folk Art Poster

Sweet Cardboard Sewing Box

Chalkware Dutch Couple Wallhanging

Heidi Girl Wallpaper

Folk Art Dolls

Cuckoo Clock Bank

Shopping List Holder (from VKC member shop, fuzzymama!)

Folk Art Metal Tray

Dutch Boy and Girl Pillow

Now I don't know about a nursery or kiddos room with ALL of these items.  Might be a little much in one room.  But I would love just a few in my little "Heidi Girl's" room!  Wouldn't you?!

*KRISSY*

from B.Inspired Vintage