Common Theme - Floral

Im loving floral for Summer. Need to get my hands on some vintage fabric!

Love, love, love the colours and cut of this Mad Men dress

Go Go dress via www.trendyhipbuys.com

Twiggy

Some pretty ladies

I am in Love with big round sunglasses! I have my eye on a pair of Karen Walker's

Jess x

Wall Art DIY

Today is my first DIY post!

It all started from a decoration I saw hanging from a Christmas tree display in one of my favourite local home ware stores. It gave me the inspiration to create my own to hang on my wall at home.

All you need to create these gorgeous wall arts are:

• Fabric (the amount will depend on the size of the cross stitch frame)
• Cross stitch wooden frame - available from most craft stores
• Scissors
• String 
• Nail (To hang)

All you need to do is grab some pieces of fabric. Any type of fabric can be used. I used a cotton.

and some cross stitch frames. I used wooden frames in three different sizes. 

 Iron the fabric so that any fold or creases are flat and place the inside of the frame under the fabric and the top of the frame over the top. Secure the frame by tightening the screw.

Trim the excess fabric from around the edge of the frame

and voila some cute as a button art to brighten your walls this Summer. All I need to do now is decide which wall to put them on!!

Jess x

New Project

I have neglected this for a little while, so I do apologise.

I have been uploading new items into my little shop and was lucky enough to last week find a beautiful faux fur coat. In perfect condition it is a must have to keep warm over the winter months.

I am also venturing into an exciting project that is still in the design stages, however I thought only fair that I give you a sneak peak.

I have been collecting vintage fabrics for quite some time and feel they need a new home so some made to order creations will come into fruition over the coming months in these from these beautiful fabrics.
Think frills, ruffles and pretty whimsy tops and dresses and you will be on the right track.

More to be revealed over the coming weeks!

Jess x

New Arrivals

I've been doing a bit of searching for some Spring/Summer clothes and am pleased with what I have found. My favourite is the baby pink high waisted skirt and matching jacket that may even make a feature at the Spring Racing Carnival if no one snaps them up, soooo cute!

High Waisted Baby Pink Skirt $30

 Pussy Bow Black and White Speckled Sheer Shirt $40

Baby Pink Summer Jacket $40

Violet Winter Cardigan $20

White Knitted Vest $25

All items will be uploaded to my little shop later tonight.

Also remember that our first giveaway ends at the end of this month so share my facebook page with all your friends!

Win this beautiful shoulder bag

Have a fabulous week x



Afternoon Delight

I am excited to give you a sneak peek of my Afternoon Delight finds. Inspired by spring time and afternoon cups of tea, these clothes make you feel like a soft and delicate petal!

Featuring tonight is this apricot maxi dream a creation by Nicole, Sydney.  Just in time for the Spring Racing Season in Australia or the perfect dress for that special occasion.

It will be uploaded along with several other creations on Thursday in my etsy shop.

Also remember to like and share my facebook page with as many of your friends as you like to go in the running to win this beautiful vintage bag. The more the merrier!!!!

Jess x

Like The Whimsical Emporium on Facebook!

Hi lovely ladies and gents,

Head over to my facebook page here and share us with all of your friends to go in the running to win this beautiful cream shoulder bag. Vintage of course!!!!

Competition will close on the 31st of October!


Jess x

Fabric Abroad...

I recently went on a holiday to Vietnam and Cambodia and was on the hunt for some 'special' fabrics that I couldn't find back home.

Our first stop was Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) where we stumbled across aisles and aisles of silks, chiffons, suiting and lots of sparkles! I purchased 2 metres of a grey knife pleated chiffon and had planned to head back to purchase some more fabrics however we were busy sightseeing and didn't make it back to the market before it closed.

Ho Chi Minh Market

Ho Chi Minh Market

Our next stop was Hoi An, a beautiful town that I would be more than happy to visit again some day. Every second shop is either a tailor or shoe maker. I was like a kid in a candy store looking through magazines to pick outfits as well as picking beautiful fabrics for anything you can think of. I had a dress, blazer, silk shirt, shorts and pants made. I also had three pairs of shoes made!!

B'Lan Tailor in Hoi An

Such beautiful countries with beautiful people.


Jess x