I See London...

 So, I've been contemplating doing a post on "London and France" for sometime now. Thought it might be a little too risqué for my online diary, though....   But,  when I found this bustier a few months ago, in the most perfect of shades with foof in all the right places, I knew I had to do that post....  My husband thinks I'm cuckoo for doing it a post on my unmentionables. I assured him he's probably right, but, not only because of this....  The back is so pretty with the deep pink satin....{{Sigh}}  I always enjoy speaking to the antique dealers when I make a purchase. It's a good way to find out where your things came from and even if they can't tell you, I've found that they are often rather interesting people. I bought this pretty one from an older couple years ago at the flea market and struck up a conversation with the gentleman. He warned me (with a grin on his face) that "wearing something like this could result in children"  and that he and his "bride" had quite a few that way! Thought I'd share that funny tidbit with you too. Your welcome. I love that he still referred to her as his bride even after all the children and so many years had come and gone. I should have gotten a better picture of the yellow one up there. It's very 60's- ish and I adore the rosettes and color.  These hang in our armoire, right in front of the bed sheets in our bedroom, there's a few more hanging on the back of the bathroom door too... I like keeping them in places people who may happen to visit our room wouldn't necessarily see. I'll often open the door for a peek. It's like a little treat just for me.... Some are vintage, some not.  I add little sachets of lavender to my drawers, armoires, baskets and closets. It's always nice to pull out linens and clothing that smells so wonderful! I grow lavender in our garden outside, but there's never enough of it so make the numerous sachets that I like to use in drawers and cabinets. You can buy it by the pound from Save on Crafts for a very reasonable price and then refreshen the sachet with a few drops of lavender essential oil when needed. The little favor bags that craft stores sell, usually in the wedding area work very well as the smaller sized sachets. Add pretty millinery and ribbons to make opening a drawer special. On a side note, my husband's sock drawer sachets don't have millinery or velvet ribbons hanging from them... On another side note, he may not like that I just told you he has sachets in his drawers..... So, what do you think, girls? Was this all TMI for you? Hopefully your laughing and not thinking why is she showing me her underwear? 

 
 

Comments

[Shelley Overholt]

Pretty! It reminds me of my grandma!! She loved waring sexy little gowns to bed and called them her nighties!!! :)

[Robin Thomas]

Girl? Okay, delish.

[Jill at buckscountyfolkart.blogspot.com]

HAHA! You've got a lot of guts to do a post like this! It's all so pretty! You take wonderful pictures. So romantic.

*Sigh* maybe it's time I turned in my "Oscar the Grouch" pjs!

[Heather ~ Pretty Petals]

Love all of your unmentionables Gabrielle... they are gorgeous! I especially love that yellow one. xo Heather

[Suz Reaney]

I think this is the most fun post I have seen in ages! Your "unmentionables" are like pieces of cotton candy and your photography skills are incredible. Thanks for sharing with us, Gabrielle. You are too cute!!!

[Julie Ann]

Gorgeous gorgeous bustier!!! How cute that your guests catch a little peek of these while visiting your house!! And what sweet advice from the man you bought your pretty pink slip from! I don't know why, but it makes me happy to see a couple who have been through the best and worst after a long long time still living in love with eachother! May this be your path, too! :)

[gabrielle messina]

Thank you, Suz! I guess after getting over the shyness, I was going for FUN! LOL Nothing more fun than cotton candy!

I am such a novice with the camera and rarely am I motivated to edit, so thank you very, very much.

hugs!

[debi]

Ooh la la!! Love this beautiful post! Your bustier is gorgeous!

[claudie]

First I have to say that I also LOVE N.Y. not matter what..
Second, your kids are just adorable, and wasn't it hot a week ago? and what happened to our sunshine : (
Third, this is the stuff i LOVE to see Gabrielle. I think this is what it's all about. Having fun with what makes you happy.
I'm not good with tight shots, you are great! never say never.
Fourth, I'm so missing my bloggy friends out there. They really were the BEST.
I'm sorry I didn't get to meet you. Maybe one day. You just never know where life leads you : )
Happy Monday and my fav is the yellow one too.
Love Claudie
xoxox
P.S. I did make it to Savannah. I was in Jenn's fav bakery, Back in the Day. I wanted so badly to meet Jenn. Again, one day.

[Sue]

Fabulous post! I love all the vintage pretties, and have my own little collection of gowns, bed jackets and such. My mother-in-law was all about "dressing for the occasion" - seeing this post made me think of her and smile (she passed away a few years ago - but was quite a "hottie" in her day). Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving such a sweet comment. I am off to explore more of your blog

[Shana]

Can't get any more girlier then that.

[frenchgardenhouse]

Just gorgeous! No, absolutely, we love seeing that kind of pretty. You probably look fabulous in all of those.:) xo Lidy

[sadie]

totally not too much info. We're girls and we all like to see pretty things. It was like taking a walk through a fabulous lingerie section, like the one in Harrods (you would LOVE it there!)

I love that you shared this. I am so not doing this myself though. Too many old, saggy and ugly greying pairs of knickers for 'That Time of The Month'! eww. Now THAT is too much information! ;o) xx

[kecia]

hi there! i'm slated to be a guest curator on crescendoh.com (week of July 12-16) and i would love to use your post on vintage lingerie as a link on www.crescendoh.com if you are ok with it.

thanks and lmk if this is ok,

kecia
(keeshagirl4@aol.com)

[mary w]

they are beautiful..I have seen some people hang a collection in the bedroom window as a curtain(hopefully they don't live in a subdivision or on a very busy road??)..the sunlight coming through them is gorgeous.