Tuesday, February 8, 2011

They Needed a Pretty Place!

First instead of listing dresses on Etsy, I needed a prettier dress form. Then of course I needed a prettier place to store the dresses!
Awhile back I got an idea from another fabulous blogger Maison Douce to use old shutters, screens or closet doors to turn into a portable closet!



I was lucky enough to have 3 sets of old closet doors in a great vintage chippy green. I used two for this project. (I think I might use the others to make two more to put in the sale) and an old closet bar. I had to cut the bar to get it to fit. I still need to get some brackets to attach the middle together. Then I will be able to just take the bar (it's removable) out and fold the doors in to move it.



I took off the old funky plastic knobs and added some acrylic knobs I bought at the craft store for $1.60 each.
I think I will add a mirror to the outside and some hooks to display handbags and jewelry.
Doesn't she look awesome with the turquoise beads?










Linking to:
Faded Charm  for White Wednesday
Type A  for anything Goes
Pink Postcard  for Transformations and Treasures
Tales from Bloggeritaville  for Thrifty Thursdays
Brambleberry Cottage  Time Travel Thursday
Common Ground  for Vintage Inspiration Friday
My Romantic Home  for Show and Tell Friday
French Country Cottage  for Feathered Nest Friday
Finding Fabulous  for Frugalicious Friday

Posted by The Vintage Farmhouse at 11:24 AM

51 comments:

  1. Tammy @ Type AFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    great dresses. love the blue and white lace one.

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  2. The Vintage FarmhouseFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    @Tammy
    I've found them all at The Goodwill Outlet (.69 cents a lb!!) I keep meaning to get them listed on Etsy but I probably won't get around to it and then they will end up in my annual yard sale. Wish I could keep them all! Alas I am a plus size gal and couldn't squeeze in them if I tried.
    thank you for reading and leaving a comment Tammy!!!!

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  3. Bee LadyFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Well first of all, "she" needs a name. Now what can we name her. Something musical I think..hmmm....And second of all, she's lovely. I wish I had her figure!

    Cindy Bee

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  4. The Vintage FarmhouseFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    @Bee Lady
    This is true...she does need a name. Would you like to do the honor of naming her??

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  5. Amy ChalmersFebruary 8, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Wowsers, I love the dress with the sash. Great folding closet idea too!

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  6. The Vintage FarmhouseFebruary 8, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    @Amy @MaisonDecor
    I wish I could take credit for the folding closet idea. I know I saw something very similar on someones blog but I've gone back through and searched and searched and can't find it!

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  7. Sandi~A Cottage MuseFebruary 8, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Goodness...everything looks great! You have quite a pretty collection of vintage dresses!

    Love the beads on the mannequin too!

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  8. SLRFebruary 8, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    those dresses are just fabulous! there is NOTHING like a vintage party dress...new designs, even the ones that look vintage, still don't compare. you have a lovely collection and new pretty place for them!

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Oh how I love vintage dresses! You have some really romantic pretty ones! Love it! Great idea! Traci

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  10. time worn interiorsFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Those are some lovely dresses! And your closet turn out cute!!
    Theresa
    aka:tot

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  11. Susan EvelynAndRoseFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Such gorgeous dresses and clever way to display them!
    Happy WW,
    Susan

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  12. Vintage CullerFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    I just love all of these wonderful dresses! The shutter closet is a great idea and would be a great way to make use of my stash of old doors in the barn. Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos!

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  13. Debra@Dejarenew.blogspot.comFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Wow am I ever drooling over here! Yowza those dresses are KILLLLLER! I would have loved to have my hands on those when I sold vintage on Ebay. So makes me want to try again. I never did try Etsy. Loves me some perty vintage dresses. Thanks for sharing. Oh and thanks for joining me on my blog. That rocks!!
    Deb
    http://dejarenew.blogspot.com

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  14. stefanieFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    oh, it looks like Cinderellas closet!!!!

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  15. Honey at 2805February 8, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Love the vintage! Pretty, Pretty! Neat closet idea too!

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  16. Gracie's CottageFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    pretty, pretty, p-r-e-t-t-y!

    Jan

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  17. Pretty Pink CherubFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Great idea but my eyes were too busy looking at the dresses to notice anything else ;O) hehe!! Lucky girl!!! TYFS!!! Many Hugs!! Tammy

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Love the hanging idea, and the dresses are pure vintage lovliness. Can't you keep them just for display?

    Cheers,
    Lisa x

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  19. LeanneFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    69c!!! What a bargain, even if they are not plus-sized! Gorgeous :)

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  20. Tammy @ Type AFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    i wish we had a goodwill outlet. they are beautiful, i love vinatge clothes. thanks for linking to my party today, love bothe links.

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  21. Sarah @ Modern Country StyleFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    I love the way you've made over the mannequin. It looks so cool!

    I'm a-following!

    Sarahx

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  22. UnknownFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Beautiful dresses!!

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  23. AmandaFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    I do love the folding closet! The dresses are amazing! Do you have a little girl who likes to play dress-up and have tea parties? I would be searching for a reason, any reason to keep the pretty dresses! I think I am going to check out the Goodwill Outlet this week for the first time ever! (I hear you should wear gloves...do you think so?) How about Melody for your mannequin? Just a thuought. I always love visiting you at the Farmhouse, Nicki!
    Best Wishes and Blessings,
    Amanda

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  24. The Vintage FarmhouseFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    @Amanda
    I have two girls...so I might just end up hanging on to a couple of the dresses. I find them fairly often at the Outlet. It is amazing to me the people that just pass them on by. I don't wear gloves to the Outlet, mainly because I forget to take them.So there is a lot of hand washing as soon as I get home. Gloves are recommended! I think Melody would be a great name!
    Thank you for visiting Melody!!

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  25. Noble VintageFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    these are just dreamy! Love the Marilyn dress and the blue one reminds me of Cinderella (with the birds decorating it!) :)
    Fabulous idea on the makeshift closet- thanks for sharing that! And thanks for linking up!

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  26. UnknownFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Lovely! I think your little closet is adorable as is your dress form! :)

    ~liz

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  27. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    love, love, love your idea to display your dresses, and your dresses how fabulous are they.
    I want the blue & white one in the last photo. I really do, so did you list them on Etsy yet?

    Found on Faded Charm's White Wednesday.
    I'm now a follower. Great Blog!

    Melissa

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  28. DonnieFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    So pretty and feminine.

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  29. KammyFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Great idea, love it !
    The dresses so remind me of Cinderella (I was looking for the little mice - you know the ones
    that do the sewing..LOL)
    Hugs,
    Kammy

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  30. Cindy AdkinsFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Oh my gosh--this is exquisite!!! It truly is like going back in time--thank you for the beautiful journey!!!
    XO

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  31. bikimFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    LOVE them!
    Rosa

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  32. SylviaFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Love the wispy fun look of the dresses. The door closets are cute...great idea!

    Sylvia

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  33. VintagesouthernlifeFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Your dress form and little closet is so pretty!
    I love the beautiful vintage dresses.

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  34. A Whole Lotta MagicFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    What stunning dresses! The Judy is beautiful too!

    Sue @ Beach Bungalow
    xo

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  35. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageFebruary 10, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Such beautiful clothes in a gorgeous setting! (And a really clever idea!)

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  36. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogFebruary 10, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Wow! The dresses are gorgeous!! I love the blue and white one! Your pictures are fantastic!

    http://inthehammockvintage.blogspot.com

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  37. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageFebruary 10, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Such beautiful frocks in a gorgeous setting! What a clever idea for a closet!

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  38. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageFebruary 10, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Well I guess I liked this twice as much as I thot I did!Ha!

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  39. The Polka Dot ClosetFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Wow, what great dresses, I think I would like to go to prom just once more! Cute display closet!

    Carol

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  40. Everlasting BloomsFebruary 11, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    How fun and pretty are those dresses?? LOVE them! :)

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  41. Decor To AdoreFebruary 11, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Oh how beautiful! I am visiting via the Valentine linky.
    I wanted to invite you to the two linky parties I am planning. The first will be on February 23~ High Tea Tablescapes. Details can be found on my Wednesday posts. There will be PRIZES!

    Happy Valentine's Day!

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  42. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageFebruary 11, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Oooh, beautiful vintage dresses to go with all those wonderful dress forms. Isn't collecting vintage beauty fun? ;)

    Thanks for linking to the party again. Hope you've also entered my giveaway.

    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  43. Megan GunyanFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    That's awesome! What a great idea! I love using the doors. Those dresses are fantastic.

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  44. Debra@CommonGroundFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Hi Nicki! What a wonderful way to display your gorgeous dresses! Love the blues. Vintage display really adds to the feel of it all. Thanks so much for linking up for the party!
    hugs,
    Debra

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  45. The Decorating DiariesFebruary 11, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    I love your closet...and your dress form...and your dresses...

    Janet

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  46. A Few PenniesFebruary 11, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    What a pretty, dreamy post; thank you for sharing.

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  47. Courtney ~ French Country CottageFebruary 12, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    What gorgeous vintage dresses and love the way you have photographed and displayed them- so charming! Thank you for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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  48. Lana Kim White AustinFebruary 12, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    I am a new follower! I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
    ecstatic that I found your blog!!!

    How truly divine!!!

    And sublime!!!!

    An aesthetic wonder!!!!

    I'm looking forward to reading all of your past posts.

    I'm getting ready to go live in Italy for almost a year but promise to stop by often!!!!

    Hugs/thanks for the visual joy,
    Lana

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  49. KathyFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    These dresses are so delicious! Well done with the closet doors - love the new knob!
    Truly beautiful,
    kathy

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  50. Legacy of LoveFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Such a pretty collection. Thanks for sharing,
    Julie

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  51. Kelly BarronMarch 28, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Beautiful dresses! however, I'm dying over the dress form! I have been in search for one, that I can modpodge over! Very beautiful.

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