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Greg and I have a joke that I never see Palm Springs in the daylight because we arrive at dinner and we leave the motel at 5:00 am to set up for the market, then start for home when it ends. We came a day early before the @modernism_yard_sale to tour
Heading back to Palm Springs for Sunday’s @modernism_yard_sale with these Chelle Summer Take Everywhere Bags I made from a vintage shower curtain from @americanfamiliesestatesales. #modernismweek #chellesummer #vintagestyle #handmade #handbag
Fun vintage curtin fabric I found at an estate sale whipped into handbags and a new Chelle Summer Geo bag. More prep for Sunday’s @modernism_yard_sale in Palm Springs. #modernismweek #chellesummer #palmsprings #handmade #handbags
I was able to sneak out to a couple of estate sales this morning...a few fun things, some you will see again in another form. And now back to the creative bubble before returning to Palm Springs tomorrow for Sunday’s @modernism_yard_sale! #che
Chelle Summer Geo paired with vintage Jello. Find them Sunday at @modernism_yard_sale. #modernismweek #chellesummer #palmspringsstyle #handmade #handbags
Sewing up a storm this week to prepare for Sunday’s @modernism_yard_sale in Palm Springs, the bookend of Modernism Week. This handbag was made with a 1960s picnic table bench cover that had never been removed from its packaging. More handbag pr
Whee! It was a record-setting sales day for me at @psvintagemarket, the bonus market for Modernism Week. I had a new dress and Barbie had a new swim coverup (she also made Ken new shorts and Skipper a new swimsuit). Cynthia carries the Chelle Summer
Palm Springs bound for @psvintagemarket tomorrow with these handbags made from a favorite 1960s print from @zimboretro. #modernismweek #chellesummer #vintagestyle #handmade #handbag
Beautiful Bloomingdale’s remnant from the 1950s (via @abq_skeletonkey). I imagine the woman had bought the piece in New York City and held onto it, wanting to create the perfect item. And all the couches and curtains created from this fabric, t
Early Valentine’s Day #tbt to 2023– a vintage pantsuit and dog love. #vintagestyle #chellesummer #valentinesday #mystyle

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