Sunday, October 17, 2010

No Soap on a Rope for Christmas!

Have you ever opened your stocking or a package on Christmas morning only to find that smelly old boring Soap-on-a-Rope from a well-meaning relative?  Now, not to be ungrateful, but come on, weren't we  all hoping for something a little more special?  Something more like these elegant mirrors?

                                                  

When I found these images of vintage labels, I knew I had to make them into mirrors!  I had no idea what the words meant, other than "Violettes," but I was pretty sure they were French.    Now, since speaking French down here on the farm is about as useless as a sidesaddle on a boar hog, I went in search of someone to interpret the labels for me.  I didn't have to search long, because my friend, Trishia, over at French Kissed, popped into my mind.  She told me that "Savon Fin" means "Fine Soap," and "Savon Surfin" means "Superfine Soap," and that the labels and soaps had been created by the Remy Soap Factory of Paris.  That helped beaucoup (a lot)! 

So, if you're wanting to get that certain someone a special little gift or stocking stuffer that won't be disappointing, try one or two of these "fin" mirrors!  So elegant and a lot more useful than the 'ol soap-on-a-rope!

Merci beaucoup for stopping by!

15 comments:

  1. Love your mirrors, they're really darling! Also grabbed your badge. ;D
    I picked up your message on my blog and am not sure what the scoop is with the Followers not showing up. Not sure what "GFC" is in reference to followers - I usually just look for the gadget in the sidebar. I couldn't see then on your blog either so I'm really sorry I couldn't more help.
    ♥Sharon

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  2. thank you for visiting my blog! I have to say that I am "wowed" by your creations with the vintage images! We would love to have you join at EtsyCottageStyle.ning.com Your unique art would be most welcome!

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  3. oooo...Regina..I love your blog too! I love the mirrors. Thank you for the visit today. I am a follower now too.
    Have a wonderful day.
    xo Tami

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  4. Regina, thank you for the chuckle for the day! Actually, I didn't have much use trying to learn French living in South Texas either. Spanish was the obvious choice -- NOT!ha! I murder the French language but I've had the privilege of listening to one French lady speak so eloquently, it was downright musical with the rise and fall of her voice. French is truly the "belle" language.

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  5. I'm in work trying to catch up on a whole week of reading you! What a lovely week you have had! Very impressed with the French theme! Bien fait!

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  6. Oops! Looks like I'm in need of another French lesson!! Got a translation for "Bien fait?" Thanks for the nice comment!

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  7. Good Morning so happy you stopped by my blog...I love all your different buttons & etc. very creative now I know your here will be back often....
    Hugz
    Sandy

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  8. Your mirrors are so pretty... I wanted to thank you for joining us as a follower, I would love to join here too but I haven't been able too join anyone for a while, I don't know what the problem is, but when I get it fixed I would love to join here!

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  9. Hi Regina,

    Love your blog! Thanks for posting my button. I grabbed your button and have posted on vintagefeedsacks.blogspot.com. Thanks so much!

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  10. Hi Regina,
    Thanks for your visit to my blog. You have a lovely blog and your mirrors are so pretty. I will be following you too. Have a wonderful Sunday!
    Valerie

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  11. Regina, Just a note to let you know that I answered your question on my blog and explained the chicken postcard question.:)

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  12. Love the mirrors...I make soap so will check them out for sure.
    I wanna know how you got things to post on the left side of the blog.
    (())

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  13. Hi Regina,

    Thank you for visiting my blog. It's lovely to meet you and I very much enjoyed your French lesson. I must go back and ready more.

    Have a wonderful day.

    Cathy

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  14. Regina,

    Thank you for the invite! Love your blog spot :) beautimus buttons and mirros!
    Teri
    rosepetalr.com

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  15. Thank you for inviting me to your blog! I love your gorgeous buttons and mirrors! GFC back at you.
    Heidi

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