Autobiography of a Butterfly

Something beautiful to brighten your day!

My heart feels so full when I know that God has lovingly made me to appreciate such beauty as an old fabric book and a dainty teacup.

Stamp Crazy

My husband eagerly came up to me and asked what else he could stamp for DelightfullyDutch.

*I think he likes hitting stuff.*

So we made more lovely and romantic handmade gifts.

All are currently available!

We accept custom order requests as well.

Husband - Two Become One - Wife

My Beloved is Mine - I Am My Beloved's

Bride - Groom

We love making them and we hope you'll love using or gifting them :)

Vintage Tins

Vintage biscuit tins are such beautiful and multi-functional decorative pieces. They come in a great variety of styles and can add the perfect touch as wedding decor, vanity storage... What aren't they perfect for?

The Look:

               

Vintage Tins at DelightfullyDutch:

   

Two Become One

My husband and I decided to take a new spin on the much loved, hand stamped silverware so popular on Etsy.

I'm so pleased to say that today we sold our own original interpretation!

Perfect to use on your wedding day and every special event thereafter. 

A great gift for a newly engaged couple, newlyweds, Valentine's Day, or for any anniversary!

Vintage Aprons

I love vintage aprons.

I'd been browsing Etsy, trying to scope out the one.

Low and behold, on my 1 year wedding anniversary, my husband and I were strolling through an antique store when the most darling floral apron caught my eye.

It was, the one.

Even more than that, I'm positive I saw this exact apron at this exact antique store about a year before, but I wasn't into buying beloved treasures back then. 

My husband even remembered.

The one, had waited for me. And my husband, (the true The One), bought it for me as an anniversary gift! Truly, so special!

Thought it deserved it's very own photoshoot. 

I love the blue and white, a little Dutch :)

Brought out some red Pyrex to really play up the vintage theme.

Besides, I have to inspire others to go out in search of their very own beautiful vintage apron.

Speaking of which, I have some sweet vintage half aprons for sale in my Etsy shop, DelightfullyDutch.

Buy them individually or as a lot!

Perfect, right!?

Get 'em before I change my mind and keep them! ;)

Everything Beautiful

Wishing you a beautiful day!

"He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end." ~Ecclesiastes 3:11

Spice and Everything Nice

There is so much to learn from the stylish kitchens of decades past. 

For instance, these milk glass spice jars add some rustic country flair to an otherwise overlooked decorative opportunity.

I never before looked at my parsley and thought, "Why isn't this more fun?" 

But now I wish I had one for all my spices!

There are many milk glass spice jar styles available. Some with retro colors like pink lids, and others with darling Dutch boys, girls, and windmills!

Which vintage spice jar set best suits your taste?

Pyrex So Sweet

Oooh, Ahhh. 

Pyrex and Strawberries!

Love the Turquoise Amish Butterprint passed down from my Grandma, to my Dad, to me!

Wonderfully recognizable shape.

Makes sweet strawberries look even more delectable!

Get your Pyrex collection rolling with DelightfullyDutch!

Antique Recipe Books

I love old books, and these antique cookbooks are amazing.

 Published in 1915. The style reflects the era.
Beautiful design and color contrast.

A unique bookmark found within.

 Fabric covered books are the best!

Wonderfully written. How to cook in 1911.

What old books do you treasure?

Brass Cleaning Miracle

Ketchup. Seriously. 
That's all it took to clean this brass item.

Thanks to my Opoe (Dutch grandmother), who taught me this simple trick.

I rubbed ketchup over the cat, let it sit for an hour, then used a soft toothbrush to rub away the tarnish. Finally, rinsed off with a damp paper towel and ta-da!

Before & After!

An inexpensive and non-toxic way to clean those fun vintage finds!

Vintage Luggage

Vintage luggage is so beautifully shaped, colored, and built. It makes for a pretty wedding decoration or stylish home decor.
Of course, you can always take it for a trip!

The Look:



Luggage on DelightfullyDutch:

  

"Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow."
~Anita Desai

Terrariums

Looking for a unique display for your plants?
Check out these neat terrariums!

The Look:

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Terrariums at DelightfullyDutch:

Pewter

Perfect is what comes to mind.

I first fell in love with pewter during a spring season when I was at my Opoe's (Dutch grandma's) house.
She had a pewter pitcher brimming with spring flowers from her garden as her dining room table centerpiece. 

I was in love.
The perfect balance of rustic countryside with spring's blossoms adding colorful life.

I couldn't get enough of the charming bumps to the pewter's surface and the fact that this pitcher turned vase was my Opoe's grandmother's; what a treasure!

I'm always on the hunt for Royal Holland Pewter vases and pitchers so I can share the beauty of pewter with others!

The Look:

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Beautiful Pewter on DelightfullyDutch:

 

P.S. They look wonderful with Dutch tulips! :)