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The bow tie is back...
Keep an eye on silk bow ties at yard sales. A lot of 18 of them recently sold on eBay for $192! I bought these for two bucks each. After coming home and doing an eBay search, I realize that I should have bought the other ten that were at the yard sale. Oops.
I only had to watch three different videos ten times each in order to ties these. I don't know how the nerds do it.
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Who knew! $192 bucks...amazing! Love the photo, how adorable. I can't even figure out a regular tie let alone a bow tie!
Posted by: Karyn | April 30, 2009 at 09:48 PM
Are you selling them?
Posted by: Heather Lafter | May 01, 2009 at 12:30 AM
Was Hurricane Schwartz having a yard sale?
Posted by: Gabby | May 01, 2009 at 01:09 PM
I like how you tied the bow ties on the urns. It looks like a picture from a magazine.
I discovered your blog through the Blog Her DIY section. I saw that you're going to BlogHer 09 in the post below. Don't worry about not knowing anyone. Everyone's friendly and you'll have a good time. I went last year and really enjoyed it. Too bad I can't go this year :(
jessica
Posted by: zakka life | May 01, 2009 at 01:54 PM
Those ties are super cool and it looks like you did a great job tying them.
Posted by: sarah jane and bentley | May 02, 2009 at 12:42 PM
I have two of them, but they are clip on, seriously! What fun ideas.
Posted by: Susan@the cozychickadee | May 02, 2009 at 09:50 PM
Well, maybe nerds are nerds because they spent all their time polishing up their bow tie tying techniques
Posted by: Linda | May 03, 2009 at 04:01 AM
Super cute and smart!
Posted by: Becky | May 03, 2009 at 04:37 PM
Bow ties? I had no ides they were so collectible! (I think nerds are born knowing how to tie them.)
Posted by: Susan | May 04, 2009 at 03:46 PM
My Aunt uses these to make quilts. The ties have to silk. Polyester just won't do.
Posted by: KK | May 06, 2009 at 09:06 PM
I found your blog through a google search of vintage pageant ribbons - I am hooked! I took all my grandfather's bow ties last year when my grandmother moved and downsized! Love them!
:)Heidi
Posted by: Heidi Gordon | May 07, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Now THAT'S a very clever idea! I love the pink plaid one....it would be my fav! I'll remember this cute little vase addition, for sure.
Smiles and blessings,
Spencer
Posted by: Spencer | May 13, 2009 at 02:03 AM
Tying a bow tie is easy... as long as you don't look in a mirror until you are making the final adjustment. It's just like tying a shoelace - or, when you're tying a bowtie on someone else, it's just like tying a bow on a present. If you go by instinct (without looking in a mirror) it's a snap. If you can't get it, try it using a piece of twine or soft rope instead, until you get the hang of it. Also make sure the tie is adjusted to your collar size before starting or it will come out wonky.
Posted by: Andrew | July 06, 2009 at 04:30 AM
Those urns with the bow ties are too cute! I just happen to have some urns, but the bow ties I have in my stash are clip-ons! Maybe some E-6000 will do the trick.....
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | October 13, 2009 at 02:43 PM