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Magpie & Birdie

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About Me

** We will be having a TRUNK SHOW at Cool Shoes - Friday, January 30! Downtown Music Hall, 10pm, the cover is probably $5. We will have a small selection of never-before-seen vintage and re-constructed clothing and accessories. Cash only. **We sell vintage and re-purposed items for ladies and gentlemen. Apparel, shoes, handbags, accessories, jewelry, furniture, old magazines, figurines, interiors. We have a shop in Little Rock, Arkansas, and an online shop on at http://magpieandbirdie.etsy.com.Visit our blog at magpieandbirdie.blogspot.com for updates, pictures, and DIY projects.Our shop is located in MID-TOWNE ANTIQUE MALL in Little Rock, AR (at the corner of Markham and Rodney Parham).

My Blog

We are now selling on etsy!

Here are the first 4 items we have posted in our store so far on etsy.com.  I will add things as often as I can (probably once a week).  They will be mostly one-of-a-kind re-purposed items, as well as...
Posted by on Sat, 20 Dec 2008 12:18:00 GMT

DIY #6: Pepping Up a Plain Skirt, Vol. II

For instructions on how to re-purpose an ordinary pencil skirt into the surrealist couture dream you see below, go to http://magpieandbirdie.blogspot.com.
Posted by on Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:36:00 GMT

December Photos

Here are some photos of merchandise I have put in the store recently.To see more photos, DIY tips, etc. go to http://magpieandbirdie.blogspot.com.
Posted by on Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:17:00 GMT

New additions, 08.10.08

Figurine Village!Our first piece of furniture for sale! A mustard velvet swivel chair with turquoise legs.A 1960s swiss dot ruffle dress. Great with slouchy boots.For the guys (or girls), we've got ...
Posted by on Sun, 10 Aug 2008 19:10:00 GMT

DIY Project 2: Modernizing a party dress

Our suggestions: Shorten to mid-thigh and cut off most of the sleeves to create a cute flutter sleeveTools: 1980s party dress, scissors, needle/sewing machine and thread, sewing chalk (a pen or pencil...
Posted by on Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:59:00 GMT

DIY Project 1: Adding contrast buttons to a sweater

Our Suggestions: Take in slightly and add big turquoise buttonsTools: A sweater or knit top with potential, contrast buttons (and of course thread, needle, and scissors), straight pins, and safety pi...
Posted by on Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:54:00 GMT

July 2008 Updates

We officially switched booths (to 136) in Mid-towne Antique Mall on July 1. Check out our bigger, better location - near the back, by the restroom. We are now selling jewelry - a few pieces at leas...
Posted by on Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:50:00 GMT

July 2008 Updates

We officially switched booths (to 136) in Mid-towne Antique Mall on July 1. Check out our bigger, better location - near the back, by the restroom. We are now selling jewelry - a few pieces at leas...
Posted by on Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:50:00 GMT

New Ebay Postings!! 01.31.08

Click here to visit our ebay store.
Posted by on Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:29:00 GMT

Outfits

Here are a few possible outfits using only clothes and accessories from Magpie and Birdie.  We hope this will inspire you in some way.
Posted by on Mon, 03 Dec 2007 21:28:00 GMT