What I Wore

I got two different compliments on this outfit,

that made my day!

Skirts and jacket: thrift

Boots, top and tights: Target

Belt: Dots

Necklace: Pretty Posh Posie made by me

  

I forgot to include the pix of the birthday balloons

and presents. 

I just love all the colors!

Bye for now!

Happy 11th Birthday!

Well, it was a busy weekend in our house,

since my daughter had a sleepover

birthday party!

Can't believe she is 11 years old!

And as you can see taking pix was a challenge.

These girls would not sit still!

I guess I did capture the energy of preteen girls!

The theme was rainbows, 

which kind of came together by accident.

I was really just going for lots of bright colors. 

 She got lots of great gifts and no sleep,

so it was a success!

Bye for now!

Favorite Things

 I'm dreaming of spring lately, 

so I thought I'd show off

my paper doll collection

all dressed for spring!

 These are modeled after the Flatsy dolls! 

They are my favs!

 And, these are Kiddle paper dolls. 

The clothes are a bit more babyish, 

but still so cute! 

Bye for now!

Make Your Own Flower Loom

 Before I was able to find a vintage flower loom 

I devised my diy version

that works great for simple flower loom flowers.

I love my vintage looms, 

because they are so versatile.

But I still use my diy version 

to make a bigger sizes than I can with the vintage.

So here goes.

You will need:

*Cutting mat

*Exacto knife

*Foam core (corugated cardboard might work 

but wouldn't be as sturdy)

*Nails with no heads

*Pen or pencil

* Something round to use as a template

 I used a vintage flower loom as my template.

It measures about 4 1/2 - 5 inches across.

 It's easier to cut out one corner at a time

rather than the whole circle at once.

And it doesn't have to be perfect!

It really helps to have an inside circle,

for when it comes time to weave the middle of the flower.

This is also when you should mark the nail positions,

twelve evenly spaced.

 Add numbers 1-12.

Insert the nails at the tick marks.

Now you can make flowers galore!

For a tutorial on that go to this great site.

Science Fair

Last week my little girl (that's her on the right) 

had a science project for the science fair

at school.

She worked on it with one of her best friends

(that's her on the left).

They chose an experiment on freezing water

and they had lots of fun doing it!

Bye for now!

What I Wore

 I'm not really happy with these pics this week,

I was arguing with my daughter!

Arguing and taking self portraits don't mix!

Oh, well, anyway...

Skirt: thrifted

Sweater set, tights and boots: Target

Coat: Steve and Barry

Purse and scarf: Vintage from Ebay

Bye for now!

Kitty Wisdom

Kittens are born with their eyes shut.

They open them in about six days,

then close them again 

for the better part of their lives.

-Stephan Baker

Favorite Things

 

 Favorite things: 

1. A handmade birthday card from my daughter.

2. Falling asleep with your favorite thing.

Bye for now!

What I Wore

 Everything this week (except coat and purse): Target

Coat: thrift

Purse: vintage

 

Here is a close up of the necklace,

it was a Christmas gift.

I adore it!

Bye for now!

Thrifty Finds

My latest finds at the thrift include this purrrfect 

kitty kat bubble bath bottle!

I've seen these before, 

but they were always too expensive. 

This one was only $2!

Then I spotted this amazing vintage suitcase 

with a daisy fabric!

I haven't seen this fabric ever,

so I new I had to get it. 

It was my birthday gift to myself!

Doesn't it look fabulous sitting on my daisy covered bed?

Bye for now!

Kitty Wisdom

"Which is more beautiful-

feline movement or feline stillness?"

-Elizabeth Hamilton

Music, Music, Music

Favorite Things

I happen to have a pretty good collection of vintage cards started

and I thought I would share some of them now and then.

I'm starting of with some sweet kitten cards

that I got when I was a little girl.

The one above is so sweet

and I love the 3d flowers and ribbon.

And who doesn't love an Easter kitten!

Or a basket of kittens!

 This card is from a box of all occasion cards

that I got at the thrift.

A pretty little rose.

Bye for now!

Thrifty Finds

I almost missed this adorable little deer figurine

when I was at the thrift.

It was so small it nearly got lost 

on a shelf of assorted goodies.

But luckily my radar zeroed in on it!

I've also been finding some cute fabrics

like this faux patchwork.

It's so bright and cheerful!

I know I'll find some perfect project for it.

My favorite, though,

is this vintage round tablecloth.

Check out the orange and pink combo!

Add the pom pom trim

and I was hooked!

 Bye for now!

Kitty Wisdom

Cats do not have to be shown

how to have a good time,

for they are unfailing ingenious in that respect.

-James Mason

I found something else under the Christmas tree!

Something furry and purring!

Bye for now!

Favorite Things

 Some favorite things from the past couple of weeks:

Sabrina opening gifts!

Playing with my new turntable!

And listening to Dean.

A beautiful sunset!

Bye for now!

Yay! It's my Birthday! 

That's me 51 years ago

and I'm still as excited as I was then! 

I celebrated by going to the thrift store

and scored some great things.

It was hard knowing I won't be 

hearing from my mom this year,

I miss her so much!

But I know she would want me to be happy

and live my life to the fullest.

Which is what I always plan on doing!

Bye for now!

What I Wore

I found this dress at Target for $5 on clearance!

I love the floral pattern and the colors!

Dress, tights and boots: Target

Sweater: thrift

Purse: vintage

Pin: Posh Posie Pin made by me

Bye for now!

Thrifty Finds

I just couldn't resist

this mod looking banner!

It's so unique!

And I found some lovely valentiney yarn

and some sweet fabric and burlap.

Bye for now!