Around the House

 Here's a peek at a little project 

I've been working on.

 And lately I've been spying on a fledgling bird

hanging out by our window.

 And, oh yes,

another great sunset!

Bye for now!

Thrift Store Finds

 Found at the thrift:

a beautiful vintage pillowcase,

and lots of fun vintage patterns!

Bye for now!

Mary Poppins

 Today's vintage book is Walt Disney's 

Mary Poppins.

Illustrated by Jan Neely.

1964

Bye for now!

Thirft Store Finds

 Found at the thrift:

summery fabric,

vintage Avon perfume bottle,

and mini wooden shoe.

Bye for now!

What I Wore

Skirt: made by me

Tee: Old Navy

Sandals: Target

Purse: vintage

 I made a new skirt to add to my collection,

using this book.

I used the directions to make an a-line skirt

with an elastic waist and added pockets!

Oh, I love having pockets!

I didn't have a belt to match (will try and make one

someday), so I used green ribbon for now.

The fabric is a vintage sheet.

I love how it fits, not too much gathering.

Bye for now!

Around the House

 Just Smoke looking adorable!

 Ducks enjoying the rain.

 Beautiful storm clouds.

Even more beautiful sunset.

Bye for now!

New in My Shop

 I've added a new kitty pin to my shop,

this time in a summery green floral with

daisy spots and lace boots.

I really love him,

hope you do too!

Check him out here!

Below is a pic my customer sent me

of the brown floral kitty pin!

Doesn't it look adorable on a handbag?!

 Bye for now!

Bunnies at Play

 The bunnies have been making lots of

appearances lately.

They especially like to hang out

in the play area sand.

 It's so cute when they roll around in sand,

I hope I can get a pic of that some time.

Bye for now!

What I Wore

Vintage green skirt and top: thrift

Purse: vintage

Sandals: Target

Belt: Dots

Bye for now!

Thrift Store Finds

 Found at the thrift:

some great vintage fabric cut up for quilting,

and a vintage felt bird ornie kit.

The felt birds laying on the kit are

actually ones that I found in the past.

I realized when I saw the kit it was for this 

style of bird, so I was excited that I could make my own now!

Bye for now!

Summer Friends

 Another childhood favorite of mine

is "Summer Friends".

The artwork is by

Ruth Wood.

It is from 1960.

Bye for now!

Thrift Store Finds

 I found some great vintage felt

at a thrift store the other day. 

Nice quality and pretty colors.

This sweet pin, below,

was found at an antique store

but I got it for a thrifty price,

only $2!

Can you believe that!

Bye for now!

What I Wore

 

Dress: JCPenney

Cardi: old from Target that I altered

Necklace: crocheted by me 

Butterfly pin on necklace: vintage

Purse: vintage

Belt: Dots

New in My Shop

 New to my shop is this fun

brown floral chalet pin.

You'll find it at Happy as a Lark Shop!

Bye for now!

Summer Vacation

 

Our girl has headed out to South Dakota,

to stay with her grandparents.

I miss her already!!

Have fun honey!

Bye for now!

Flowers and Showers

 Our azalea bush in the morning,

 a midday shower,

 the azalea in the afternoon,

and a cute kitty!

Bye for now!

Crocheting Projects

 This week I tried out a simple doily in yellow

and a fun necklace in blue.

 The necklace can be worn with the button in the back too!

Bye for now!

Nellie

 This was one of my mom's favorite books!

It doesn't say who did the artwork,

which is a shame,

as it is just wonderful!

 I especially love the little girl's face in the art below.

 And of course, 

Nellie the horse laughing,

below.

That was Mom's favorite part of the book!

Bye for now!