I had been meaning to make myself a plastic bag holder/dispenser for months- I somehow always end up with tons of the things all around the house. I finally had some free time last week and I whipped one up! I based it on this tutorial from marthastewart.com: (click on[Read more]
A post full of kitchen goodies this week! A pair of ice cream S&P shakers… A cute red enamel frying pan… (This item is currently for sale here in my Etsy shop!) A great teal and orange kitchen curtain… A pretty floral cake cover… A red-handled wooden rolling pin… A[Read more]
I’ve been working hard all weekend to open up my first Etsy shop: S’Marvelous Vintage and Handmade. I’m finally ready to part with some of my finds and release them into the hands of people who will love them as much as I do! It’s mostly mid-century housewares and vintage[Read more]
I’ve been finding lots of animal-themed items at the thrift stores lately. They’re so fun and add so much character to your space! An adorable mid-century dog lamp A green ceramic circus elephant Is it just me or does this cat look like Stewie from “Family Guy”? [Read more]
I made this tank a few years ago and it is one of those projects that I have absolutely loved! It was really easy to sew, fits great and I always get a ton of compliments every time I wear it. I got the inspiration when I came across this adorable[Read more]
For your enjoyment, here’s the second installment of my vintage patterns: Enjoy and have a great weekend!
It’s no secret that I’m a complete coffee addict! I love me some good coffee and usually drink it at least couple of times a day- with lots of milk and sugar (or hot chocolate mix- it makes a great mocha, try it!). One of my favorite things to pick[Read more]
I whipped up this skirt last weekend with some vintage fabric I found at the Goodwill a while back. Something about this light blue fabric just seemed perfect for a dirndl-style skirt. I used Gertie’s great tutorial on her blog (find the link here), but modified it just a little.[Read more]
A little over a week ago, Marie, one of my best Peace Corps friends, got married in her hometown of Chesapeake, Virginia. I made the long journey out there from California to attend her wedding, and even after what seemed like countless delays and a cancelled flight, I don’t regret[Read more]
Hello and welcome to another edition of Thrifty Thursday, my feature where I share some of my many thrift store finds. This week, I’m sharing some of the jewelry I’ve picked up over the last few years: