I have a thing for vintage scarves, so I always look for cool ones at thrift shops. I’ve amassed a pretty big collection by now. Here are some of my favorites: I hope you enjoyed my collection. Thanks for looking and have a fabulous weekend. I’m off to Disneyland tomorrow[Read more]
Some recent thrifting finds in a classy combo of black and copper: I’ve been on the lookout for a teakettle and was excited to find this pretty copper one. I just need to put a little elbow grease into it to make it bright and shiny! I’m also thinking of[Read more]
This was a dress I made in Tonga. I think I wore it once while I was there- it wasn’t super practical. But I love it just the same. I was going for a sort of French-inspired look with the striped bow. The funny thing is that the fabric is[Read more]
Yesterday I was looking over the small collection of vintage books I picked up when I worked at Achievement House. The majority of them had been destined for shredding when I rescued them from destruction. As I looked at them I realized the reason I had decided to keep them-[Read more]
Hello everyone! Hope the week is treating you well. Here’s another edition of some of my recent thrifting finds: I found two of these adorable pink and black flower plates Another addition to my growing collection of pink glassware A couple pairs of adorable vintage gloves A white milk glass[Read more]
One of the people I work with on Sundays likes to go to church at the old Mission in San Luis Obispo. I wandered into the museum as I waited for her and took a few photos. Founded in 1772, the Mission has some of the oldest artifacts in this[Read more]
I have a confession: I didn’t come by the pattern for this skirt entirely honestly. I actually found it languishing in a jumble of old patterns, trash, and scraps in the back of the Home Economics room at the school I worked at in Tonga and decided that I[Read more]
In celebration of the Fourth of July (yesterday), a red, white and blue themed post of thrift store finds! A set of little Melamine bowls. Two pieces of wool fabric. I’m not sure what to make though. For some reason I’m picturing the blue one as a handbag. More Melamine…this[Read more]
One of my favorite things about Tonga was buying fresh vanilla pods from the market. They are so incredibly fragrant and delicious-smelling. I was so excited when I got home to try my hand at making fresh vanilla extract for my friends and family. It’s amazing how simple it really[Read more]
It’s been a good month… Hello July!