Mornings on My Vintage Porch
In the mornings while its still cool, the kids and I love to sit on the front porch and watch people walk their dogs and drive to work. Sometimes I bring my laptop with me and check emails...
The Almost Destroyed 40s Dress
I found this dress in a warehouse, at the bottom of a box that had previously been in a warehouse that caught fire. It made its way from the original owner to a fabric recycler but somehow...
What the F--- Vintage Crafts: Clown Ski Masks
I love to pour over a big stack of vintage magazines, reading articles and admiring the fashions, sticking strips of paper in them to hold the spot so I can go back to it later. I especially...
10 Under $10 Pin-Up Girl Staples
I live for a great bargain. Every week, we take the kids to the dollar tree to pick out a treat to have during our family movie night and I get so excited over all of the pretty glittery nail...
Free Vintage Pattern: 1950s Crochet Poodle Cardigan
It's been a long time since I shared a pattern from my collection so today, here's a pretty summery crochet pattern from the 1950s. I love the poodles on this darling vintage cardigan....
How Plus Sized Women Can Wear Crop Tops Too
This week, women are taking to social media to bare their bellies in response to Oprah Magazine, who stated that If (and only if!) you have a flat belly, you can wear crop tops. Let's take...
Big Hair, I Don't Care and a DIY Mesh Beach Tote
Summer is here and it’s time for picnics, movies under the stars and fun in the sun at the beach! In the summer, I carry tote bags with me everywhere I go. We load them up with sunblock, basic...
re-creating my perfect dress
My favorite vintage dress is beyond repair! The previous owner had made several attempts to fix rips and holes and so have I but the fabric is so delicate that it rips and shreds too easily...