September 4, 2009

flea market finds…again!

I couldn’t get these out of my mind so I went back for them. :-)

I love, love, LOVE these vintage pie plates with the recipes printed right on them! I actually bought them to give away as Christmas gifts (I know, I’m a little early) but it will be hard to part with them.

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I also snagged this for only $2.50!

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I went home happy…..again. :-)

September 4, 2009

flea market finds!

I scored big time at the flea market last week!

Vintage Fabric- More than a yard of each for $1!
My first project I have planned for it is an apron.

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Vintage Better Homes & Garden Cookbook $7 & Dr. Suess book $1
I found a page from a day calendar in the cookbook, it was so neat!
The previous owner was making oatmeal cookies almost exactly 23 years to the date I bought it!

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And lastly, I found this beautiful swan brooch that I bought for a friend of mine who’s maiden name is Swann.
I was sooo tempted to keep it for myself.

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September 3, 2009

martha’s done it again.

It’s no secret I’m a big fan of Martha Stewart. When I saw her cupcake book at Costco for half off I just couldn’t help myself. It is just FILLED with incredible ideas and my favorite thing? Most of the recipes have less than 8 ingredients! I also love that she tells which frostings tips to use, how to display them & even how to package them for gifts!

Definitely recommended.

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August 11, 2009

more martha for less!

if only i were rich….

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all of Martha’s Home & Dinnerware Collection on sale here.

August 2, 2009

sew simple.

I decided to attempt to be a little more suzie homemaker & made some more onesies. :-) These I made for a friend who is having a girl this November! I also made some for a friend who just had twins but I forgot to take pictures. Amazingly, it’s super simple to do & my sewing machine is no longer collecting dust!

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July 29, 2009

pinchin’ pennies.

with a baby humungo in the family it’s inevitable that the number of empty formula cans rack up pretty quickly. Instead of throwing all of them out I decided to revamp them so I can use them around the house. Here is what I came up with but I have to admit I stole the idea from here.

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July 28, 2009

sensibly styled.

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Found this AMAZING site whilst perusing this morning.

Fashion forward, & classy for those of us who are just a tad more traditional.

July 27, 2009

lovelies.

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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the pictures in this room.

& LOVE their arrangement.

Who says things have to be symmetrical?

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Love these colored glass all bunched together and the delicate flowers.

lovelies all found here.

June 13, 2009

the LIFE of…

This months comemerative LIFE magazine is the fabulous Jacqui O.

It is illuminating.

So worth the $11.

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June 11, 2009

onesies

made these for a friend of mine who is expecting  a little boy in august!