Vintage Notions in the month of June discusses meeting summer halfway, being a hospitable neighbor, summer embroidery and cool drinks
Thoughtful Inspiration
Vintage Notions Book Club: Faith in my own two hands
I'm reading the May chapter a little later in the month than I had hoped. I have just returned from my biggest show of the year, one that took most of my attention these last few months. The May chapter of Vintage Notions is dedicated to appreciating your mother....
Vintage Notions Book Club: Welcome, Spring!
The March chapter of Vintage Notions is all about celebrating Spring. I still see snow on the ground as I look out my window, but I know the warmer weather is almost here. I can't wait! As I reread the pages of this chapter, I realized how much I love the messages and...
Vintage Notions Book Club: The Sweet Life
"We must measure our lives in terms of what gives us joy. When we do that, we build up happiness in our lives out of what we do. Then, with the advance of our years we can say, as did Julia Ward Howe, when asked it if wasn't harder to grow old. 'No, the deeper I drink...
Be the Best in this New Year
Here we are again at the start of a new year & it's time for resolutions! Life gets so hectic during the holidays & it's easy to forget about the meaningful things you have right in front of you. One thing I thought about during the holidays was the journey...
Take a Day-cation!
It's summer time, the kids are out of school and summer vacation is in the air. But with busy schedules and tight budgets, why not take a Day-cation! There's no time like the present, and there is no present like the time. When you take a minute to smell the roses or...
Favorite Vintage Advice: Don’t Powder in Public
Happy Friday! Let's share another laugh and a look back at one of my favorite findings from my vast library of vintage resources. I'll post amusing advertisements, articles or advice, spanning the topics of domestic arts, fashion, beauty and more. This little gem...
Favorite Vintage Advice: Don’t Forget Fido
Happy Friday! Let's share another laugh and a look back at one of my favorite findings from my vast library of vintage resources. I'll post amusing advertisements, articles or advice, spanning the topics of domestic arts, fashion, beauty and more. Here's another tip...
Favorite Vintage Advice: Stand Correctly
Happy Friday! Let's share another laugh and a look back at one of my favorite findings from my vast library of vintage resources. This little gem is from the book Dressmaking Made Easy by Mary Brooks Picken. Good posture is key to presenting oneself properly. Good...
Favorite Vintage Advice: Queen of the Kitchen
For this week's favorite vintage advice, we turn to the kitchen! Whether you're a Betty Crocker or a clueless cook, I've got some resources to share with you that will surely help solve any dinner dilemma. First of all, any good kitchen queen has to stay organized....
