A Quiet Corner of a Busy World
Vintage skirts are much easier to find than vintage blouses. Blouses have to be washed more frequently and are more prone to staining so fewer of them have lasted. I have several beautiful vintage skirts. I realized though that I don't wear them as often as I'd like because they need a certain style and [...]
A few weeks ago, we got a dusting of snow that was gone well before noon. I was hoping it would be just the first hint of snow to come, but now I'm wondering if that might have been our one sight of snow this year. When I took down my Christmas decorations, I pulled [...]
I recently watched a quick video about "fast fashion" beginning in the Victorian era. It was very interesting and definitely gave me lots to think about. The advent of the industrial age and machines made many things possible that hadn't been possible before, or made them possible at lower costs and faster speeds. However, this [...]
This project started with a homemade wrap skirt of plaid material for a person bigger and taller than me. It was the perfect opportunity to make a floor length plaid skirt I had been dreaming of. I ended up unmaking the wrap skirt (unpicking the darts and separating the seams and the lining) to give [...]
You all know I love my art room. I have lots of natural light and all my favorite things around me. However, because it does not have a closet, I have had to store fabric and other craft/art supplies in the basement which makes for a lot back and forth when I want to start [...]
The light filters in through two square 9-pane windows, north facing, capturing the longest light of the day. There is another larger window on the east wall, which brought in the morning light at an earlier hour. The lace curtains leave dappled patterns on the vintage rug worked with pink, peach, and blue flowers. The [...]
In August, I decided to take advantage of a nice evening and gather some wildflower while they were still available. I obtained a flower press at a yard sale last year, but hadn't had an opportunity to use it yet. The instructions said to gather mid afternoon on a completely dry day. Well, I can't [...]
It has been such a beautiful fall week! I've been enjoying looking around everywhere as I walk, hike, or drive. I'm listening to the wind rustling through the leaves and delighting in the feeling of fresh breezes and the crumbly scent of old plants laying down for the winter. I'm also wrapping up some art [...]
Yard saling isn't something most people can do casually. You either love it or hate it. It isn't shopping. It's bargain hunting, the luck of the draw, a knack for being in the right place at the right time. It is just about the only setting in American culture where bartering is acceptable. A few [...]
I love vintage clothing...the styles...the materials...the functionality...the details. I have several 1950's skirts which I have had for a long time. I think they're gorgeous, but the only thing that I've found to wear with them is a plain white blouse. This year, I've been trying to get more wear out of my favorite pieces [...]
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