Wouldn’t you love to receive a Valentine postcard in the mail that looks like one of these? Each of these are from the early 1900’s, and each has a story to tell. This one is to “Emma”, from “your friend”, whose name is no longer readable.Apparently, he was smitten with her and writes, “Haven’t heard from you lately.  If I don’t hear from you, I will know not to write anymore.” I wonder if he heard back from her. {click on {Read More}

One of my favorite fellow shops on Etsy isItsy Bits and Pieces. Why?  Because little detailscan make ALL the difference andLinda has an amazing eye for details. Her blog shows you how sheaccentuates the details in her home andthe goods in her shop help YOU do it in your home. She carries a terrific collection of ephemeraand other little goodies thatare perfect for altered art, scrapbooking & home decor. I love using cards from the large collection in her shopin my {Read More}

Welcome back to another I absolutely loved looking over thelinkups from last week’s party. If you love vintage eye candy –then you had one happy sweet tooth! Here’s just a glimpse ofsome of the timeless goodness. Rebecca @ Walnut and Vineshared some of her many collections.Really stunning stuff!!!   Audrey @ Timeless Treasuresbuilt a sweet little bench outof salvage from a 100 year old shack.I love her addition of the vintage drawer pull& the clock face with number typographyendeared my “Knick of {Read More}

I’ve been pulling my hair outsince last night, trying to figure outwhere my scale disappeared to. I don’t much care about my own weight,but I use it to weigh larger packagesthat I ship for my shop. Normally, it’s kept out in my office,where I do my packing & shipping,but my office has been so coldthat I brought it in the house. When my youngest son heard me frantically complainingabout my missing scale, he offeredto take onThe Case of the Missing {Read More}

Yes, I know it’s winter and it’s not as ifit isn’t cool enough in most partsof the country right now.I guess I’m hoping that if I think summer thoughts,it might arrive sooner! The demand for them isn’t as high duringthe winter, so you are more likelyto score one less expensively at an auctionthan in the summer when it’s 90 degrees. I love the look of an old fan,and really don’t care whether it works or not. I like them because they {Read More}

WEEKS ago, I hinted at a projectwe have going on at our house.In fact, this project was startedbefore Thanksgiving and patienceis not my strongest point. It is getting very near completion,but I just can’t stand it any longer,so I’m giving you a little sneak peek today.Just a peek though! This little birdie thanks you fordropping by for a little glimpseat things to come.Her nest is almost feathered to completion! Blessings, I can frequently be found visiting these parties. Monday http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com Metamorphosis Monday {Read More}

I brought home a set ofoversize fork and spoon utensils,and it got me thinking about decorative goodsthat really grab your attention when you enter a room. If you’ve got the right space for it,sometimes less is more by decoratingwith just one or two large statement pieces,rather than lots of smaller, busy items. From Pinterest – original source unknown Love this huge wall clock! From Pinterest – original source unknown Found on Pinterest – original source unknown www.etsy.com/shop/KnickofTime Oversize Letter large {Read More}