what to wear...

I have been waiting for the new J.Crew Spring line to come out, and they have some online now! They have a whole feature on the prints they designed for this season and where the designers found their inspiration. I am craving these two dresses, the Campo De Fiore Ballerina Dress and the Candy Tweed Tank Dress!

fabric day!

Love this one! Would be great as kitchen stool covers?? Get it from Crafty Planet, a great fabric store in Minneapolis!

jadeite.

I learned Jadeite at Nifty Thrifty yesterday. My mom bought me some of the small refrigerator glass dishes yesterday. Lots of pieces are available on ebay..and some get really pricey! But I love the color.

more thrifty.

i hit another jackpot today both at Nifty Thrifty and Finders Keepers in Uehling. I have collected Pyrex for 3 days and I already have 13 pieces! I think I have a problem.. My best find was 3 nesting bowls in Pink Gooseberry, one of my favorite patterns. Here are some other things I picked up too!

i am loving...Pyrex!

Wow..I have made myself obssessed with vintage Pyrex! The patterns and colors are so great.. I guess this is my new collection..yay! If you haven't seen much and want to, all these images are from Pyrex Love. I am heading back to Nifty Thirty tomorrow to get more!

"roll out the barrel..and we'll have a barrel of fun.."

I spent my New Year's Eve at the West Point Vets Club dancing to Artie and Gwen Shmidt. I am the youngest one within probably 40 years, and I wouldn't give it up for anything! It is a treat to be able to see these couples dance together the same way they have been for 50 years. I love hearing their stories, hearing Artie say "Whoop dee doo!" after every song he plays..I only hope I will have that much energy when I am 87! I did learn last night that Artie and Gwen go for a 3 mile walk every morning..I am trying to discover as many of their secrets as I can...My favorite song to dance to is the Dessert Polka! Happy New Year!

nifty thrifty.

I satisfy my retail therapy here in tiny Oakland by going junking at Nifty Thrifty. I raked yesterday and have now opened up the door to buying things for my future apartment in Minneapolis! I am especially loving everything Pyrex right now! I'll post a picture of the Nifty window shortly because I love the painted lettering on the front window. Pretty fun finds right??

more christmas.

frost.

We woke up to an absolutley beautiful frost the other morning. Everything was covered...even the spider webs!

see you next year!

mule tide carols being sung by the fire...

Here I am in Broken Bow, Nebraska spending time with the fam and with my Aunt Jan's wonderful new mules, Jack and Buck! I love their furry ears. A blessed holiday to everyone!

for your desk...

I hope one day I have enough money to support buying an entirely wonderful desk/ workspace/ office like this one from Pottery Barn. I am especially loving their Charger Station this season, only $79! Get it here!

what to wear.

I found these images in the latest Teen Vogue..yes I read Teen Vogue. Although it's usually more edgy than my liking, I find it really fun to look through. These were so yummy. I love the bold use of pattern of course but what I was drawn to the most was the colors. Bright golden yellows with magentas, blacks, teals...bold but how wonderful! The dress on the top (my favorite) is by Hanii y Anorak, although I couldn't find it online. For a little milder look, you could go for the silk reversible skirt by Cynthia Rowley.

fabric day!

Sheep Fabric at $14.95 a yard from Crafty Planet. Get it here!

halligan norris.

I got to see Hallie at work this weekend and was reminded of what fabulous work she does! I had to put some of my favorites up today to show you. Everything is truly exquisite! You can order all of these pieces from her website halligannorris.com. Shown above is the 2 Sweet brooch, the single bell necklace which she says has just enough twinkle for only $145, the Lickety Split brooch, and the adorable Tiny the Elephant Memory Necklace, which is packaged with a piece of paper and pencil to write down a special moment you want the person recieving it to remember and Tiny will help them remember it!

philadelphia.

I just got back from a wonderful long weekend in Philadelphia to visit my dear friends. The whole weekend was a visual feast. Just being in Hallie and Haylie's apartment takes you into a world of old time whimsy..and who doesn't want to be taken there. It was a sweet time with great friends.

for your desk.

I live by my to do lists and when I spotted these post it's, I had to share them! Kate Spade's 1234 post it's are a must for anyone's desk!

i am loving...

...the leather bound edition of Merriam-Webster's Dictionary available in Robin's Egg Blue and Pink! As seen on the Peak of Chic. Get it here!