Lilacs and Springtime

Today I would like to share two dresses I sewed for my daughter. They aren't exactly seasonally appropriate, but I knew if I waited unt...

 July was a beautiful and busy month. I always enjoy July, as I feel that it is filled with summer's best. Trips to the lake, picking be...

Back in 2017 I shared some of my favorite Grace Livingston Hill Christmas stories. Since then I have discovered a few other Christmas books ...

Over the years Grace Livingston Hill has been one of my favorite authors. I enjoy collecting vintage copies of her books, and have now read ...

Many years ago while visiting a favorite local antique shop I discovered two old crafting magazines called The Workbasket . Both issues we...

A few years ago I purchased this adorable little pincushion rocking chair while shopping at a local antique store with my mom. We were thr...

This past winter my Nan (paternal grandmother) had to leave her home and move to an assisted living facility. At that time my dad and un...

Yesterday afternoon I finished reading The Patch of Blue by Grace Livingston Hill. It was a delightful story set during the Great Depress...

 Some time ago I shared the story of my vintage sleeve ironing board. Since then Adam has witnessed just how much I use my sleeve ironing ...

Back in June I shared with you the beautiful collection of vintage apron patterns I found at an estate sale. Finally I have found the tim...