This was a fun project to make and so incredibly simple! All I did was draft a yoke pattern and then cut the skirt to fit the yoke, leaving enough excess to make some nice full gathers. Adding the vintage-looking lace I’ve had in my sewing box for ages gives it a nice touch, I… Continue reading Vintage Inspired Apron
Yes, that is what this color is called and even though it isn’t the prettiest name, I like saying it. 🙂 So, I finally finished this project and now have pictures to share, not only of the housecoat but I will also post pictures (later) of the nightgown I made to go with it. 🙂… Continue reading Eucalyptus Vintage Housecoat
This year we were blessed with three adorable little goat kids. The buckling is christened Demi, (Black and white little fella) and the doeling pictured is called Lucy. I don’t have pictures of the other little doe but she is pretty cute too! 🙂
homemade doughnuts and a hot cup of tea for breakfast. Awwwww! 🙂
I thought it would be fun to post pictures of the china I am collecting. It is British made, Lady Carlyle and was the same china pattern my Great-Grandmother had. I love all the different colors and the pattern will make such an elegant addition to my future tea cupboard.
Tracing a vintage forties pattern is fun, especially when the paper is in pristine shape. Finished pictures coming soon!
I’ve been working on this crochet project every once in a while and finished it last week. My Grandmother was in town so I had lots of time to sit and crochet while visiting. All-in-all I am pretty happy with it and since I didn’t use any pattern I think it turned out pretty well.… Continue reading White As Snow
I made this from a vintage pattern with only minor changes. I’m not sure but vintage patterns might be easier to work with, this one at least was easy. Next time I think I’ll make it in a summer weight fabric…:-)For now this will be packed away for next winter.*sigh*
Today we mourn the passing of an old friend by the name of Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valued lessons as… Continue reading Death to Be Mourned
My outfit today is one of my favorites. Simple collared blouse with blue-on-blue floral stitching all over it and a western skirt my sister passed on to me. It is one of my favorites and I wear it often, hence the slight fading. 🙂 Shoes were borrowed from my sister for the picture. Thanks, sis!… Continue reading WIFD – Day Five – Thursday
Embracing the realities of life with honesty, wit, and my blue-eyed girl
A beauty and lifestyle blog
Trying to live life to the fullest and taking it one day at a time!
Trying to live life to the fullest and taking it one day at a time!
Trying to live life to the fullest and taking it one day at a time!
Trying to live life to the fullest and taking it one day at a time!
Trying to live life to the fullest and taking it one day at a time!
Trying to live life to the fullest and taking it one day at a time!
Trying to live life to the fullest and taking it one day at a time!
Welcome to the unapologetically messy, maddening, and miraculous world of motherhood.
Trying to live life to the fullest and taking it one day at a time!
Trying to live life to the fullest and taking it one day at a time!
Trying to live life to the fullest and taking it one day at a time!
Trying to live life to the fullest and taking it one day at a time!
Trying to live life to the fullest and taking it one day at a time!
Trying to live life to the fullest and taking it one day at a time!
Wife + Mum 