Outfit Spotlight 1#
August 23, 2020
Here is a little post spotlighting my 1940’s peasant blouse and skirt outfit…..so enjoy!!! … More Outfit Spotlight 1#
The Injury
August 16, 2020
In her emotion and haste Lucy forgot the window, the violent gesture flung her body against the frail glass and, in a horrifying, second it shattered. For a moment time stopped as she tried vainly to regain her balance but, with a terrified scream toppled from the tower window, and towards the ground below……
It’s the story you have been waiting for. … More The Injury
Making a 1940’s Blouse and Turban
August 8, 2020
Okay, here is the second part to my 1940’s outfit, the blouse wasn’t as tricky since I made it once before for my birthday outfit, I have to mention that this peasant style blouse would make a very good maternity shirt. Anyways let’s get started, you’ll notice that the colors aren’t that fancy but, I … More Making a 1940’s Blouse and Turban
Making a 1940’s skirt
August 2, 2020
I made a vintage skirt following an almost 80 year old simplicity pattern. I learned a lot and always love to share it with you, join me for the process and let me know what you think!!! … More Making a 1940’s skirt
Story Prompt Pick #2
July 18, 2020
Your opinion matters!!!!
Choose your favorite out of 3 story prompts and comment it below.
At the end of 2 weeks I will turn the prompt with the most votes into a short story!!!! … More Story Prompt Pick #2
Cooling Stevia Limeade
July 11, 2020
Wow, it has been a scorcher of a week. Unfortunately I was working on a garden on Thursday (the hottest day) Anyway there is nothing better for cooling down then a good lemonade. This recipe isn’t your conventional one, in fact it is a very healthy take on the normal summer favorite!!! What you will … More Cooling Stevia Limeade
Tie Tie Again; Classic ’40s Turban Tutorial
July 4, 2020
This turban has the classic shape that was popular during the 40’s, (now for a little history) During the War most of the men were out in the battle front fighting for freedom which meant they left their jobs and work in the U.S. The country still had to eat and war materials still had … More Tie Tie Again; Classic ’40s Turban Tutorial
Vintage Photos, Modern Falters
June 27, 2020
I hope you all enjoy this vintage inspired outfit and the phenomenal pictures taken by my cousin Heidi (if you like her style and want to see more then please check out her blog https://joyfulphotography.photo.blog/ Where you will find whole posts of awesome photos!) however, I also want to share with you all a sad … More Vintage Photos, Modern Falters
Introducing my new series; Tie Tie Again
June 24, 2020
Hey friends, I am excited to be launching my first ever blog series; Tie Tie Again! This will be a bunch of fun throw-back tutorials explaining how to tie head wraps. I especially love vintage and retro head scarf styles (haha big surprise!!) so those styles will probably predominate the tutorials. These posts won’t just … More Introducing my new series; Tie Tie Again
The Angel
June 17, 2020
Finally here is a story… which I know you all have been really wanting so…OK this is actually a very short story but I had a 300 word limit (so confining 😆)because I entered into a a contest to win a free book . I hope you guys enjoy it and I had a lot … More The Angel
Girl of a different Era 