A Temporary Downsize (also entitled, I Haven't Lived in an Apartment Since the Reagon Era...help!)

We accidentally sold our house really fast (who knew?) forcing us to move 4 cars, two college students, one teenager, and a dog, from three thousand square feet into a 1500 sq ft apartment for 4 months. But strangely enough, it's been a fun summer! Being a compulsive organizer with an online business, the real challenge was finding space for my vintage STUFF, while keeping our smaller living space uncluttered. So, my work just became the decor, featured here.

I am thrilled to be a part of the Poppytalk Market this month! Click the avatar to stop by my table and others at this wonderful marketplace.

Back to School Fun- Salvaged Vintage Atlas Maps

Rescue outdated maps, and create something useful!

Something Old, Something Blue

Playful Vintage! Just click the image to see details about their history.

Vintage Beach Cottage Goodness

Seasonal delights!

I'm Published!!

How exciting~ I am a part of Cloth*Paper*Scissors Spring 2011 Studios Magazine!
Page 17 :) Thanks Studios for the feature!!

Playing in Mother's Jewelry Box

I loved digging around my mom's jewelry box, and the little dresser drawers that held her girly treasures! Guess some things never change~ here are some offerings from my most recent "playtime." Click the photo if you'd like to see details :)

Urban Farmhouse Grit for Mom

Gently gritty gift ideas from etsy!

My sister is Amazing

Here's what she did with one of my necklace photos! Love you Jill!

Vintage Birdsong

The birds have returned to our trees this week, so here's an "ode" to one of the great bird men: John James Audubon (1785-1851) was an American artist, well known for his beautiful drawings and paintings of birds, mammals, plants, and other subjects from nature. Shown here are some of his original works from a 1937 book, and cards crafted from those pages which were damaged, perfect for birthdays, Mother's and Father's Day. Celebrate the coming of Spring!

neutral, distressed, discolored

After all the bold reds of Christmas and Valentine's Day, I'm ready for soft, neutral color, or lack thereof! Here's some new stuff from the shop along those lines.

Love in Navy Blue

Something Valentine for the non-froo froo crowd :)
Check this link for more of the same, or click the photo to see details about the vintage book
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d4458620e258eefe9c950be/only-younavy-blue

Love for Him

Get creative with your love notes this year~ if it can be copied, it can be a Valentine!

Vintage Love

Valentine fun!