...because nothing says "I love you" like sarcasm.

You'd think after living in the South for 16 years, I'd be nicer, partial to grits and sweet tea, saying "y'all" and "might could." But I just haven't shaken my Chicago suburban roots, loaded with dry sarcasm and nasal tones, partial to the Bears, unsweetened tea, and cold weather. So here is my real self; the dreamy cottage pinks are really just a front!

A Frosty Vintage Winter Morning

I was so excited to have my shop
part of etsy.com's front page the other day, part of a beautiful collection of vintage and handmade,
frosty looking pics!
There's my shop, second row center, my mom's gorgeous
1955 gown.

Re-purposed Valentine Candy Boxes

My tall, dark, and handsome husband is a lavish and unique gift giver, who often surprises me with flowers (and once a cake!) delivered to my door on Valentine's day. Last year I recieved a classic, giant heart shaped box of candies, which I saved (not the candy, just the box) knowing it had to become something else one day. So here it is, a "tacky in a good way" as my daughter stated, vintage Valentine assemblage.
This one is for sale at VintageScraps.etsy.com
or perhaps you should buy yourself a box, eat the contents with a cup of good coffee, and decorate for Valentine's day. (My youngest informed me yesterday that this box was purchased at a gas station, in case you're wondering where to find one. I think my husband is slipping!!)

Winter White Dreams (a.k.a. avoiding taking down Chirstmas!)

UGH! I guess getting started is the hard part!
(I love this last little mixed media piece,
by artist ColletteC.etsy.com)

Happiest New year!

with a bit of 1890's advertising

"...and unto us a child was born..."

Merry Christmas!

Do Your laundry!

Why is the IDEA of laundry so appealing,
and yet DOING laundry so...not?
Here are a couple of fun etsy
offerings with the laundry theme.