Hard to Say Goodbye

It's my end of the week shop update, but I have to part with this first listing because it sold within a couple of hours and I'm sad to see it go, but so glad it found a new home.  I just had to share it.  You can find the other vintage goodies in the shop!

Isn't she gorgeous? 

Amazing white 1950s dress!

Lovely fabric and crochet on neckline.

Fun halter for the summer!

1940s ring signed W. Germany.

rare 1950s Springolators!

Also, to celebrate my 700th sale, use coupon code "700thsale" to receive 20% off your purchase.  This will last for a week and will end next Friday night at midnight, PST.  Thanks to everyone for their support!

Thursday Tips- Home Edition

A couple of months ago, I came upon this blog post from Belle Maison, one of my favorite go to blogs for design inspiration. I loved this particular post because many of the ideas were practical, affordable, while adding some character to the home.  Here are some tips, with a little spin so that I can apply it to my kids and shop, also.

Tip 1: Hang jewelry, such as necklaces and bracelets, on a paper towel holder.  This tip is especially helpful if you sell vintage jewelry, like myself.  Can't wait to try this tip out and add a little to my room decor!  (Click here for more information.)

Tip 2: Use personalized, or labeled, storage buckets in an entryway bookcase.  I'm thinking of putting these in my kids' rooms and label it with where their toys should go.  More colorful than baskets and label friendly and definitely cost friendly!  (Click here for more information.)

Tip 3: Use an ice cube tray to store rings, earrings, brooches, and any other small jewelry.  My jewelry drawer is a mess and it becomes a chore to look for a certain item, so I love this idea!

(Click here for more information.)

Tip 4: Place any personal items such as keys, cell phones, etc. in a wicker cutlery tray and personalize it for each family member for their own needs!  (Click here for more information.)

Tip 5: Hang kitchen towels and gloves on hooks mounted on the inside of your kitchen cabinets.  (Click here for more information.)

Hope you liked today's tips!  Will you try any of them?

photo credits: Real Simple, Martha Stewart, Better Home and Gardens

If I Had the Time and Talent

1940s Halter Dress

1950s Summer Dresses

Vintage 1950s Dress, again (my favorite)

1960s sheath and shift dresses, the yellow one is my fav

1970s dresses. Love these!

Shopping these days proves burdensome because of my post-baby, breastfeeding body.  I'm a dress girl and I wish I had the time and talent to take any of these dress patterns and make myself a gorgeous dress that fits my body now.  Which one is your favorite?

Shop Sale!

So, my shop will be having its last summer sale!  Prices are already reduced, so just shop!  Sale begins now and ends July 25th at midnight!  Enjoy!

Shop Update

The first and the last are my personal favorites.  You can find all these in the shop now!  It sure does feel good to be back and I promise, more vintage next week!

First Night Away

This past weekend, my husband and I attended a wedding of some good friends of ours from church.  It was the first time we left Jessie for a long period of time, and I have to say, my heart ached leaving her.  But, as you can tell by the picture, we ended up having a good time.  Jessie did not, but thank goodness she can't remember.

I received many compliments on the dress, which I purchased online from Lulu's.  I searched for a vintage dress, but my body just wasn't ready yet to fit into those 1950s dresses I adore.  This dress had a relaxed fit on the bust and waist, which worked perfectly.   

And yes, my husband is apparently a happy drunk, and yes, that is him showing his nipples. Good times.

Haagen Daaz Breastmilk

I've been out of commission for almost two months now.  I decided to give myself a maternity leave because I drove myself crazy even just thinking about running an Etsy shop while taking care of two kids and being a bit sleep deprived.  So, while I was away, I spent more time with my son because his world has been rocked, and I obviously fed my daughter, which you will see in the upcoming pictures. 

With my first son, a friend of mine told me I had Haagen Daaz breastmilk because my son plumped up pretty fast.  Jessie is defnitely not as big as my son, but she's definitely packing on some weight.

6 weeks, with remnants of baby acne.

7 Weeks.  yes, that's drool.

8 weeks- thug fo' life.

9 weeks- what? the camera adds 10 pounds.

I love these 2!

And now pictures of my son and how I've been spending my maternity leave with him...

His new thing is dinosaurs.  His favorite is the triceratops aka Trixie from Toy Story 3 and Sarah from Land Before Time

His dinosaur face.

He's still loving trains though. 

New haircut! 

I recently started updating the shop, also, so please take a look!