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We are getting away this weekend and it couldn't be better timing - I need a fun and relaxing break. It's been one of those weeks... you know, the kind where you find out an uber mean stranger stole your credit card info and racked up charges at the Love Boutique. Gross. I hope you have a lovely weekend free of fraudulent activity. That's what I'll be going for...

thrifted goodies

I spotted this chair from afar and instantly knew I would be taking it home. It's faded and has some cracks on the seat so it will need new upholstery eventually, but for now it works and will function as my new sewing chair. I love the frame though and I think it'll look really stellar once I fix it up.


The Little Miss put it through some stomping and peek-a-boo tests and it passed them all with flying colors.

I'm sure I would have passed right by this picture if not for the fact that my mother had this exact print hanging up in our house when I was little. I had to buy it for the pure nostalgia! I've been on a role lately finding items from my childhood - earlier this week I stumbled upon this fabric that my mother used to make blankets for my older sisters. They were always my favorite blankets and I still use them today!

And finally, finally the Little Miss fits into her saddle shoes! I've been waiting patiently for months and months for her to grow into these shoes and this week I finally got to pull them out of storage. I am of the opinion that every little girl needs a pair of vintage saddle shoes.

And just so you know, I also like shiny new things. Husband and I got matching phones (aw, cute!) this week and I love them! I feel so cool using a touch screen and although I haven't done it yet I could get on the internet if I wanted! I know that is old news but my last phone was such a dinosaur it didn't even have speaker phone capability, so I am quite happy with my step up in the world. Here's to things old and new!

weekend snapshots

Running to the freedom of 'ous' (outside)

Welcome Spring,

We couldn't be happier you are here. The Little Miss dashes outside every chance she gets to soak up your sunshine and discover the world all over again at a new level from last year. She is delighted by all of the neighbors you have lured outside for walks, especially when they bring their doggies with them. She laughs when the dogs lick her face and cries when they continue on their way. Since you showed up we went to the park and the Little Miss went down the big slide all by herself yelling, "Wee!" the whole way. It brought so much joy to both of us. Please stick around.

Love,
us

Spotting a doggy down the street

This weekend we celebrated the coming of Spring with a new romper. I used a vintage house dress for the fabric and buttons and the pattern is NewLook 6903. The pattern was easy to sew (I finished it during her afternoon nap) and I love how it turned out. I can't get enough of her baby legs and its a great style to hide the 'junk in the trunk' her washable diapers give her. I think I'll make another!

Showing off her newly acquired stair stepping skills

bits and pieces

the colorful middles of my granny squares so far

I attended Kelly's crochet class a few weeks ago. I highly recommend it - she corrected my improper technique and has me well on my way to crocheting the granny square blanket of my dreams. I just need about ten more colors and then I can really get in the groove.

The Little Miss is starting to walk down the stairs by herself. The first time she did this it brought me to tears - an emotional combination of pure joy in witnessing her accomplishment and the realization that my baby is growing up.

Working a booth at the Health and Wholeness Expo last weekend was fun. It was a good reminder to me that I need to better put into practice all of the knowledge I have gained about health. First on my list is to start making my own cottage cheese from grass-fed raw milk since it is one of the Little Miss' favorite foods.

I exercise three times a week with other moms in my neighborhood and every Friday we do Zumba. Have you gotten in on the craze? My abs are sore from all the hip shaking fun.

Have a wonderful weekend!

new look

I've decided to change things up around here and here with a new look (which is a bit scary but mostly exciting). I loved the banner the very talented Melissa designed for me last year and wondered if I could even come up with something I liked just as much, but I thought I needed a more vintage look since my journey has taken me that route. When I first opened my etsy shop I didn't even think about selling vintage baby clothes but since then I have found it is a passion that I truly enjoy. And change is good, right?

So, I hope you like it! If you want to help share the love grab a new button on the right sidebar. Thanks!

kid's room inspiration

Please excuse my absence. If I tell you we are being audited will you forgive me? I spent all day yesterday figuring out what we did wrong when we filed last year, and with a lot of help from the very nice accountants at my work we now owe a whole lot less than the IRS thought we did - hallelujah! What a headache though, have you ever been audited? This year we are hiring someone to help us with our taxes.

Needless to say I haven't been up to anything worth blogging about this week, but I have been day dreaming about re-painting the Little Miss' room and making it more toddler friendly. I never put the nursery together in a satisfactory way (to me), so every time I walk in there I think about what little projects I never got around to doing, or what pictures are still not hung up... I would much rather feel happy and satisfied, not to mention have an organized space.

I've been finding a lot of inspiration in this nursery I loved last year, and from these rooms pictured below from Retro Villa. Aren't they awesome? They make me want to wallpaper everything.

(pictures from Retro Villa, found via)

new in the shop!

I just added these adorable clothes and many others to the etsy shop - you can check them out here! Thanks!
And...
Just because I'm so glad it's Friday enter "happy weekend" in the message to seller box for 20% off your order before shipping today through Sunday (3/12-3/14)!

Have a wonderful weekend! I'll be busy getting ready for tomorrow.