desert blossoms

Here are some Diana shots from our weekend getaway last month. I am still only getting a handful of good frames each roll so hopefully I can fix that problem soon. But I love not knowing how the pictures will turn out. I feel giddy like I'm opening a present when I pick up the film.

Happy Birthday to my sister this weekend!

and Happy Friday to you!

shop update: pretty in pastels

All of these dresses listed in the shop today!

old books, new books

I am a bit of a bookworm so I am excited about the old/new books I acquired this week.

Old book covers are so beautiful. The top one caught my eye first because of the design on the side but then I saw it was written by Louisa May Alcott whom I adore (think Little Women). The bottom song book was used by school children in the 50's and is full of cute songs like this:

The Diet Rebel's Cookbook is going to be my food bible this summer - I am determined to try every recipe. I met these two ladies when I worked full-time at the health foods store and am so happy they are sharing their recipes with us. Usually I have to change recipes to make them healthy but I'll be able to use all of these as they are and know they will turn out nourishing and delicious!

And I'm looking forward to delving into Built by Wendy Dresses and Martha's Encyclopedia.


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I just finished reading the Chronicles of Narnia again and need to find another good read... Have you read any good books lately?


And thank you to hellodarlingvintage for featuring one of my items in this beautiful treasury!

weekend snapshot: airplane

One of the greatest joys in my life is watching the relationship these two have with each other. I feel so lucky to have them both.

We definitely enjoyed the warm weather this weekend with two trips to the park and lots of playing in the backyard. I planted more seeds for our tiny garden in hopes that I can grow anything close to this (although I will have to settle for quality, not quantity). Now I am going to sit down and read through all of the Organic Gardening magazines I've been ignoring all winter in hopes of gaining a fertilizer and pesticide-free green thumb. How was your weekend?

vintage embroidery: mr. + mrs.

(image flipped here)

I was thinking about embroidery patterns and remembered that I had thrifted some vintage iron-on transfers a few months back. I don't think I am going to use these at the moment, but I thought you might like too! This is just one part so I will probably have some more for you in the future. Please use this for personal use only and enjoy!

take this class with me

I'm excited about the free Embroidery 101 class Amy at Early Bird Special is offering. The first lesson is already up (she'll be posting every Thursday) on transfer techniques and it is so informative - I had no idea there were so many different options. I have always been slightly afraid of trying to transfer a pattern that didn't iron-on but I'm going to try it. Now I'm on the search for a cute pattern so I can start...

(all images from Early Bird Special)

shop update: spring time romp

Here is a peak at the latest additions to the shop. Lots of cute rompers for the warmer weather that is on its way (hopefully this Spring snow is over)! Thanks!