Remember the days when Mom got all dressed up and then she would stand at the dresser and splash on some perfume before going out for dinner or church? Those vintage perfumes and colognes bring back some beautiful memories of Mom, especially at this time of the year. While I was out exploring some estate sales this past month I scored some awesome fragrances from the 1940s and 1960s. Here are some photos of what I found……. ... Read the Post...
Handmade Sunflower Soap Dish
My dear friend Jill, who lives in Atlanta, sent me the cutest handmade soap dish as a housewarming gift for our new home in Dallas, TX. Sunflowers are my favorite flower, so this was the perfect gift for us. It was hand crafted and designed for us by Jill. And as you can see, she is a very talented potter. The back of the soap dish has the cutest saying on it that is hand stamped on it: Rise Shine and Hold Your Head High Said the ... Read the Post...
Favorite Book Read for October and Patio Hibiscus
For those of you who know me, know that I love to read. Sometimes I read romances and then others times I enjoy suspense/mystery type novels. I just finished reading Susan Mallery’s latest book, The Christmas Wedding Guest. It’s a lovely story about two gals and their family. Dena and Reggie are a very close knit sister team, even though they live apart in separate states. They are so supportive of each other and when duty calls they are ... Read the Post...
Vintage Cookbook, My Flea Market Find
So I was out last week checking on my booth and the cutest little book caught my eye at the antique mall. I usually hang around for an hour or two to help with customers and stroll through the store during that time. In the back of the mall there’s a booth I just love with all kinds of unique vintage hankies, plates, etc. In the booth this book stood out and I fell in love with it. It’s full of all kinds of vintage lunch ideas. The title is ... Read the Post...
