Found, Free and Flea...

I just pre-ordered this Book. It's released August 9th 2011, I can't wait to get a hold of it!!

Tereasa Surratt writes about how her husband convinced her that they should buy a derelict summer camp in Wisconsin, they had no idea the treasure trove they’d inherit with the property. While renovating the decrepit cabins at Camp Wandawega, they kept stumbling upon curious objects, some dating back ninety years or more: a Boy Scout patch, an old sled, a pristine set of Fiesta Ware, dozens of midcentury aprons, an untouched box of board games in their original packaging.

She knew the power that one mundane object has when grouped with its siblings. So rather than discard everything, she set out on a five-year expedition to turn the more than 150 found items into full-fledged collections.

Wow~ How time flies.....

I just realized it's almost been two weeks since my last post. Recently I took my kids by my first job. As soon as I opened the door the smell hit me and took me back 20 years....ahhh, it reminded me of working on a Saturday, wearing my gingham apron and icing cakes~ I loved my job!! The smell was the same, but about everything else had changed.
I just bought these fabric labels. I'm SO happy with how they turned out!!
If you're looking for labels, check out this Shop, she does great work & gives excellent speedy service!!
Normally I wouldn't consider paying $14.99 for a Magazine, but this was worth every penny.
So so inspiring! Love this magazine, but it only comes out four times a year, so if you need a fix in between issues~ they also have a Website & Blog .
I picked up this book: "American Junk" last week at an Antique Mall. Every time I flip through it I find something new, it never gets old.
The author talks about the time she found her childhood dollhouse{that she lost in a fire} while visiting a Junk Shop "I paid $10 and carried it out like Lancelot clasping the Holy Grail".
That's how I felt when I found my childhood doll~ Steffie from the "Sunshine Family" last week at the flea market. She makes me smile every time I see her sitting on my shelf♥


I have some very exciting mail coming this week~ I'll be back to share once it arrives :)

Finding your Chosen Path...

What an inspiring video! I came across it after finding her Book "Confections of a Closet Master Baker". Although I'm not the best baker{or that I do much baking at all}it reminded me of how much I loved my first job which was working in a Bakery~ seriously the best job ever! How nice to see someone getting a second chance to do what they truly love♥

New Confections of a Closet Master Baker Trailer from Raymond Prado on Vimeo.

You can also check out her on-line Shop and Blog here :)

FLEA MARKET style...come on 2010!

Early 2010, that's when the arrival of FLEA MARKET style magazine will hit the news stands!! I can hardly wait.


So, for now I'll continue to browse through some of my favorite books like FoundStyle....

and Flickr to get my Flea Market inspiration fix!

1. Alameda Flea market, 2. Flea market finds, 3. Flea Market Treasures, 4. Munich Flea Market, 5. flea market photo shoot, 6. flea market finds, 7. iso vintage suitcases, 8. Flea Market - Arezzo, Italy, 9. vintage tablecloths

BookStores...Another Favorite Thing.

Love this place. I could spend hours here, just browsing around.



My daughter found possibly the sweetest book ever, All Kinds of Families! The illustrations by Marc Boutavant are amazing~ each page is like cute overload!



Love, love, LOVE his work♥♥♥

Perfect Timing....

My Farm Chicks Book came just in time! I was sick this weekend, now I had everything I needed to keep me busy while laying around trying to get better. Well, I didn't really get to lay around, being a mom we never really get time off~ even when we're sick....but I did manage to watch a movie and skim through my Book.

What a cute idea, now I wish I hadn't sold my little Pink Wolverine Fridge!

I absolutely love these! Every time I come across vintage sheets at thrift stores I grab them....I've never understood why they aren't more sought after??? Which is a really good thing :)

Years ago I picked up something similar to this~ not knowing what it's function was(but it was white with red polka dots, too cute not to buy)now I finally know what it's for~ how funny!

The movie was O.K., but I'm crazy about my Book!!!

Papier-Mache'

I think we've all done papier-mache' as kids~ I remember loving it! I bought the book Papier-Mache' Treasures with Teena Flanner~ Creating Your Own Vintage-Style Collectibles a couple years ago and have been meaning to give it a try. The book is gives you step-by-step instructions on what you would need to get started(including exact materials/supplies you'll need). She also shows you how to make your own mold using a figurine. To see more Teena Flanner Originals visit her website or Blog.

I also found a tutorial worth checking out over at Ultimate Paper Mache, they show you how to make these cute Bluebirds.

These are seriously cute and a great place to start!
I remember using liquid starch and strips of newspaper, but you can find a recipe that works best for you here.

Some fun Flickr Inspirations:

1. paper mache boats, 2. Paper Mache Eggs ~ Easter, 3. Friendly Birds, 4. Chubby Houses, 5. one of my favorites!, 6. Paper Mache Doll

Books, Books, Books....

I mentioned a couple weeks ago about a Book Giveaway on LuLu's Vintage Blog. She was giving away two signed copies of 'The Kitchen Linens Book'. Well guess who won?? Yes, ME! I don't think I've ever won anything, so I was shocked and thrilled when I received the e-mail letting me know my book is on the way~Yay!

This Butterick transfer pattern is included with the book!

I can't wait to get this book 'The Farm Chicks in the Kitchen' How yummy is this cover? If I never opened it, it would still be worth owning just to sit out and display :) But, I'm sure it's filled with delicious recipes worth trying.

If you haven't been to the Farm Chicks Blog or Website, you really need to! They have super cute jewelry & tee's.


This last book is a little more serious, but really eye opening and worth checking out. On the way home from dropping my girls off at school I caught a few minutes of the author Joel Berg being interviewed on a local radio program. All You Can Eat reveals that hunger is a problem as American as apple pie, and shows what it's like when your income is not enough to cover rising housing/living costs and how difficult it's getting to put food on the table. Unfortunately more and more families are experiencing this all across America, it's becoming all too common. You can learn more about the book and author at JoelBerg.net.

Must have Books...

I'm not sure where I've been(or why I haven't seen them before)but I just recently came across these two books. I can't wait to pick them both up, they're by EllynAnne Geisel. You can learn more about her on her Blog. If you'd like a chance to win a copy of The Kitchen Linens Book stop by LuLu's Vintage Blog, she has two autographed copies to Giveaway~ Yay!

I've been collecting Vintage Tablecloths and Aprons for years. Unfortunately I've sold some and cut into some for crafting. At the time it seemed like such a good idea, now I'm kicking myself. I loved having my beautiful stacks of linens sitting so pretty on the shelf in the kitchen, they just seemed to brighten up the room. I think I'll keep most of my new and future finds to myself :)

These are some of my favorites.