tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21775935058821626912024-03-06T01:19:33.447-08:00Thoroughly Modern MeThoroughly Modern Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087736214977736870noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2177593505882162691.post-33127095501617781162013-03-17T12:37:00.001-07:002013-03-17T12:39:01.879-07:00Glittery Goodness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I found this etched glass hurricane at a consignment shop last year and keep it in the center of my dining room table. It makes for a simple holiday display. I just fill it with acorns, vintage ornaments, candy etc. and I am well underway with my holiday decorating. For Easter, I have filled it with vintage inspired glitter eggs.</div>
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I raided my stash of plastic eggs and found some clear glitter flakes</div>
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I had used for making snow globes with the kids.</div>
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One coat of spray adhesive and a quick roll in the glitter flakes gave me exactly the look I was hoping for. The benefit of spray adhesive is that if you miss a spot, </div>
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<br />Thoroughly Modern Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087736214977736870noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2177593505882162691.post-63807429565396464142013-03-03T19:44:00.000-08:002013-03-03T19:46:38.053-08:00Shoe Shopping<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have a little rule of thumb for the vintage finds I buy for my etsy shop. </div>
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I only buy items that I have a place for in my own home. </div>
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If they don't sell, I can enjoy them myself. </div>
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Of course, when a woman is shopping for shoes, </div>
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I saw these vintage shoe forms at an estate sale and snatched them up. </div>
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They are beautiful top to bottom.</div>
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Such amazing details.</div>
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I got the courage to part with them and listed them in my etsy shop. </div>
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Two of the three have already sold.</div>
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This little lady has been shipped to England to live with a photographer. </div>
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I think she has found the perfect home.</div>
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<br />Thoroughly Modern Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087736214977736870noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2177593505882162691.post-84554378252409771872013-02-23T16:12:00.001-08:002013-02-23T16:13:20.325-08:00Kitschy Cuteness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Can you think of anything cuter than this little blue bird?</div>
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How about two little birds?</div>
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I found these irresistible little salt and pepper shakers over the weekend.</div>
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And while I have you drooling over kitschy cuteness. How about this mug?</div>
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They really mean half a cup!</div>
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New Jersey fared better with winter storm</div>
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"Nemo" than we did with hurricane Sandy. </div>
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After a full day and night of snow, the sun came out </div>
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Perfect for a cozy few days indoors. </div>
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I think the honeybees would agree.....</div>
<br />Thoroughly Modern Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087736214977736870noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2177593505882162691.post-86599003478731205152013-02-03T19:32:00.003-08:002013-02-03T19:34:47.156-08:00Creative Quick Fix<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Everything I ever plan to do gets put on my "to do" list.</div>
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The bad news, I have a long list.</div>
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The good news, "make necklaces" is right up </div>
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there next to "call insurance on surgery bill". </div>
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Sometimes crossing something off my list</div>
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involves a little guilt free fun.</div>
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I've been collecting vintage clip earrings with the hopes of making necklaces.</div>
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I finally found the perfect chains.</div>
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A quiet hour in my day and a little creative energy</div>
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My friend helps organize a local concert series done<br />
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I have been meaning to go for over a year now. <br />
Saturday night I was introduced to this<br />
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Their music "combines harmony-driven acoustic </div>
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The next time I am in the checkout line at the thrift shop and the line is not moving because a woman has dumped her purse out on the counter to hunt for loose change, I will wait patiently with a smile on my face. The other day, that woman was me. </div>
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Two weeks into my New Year's resolution to only visit the cash machine once a week, I made the mistake of going into the thrift shop with no money. As luck would have it, I spotted these Westmoreland milk glass candlesticks. Could you find $2 worth of loose change in the bottom of your purse if you were in a bind?</div>
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And then, could you find another couple of bucks worth of change between the seats in your car so you could run back in and get this beautiful Hemingray insulator? Please remind me next year to think twice before making such a bold New Year's resolution! </div>
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My husband's birthday is the first week in January. </div>
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We have spent the last few weeks finishing off holiday leftovers</div>
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And now-it's time for cake! </div>
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Each year, I make a few wreaths to be sold at a local fundraiser. </div>
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It's a wonderful organization and a fun event. </div>
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I love how this lollipop and gumdrops wreath turned out. </div>
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A lady bought it for her kitchen. </div>
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The anal retentive crafter at work...</div>
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My favorite. </div>
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Some cookie cutters, felt blanket stitched cookie ornaments and polka dots. </div>
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I make this one every year and it is a crowd pleaser.</div>
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A routine trip to the thrift shop can often turn emotional for me </div>
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Why did someone's creative efforts end up in a </div>
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discard pile headed to the thrift shop?</div>
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Was it an unwanted gift from long ago?</div>
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Was someone cleaning out a dear relative's stash and making</div>
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This little pillow was just such a find.</div>
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It stopped me in my tracks.</div>
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I couldn't resist such cuteness and the </div>
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I'm sure there is someone on your list </div>
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<br />Thoroughly Modern Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087736214977736870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2177593505882162691.post-75854948932583088212012-10-22T10:17:00.004-07:002012-10-26T14:28:33.776-07:00Time to list it...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been selling my vintage finds on Etsy for over a year now. With each item I list, I hear the usual voice in my head tempting me to "keep it, keep it, keep it" right up until I finish editing the listing and push the publish button. I recently listed this pair of wooden newel post caps. For once, there was no voice in my head tempting me to keep them. Don't get me wrong, the detail is hard to resist and I had already displayed them on my bookshelf. But, I did hear a tiny voice, the tiny voice of my 6 year old telling her brother to "look at the wooden boobies", and I knew it was time for them to go.</div>
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<br />Thoroughly Modern Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087736214977736870noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2177593505882162691.post-36881563504621513602012-10-19T12:52:00.003-07:002012-10-19T13:17:43.224-07:00Field Trip~Leesburg, VA<div style="text-align: center;">
Each year, my aunt stops at our house for a visit on her drive down from Vermont to Virginia to see family. This year, I decided to leave the kids with my husband for a few days and hitch a ride with her. How could I resist the chance to spend a day antiquing in Leesburg, Virginia? I had a list of shops I was dying to check out thanks to some of the inspiring blogs I follow. My friend, Mary Alice of the beautiful blog <a href="http://chateau-chic.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Chateau Chic</a> also gave me a list of shops to visit in her hometown. </div>
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My first stop was The Old Lucketts Store. Just inside the front door, I was treated to a real life encounter with the dealer space I admire each day on the inspiring blog <a href="http://missmustardseed.com/" target="_blank">Miss Mustard Seed</a>. Marian is one of the many dealers at Lucketts and I was thrilled to see her finds (and Milk Paint) in person. It was surreal to be in the space that I look at online each day as I drink my morning coffee. I love Marian's can do attitude and her eye for decorating. If she was a rock star, I would have to admit to being one of her groupie's. If I had run into her, I'm sure I would have acted like a silly star-struck kid! </div>
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I checked out all the vendors in the building and couldn't resist this bowl and linen runner. The bowl is very weathered, but the blue goes perfectly in my living room</div>
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Next I headed to <a href="http://www.onawhimantiques.com/" target="_blank">On A Whim </a>right down the road. Hard to miss. The shop looks just like photos I have seen posted by blogger friends. Such fun finds in this shop. All so well displayed and reasonably priced. I found a few things...</div>
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My house has a large entryway with a brick fireplace and I am always on the hunt for black accessories for the mantel. These black onyx candle holders are perfect.</div>
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And this guy was begging me to take him home. Not an old find, but fit right in with the vintage vibe of the shop. A perfect birthday gift for my friend who is an Anthropologie fan. The rest of my day was spent in downtown Leesburg touring a handful of antique shops and grabbing a yummy lunch. Definitely worth the trip and, thanks to blogland,</div>
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Is it any wonder these wooden rings caught my attention at a recent estate sale. </div>
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Amazing colors. As bright and tempting as a roll of lifesavers.</div>
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And just as irresistible all stacked up on their wooden base.</div>
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At just under 5" tall, this little vintage stacking toy had me at hello!</div>
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<br />Thoroughly Modern Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087736214977736870noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2177593505882162691.post-24699469818047853542012-10-09T19:33:00.000-07:002012-10-09T19:33:12.701-07:00The Real Deal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We were in Massachusetts over the weekend enjoying an early taste of fall. We went exploring and found this amazing pumpkin parked downtown in front of a row of shops. Needless to say, it caught the attention of everyone that was passing by. </div>
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Last week I was short on time (and patience to be honest) when I saw this cute pitcher at my local thrift shop. I had to pass it up. I couldn't face the long checkout line. </div>
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I have not learned my lesson to avoid the morning hours. There is good news, the little cottage ware pitcher is still waiting for me. There is bad news, so is the long line at the checkout. Isn't it strange how somedays you can deal and some days you can't? Today I can deal and decide to wait in line...patiently. The lady in front of me was in no hurry. After she paid, she continued to ask to see things in the display case behind the register. Her daughter, who had driven her, was so frustrated that she went to wait for her in the car. The rest of us would have to wait it out. I decided to check out the items in the case.</div>
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This little corn pitcher caught my eye.</div>
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I first met Kathy through her Thrifty Love link party and have joined in to celebrate her reaching 1,000 followers. She is hosting a week of giveaways with multiple entries available on each item. </div>
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This Summer I shared a few photos of my <a href="http://www.vintageinspireddesignedfortoday.blogspot.com/2012/08/a-summer-highlight.html" target="_blank">favorite farm</a> stand right down the road from where we vacationed in Massachusetts. Beyond the yummy tomatoes and sweet corn, what captured my heart was the fact that it was an honor stand. Such a good old fashioned treat to visit each day while on vacation. We found a handful of honor stands while vacationing this summer and they all charmed me.</div>
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But, I must admit, I have a new favorite. It is this adorable honor stand my husband and son built a few weeks ago to sell their <a href="http://www.vintageinspireddesignedfortoday.blogspot.com/2012/08/honey-harvest.html" target="_blank">homegrown honey</a>. They have brought a little of that old fashioned charm we enjoyed so much this summer, back to New Jersey. Lemonade stands are a common sight on our street, but a honey stand is not something you usually come across in a residential neighborhood!</div>
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The neighbors have enjoyed watching our bees this past year </div>
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As I was sneaking my newest find into the house last weekend, my 6 year old daughter saw me and asked "Is that for me?" It was a scene right out of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. I felt like the Grinch, stuffing presents and the Christmas tree up the chimney, caught red-handed by sweet little Cindy Lou Hoo. My daughter asked a pretty simple question, </div>
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How do I explain that Mommy likes doll cribs just as much</div>
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and that Mommy likes little high chairs...</div>
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and little rocking chairs...</div>
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I have yet to think of a simple answer. So, the answer is always "yes, it's for both of us to share" as I hand my newest find over to my daughter and her dolls and patiently wait my turn. I guess everyday is Christmas when your mom has a passion for vintage.</div>
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<br />Thoroughly Modern Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087736214977736870noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2177593505882162691.post-13892925723506786522012-09-11T19:48:00.003-07:002012-09-15T10:43:07.041-07:00Tiny Treasures<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAoutrGsNirDGj4kw9cIudZbA8WZHVY8BC1CG57JnajDgHdGHx4_cZLA92EsCQmHMjt3jnkCJEDpWreACq3iFSoQ-zhy2qFLl7e28eI3_YAMurOOj23rASDOhtDKBzlLJTEfUNbm-TZ_E/s1600/IMG_3228.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAoutrGsNirDGj4kw9cIudZbA8WZHVY8BC1CG57JnajDgHdGHx4_cZLA92EsCQmHMjt3jnkCJEDpWreACq3iFSoQ-zhy2qFLl7e28eI3_YAMurOOj23rASDOhtDKBzlLJTEfUNbm-TZ_E/s320/IMG_3228.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had to pass on a local estate sale this weekend because the line was way too long and I was short on time. Luckily, the thrift shop I peeked in on the way home had this group of tiny treasures was just waiting for me. It has been many years </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">since I last bought a piece of doll house furniture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZFupUz8Xzn0Vn-2ZpDinW4w8h-bjeMv0pjV0E9892LKdLQTfXf1rWt1XQ4N0eXNFfJ-tJ5ZHkWhbpLU6a19YKHqJJla_gqAV_HC-E8E0WqqQ5nnI1yY32KAAu8Lb5bR6R_oP-pAMF1uE/s1600/IMG_3236.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZFupUz8Xzn0Vn-2ZpDinW4w8h-bjeMv0pjV0E9892LKdLQTfXf1rWt1XQ4N0eXNFfJ-tJ5ZHkWhbpLU6a19YKHqJJla_gqAV_HC-E8E0WqqQ5nnI1yY32KAAu8Lb5bR6R_oP-pAMF1uE/s320/IMG_3236.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But, I just love white porcelain pitchers and wash basins.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsXeMtqj4Sod5-nj1EPJFL3ELSEQ3TlOmB3Jqnt8_LO1j-OnbSa9BThieTRnjfaFxQjBVUtG-Ydr5ZspVuw-Lu2H3pK6NAJgZp3pJySDKZA3G0TWvMS-2wmdVTDI2-YZX59sGdtgHqgXs/s1600/IMG_3217.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsXeMtqj4Sod5-nj1EPJFL3ELSEQ3TlOmB3Jqnt8_LO1j-OnbSa9BThieTRnjfaFxQjBVUtG-Ydr5ZspVuw-Lu2H3pK6NAJgZp3pJySDKZA3G0TWvMS-2wmdVTDI2-YZX59sGdtgHqgXs/s320/IMG_3217.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So fun to have found a "mini me" version of one of my favorites. It may be time to pull out my old dollhouse and give it a vintage decorating makeover. I will keep you posted.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our oldest daughter turned 16 this summer. Born with multiple disabilities and an ever growing list of challenges, she greets every day with a smile and has never asked us for anything. She can't communicate, but we have learned that she is happiest when she is surrounded by family and friends. Her birthday was a week long celebration of grandparents and friends dropping in to help her celebrate. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjh6FbHodUeryHk-w8syJ-xX5Ty_niHB2ZeBwXbnuILSNa_JFVSWkXRSaPZe0h4MVutcW5gvHllAU9fCSRkyy2nXAUA-19441g1mbkGiX4Ci1FgnCOlI1c1l69olAY9jHJ-FWLgbSRVYo/s1600/IMG_2629.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjh6FbHodUeryHk-w8syJ-xX5Ty_niHB2ZeBwXbnuILSNa_JFVSWkXRSaPZe0h4MVutcW5gvHllAU9fCSRkyy2nXAUA-19441g1mbkGiX4Ci1FgnCOlI1c1l69olAY9jHJ-FWLgbSRVYo/s320/IMG_2629.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My husband had ordered a box of <a href="http://www.birando.com/white-wish-lanterns" target="_blank">wish lanterns</a> and we launched them in the evenings whenever we had guests. Everyone had a chance to make a special wish. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimzBHl6_ImyALh2fR6d3mkF9fcI4IQQp7UsNwLR9xXQvD9f-9CTJ3zxKSPBiKy-yFfmGzdMwECyFUk3XIvfOQYZNPipUMLhW3nBVdPjtM2lSjauQoLSx23ozLj-m4PAZJEVK1QIOZXSC0/s1600/IMG_2766.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimzBHl6_ImyALh2fR6d3mkF9fcI4IQQp7UsNwLR9xXQvD9f-9CTJ3zxKSPBiKy-yFfmGzdMwECyFUk3XIvfOQYZNPipUMLhW3nBVdPjtM2lSjauQoLSx23ozLj-m4PAZJEVK1QIOZXSC0/s320/IMG_2766.jpg" width="208" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We are a superstitious group and the adults didn't reveal our wishes, but I'm sure many of them were for Samantha's continued health and happiness. My 6 year old daughter must have heard the story about the genie in the bottle, because she told us that she wished Samantha could have 1,000 more wishes. Maybe that is what the rest of us </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">were hoping for as well..... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Thoroughly Modern Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087736214977736870noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2177593505882162691.post-37389641844666710532012-08-31T07:25:00.003-07:002012-09-09T05:55:36.181-07:00Looking Forward, Looking Back<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We all have a list of things we are looking forward to when September comes. Perhaps you are looking forward to cooler weather after a hot summer, or a little "me time" once the kids are settled back into their school routine. But, I also suspect a number of us are looking forward to .... estate sales!! Am I right? I found it to be slim pickings during the summer months and I can't wait to go digging through a box of musty old linens or routing through the kitchen cabinets and drawers of a kitchen that has seen better days. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU5Ae7hGe5-XAN6otWLNytDXAbUiWyE07MBXkWzPg9WBXH-koNQ_JCctbmHpCXapLsKzBCa0LpffYew3kodtgd9qYyA2xhYwBaUOJ3GLzB_Lk7cNFVMhn2xwPdHtVaMVnZe_KRkrEk9RE/s1600/IMG_2715.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU5Ae7hGe5-XAN6otWLNytDXAbUiWyE07MBXkWzPg9WBXH-koNQ_JCctbmHpCXapLsKzBCa0LpffYew3kodtgd9qYyA2xhYwBaUOJ3GLzB_Lk7cNFVMhn2xwPdHtVaMVnZe_KRkrEk9RE/s320/IMG_2715.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The few finds I did come across this summer were at local thrift shops. It is always hit or miss, but every so often something will catch my eye. A favorite is this vintage Evenflo baby formula pitcher. I have used Evenflo products over the years, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but had no idea that the company dates back to the 1920's.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHxBQTX1C8OrpAyynniOFRwNu9waSZjdELJtYkYUoFj5Qf-P0a-ThENEReuXgrb3stmX1uATdBwZ30Kcfn6pYexxlXELsceYTHvqtQEbk3eny14D9nZ4o7n9oHrNhrbo4Z_jq-DjDCLKI/s1600/IMG_2712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHxBQTX1C8OrpAyynniOFRwNu9waSZjdELJtYkYUoFj5Qf-P0a-ThENEReuXgrb3stmX1uATdBwZ30Kcfn6pYexxlXELsceYTHvqtQEbk3eny14D9nZ4o7n9oHrNhrbo4Z_jq-DjDCLKI/s320/IMG_2712.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the bold red graphics. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Very similar to my old Pyrex measuring cup.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCDfxsyzNWXNr0o9G4DBKUh4vWB3e9Fumjgmim8S4gY1tUW63fXltA5i9N8j0eln_dWcQqFbb4iMBFsHkw_yFeTOOW_uyTNbR7ltMTfB0U5hgT0krrARDboEwgTbxfpUlORJ_o2ZEB54Q/s1600/IMG_2700.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCDfxsyzNWXNr0o9G4DBKUh4vWB3e9Fumjgmim8S4gY1tUW63fXltA5i9N8j0eln_dWcQqFbb4iMBFsHkw_yFeTOOW_uyTNbR7ltMTfB0U5hgT0krrARDboEwgTbxfpUlORJ_o2ZEB54Q/s320/IMG_2700.jpg" width="234" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Looking back, I have to say that Evenflo products got me through the early years of raising my kids. Back in the 1920's could they have even imagined a future of manufacturing car seats, plastic high chairs, or my oldest daughter's much beloved pacifier? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's nice to see a company last for so many generations </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and so fun to have come across this little pitcher.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Thoroughly Modern Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087736214977736870noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2177593505882162691.post-79688484255856768122012-08-29T14:42:00.002-07:002012-09-05T09:05:22.394-07:00Simple Summer Fun<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKUNCrq02fR-qJ3yqapfH_-K7sV6aG6ikU2j8tch7wnSvUBSFUSCtpp_k-1KhcTCOlug6WrZ4l71xPqKl1w3wP6ERk38WfhEXd5JVTMPD03Ob6Ogtjxrq-qGpi7tFkQ-uCUT5M0vbmB70/s1600/IMG_2726.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKUNCrq02fR-qJ3yqapfH_-K7sV6aG6ikU2j8tch7wnSvUBSFUSCtpp_k-1KhcTCOlug6WrZ4l71xPqKl1w3wP6ERk38WfhEXd5JVTMPD03Ob6Ogtjxrq-qGpi7tFkQ-uCUT5M0vbmB70/s320/IMG_2726.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While on vacation, we've been enjoying playing board games at night. Some friends came to visit and introduced us to Bananagrams. It has quickly become a new family favorite. It is very similar to Scrabble, but without a game board and it moves along quickly. It's a great after dinner game and my 6 year old has even been using the letter tiles to work on her spelling during the day. But, I couldn't resist sharing these pictures of our second favorite game this summer-good old fashioned checkers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu17iVx6AMP4igsUUDIDN4tX8K-5Acft85X_VQyYzNKsF3m5S6VdxCvt5A908zAYduQrgopuWh59-bSexmndL5SAyrvnPAVkRxSm4oO2QPYnJF0EJv2dcVxNA5WSVwXkzETTjsIicGY4g/s1600/IMG_2720.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu17iVx6AMP4igsUUDIDN4tX8K-5Acft85X_VQyYzNKsF3m5S6VdxCvt5A908zAYduQrgopuWh59-bSexmndL5SAyrvnPAVkRxSm4oO2QPYnJF0EJv2dcVxNA5WSVwXkzETTjsIicGY4g/s320/IMG_2720.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We discovered this homemade checkerboard painted on</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> the outdoor picnic table and it has kept us busy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcSu4sgIztHDf-lnX41guw7gpdF7R0ilFqPhpUR2sTe51TovwSj7A6d_yZNFfxFP5iZtfj2hW9w3xxGIgnP7JB-3XuT33Jl1Aptbkm28RodT4CyUgyM8A6NN6_WLYrn7H6YbsLwUJMbI0/s1600/IMG_2724.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcSu4sgIztHDf-lnX41guw7gpdF7R0ilFqPhpUR2sTe51TovwSj7A6d_yZNFfxFP5iZtfj2hW9w3xxGIgnP7JB-3XuT33Jl1Aptbkm28RodT4CyUgyM8A6NN6_WLYrn7H6YbsLwUJMbI0/s320/IMG_2724.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So simple and charming.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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It is back to school time for a number of people around the country, but we don't go back until after Labor Day, so I am trying to keep my head firmly planted in vacation mode. In case you are trying to do the same, I wanted to share a peek at this local farm stand that says to me summer is still in full swing. This honor stand is about a mile from our vacation home and we visit it daily. It's old fashioned charm could be on the pages of Country Living magazine and I think that it is rare to find an "honor stand"</div>
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at the end of a driveway these days.</div>
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Having lived in New Jersey for the past ten years, I will always support the argument that Jersey tomatoes are the best, but this local Massachusetts corn is tops. It is super sweet.</div>
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And fresh picked flowers just within reach. This honor stand is one of my fondest summer memories and one of the many reasons I am happy that my summer is still in full swing.</div>
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