My Childish Obsession With Vintage


When I was a young girl I begged my mother to take me to yard sales or thrift stores. Unfortunately for me that was not my mothers idea of fun.
 I loved the idea of others peoples "treasures" from a very young age. I'm not sure if it's more the nostalgic romance of vintage or the hunt. I loved going to my grandmothers and digging through drawers or closets. As I grew up the urge to bargain shop seemed to get stronger.
Whenever I feel a little jingle at the bottom of my pocket I hop into my car and start another hunt. Each time I walk into a store I get butterflies at the idea of finding that one can't live without  treasure. The only problem is that I tend to find enough to fill one or two bags full each time! I need help!  But they say you can't change until you really want to. And do I? Oh, the very thought makes my chest tighten. I must figure out something, my house will be full to the brim if I continue at this rate! This is hard for me to talk about, but I feel better- I am sure some of my other fellow thrifters must understand... maybe have a tip or two? 

Have a lovely weekend everyone!

Santa's Village



I found this amazing website and was so excited. I started to plan my next vacation. I was going to go visit my brother and sister, see the Red Wood Forest and stop by and see Santa at one of his Villages in California. BUT sadly I found out that Santa had closed these magical places years ago. I am quite devastated; who among us would not want to go to Santa's Village? OH the sad sad agony! 


At some point these magical places had really been a family favorite event. The Villages turned into parks with rides and other magical places to explore. Even the Easter Bunny had a vacation home there!



There were places to shop, beloved characters to meet and rides to loose your lunch on!
Where did the magic go!?


A Happy Home




“Home is an invention on which no one has yet improved.”
~Ann Douglas

I wanted to make a post to inspire us all to fill our homes with love and sunshine.
Home is to me the best place in the world. It is my personal canvas to which I get to create the world that is the perfect representation of who I am. And unfortunately that means I'm not too clean and a bit of a pack rat- but I'm also whimsical and some have said my home reminds them of their grandmothers- and I take that as a compliment!

Have a lovely weekend everyone!

Lucy Lemon Squares




This is my dads very favorite treat... I make it for him for fathers day because he is one of those people who is impossible to buy for. I couldn't find me recipe card so I popped online and 
wha-la there it was... kind of everywhere. I guess this tasty treat isn't much of a secret.
But if it is a secret to you- You must give it a try... it is so easy, and a real crowd pleaser.
Enjoy!

New in the Shop



New Items in the shop!
Some 1980s doll parts
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more doll parts...


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Share Bear Keepsake Cake with 1985 Lunch Box Set!