Obsessed with Vintage Fashion

Just got this book and its so full of pictures and information, I am eating it up! Some of the photo's were even shot at The Santa Cruz Boardwalk,my hometown! Have you got any pretty fifties clothes in your collection. I am in the search for a vintage 50s playsuit pattern in large size. Summer is here and bathing suits on Ebay are catching my eye too!

I feel a Cowgirl Christian Necklace coming on...

When I finally got out to junk yesterday I found this cross piece. Its so glittsy, it speaks Cowgirl too me! I can see some chain and some pretty beads falling into place. So little time since getting a new puppy and traveling. I am ready to get into the saddle again and create! My spirits have been restless. I have been having fun traveling and seeing my daughters, taking care of my husband after his surgery. Sadie does require lots of training, they said Goldens make great dogs, what they didn't say was how active a puppy they can be.

Vintage Dresses

This was so pretty, and I couldn't zip it up. I passed it up a few months ago. Yesterday I found it was still there at a steal of a price. After all it had a Nieman Marcus tag in it. While trying to research what year it was made I serched out the Union Label I found on an inside seam. ILGWU was one of the first Female domanated unions formed by seamstresses back in the early 1900s in New York. They Struck Twice and were instramental in changing the way women work. Remember the fire in the garment district that killed many women because they were locked in.....and this was in NYC. Intresting, and  the color of the fonts and design dated the dress back to 1963. I am selling it on Etsy, I sure hope someone treasures it! I am always on the look out for 1950s dresses, patterns and research materials. Do you have a killer Vintage Prom Dress in your closet?

Our new family member "Sadie Belle"

Sadie was born on the farm with lots of other Goldens of all ages. She's good at potty training, but her manners in the house have caused us to keep her on a leash indoors. My house is not a farm, the backyard is for rowdy play! She hates her play pen in the kitchen. She holds her rubber squecky pacifer and barks and crys for 45 min. I only try this after lots of outdoor play! Nite time in the kennel has gone down to about 17min. Oh this is hard as I never let my daughters cry it out. Any advice? I am affraid to leave her alone in the house to go shopping?

Momma's Mothers Day Present

This was fun to make, and I got to practice stamping on silver. I just loved the vintage earing I used! All my Sisters got a a necklace too!

Love this book

This book will inpire you and teach you so much! My favorite in my collection of go to books. Every page is beautiful.

What are you making for your Mom on Mother's day?

I already finished my project, I would show a picture but Momma wouldn't be surprized. I will ship it early so I can show you and give you some ideas. Oh and all my sister's are Moms too, so I can tell you I am stamping silver,beading,playing with my vintage treasures. What do you love to make? This is my favorite holiday.