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  • Hairstyle of the Week

    This isn't a proper tutorial, just a few photos for your own inspiration… Since my back hair is too long for a truly 1940s look, I always have to be creative about what I do with it. I found a… Continue reading

  • The Weekly Word – Psalms

    Righteous art thou, O Lord, and upright are thy judgments. Thy testimonies that thou has commanded are righteous and very faithful… Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth. -Psalm 119:137-138, 142 Continue reading

  • Preparing for Thanksgiving…

    …with apple pies! No, we don't eat them a week old. I know Thanksgiving Day isn't until next Thursday. This one is for our church's Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow.  If you think it looks delicious, you should taste it! The recipe… Continue reading

  • Item of the Week in my Etsy Shop – Blue Rose Garden Neckwarmer

    This stunning buttoned neckwarmer with blue roses is half price in my Etsy shop for one week only – slashed from $19.   Continue reading

  • The Weekly Word – Mark

    And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God?  or with what comparison shall we compare it? It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the… Continue reading

  • On Sizing Vintage Gloves

    When I started buying gloves on the internet because I couldn't stand not bidding on the beautiful gauntlets I kept seeing, I ran into a problem. Of course that was that I didn't know what size I was, and many… Continue reading

  • Item of the Week – Set of 2 Needlefelted Charms

    These cute pastel needlefelted charms or pendants for crafts or wearing are half price for one week only in my Etsy shop – slashed from $6. Continue reading

  • The Weekly Word – 1 Peter

    But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a  reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.  -1 Peter 3:15 Continue reading

  • November Tutorial – Vintage Yo-Yo Shoe Clips in 20 Minutes or Less

    I love having little things to spice up my wardrobe occasionally, and how much better can it get than when it costs next to nothing and only takes a few minutes? This month's tutorial shows you how to make the… Continue reading

  • Lady Grantham 2-in-1 Earrings Pattern

    Inspired by the jewelry worn on Season One of Downton Abbey by Lady Grantham during the Titanic era, these earrings you can wear 2 ways are the perfect way to make your own elegant jewelry for your Victorian, Edwardian, or… Continue reading