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  • Item of the Week – Vintage Novel

    This decorative Clara Louise Burnham hardcover novel from 1901, Miss Pritchard's Wedding Trip, is half price in my Etsy shop this week only – slashed from $8. Continue reading

  • The Weekly Word – Ephesians

    Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother, which is the first commandment with a promise; that it may be well with thee,  and thou mayest live long on the land. -Ephesians… Continue reading

  • In Celebration of Fall

    Fall is my favorite time of year – hands down. Although I love aspects of other seasons – the coziness of winter by the fire, and the glories of the Advent season; the incredible regeneration of life in the spring;… Continue reading

  • Item of the Week – Lavender Sachets

    Since I just posted about these easy little lavender sachets, I thought I'd put them on sale. Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price; choose pink, orange, or blue. Slashed from $6 each. Continue reading

  • The Weekly Word – Daniel

    I thought it good to shew the signs and wonders that the high God hath wrought toward me. How great are His signs! And how mighty are His wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and His dominion is from… Continue reading

  • Victorian Style Granny Square Ornaments

    Feel like crocheting for Christmas? It will soon be time! Read more about where you can get the pattern for these cute granny square ornaments at my other blog. Continue reading

  • Make a Refillable Lavender Sachet in 1 Minute

    Lavender sachets may have a Victorian connotation, but they really are still quite practical. Used with your clothes, they leave a soft scent instead of a stale stored-too-long smell, and they keep away bugs or other pests from your sheets… Continue reading

  • Item of the Week – 1980s Silver Heels

    These 1980s prom heels are half price in my Etsy shop for one week only – slashed from $20. Continue reading

  • The Weekly Word – Job

    By the breath of God frost is given: and the breadth of the waters is straitened. Also by watering He wearieth the thick cloud: He scattereth His bright cloud: and it is turned round about by His counsels: that they… Continue reading

  • October Tutorial – Front Hair Styling for Retro Hairstyles

    Since my August tutorial I have given a lot of thought to the importance of styling the front of your hair when doing vintage inspired or Period retro hairstyles. Looking carefully at hairstyles in 1940s movies, I was convinced that… Continue reading