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Interview with Timeless Trinkets
Way back in 2012, not long after I joined the Etsy community, I stumbled on an Etsy shop that sold the most beautiful jewelry featuring vintage and antique buttons. Since my first purchase, I've been back again and again for… Continue reading
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Vintage Hat Purge
I recently did a hat purge, going through all the stacks of hat boxes in my bedroom and culling out the ones I don't like on me but have been hoarding because they are so cute…or the ones that aren't… Continue reading
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Gray and Coral Print 1930s Dress
I finally got pictures and can share my first sewing project since the baby arrived! It took closer to 3 weeks to complete, rather than the 3-4 days I was used to when I could sew at leisure instead of… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – 1950s White Halo Wedding Hat
This lovely 1950s white hat perfect for weddings, is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $15. Continue reading
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Late 1930s Maternity Dress Revisited
My 4th of July maternity dress this summer proved to by my favorite maternity dress. It was comfortable and more flattering than other patterns I tried. I was curious, however, to see how well it would work after pregnancy, since… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – French Country Blues Bracelet
Item of the Week in my Etsy shop this week is this cute crocheted bracelet in French country blues, at half price sale for one week only. Slashed from $10. Continue reading
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Why I Like Thrift Stores – 1950s Style Jacket
I've had this jacket for a while, and it always gets worn especially in the fall. It had been too big, but now fits me again so I was happy to pull it out and make use of it this… Continue reading
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A Hair Trim
A little while ago, I got my hair trimmed. As always, it felt different afterwards because of how long it had gotten previously, and also because this time I got it cut a little shorter than my previous trim, so… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Vibrant Teal Earrings
These colorful teal and glass pearl earrings are Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $8. Continue reading
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Vintage Slip with Nursing Alterations
This pattern has been my go-to slip pattern for years. It's so simple. The darts and princess side seams keep it fitted but there's enough ease that it can pull over my head even with a cotton fabric that doesn't… Continue reading







