Create 365 - Vintage Scarf Necklace

This necklace idea has been rattling around in my head for a while.  It's a vintage scarf with dominos as "beads".  I plan to try another version using the excess fabric to make a flower as well!

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Hey look! An Outfit Post

I was feeling colorful and outfit-post-y today.  So here you go!

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit Post - Hearts Ease

I have a dear family friend that owns a florist and gift shop in the next town over from mine.  (Her son took me to my 8th grade graduation dance ;-)

She has a passion for antiques, particularly from the 1800's, and she has unearthed some amazing treasures, including this beautiful vintage tortoiseshell comb that she gave me as a gift.

I stop by her shop often to buy little treasures, see what new items she's unearthed and to ask her advice on things like cleaning vintage garments, or figuring out the genesis of an item.

The little felted brooch is something she made as well.  In the 1800's, it was referred to as "hearts ease".  I just love that name and it's implications.  It always makes me smile when I wear it :)

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit Post - The Exception

I'm making an exception to my "no outfit posts in above 80 degree weather" rule because I'm not wearing a dress today and that all by itself is an exception ;)  In general, I wear pants maybe once or twice a month (unless I'm working in the yard).  I don't find them particularly comfortable, but if I can find them in fun colors or styles, I'll wear them once in a while.  I just couldn't pass up purple pants :)

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit Post - Geek Chic

Awwwwkward.  That's how I'm feeling today.  My eyes are a mess from my allergies, so I have to wear my glasses.  Don't get me wrong, I love my glasses (I even have them in several colors) but I only like to wear them when I have planned them as an accessory, not when I *have* to.  But a girl's gotta see ;-)

..and, I can always pretend I'm Velma from Scooby-Doo :)

Hugs and Smooches,
D