Fickle Food

Here’s another thing you may not know about me, in addition to restoring antique dolls and teddy bears I also create original antique style mohair bears. My bears are made from antique patterns and from German Schulte mohair with premium wool felt pads, excelsior stuffing, wooden disk joints, old shoe button eyes and a floss [...]

So now that you’ve got your Bandanna bedroom all planned out, where do you plan to sit? I LOVE this Birdcage rocker. The Rocker was copied from an old 1920s Ohio chair, but no doubt it’s a whole lot sturdier. It’s built from Hickory saplings and has an oak slat seat. The picture shows Old [...]

I guess I’m lucky, at least in regards to shoe-size. I wear an eight to an eight and a half, which seems to be about average. But imagine for a moment, going into a shopping mall hoping to purchase a cute little pair of strappy sandals in a size 12, only to find that all [...]

I’m going to do things a bit differently for awhile. I’m in a “theme” sort of mood lately. I get that way when my life becomes too busy, suddenly I feel the need to compartmentalize things, even my blogs. So starting today, Thursday is going to be “Western day”. And I will feature western items, [...]

Looking for a vintage seventies feel? This bold Victorian Birdcage Sheet Set includes one striped flat sheet with a turquoise blue border, one blue fitted sheet, and a striped pillowcase with a blue border, in 220 thread count percale. Sizes include, twin or dorm, full and queen. Reversible comforter sold separately. 220 thread count cotton [...]

Now here is a mat you can feel really good about! These colorful and durable RECYCLED FLIP FLOP MATS are made from surplus foam rubber generated in the making of flip-flop sandals. These unique mats come in both large and small sizes, and because they are recycled, vary in color and pattern.

Jonathan Simon has elevated the kitchen utensil to ART! These fabulous spoons, tongs, spatulas and more, are hand-crafted from cherry, a hardwood known for it’s strength, beauty and durability, then flame-blackened with stripes, spots and designs. I particularly like the cat-tail salad server. I really hope my kids are reading my posts, they could be [...]

Sometimes I think I have a loose wire somewhere between my brain and my mouth. Someone will ask me a question, I know exactly how I intend to respond, the pertinent information needed to respond has already been located, sorted and approved by my brain and yet when I open my mouth to speak, something [...]

Okay, admittedly I look an itty-bit batty, a tad teched in this self-portrait, a little like a deer in the headlights, just before it becomes a hood ornament. And yes I am sweaty and rumpled and most of my makeup has melted off and pooled in my belly-button, but I had a rough day. I [...]

I think I’ve mentioned I have a bit of a fixation with wrap dresses and tops, so here’s a couple for you mommas to be. This Puff Sleeve Drape Top is made of soft, voluminous knit. The longer length will cover those funny looking slacks panels and the tie at side will allow for future [...]