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I have a path I follow at my thrift store. Sheets, sewing patterns, pillow cases...skip the bras and slips. But one time a slip caught my eye. It had a lace trim that said "love". Loved.
I knew I'd use it for something and it eventually was the inspiration for an apron...combined with the coolest piece of a linen tea towel, some vintage seam binding, and fringed cotton muslin. Love.
I was doing some spring cleaning with my crafty stuff (I know...again) and pulled out a few patterns that said spring, color, sun, warmth. I made them into clipboards and got them into my etsy shop (boy do I love that new "copy" feature in etsy...very efficient!).
Mother's Day is in a few weeks...May 8th. I may be wrong but I think most mom's love unique, inexpensive, handmade things. Things that are in abundance at etsy. It could be art, jewelry, a cool vintage dish...maybe even a clipboard. I'm off to take a look around right now.
I've made these coconut cream bars before and they were insanely good. I don't really know why coconut things seem to be related to Easter but I'm good with it and am bringing these to my sister's house on Sunday.
They are not exactly "easy bake" but not too complicated. For one, did you know you can toast coconut in the microwave? I just add the coconut to a pie plate and start microwaving in one-minute increments. You have to stir the coconut each time because there's always a clump that comes pretty close to spontaneously combusting. In about 5 or 6 minutes, you'll have perfectly toasted coconut.
Gina at doe-c-doe sees art everywhere and in everything...and then she either photographs it perfectly or crafts it into something unique and simple. I love that Gina's work is featured in the spring issue of Inspired Ideas and, when she hosted a giveaway to celebrate, I was so happy to win.
I got to choose a print from her etsy shop. Can you guess which one I chose?
I'm a firm believer in paying it forward on etsy. So let me know which print you think I chose...and I'll let a random guesser pick an item out of my etsy shop at the end of the week.
I think it's so cool that you guys "get" me. The thing is, I could have picked any of the prints because I love them all...so there are really no wrong guesses. My choice was the second one...it was all about the pretty colors. Beth is my winner this time. She said "I think the first one! They are all so stinkin' cute!".
I've always been timid about taking pictures of things in public (and I realize this is probably not normal). My new phone is changing that a little.
When I stopped at an estate sale yesterday and saw the cutest vintage refrigerator ever, I didn't hesitate to snap a picture. For full disclosure I should mention that I was alone in the basement so I was not being that bold...but still.
The refrigerator is in pristine condition. A beautiful turquoise blue Frigidaire. Gorgeous inside and out. Working. With a vintage decal as the perfect finishing touch. And, unfortunately, Not For Sale.
But, I'm glad I got to share it with you guys because I knew you'd love it too.
