The Perfect St. Patty’s Day Dress

March 14, 2012, 4 Comments

With St. Patrick’s Day this Saturday, shop windows are filled with green shamrocks and red-headed leprechauns under colorful rainbows. For me, St. Patrick’s Day has always been a holiday I ignored. To be quite honest, leprechauns give me the heeby-jeebies. But when I saw this dress I knew I had to buy it, not only…

Buy ALL the Jewelry!

March 4, 2012, 3 Comments

Yesterday brought the spring antique expo here in Portland, and I was delighted to attend. For those of you who follow my Twitter and Facebook pages, you may have noticed that I posted that father-in-law passed away. We have been very busy with all of the necessary arrangements, and needless to say, it has been…

The Disneyland Skirt Makes Its Debut

February 24, 2012, 26 Comments

Friday was our first day of three that we spent in the Disneyland Park and my special Disneyland Skirt made its debut and boy was it a coming out party it was. I had guests and cast members alike comment on it, and countless people (some asked, others didn’t) took my picture. A few questions…

A Visit to Orange

February 21, 2012, 7 Comments

After landing in California, we spent the evening hanging around Downtown Disney, visiting the shops and eating beignets at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen before tucking in for the night. The next morning we hopped the bus over to the town of Orange to visit with Pat’s little sister, Francesca. For lunch, we ate at Watson’s…

Nampa High School, 1945

November 9, 2011, Leave a Comment on Nampa High School, 1945

In 1945 World War II came to a close and my grandmother was a Junior in high school. I blogged awhile ago about my grandmother’s Sophomore yearbook, and today I share her Junior yearbook. I really enjoy the little illustrations throughout the pages, and I just can’t believe what they got away with in some…

Grandma’s Yearbook

September 19, 2011, 1 Comment

Among my grandmother’s possessions were her high school yearbooks. My mom and aunt split them up, where my aunt got her senior one, while my mom got the other two (high school was only three years back then). My grandmother entered Nampa High School in 1944, a time when the world was at war, and…

A Family Treasure

August 17, 2011, 1 Comment

I recently went to Idaho to visit my grandmother who is currently ill. I’ll spare you the unpleasant details and focus on a happier, more vintage note! During our stay, my mother and I went through family albums gazing at old photos of my mom’s family. Included in the pictures were ones from my grandparent’s…

Saying "I Do!"

December 23, 2010, 1 Comment

Alright, so here I am, my first entry as a married woman! It’s kind of strange to think about! While there were several problems, nothing too disastrous happened and everyone had a good time, and there was fun to be had by all. So, here are the pictures! Enjoy! Thanks to an army of friends…