by Virginia | Mar 29, 2011 | give away, thriting, toys
Congratulations Cate! She may have been the only person to choose Max. There was a lot of Lola love out there! She said Now for your Tuesday morning vintage fun! Hmm, maybe that should be my thing? Tuesday Morning Vintage...
by Virginia | Mar 23, 2011 | Books, give away, owls, sewing, thriting, tutorial
I got a request to make a small version of my Lucky the Elephant and it turned out so cute. I decided to make smaller versions of the owls for my show in a few weeks. I set the printer to 65% and it made a really nice size. I made 6 different owls...
by Virginia | Mar 9, 2011 | Dress a Girl Around the World, sewing, thriting
If you kind readers haven't noticed, I complain A LOT about bad weather. You may ask yourself, "Why oh why does she choose to live in Pittsburgh??" 2nd only to Seattle for lack of sunny days! It's for the love of my hubby,...
by Virginia | Mar 3, 2011 | decorating, sewing, thriting
I have been trying to psyche myself up to try upholstery for a long time. This project I did over the weekend was yet another step to get me there. I found 6 of these chairs at the thrift store for $25. I really only needed 2 but at that price, I...
by Virginia | Jan 30, 2011 | decorating, sewing, thriting, tutorial
I like to collect embroidery hoops from the thrift store. I find them irristable for some reason. I have finally put some to use! I saw some stylish blogger do this and I searched for the link but can't find it. Maybe V & Co?...
by Virginia | Dec 18, 2010 | decorating, Holiday, photo taking, sewing, thriting
The kids and I stayed home yesterday and organized their toys & rooms. I like doing this a few days before Christmas so that I don't feel overwhelmed and annoyed by the new toy mess that is heading our way. After we were finished I felt obligated...