How to Create a Vintage Look

The 50's style outfits that we 

modeled on our beach trip were

ideas taken directly from 50's sewing 

patterns that I found on Etsy.

I didn't buy the patterns but it's

a great way to get a look that's authentic

because that is what ordinary people were 

sewing and wearing in that era.

 

The only real vintage thing is the middle dress 

all the rest were thrift shop finds, or from

items I already had available.

I figured they could be used in the dress up

box later so it wouldn't be a total

waste of money:)

Beach Weekend

Our Mom and Daughters weekend was

the most fun ever! The weather was stunningly

beautiful and the time relaxing and fun.

For the invites I used a clip board so that I 

could put all the info in one spot...

The house was so cute and just a short walk to 

the beach.

It was plenty nice enough to read and sleep

in the sun.

So great to have time away with my girls, 

who as adults are really more like 

friends then just daughters.

We had PLENTY of snacks!

and good food:)

And some time to be silly and dress up 

in 50's style and to model,

including some very hysterical 

moments in thrift store wedding clothes, 

(which pictures my pregnant daughter 

forbade me to post on my blog!)

I'm Going to the Beach!

My 2 daughters and I are heading to the beach

this weekend for a last "girls" weekend

before Shana gets married.

I have a lot of fun things planned and the

weather sounds like it should be nice...

Time to hit the road:)

The Glorious 4th of July

 Below is the BBQ set up.

Thanks to Celebrations at Home

and Paper and Pigtails I got lots of great ideas

and the free printables!

The wooden painted USA in the background

is something I did a long time ago 

and haven't had the heart to get rid of yet

because it was so much work...:)

 I used old jeans pockets for napkin and flatware

holders, paper cones for chips,

and galvanized buckets for the salads.

And of course my trusty little canning jars for 

the baked beans topped with the free circle printables.

 For dessert we had a shortcake bar,

also an idea from Celebrations at home.

Hope you enjoyed your Independence Day,

God Bless the USA!

Getting my Groove On

I found this great pattern for PJ

bottoms and decided that I would go

with a kind of groovy mix of fabric.

Sewing pajamas gives me a chance

to go for a look

that I wouldn't do on any 

other item of clothing:)

Super comfy too!

Wedding Inspiration Board

This is the inspiration board that I put 

together for my daughters wedding which

is coming up in October.

Did you know the average wedding these

days costs & 25,000!!!

Sorry to say that is NOT happening here!

I can't imagine how parents can afford it...

I love my girls, but...

we're doing a DIY budget version

and it will still be lovely:)

Fish Tacos (trying a new recipe)

This recipe is from All Recipes

 "Fish Tacos with Chipotle Lime sauce".

I added avocado and Monterey Jack cheese 

to mine along with 

the recommended toppings.

The rice is Texamati/wild/brown rice blend

made with juice of a fresh lime, chopped cilantro,

salt and pepper added in with the water and 

cooked as normal.

It was extremely filling and definitely different!

You would either really like it or not at all 

as it has a flavor all it's own