I picked this one out because of the unique two-button closure [...]]]> When I go thrift shopping my first stop is always the skirt section. For some reason the skirts that I’m looking for jump out at me quicker than the blouses or coats. I like these wool a-line skirts, they are substaintial and versitile.

I picked this one out because of the unique two-button closure on either side and the front pleating. Then I hand-stitched a lace bottom and added three small doilies. I love it. I imagine this with a shirt tucked in, high boots, a cardigan and a belt. Size 10 (approximately) and for sale in my Forgotten Finds shop!

Modeled so graciously by my new dress form which I recently picked up at the local antique shop. You know when you first see something in a shop and leave it, but then regret not buying it? She was splattered in lime green paint, but I knew I could fix her up. And that’s what I did. Cream colored acrylic touch-ups with a bit of antiquing to match her original fabric. From July of 1965, I wonder what her life has been like?

Not exactly winter yet, but the weather here has been nothing short of spastic. We go from freezing cold and windy, to rainy and cool, to sunny and warm. However, I know it’s coming. The nights coming home from the movies when the heater isn’t working fast enough or the short stints between the [...]]]>

Not exactly winter yet, but the weather here has been nothing short of spastic. We go from freezing cold and windy, to rainy and cool, to sunny and warm. However, I know it’s coming. The nights coming home from the movies when the heater isn’t working fast enough or the short stints between the car and the grocery story that feel like a mile in the north pole.

Either way, I am prepared. This winter coat was a steal at old navy and especially so after I discovered the secret gold satin lining on the inside. Gray mittens similar to these, found at TJmaxx. Those boots, a first for me and these calves that rarely fit into boots. And that shawl, it hasn’t even arrived from Turkey yet, but I know I love it already. The lady who knitted it is super friendly and sweet and her shop is filled with so much greatness!

I’m thinking of some sort of silver sparkly brooch for the collar of the coat, what do you think?