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Trick or treat!

Happy Halloween ghosties and ghouls!  We loaded up on the candy tonight and (gasp!) didn't wait two days to eat it.  My favorites are twix and kitkat, what about you? 

Well, I guess I should give the answers to my not-so-spooky challenge.  Number one was...The Shining.  Number two was...Poltergeist.  Number three was...Sleepy Hollow.  Number four was...Ringu.  Yes, Ringu.  Not The Ring.  I did think The Ring was scary but Ringu was down right terrifying.  What is your choice for scariest movie ever? 

Oh my! 

We added some Jacks to our collection.

Watch some Tim Burton and have a Happy Halloween!

Back tomorrow,

amy

You must check these out...

There are two fabby posts out there you must check out!  Leigh-Ann from Freckled Nest did a great post on my ultimate girl crush musician, Jenny Lewis.  There are loads of pics and songs to enjoy.

One of my new favorite blogs, Jen Loves Kev, is having a give-away!  A gorgeous pin and t-shirt are up for grabs so check it out!!!

This is one of Jen Loves Kev's etsy goodies that I am crazy for.

I'll be back later!

amy

A Halloween Challenge

So here it is.  A short list of my favorite scary movies.  I thought I'd give little clues that I found on flickr.  All beautiful images, nothing scary, but they represent some aspect of my spooky choices.

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Do you know what four movies top my spooky list?  I'll fill you in tomorrow.

Until then, sweet dreams.

amy   

  
  

LBT...little black tunic

Happy Friday and Happy Halloween Eve!!!

I sat down with my sewing machine today and whipped out a SUPER simple, super wearable project.  Ready?  All you need is an extra, extra large t-shirt (I found a black one at the Thrift shop yesterday for $2), a sewing machine, and scissors. 

Here is the really unflattering BEFORE.  Stick with me, it gets a lot better.  This is not an exact process, so while wearing the shirt, pull it in on either side till it fits as snugly as you would like.  Stick a pin in it to mark your place.  This is the time to also mark how high you want your arm holes to be.  I like mine high...it's the most flattering. 

 
Stitch a straight seam down either side all the way up to your new arm holes.  Easy, right?  Next you need to decide how tight your sleeves will be.  Go slim.  Once again do a straight stitch, this time from the end of your sleeve to your new arm opening.  Trim off the excess (be sure to save the scraps!).

Time to cut your favorite collar.  As a rule, I don't wear crew necks, they just don't seem to do anything for me.  Just grab your scissors and slice off the top band.  Do you want a boatneck?  Round?  V-neck? 

Ta da!  I used the scraps to create three rosettes that I attached to the neckline with embroidery floss.  Wear it with some skinnies or a pair of leggings and you're set. 

I am going to post a little Halloween challenge later tonight. 

amy   

It's beginning to look a lot like...

  Christmas in October! 

Cookies always taste better in a kitschy plastic platter.  These are completely crack free.

What says "Christmas" like plastic and glitter?  This beauty is wall-mountable (is that a word?) and fully detailed.  Love, love, this one.

   
These little plastic cuties look like they were cut in some crafty mama's kitchen. 

I adore my vintage Christmas cards.  Most are from the 40's and 50's and have the most beautiful, saturated colors and GORGEOUS illustrations that remind us all why we so love vintage (was that a run-on sentence?).  So, I am going to share.  All Nellie Loves Vintage purchases from now till Christmas will come not only with a surprise goody, but also a lovely vintage Christmas greeting card.  Happy Holidays!

What will become of all these beautiful ingredients?  Barkcloth leaves, handmade pom-poms, the most amazing chain?  I'm thinking garland.  Check back in for the big reveal. 

Oh my goodness!  My hair looks like a bird's nest!!  Hey, I like texture.  Here's a peek of my embroidered leaves.  They have a real "Mary Poppins", "Song of the South" feel to them.  You know in an old Disney movie when the animated details would invade the live action movie?  I like that. 

If all goes to plan, I'm going to have a little dress/tunic tutorial tomorrow.  Later alligators!  

amy  

I don't want to love you...

but I just can't help it. 

 

Anything you wish you didn't enjoy quite so much?  Any guilty pleasures?

Check back later for a Christmas-y preview...vintage decor and some projects I'm working on that would make for swell gifts.

Happy Thursday morning!

amy

As promised

I am feeling so productive these days!  Am I actually getting a lot done?  Not necessarily, but hey, it's the thought (and the desire) that counts.  Here are a few things I have completed...

 
These pillows completely jazz up our couch in a nice martini-swilling way. 

Here's my other mini sewing project.  I think it's adorable.  I love these 40's/50's style stockings.  The Santas are vintage treasures.

It will be making its way into the shop. 

amy   

Lucky Duck

Some days are just lucky.  Today was one of them.  Some thrifty finds...

Is this not the most beautiful little deer?!  I count this as one of my luckiest finds yet.  It's just for me.

Juicy red pyrex.  It'll be in my shop. 

Juicy little juice glasses.  Also for Nellie Loves Vintage.

The smallest afghan for the littlest laps.  This will be a perfect blanket to keep in the car for tiny laps in the winter.

Another great big pile of fabby vintage linens.  I think I may just have to break down and attempt a quilt.  These are all way too gorgeous for any other use.

I found other fun things but am going to save them for a Thursday reveal.  Look for a little Christmas in October!

I'll be back tomorrow with a few completed sewing projects.  Until then, cuddle under some blankies and enjoy the Fall weather. 

amy

 

Happy day, happy Fall

Another beautiful, sunny day.  Thank goodness for days like these. 

A big pile of spiced, pumpkin pancakes...

The sun glowing through the trees...

Plenty of leaves to play in and rest in...

The chance to be anyone we want to be.

Oh, and here's that Christina Courtin song I so wanted to include a month or two ago.

 

Happy Monday, happy Fall!

amy

 
  

My warmer and some spiders

I have joined in on the "Wardrobe Remix" fun.  I really enjoy getting dressed in the morning...I'm not a trendy girl...but I am not shy about throwing some duds together.  So, nothing fancy today, but I did want to share my bea-u-ti-ful new warmer.

Not a great picture, but you get the gist.  I'm loving my cozy.

So the little spiders overtook our house last night. 

Don't you love it when your little spiders do something crazy creative?

Tomorrow night is Sophia's school Halloween party.  Big costume contest.  So here's a little sneaky peeky of Sophia's get-up.

Thank goodness for ricrac, sequins, hot glue...sounds like Halloween.

I think tomorrow will be a creative day!

amy