Vintage Embroidery Wall Hangings, an Obsession

Lately, I have been completely obsessed with buying a decorating my home with vintage embroidery wall hangings. Here are some of the beautiful pieces I’ve recently found and have up around my home. It makes me want to learn! I’ve found some at estate sales, and some at Goodwill.  So pretty!

Is Mother’s Day a Real Holiday?

Guess what, if your mom thinks Mother’s day is a real holiday, then it is!  Now, stop making excuses, and get – or better yet, make – something for your mother!  Oh, and call her, she misses you. Need some ideas?  Lace and Yarn is here to help!  Check out the Lace and Yarn shop… Continue reading Is Mother’s Day a Real Holiday?

Vintage Nautical Baby Outfits

When thinking about baby nautical outfits, I say the only way to go is vintage.   Last year, I found this beautiful vintage nautical romper for my little guy at a local (Pittsburgh) children’s consignment sale, Sunflower Sprouts.  Consignment sales are a great place to find vintage (and handmade) clothes cheap.  I’ve found the vintage… Continue reading Vintage Nautical Baby Outfits

Confessions of a Librarian: I Cut Books

When you’re a librarian, or even just someone trained as a librarian, books are a sacred thing.  They are not to be walked or stepped on (I have a toddler and I say this at least 5 times daily), they are not to be smashed in lockers (I used to be a high school librarian…enough… Continue reading Confessions of a Librarian: I Cut Books

Vintage Feature: Blue Heaven Dishes

I just happened to run into a Blue Heaven dinnerware set a local estate sale.  Since then, I’ve done some research, took some lovely photos, listed them in my etsy shop and even sold a few sets.  I absolutely adore these dishes.  If I wasn’t already head-over-heels for my Fiestaware, I would totally have kept them!