Have you ever made something for a doll, either your own or a wee one you might know? I don’t think I ever made doll clothes when I was a kid, but I have recently begun to make some for my daughter’s doll (which get taken off as soon as I put them on?). Some loving kind soul knit this sweet, soft sweater for a doll. The taupe wool is edged in the softest palest pink mohair. A pink ribbon at the neck seals the deal. In my .
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Finally. After all these years of allergies and sinus infections. After trying drugs (the allergy kind – duh), allergen immunotherapy (both of which made me so sick and my doctors wouldn’t listen to me). Using accupunture, homeopathy and changing my diet (of which all three improved my life drastically). Then the other day I vacuumed. I had such a horrible allergy attack. My sinuses puffed out and my face was red. I couldn’t breath. Homeopathy worked it’s little miracle, and shortly there after I could breathe. But living in a house that’s heated with a wood stove, it’s ultra dry and dusty, and even though I have a HEPA vacuum cleaner that I wash after every use, I still have issues. So I bought a . After only 4 uses, I feel like a new person. My sinuses feel better, I can smell, my sore throat is gone and my ears have drained. Is this too much information? Then, I found this video and had to share:
I tried to ski in the 80s. Once. Let’s just leave it at that. ok?
I am however, a fan of ski wear. It just looks so cool. And the technical aspect of it all, well with my love of clothing, that just blows me a away some times. This amazing little sweater has 12 different colors in it, and it’s just a treat! With a v-neck zip front, two contrasting pockets and a nice solid band at the bottom, it’s adorable. The tag has been cut out, but I believe it is made by Obermeyer. Klaus Obermeyer was a ski instructor whose students were cold. So in 1947, he started making them warm clothing. The rest is history. In my .
I sort of have prom on the brain. A few days ago, I posted about my junior prom dress. Then, I remembered this:
Although it’s perfect for a night out on the town with a great dress, it would make for a perfect bride’s vintage piece, a bridesmaid’s accessory, or the perfect topper to a prom dress. It’s so cozy, it could work with a pair of jeans too. The shrug is so versatile there are so many options.
It’s made of a really soft blush mohair yarn and is very fluffy. The ring is wrapped in the mohair. Couldn’t you see wearing long gloves with this and a luscious clutch to carry your phone and lipstick? It’s handknit, and while the pattern is simple, it’s pretty amazing in it’s increases and decreases. Lovely attention to detail. .
I wonder all the time what Iz will remember. What will she tell her kids, grandkids about her life and experiences? What will she cherish? Being a parent has really opened my eyes to things I wouldn’t have seen before. The wonderful little things that she might comment on, or want to hold or wear or read or listen too. I love these fresh experiences.
I gave Iz a canvas with a hoop attached, a tapestry needle with some floss (she picks the colors) and look what we’ve been doing:
I can’t tell you how excited I am. All three of us sitting together and working on stitches. We all have embroidery projects going and it’s been really, really fun. We share stitches, I taught Rob the French knot, Rob helps Iz tie a knot and she picks all the colors. She’s only 3 and already we can sit and sew together.
Iz and I were out for lunch the other day when she stopped, her mouth dropped and she said, “Mom! Is that a real cowboy?” I turned, a few feet away was a young guy wearing a cowboy hat.
Billy The kid. Known as the Old West’s most favorite outlaw, he was quickly branded. His name appeared on a full line of clothing for boys and men (the girls got Calamity Jane). I find information dating back to the 40s and 50s, and it could go back even further.
I’ve found a vest from the 1970s. Loved by a young cowboy. Soft brown corduroy (you know that brown from the 70s?), with the cutest Billy the Kid buttons (3 of them) and 2 sweet little pockets to hold secret cowboy treasures, adorned with star buttons (my all time fave). This is the real deal, a real cowboy’s vest for a lil’ cowgirl or cowboy. .
I have a bit if vintage love I want to share with you. Daily. I’ve opened up an , and after posting about a luscious vintage item here, I’m going to put it on Etsy so you can love it too. I’ve carefully collected these items for their colors, patterns and stories. I LOVE them, and I’m offering them to you dear readers and lovers of vintage and fashion.
Every day I’ll post an item, tell you all I know about it, and make it available on …and here’s the first one. It’s a sweety!
This sweet child’s sweater, clearly knit by hand from the softest mohair, is from the 1960s. Don’t the colors seem fresh for the 60s? I love, love love the colors, the turqoise next to the apple red flame with a shot of sky blue, all anchored by purpley charcoal and kept light with a creamy white. Imagine the little one that wore this. Imagine the mom or grammie that made this. Or maybe it was an older sister. Do you knit? Do you remember your first knitting project. I doubt this someone’s first knitting project, but it was a thoughtful and loving one. It’s a small sweater it would be a litle big on a 3t, probably fit perfectly a 4T. The pattern is really, really sweet. .
We shouldn’t have waited so long before visiting the . It was so refreshing and delicious. Flowers and plants are so good for the soul.
Thanks to everyone who de-lurked and played along. I really enjoyed your sweet, wonderful comments and I LOVE hearing about your colors, projects and reading your blog if you have one. Make sure you keep in touch!
Congratulations ! who writes:
Yeah 200 — is it like watching the odometer turn?
Today my favorite color is light green — anything from lime to light sage (off set with some rusty orange or salmon, yum!)
though I have not yet posted pictures of my latest completed project — a knit shirt — I promise I will do that soon….
My latest project is however being well-documented on said: trying to make our new house liveable! Today I began removing wood paneling.
My to-do list contains several rather ambitious projects including: a wedding dress for myself, redoing the walls and floors of our new house – 7 rooms to go, a knit dress, and a handful of sizeable projects (wedding invitations — considering making my own letterpress– does that make this ambitious??), more eggplant baby hats for all the babies in the world, and a lining for a fabulous knit bag my mom made.
Kelly – I’ll send you an email soon.
Have a great day!
xoz
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