Our Nutty Chicken

We have a chicken who likes to sleep in a tree. About a week ago we received complaints that she was flying into our neighbours yard and making a mess there. So we clipped her wings, but didn't realize how bummed she'd be when she couldn't fly up into her favourite spot for a nap. So we put a ladder into the tree and now she climbs up it and is happy again. Who'd have thought.

The Best Halloween Costumes

My neighbor sewed these for her daughter and friend. They are the most fantastic outfits I've seen - and check out the matching 'planet bags' to go with the aliens!! People are so creative...

My fabric on the Spoonflower home page

So exciting! See it here...

The day we've all been waiting for

Our chicken laid her first egg today!!! Thank you, Chirpie!

Calling my name...

I usually steer clear of the 'art' pieces in thrift shops, unless they are folksy or crafty, but somehow I was unable to pass this one up. It is an original lithograph signed and numbered by the artist (I can't read it) and has a certificate of authenticity attached.

The primitive houses remind me of India, and the boats say I'm in Florida! I'm quite loving it!

Upsala Ekeby Zebra Teacup and Saucer

Thrifted cup and saucer - such awesomeness! Hand drawn lines to imitate the Zebra, designed by Eugen Trost.

The Pillowcase Skirt

Wow, I can't believe it's been almost 2 months since my last post! A thousand apologies to all who might have stopped by... who knew the beginning of school would be more hectic than ever!?

Something I made for a friend's daughter's birthday is a pillowcase skirt. It was a vintage pillowcase, half of which I used for the skirt, and the other half for the bag that I gave it to her in! She loved it and it was an especially cute pillowcase with a scalloped edge. Good use for a vintage pillowcase.