Hazel's Vintage Pretties

Pin Up Girl Apron~ A Great gift for a girlfriend!

     Hi Gals...If you're looking for a really fun gift for a girlfriend, or for yourself, from "Santa" (We all know that the wives and mothers of the world are really Santa), this is the perfect gift, available in my Etsy Shop.

A Celebration of a Loved One's Life

In a little while, I'll be attending a celebration of a loved one's life...A life that was taken by the beloved person himself.  Life is not always pretty...When things like this happen, there is still beauty, and it comes from the love we show each other in a tragic and unthinkably sorrowful time. Don't shy away from comforting those in pain...They need you, and you will be glad you were there for them, even though it would have been easier to disappear.

Pink Glove Love!

Well, I must admit that I got pretty excited about my new pink gloves for washing dishes (pathetic, I know).  They're extra long and flared, so that water won't get into them easily.  They even match one of my favorite vintage aprons, which I don't wear when I'm doing anything that might actually get it dirty :)  .
Have a good day...Katie

Grateful

     I must admit that sometimes (lots of times), I forget to be grateful.  When there are many responsibilities, and not enough time to do the things that I love to do, I can forget to be grateful.  Lucky for me, this is Thanksgiving, which is a pretty big reminder to be grateful...Downright hard to ignore.  So, I could make a long list here, but I think I'll pick the top five:

1~ The relationships I have with others (Family, friends, the mail lady, neighbors, etc.)

2~ Beauty...I have really come to appreciate beauty in all kinds of things/places/people.  It actually seems to feed my soul.

3~ My morning latte, which is lovingly made for me each day by my wonderful husband of twenty~two years.

4~ Creativity...I actually need to be creative, and I'm glad that I know this.

5~  Learning about myself through my relationships with others. (What? You mean I'm not perfect?  You see your flaws through your dealings with others, and that's good, because it gives you an opportunity to grow.)

PS Happy Thanksgiving, Friends.

Mini Me's Studio

  

   Ten years ago, when I found out I was going to have a daughter, I wasn't sure what to think.  My son was nine years old, and I wasn't planning on having any more children.  Well, that little girl has changed my life so much, for the better.  She's so much fun to be with, and we share so many interests. 
     Here are some photos of a studio she put in the corner of the living room, opposite my studio...This is one of the most well-utilized rooms ever!

Latest Redecorating/Furniture Rearranging

  

   Ever since I was a little girl, I've loved to rearrange my furniture and my "stuff"...Still doing that, and here are some photos I took after my most recent decorating adventure:

 

Also, "Silvie" says "Meow"...Until next time, Katie

Funky Junk Sisters Girls' Night Out

Hi all...I will be attending this event. I will be going to the Girls' Night Out portion of the event...It sounds like a lot of fun, and you get to see all the wonderful vintage goodies before everyone else!

If you can make it, it sounds like it will be worth going to, either Friday night or Saturday...Take care until next time, Katie.

My Bathroom Makeover Inspired by the Barn House Boys

     After seeing the Barn House Boys' home, I was inspired to give my bathroom a makeover, until I have the time, energy and resources to remodel it.  Here it is:

 

 

A Trip to the Barn House Boys' Sale

     Last weekend I had the opportunity to finally attend a Barn House sale.  I'd been wanting to do so for a long time, but didn't feel like doing all that driving...I ended up going with Timi Weathers, who had the brilliant idea to charter a bus and take a bunch of gals on this adventure.

   Timi did a great job.  I felt like I was really pampered that day...Lovely food/drinks all along the way, great shopping, prizes and great company. We were even given a luncheon that was out of this world, and a private tour of the Barn House Boys' home,which for me, was the highlight of the trip.  The Barn House sale really lived up to my expectations.  There are so many talented artists involved in this show, it's really impressive. 

Here are a few shots from BH:  (My next post will be about my BH inspired bathroom makeover!)

The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From the Tree

     With my son off to college, and no longer having poker parties in our playhouse, my daughter and niece have decided to give the playhouse a little makeover: