I grew up in a different time, different from others, never knowing I was different or that there was any other way to live. Things seem so different then than they are now. I told myself I was going to raise my kids the same. Before I die, I hope to fulfill that promise. Remember when Ivory soap was THE soap in the house? It was awesome. It floats. Great skin complexion. As long as you had a bar of Ivory soap, you could bath, wash your clothes, even wash dishes in a pinch. It was versatile and I just wrote it on my shopping list as a reminder to buy some.

I cannot remember when we got a clothes dryer growing up but we did have one. Most of my adult life, a clothes dryer has not been a priority. Remember how crisp and fresh sheets smelled and felt after being line dried? Towels dried pretty fast in the sun and there was no need for moisturizers...  Read More

Antique Dress Forms are beautiful pieces of art and history. If you search the internet you will
see many variations of antique dress forms. Allow me to share one of mine with you. My
latest project. A wise man recently told me to take time to hobby, relax, think, enjoy. This is
what I have been up to in listening to his advice.

Ms Clara Mae was one of the most talented sewing people in our country community. This
week her son asked me to repair (sew) something for him. We talked while I worked. He
asked me about the props and body form pieces I have in my office. I explained to him what
I use them for and how I got them. Each having their own story. He mentioned his Mom’s
was ruined and in the shed at his sisters. My response was HORROR! She would be so
upset.

I finished mending the item for him and we decided to...  Read More

     Are we changing the wrong things, too fast, too much, the wrong way, the right way?  Thinking back on how our ancestors lived their daily lives, amazes me.  
     Yesterday:  Coffee cups and mugs were tiny.  Coffee was made stronger, used less creamer/milk and sugar.  I used to look forward to enjoying a cup of coffee with my Gramma in the little white cups shown in the photo.  The blue smaller ones were for camping trips.  Today: it is common practice for some to spend $12 (more or less) for a cup of joe and never think twice about it.  Tomorrow:  What will the size, preportions and availability be like?  Imagine the cost for that cup of coffee!

     Yesterday: Glasses and cups were designed to last long and were much smaller in size. A glass of water or orange juice before bed was the tiniest glass shown front...  Read More

Every generation sees changes from A-Z in life surrounding us. Does it seem that the changes become more and more with each generation or is it just me?

Change is inevitable. Some are good, some are bad.

The only guarantee that we have is they WILL occur! The other guarantee is that we must all adapt and grow with the changes or get left behind. Kinda makes you go HMMMMMMMMM concerning that ole saying “there are no guarantees in life”. Sort of just stumbled across one of those AH HA moments, right?

It is interesting to watch to say the least. Another ole saying “had I only known then what I know now” comes to mind. That has to be one of the funniest ones. Living life is a daily learning experience no matter our age, we are constantly learning.

With the antiques, pawn, pickers shows lately, we are seeing more and more items and ideas. The...  Read More