Beautiful things

Make Your Own Christmas Trees - 1966 - KAP Kraft Books

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

If you are as old as I am you might remember these sorts of little craft books packed with projects. There are lots of charming vintage ideas here for you (the Tin Can Tree) or to make with the kids (frosting an upside down ice cream cone). Have fun, more to come!

Embroidered Angel for Christmas - 1938 The Needlewoman

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

"A Beautiful Design in the Modern Manner" - "In Softly Attractive Colourings and Easy Stitches"..."the recipients will be sure to preserve such original and lovely gifts".

Christmas Gifts to Make - 1938 Needlewoman Magazine

Monday, November 28, 2011

Goodness I've been gone a long time! I was working on a big project that I'll tell you about soon. But now it's time to get busy making gifts for Christmas, so here are some ideas from The Needlewoman Magazine, published in 1938. (I've added the instructions, click twice to enlarge...have fun!)

bill blass

Thursday, November 24, 2011

bill blass

cacharel fashion show

movie night

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

i've been on a romance movie binge lately for some reason. maybe it's the chill in the air that gets me in the hopeless romantic mood, or maybe i just need a reminder every now and then that it's ok to not be so damn cynical.

or. i just like looking at ryan gosling and his company of brooding leading men.