100 Word Challenge: Classic

April 25, 2018May 2, 2018 ~ Tara R. ~ Leave a comment

My Mister’s grandmother, his mom’s mom, was a crafter. She did needlepoint, cross-stitch and crochet. When his grandmother died, his mother, knowing I also crocheted, gave me all of her mother’s patterns - stacks of magazines and type-written patterns from the 1930s, 40s and 50s - classic shawls and home decor items considered vintage today. … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Classic

Act accordion-ly

June 26, 2016April 30, 2018 ~ Tara R. ~ 8 Comments

The house smelled of old age and senility. Each room was crammed full of tables and chiffonier, sideboards and china cabinets; chairs, ottomans, and sofas of all sorts. No surface was bare, no cabinet empty, no nook unoccupied. In an earlier time, the resident would risk being labeled a hoarder. The house was a warren … Continue reading Act accordion-ly

It’s vintage, not junk

May 31, 2013January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 12 Comments

Might need it some time Can't throw anything away Could be worth money

Old downtown

May 4, 2013January 8, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 15 Comments

The fam is visiting our daughter this weekend in advance of her graduation next week. The College Kid will receive her master's degree on Monday, and we couldn't be more proud. Saturday we met up for a brunch of chicken and waffles (sorry, no pix, we ate a little too fast), then took a walk … Continue reading Old downtown