Vintage Books.

I've always had a fascination with vintage things. Especially vintage books!

The way they feel in your hands. Knowing that someone else loved them, read them

 & held onto them for quite sometime & maybe even read them aloud to a loved one... 

Sigh- it is just awesome to me (& I kinda like the way they smell too- am I weird?)

Anyway, imagine how thrilled I was last Monday when I found a bunch of vintage books 

in excellent condition while vintage hunting with my grandmother...

I really love all of them but trust me, I have enough stuff in our house there isn't a whole lot of room to add more.

So if you are like me & have a love of vintage books you could make these beauties all your own!

 All of them (plus a few more) are currently listed in my shop along with some other great vintage finds.

& if you don't particularly love vintage books... what DO you love?

Let me know - I love hearing about what other people collect or just find plain charming. 

xoxo

Happy Weekend.

Happy, happy, HAPPY weekend!

Can you tell I am excited for it to be the weekend?

tee hee hee

We don't even have anything in particular planned but that is the beauty of it I guess- 

just spending some quality time with The Husband. 

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What are you up to this weekend?

 Anything exciting? 

Whatever it is you end up doing, I hope you have a happy time at it!

xoxo

Today is...

Friday!

How about a bangle bracelet to serve as a daily reminder ...

Pretty cool huh? 

Spotted on Etsy via handmade jewelry & design object artist- Yellowgoat

xoxo

I *heart* cameos.

Just saying...

 Cameo jewelry is awesome!

(Especially when it is vintage)

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xoxo

Aqua Notes.

For years I have had a problem-

All my best ideas seem to pop into my head while I am in the shower 

& then of course I subsequently forget them...

Well not anymore thanks to my latest discovery Aqua Notes! 

Waterproof notepads!? 

How awesome!

xoxo

Genius.

Is this a genius idea or what?! 

Pete Dungey, a British artist plants Pothole Gardens in potholes 

he finds along British roadways as part of - 

"An ongoing series of public installations highlighting the problem 

of surface imperfections on Britain's roads."

{ Originally spotted on A Cup of Jo }

Personally I may just start doing this here in Pennsylvania... 

our roads are terrible too!

xoxo

The most food we ever ate.

 A few months ago The Husband surprised me & took me to

  The William Penn Inn for our anniversary.

It was my first time there for dinner & the food was absolutely AMAZING! 

Seriously it was the most food we ever ate & I swear I was 5 lbs. heavier when we left.

But oh so yummy & I'd totally do it again given the chance.

(but I'd probably not eat for a day or two before- tee hee hee)

Anyway, here is a photographic chronicle of our meal...

First we shared a- JUMBO LUMP CRABCAKE

with ginger & scallions in a light shrimp mousseline; lightly panko-crusted, pan-seared & served with a refreshing mango beurre blanc ...

Please trust me when I say we DEVOURED it- I won't scare you with the "after" photo.

Smiley. Happy. People. 

Next The Husband had BAKED FRENCH ONION SOUP...

& I had WILIAM PENN’S SNAPPER SOUP with Dry sherry service...  

(they actually pour sherry on top to bring out the flavor- yum!)

For our main courses The Husband had ROAST PRIME RIB OF BEEF

Succulent and tender rib slowly roasted; served with au jus, crispy fried onions and our tangy sauce béarnaise...

& I had (for the first time) VEAL OSCAR

 Sautéed nature of veal topped with jumbo lump crabmeat, fresh asparagus spears & sauce hollandaise; on a pool of sauce bordelaise...

Again, trust me when I say we both DEVOURED our meals... 

I had never had veal before but The Husband said "trust me, I really think you will like this preparation."

 Oh my GOODNESS was he ever right! 

Lastly we shared some CREME BRULEE...

Yummy. Yummy. YUMMY! 

This "after" photo is a little less graphic so I don't feel too embarrassed to share it- tee hee hee

All in all it was a fabulous night - we had such a great time even though

 it was raining buckets when we arrived, our table had to be moved & we gained 5lbs. each. 

 Plus look at how beautiful this place even is on the outside... 

Did I mention it is like this year round!?  Lovely. Simply lovely.

If you are ever in the area I highly suggest you go here.

 Yes it is a bit pricey but for a special occasion it is absolutely worth it!

xoxo

Tea for Two.

I've seen my share of Tea for Two sets but never one like this...

It actually has two spouts on the tea pot & the cups share the same saucer.

How unique & interesting- although I think it might be a bit hard to pour, don't you!?

Unfortunately it is sold out for now but it may come back on Delight.com

Also I can't take credit for finding this one... 

The credit is due to a friend of mine from high school who sent it over-

Thanks Matty!

xoxo

Silhouette Lovin'.

Have I mentioned how much I simply adore silhouettes?! 

Well in case you didn't know- I do!

 & come to think of it, if I could have a party or re-do our wedding

 (not that our wedding wasn't great- it was!)

 I think silhouettes would quickly become the theme...

Matchbooks with his & hers silhouettes- I adore!

How sweet are these?!

 The Victor Trading Co. will create custom cookie cutters 

using silhouettes of you & yours - all you have to do is bake. 

In similar fashion to the matchbooks - tags with his & hers silhouettes for favors. 

{All spotted on Martha Stewart Weddings }

More silhouette LOVE here.

xoxo

Craving Organization.

We are still searching daily for a house to call our own. 

However with all this snow piled up on the sides of the streets it is very hard.

 You see older north eastern cities like Philadelphia with narrow streets made for the lil' cars 

or horses & buggies of years past don't fair so well in the age of SUVs & multi-car families when it snows.  

Anyway, lately I am finding myself craving organization- particularly entryway organization. 

Our coats, boots, mail, dog leashes, shovels etc all need a place - I'm so tired of stacking it all on our steps.

This entryway makes me oh so happy, a place for everything & everything in it's place!

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Oh well, hopefully we will find a place SOON

 & then I can get working on a stellar entryway of our own.

Do you have an organized entryway system or are you craving something more organized like me?

xoxo