The Great Huntress!

And a restful Sunday to all! I've actually managed to talk myself into relaxing today - ask my Fella, this can be a task. I've had two wonderful weekends in a row (without a blog-opps!). Crafty Momma came down to visit her favorite daughter in Louisiana last week and we had an amazing time! Did lots of exploring and 'vintage hunting' and Frosty eating and laughing... *sigh* Just a good time overall. And I discovered a new love!

I read an article in Uppercase (read about it here) about vintage Pyrex. The Pyrex from the 60's and 70's had such fun colors and patterns that I don't see how you can not love it and feel motivated to cook and bake. Additionally - and this is the kicker for me - it's a collection that you can USE! Some pieces need to have TLC and hand-washing is suggested, but most are totally great to whip out to impress company. I already have a couple vintage mixing bowls that belonged to my Grandma Neva (the most amazing woman ever!). So, I decided they needed a new friend...or two!


Meet my new Pyrex mixing bowl! This print is called Golden Butterfly and this is the baby bowl, it's bigger sister has the opposite color scheme. Isn't she pretty? Doesn't she make you want to whip up some soft cookies or yummy scones? Ahh, to have a kitchen again! I think an addiction is forming :).

I also did some 'vintage hunting' this weekend in Beaux Bridge, LA which is a delightful town just about ten minutes from Lafayette. I picked up several new treasures, but just had to share my new friend with you.

As we all know, I have a thing for birds and decided that I couldn't leave Louisiana without a new little friend. The best part is that the little store where I picked him up was run by the sweetest friendliest woman who gave me advice about where to eat and admonished 'a pretty thing like me' to be careful when I was out at night :).

Ok - that's all the treasures for now! More later I promise-and probably more Pyrex as well...oh check out this for more Pyrex gushing!

And I'm Back!

Hello All! I must apologize for the long delay in blogging delightful-ness; but I arrive with all sorts of a goodies to share!

First off - The Renegade Craft Fair in Austin was amazing! For anyone that lives near one (or even near enough to take a weekend trip) I would highly suggest it. I managed to hit it right after opening on Saturday and spent four hours wandering the highly creative (and inspiring) rows of paper goods, ceramics, wood goods, hand-sewn delights, jewelry, etc... I will post pictures later of some of my amazing finds!

One of the great things about Renegade was the wealth of free stuff! Upon entrance (which was free!) I received two hip, arty magazines. And I'm in loo-ove with one of them. Uppercase. It's a magazine that even FEELS awesome and has an eclectic mix of art, craft, creativity, and vintage. With some sass and style thrown in to boot. There are two sad things though: 1) It only comes out quarterly and 2) Because it's published in Canada and is of such high quality a yearly subscription is $80(Canadian). BUT I think it's worth looking at the website and would make an amazing gift for any forward-thinking Crafty Diva (hint hint to my Fella :) ).

While I haven't had a lot of time to sew while working Louisiana, I have been doing a lot of vintage shopping/flea marketing/antiquing for inspiration. And birdies, of course. So I want to leave you with this picture that I took at a flea market in Washington, LA. Not the best quality, but I was so taken with the birch tree and the birds that I couldn't leave without snapping a shot.

They inspire me to sketch...and stitch...and create! Hope they do something for you as well!

PS Still taking blogging suggestions if anyone has any thoughts - or even something down here they'd like me to check out!