I spent all my pocket money…

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…on bubble gum and candy!  At least, this is the grown up version of bubble gum and candy….fresh flowers, magazines (I do love a good magazine, especially Christmas time ones), special chocolate, and Betsy Johnson knee socks from Marshall’s.  Boy was it FUN!

On the plus side…

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Some reading happened last week while I was sick.

Love the UK Magazine Mollie Makes.  Would love a subscription but it is VERY expensive since it is an import…It is all about modern crafting.  Dottie Angel was in the first issue.  Super fun/pretty mag.  I think it is my new favorite!

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The best mail day ever!!!

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Here is what came for me yesterday…

Two home dec magazines (House Beautiful and Country Living), my skirt fabric and my two Anna Maria Horner patterns.  WOW!  It was FUN to open the mailbox.  I am super happy with my fabric choices!

I think magazine subscriptions are soooooooo wonderful.  A luxury?  Yes!  A [...]

Clothing inspiration…

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I am not that into clothes…but I do like vintage inspired/retro clothing.  The close up pick is of a corseted sweater!  With a plaid wool 50′s skirt.  I love this!

The last pic is of Bridgett Bardot in Paris 1966.  I have been threatening to buy a (faux) leopard print [...]

Decorating inspiration…

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Fun article from Oct Country Living (one of the last dec mags that I really enjoy since all my favorite magazines went under recently…Cottage Living, Country Homes, Domino, I loved getting them in the mail.  It made it worth going to the mailbox.  Not just bills, but something to look forward [...]