Doilies not dollies

My doll collecting is for another blog but if there were no dolls in the world, my mind would set on vintage linens - washed, starched, ironed and displayed with pride and wonderment. Who made them and who owned them? History and backstory.

Doilies, lace and textiles are part of my linen realm. Well - no lace yet but Queenie from Lark Rise and the royal wedding gown have piqued my curiosity.

And so for segue's sake let me say that doll friends (this is going somewhere) listen and care and respond probably better than any real deal friend I have. When a surprise package arrived from AnnMarie with DOILIES in it I couldn't wait to refresh them and display them. Thank you so so much my friend!!

Hooray for Hoosiers

J is in the middle of refurbishing this main kitchen storage piece at the cabin. Looks great!

History of the Hoosier Cabinet

Spilled Milk pottery

From another favorite Etysian

sigh - if it's not one thing to collect, it's another : )

Spoons with a message

Haven't mentioned my passion for unique and crafty jewelry at all on this blog. Bracelets being my first choice, then earrings and finally rings. Although pendtants do sneak into the mix every now and then/

SpoonerZ from ETSY does fine things with her upcycling of cutlery that has been forgotten or tossed. Jewelry to key fobs to pen caps and so much more.

This particular message bracelet is chunky and heavy and PERFECT!!!! My own message is from Madelaine Albright and reads - There is a place reserved in hell for women who don't help other women.

Brewing time at the cabin

The worst snow day all winter and was a steaming, hot mug of cocoa the desired beverage? No! Not when the homebrew is ready at the same time.

Carly's Corner

When one concentrates on one log at a time - it can take 20 plus years to get to the chinking. This is only one corner of the place - called Carly's Corner bc it was the area I wanted to place a high bistro table w/ chairs for morning coffee with a view.

New computer time

Nope - no jellyfish here (corn snakes at times) - this is a practice photo for downloading from DS super dupper computer. Testing.