7.21.11 ... 1950s housewife

today i was reorganizing my vintage finds and i am really sad that i thought and thought and thought about taking a 'before' photo until, naturally, i began to put the sorted piles into containers and then realized i forgot to take the photo. but that's ok because i haven't had the chance to share these groovy photos with you all.

on a recent fred jaunt, scout spied these great vintage glasses and the other day i had some fun snapping photos of her with them on.

i think i might use them in the listing. aren't they cute?

she's a good sport and a great model. that's all for today. time to get some things done before harrison ford and dave come on. 

sweet dreams, everyone. thanks for stopping by. until tomorrow. happiness to you. from me. with heart. ox joon

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3.13.11 ... making cool books

still not feeling well so i did some quiet creative activities today. here is one i completed before sundown. i want to organize my paper patterns to some extent. i recycle envelopes into small file pockets. they work well and are handy to carry around to another room if i need more space or just want a change of scenery. but i can use a little more organization than envelopes in a box so i label them in different styles. it helps me recognize and remember which one has what inside if they are all unique. then i nest them in a medium size rubbermaid and there i have a simple little storage filing system and everything i need is handy.

my little houses patterns and snap bracelet pattern envelopes differ in wording styles and sizes. it's a funky system but it amuses me. and that helps me stay inspired and productive. i hope you all enjoyed your spring forwarded shortened day. here's to a good week for all of us.

sweet dreams, everyone. thanks for stopping by. until tomorrow. happiness to you. from me. with heart. ox joon

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Thing~a~Day 18

Just one of my characters from the old days. Haven't revisited these in a while. Hope you enjoy her.

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It's a great day for America, everybody. Yes it is.

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Pencil Box

A few months ago, I serendipitously matched up a toothpaste box with my colored pencils and have been surprised at how darn handy and perfect it turns out to be. I carry that thing all over the house. Yesterday I decided that if it's going to follow me around for a while it needs to become joonified. Naturally I have a story to tell.... Also, yesterday we received yet another piece of mail from Massachusetts, the entity, the commonwealth. We officially moved from there August 2008. We completed the required transition tasks ~ even speaking with real live people face to face. Yet the cities and state send mail piece after mail piece for things like income tax {huge booklet}, car registration {& taxes, of course} to our TEXAS ADDRESS. Someone had to have entered those address changes into their systems. Maybe I shouldn't get so annoyed but the knowledge that trees are dying over this incompetency makes me a bit nuts. How many more of these go out every year? I have to admit I am too often a glass is half empty gal. I don't want to be, but there you have it. I save a lot of paper and, at first, I was going to break my habit and throw this envelope into the recycling bin because of the negativity it brought to my environment. Then I thought: No. Instead I will transform it into something happy and positive. So here's what I did.

I made a photo record of the process. Hope you enjoy it.

Here is the original makeshift pencil box.

Here is the envelope after I decorated it with my favorite vintage and new stamps.

I wrapped it around the box and taped it inside. By the way, notice how a business envelope is an amazingly perfect pattern match for a toothpaste box. :) Here is the bottom.

Then I took sticker paper and measured pieces to fit the inside bottom and inside and out ends and put those pencils to work a bit. Put those in place and viola! Originally I planned to cover this with clear tape but I like it better this way. I can doodle on it.

Hope you all are warm, healthy and happy this evening.

It's a great day for America, everybody. Yes it is.

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FriDaY FuNDaY ~ Memories of a Mid Winter's Week

This heart shaped bit of lint floated up from the screen and landed so sweetly on the teeny ledge behind.
I could hardly believe my eyes.
And it was Valentine's Day. Seriously.
It's a sign.
ps. love the 'quiet' too.

a little vintage Disney ~ Jungle Book ~ Baloo the Bear was just the ticket.

On Wednesday my Scuppernut came for the afternoon as he was under the weather. I don't like him to feel poorly. I do love helping him feel better with some extra attention. I'm especially fond of the part where he insists he needs Grandma. :)
And how about that Scout as cameragirl? What a wonderful memory for me.
I will treasure this always.
Thanks, Scoutie.

I did make lemon bars on Tuesday evening ~ forgot to take a photo. But last night I finally made the Schrafft's Cheese Bread and {my own recipe} beef ribs dinner I'd been promising Evan all week long.
This bread recipe is from one of my favorite cookbooks...
Arthur Schwartz's New York City Food.
Run, don't walk, to your library and check it out. We've started traditions with some of these recipes and the book is only a few years new. If you love New York City, history and food, you need to see this book. Trust me.
And please come back and tell me what you think. I would love to know.

Even under these un~photogenic circumstances, irresistible, no?
YES.

And, let's not forget the boneless short ribs. They were 2.99 lb. {hello Texas}
I made these using ginger ale and just a few other add ins.
Scout's comment: The most delicious meat I've ever eaten in my life.
I'm not sure I can argue.
One of my 2009 goals {the list is coming soon. Stay tuned.} is to return to our weekly menu plan. This meal is a definite inspiration toward that end.
Bon Appetite to all my friends.
ox joon