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The Vintage Market

Isn't this round ottoman the cutest? I just love it!
The ottoman is a piece I fancy from the Vintage Market.

What is the Vintage Market?
A flea market style boutique located in Kansas City. It's filled with layers of not just old, but new & unique too.

Vintage Market is owned and managed by my friend Kim.
Kim and I met years back when I had the shop downtown. Now, I do the design work for her unique business. Funny how that kind of stuff happens, isn't it?

What can I say about my friend Kim?
Let's see if I can give you a description of my friend.

She's a go getter for one! She's also honest, stuffed full with integrity and kindness, and sincerely cares how others feel. I believe those are rare traits rarely found in most serious minded business woman. If you know what I mean???
For most it's difficult to balance and mix those qualities with real business, and it takes a special person to pull it off in a feng shui kind of way.
There's more...

She's also the hardest working woman, this side of the Missouri River!
I thought no one had me beat on high energy, but Miss Kim does!


So my Calico friends, if you're ever in KC, don't forget to stop by the Vintage Market. I know you'll find a treasure or two.

Enjoy caring and sharing spring days.

Happily,

Jill 00 (Two hugs are better than one)

Spring Forward...

This time of year inspires me to create more than any other time of the seasons.
I'm working on some new spring creations I think you will like.
One of them, I know you will, and you can make them yourself!

Enjoy caring and sharing spring days.

Happily,

Jill 00 (Two hugs are better than one)

Spring

Spring is my favorite season.
Lilacs, snowball bushes, tulips, daffodils, they're some of my favorites.

Tuberose blooms later in the season, but a favorite also. It's pungent aroma is sweet almost jasmine like with lily like blooms.
Spring soaps are curing, French Clay and Lemon Verbena are the perfect fresh scents for spring.

I bet you're planning your garden, and picking your favorite plants.
The beginning of spring, and the anticipation of its arrival is beyond words.

Enjoy caring and sharing spring days.

Happily,

Jill 00 (Two hugs are better than one)

Blue & White String Cards

I had several of you contact me about the blue & white string that is included in the ephemera kit.
It is bakers twine and it is a wonderful crafty tool to have around.
The string cards I designed on the computer, and then cut them out making little slits for the ends of the string to be pulled through.
You can purchase a large block of it here. You may find some other cool things there too for your crafty projects.

Enjoy caring and sharing days.
Happily,
Jill 00 (Two hugs are better than one)

Practical Pinnie...

What is it about these pinnies that draw me in? Could it be their style, practicality, design? Yes, all that!
I sew as many pinnies as time allows. I usually make at least two with the same fabric, sometimes keeping one for myself.

My kitchen is filled with pinnies hanging here and there. I think they add a certain charm.

When I gaze over at the hanging pinnie I can't help but think about baking,and creating, and home keeping and experimenting with new recipes.

Occasionally, I even ponder new soap formulations while wearing the practical pinnie.
Soap making is very similar to baking.

The pinnies will be premiering for a limited time @ Bittersweet.

Warm Thoughts,

Jill 00

another time, another place

You've heard the phrase before. Maybe if I were in another time or another place.

I'm constantly pondering creative changes within my mind, thinking how would that look in another time and place? H'm...
My other time and place prefers pink, red and blue.

What's not to like about that trio?

Pretty girly colors with pretty spring blossoms and little blue birds poking their heads into another place and time, all along knowing it's the perfect place to roost.

Jill 00

Cookbook Done!

Yeah!
You can order here.

Julie's Shop

I took this shot from my friend Julies shop a couple of years ago. I'm quite fond of this picture.
It's a timeless picture, I believe.

Do you know why I'm so fond of this picture?
That pretty pink chiffon dress looked pretty back then and continues to hold it's beauty today. Don't you love that? I do! Isn't that how vintage pieces are suppose to make you feel? Kind of like that feeling you get when you watch an old Audrey Hepburn or Grace Kelly movie,kinda.

If you ever have the opportunity to visit my little town then you really must stop by Julie's shop, Aggieal's Attic.
You are sure to find the cutest shabby vintage goods you'll ever see!

Happily,

Jill 00 (Two hugs are better than one, yep)

Vintage Handkerchiefs

I've been pondering some thoughts on handkerchiefs. The mere thought of them brings back memories of my stays at my Grandmother Lola's house. Just as my admiration for fragrance as a young girl, memories of hankies in my Grandmother's dresser drawer softly carry me back to childhood too, as I fondly remember gazing inside her lovely designated spot that neatly housed her beautiful linen and colorful cotton collections.

I ponder the thought of why I was so fondly drawn to them.

Quite possibly just the fact that Grandma used them. Or maybe when I opened that dresser drawer for the first time I was drawn to the colorful petite sized fabric.

H'm......

Such a green thing to do, carry a handkerchief! So way before their time,
and I get that same sweet soulful feeling like I do when I see a vintage apron. You know the feeling I'm talking about don't you?

I imagine there's Lot's of crafty things to do with handkerchiefs.
Personally for me, I like to do just like my Grandma did. Use them, and keep them in my dresser drawer.

Sometimes it's the little things in life that make it so very special.

Enjoy caring and sharing days.

Happily,

Jill 00 (Two hugs are better than one)

Colorful Correspondence

Ah, the long lost art of letter writing and corresponding through the mail.. Definitely not lost with this girly girl when there's so many pretty candy colored stationery's to choose from nowadays, h'm.

The one's above from this company.

When I was growing up I remember how much I loved to sit and write letters to friends that had moved away. My best friend Linda would send me letters on smiley faced paper,and I just loved reading and receiving her letters filling me in on all that had happened to her and her family.

Then about that same time, the seventy's, scented stationary, really loved that being a fragrance girl from way back you see.

Now I'm pondering thoughts like, who could I send a letter to right now so I can use this cheery flower petal colored papier? Who??

Enjoy caring and sharing days.

Happily,

Jill 00 (Two hugs are better than none)

Twiggy

When Lennis carried this twig ladder upstairs and showed it to me I thought to myself, it looks like something out of a fairy tale book, simply enchanting.
What a soulful display piece I have now. Thank you Lennis, love ya.

Enjoy caring and sharing days.

Happily,

Jill 00 (Two hugs are better than one)