I just had to share this fab 1960s knitting pattern for a head scarf. Perfect for the upcoming chilly days, you can rock the mod 60s head scarf look, and keep your ears warm! Made in either fluffy angora or mohair, it is triangular with tie strings. The instructions look pretty easy, so it’s a… Read more »
Posts By: finnfemme
Vintage Angora Sweaters
Now that autumn is firmly ensconced, I turn my attention once again to those lovely angora sweaters. I love angora sweaters, but my special devotion lies with vintage angora! You see, most of the new angora sweaters that you find today are flimsy, thin, and in a blend with about five other fibers, leaving the… Read more »
The ‘Smell’ of Missoni for Target Success
My curiosity got the better of me again yesterday when I decided to go back to Target to check out the Missoni goings-on there. I must admit that I started coveting the colorful zigzag shoe box and somehow felt I just had to have it (I know, I know; caving into the hype). The Missoni… Read more »
Missoni for Target Madness
The new Missoni for Target line debuted today. Normally I don’t go crazy for any of the ‘certain designer’ for Target lines, but as a Missoni fan, my curiosity got the best of me. I went to check it out at my local suburban Seattle Target. I got there around 9:30 am, and the parking… Read more »
Bar Soap = Leg Cramp Relief!
This may be one of the most unusual folk remedies that I have ever used…and the easiest…and the safest. For who knew that a simple bar of soap placed under the bottom sheet of your bed would help relieve leg cramps? I know I had heard about this remedy several years back, but had completely… Read more »
Sometimes You’ve Just Gotta Brood
I’m in a somewhat wistful, moody, sad mood today. Yes, I’m pretty much the chipper optimist most days, but sometimes the weight of the world becomes too heavy for my shoulders and I just gotta take time out to brood. And it feels good. The end of summer/start of the school year time is always… Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!