I’ve been dabbling in making my own laundry detergent for about a year now, but I think I’ve finally hit on the right ‘recipe’ for me. I’ve previously made both the powdered and liquid version using Fels Naptha soap, and was generally pleased with the results. Truth be told, the liquid version was really quite… Read more »
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Popping Tags With Macklemore
I’ll admit I’m officially obsessed with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis; local Seattle boys made good. Their hit song ‘Thrift Shop” practically sent me over the edge! Even though I’m old enough to be their mother, I feel a strong solidarity with their frugal ways and thrift shopping adventures. Seeing Ben Haggerty (Macklemore) making an entrance… Read more »
Washing Cashmere Sweaters With Baby Shampoo
I am what you would call a cashmere freak. Totally! It is about the only natural sweater fiber that’s soft enough that I can wear next to my skin. Wool, mohair, and even angora are too itchy to wear without a layer between it and my somewhat sensitive hide. A big thank you to the… Read more »
Those Swell Vintage Mary Maxim Hand Knitted Wool Sweaters!
I’ve always had a hankering for those wonderfully kitschy, yet amazingly stylish Mary Maxim knitted sweaters. I cannot pass one up if I see it in a thrift store; they are like magnets pulling me toward them! It’s so fun to see a bright, bold design on an incredibly warm and functional item. I got… Read more »
A Happy New Year’s (Eve) To You!
As I write this, I realize that most of the world has already celebrated the arrival of 2013. But living in the Pacific Northwest, we still have about 6 hours to go until the appointed hour. I am tucked into my house on this very cold night and am commencing to cook Hoppin’ John and… Read more »
1960s Kodak Instamatic Camera: The Original Instagram
I think Instagram images are really pretty cool. They have that retro vibe that makes new pics look like they were taken in the 60s. But the genuine original Instagram, the Kodak Instamatic Camera, was what started it all, and is what Instagram is based on. First out in 1963, the Instamatic was a hit… Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!