searching for sunlight.

  I've been finding little bits of sunlight here and there during these recent dark days. I love the Pacific Northwest but January and February really start to chip away at my spirit. The constant gloom really seeps into your soul and makes you bummed, big time. Day after day of no sun. I have to remind myself that happiness is a choice. If I hold the thought of happiness and positivity in my mind it is easier to work towards....

   Here's the kitchen window. I made this curtain out a worn silk scarf of Washington. We needed something sheer but with a print to provide a bit of privacy.

 some snappy little shoes I just put into my etsy vintage shop....

  Antique tablecloth turned curtain... I've been working on remaking curtains for all the windows. Gathering up the right special vintage fabrics....

school bus yellow mexican dress. Also new in my shop.

I have been rediscovering some of my cookbooks and making a real effort to actually use some of the recipes. Apples for Jam is one of my favorites and it's so beautiful, lots of bright, lovely pictures. I adore it. I'm going to make at least one recipe a week from it until I've made them all (within reason-we don't eat meat or gluten so I'm going to try and adapt some of the recipes).

  Happy weekend friends. We're redoing a preteen bedroom tomorrow, crossing my fingers that it won't be too hard!