Easy Doily Table Runner

Hello my friends !

I have been saving doilies for so long- who knows why-

I remembered seeing many different versions of table runners in the past

and thought I would put on together for Mother's Day Brunch.

I just did some layering. and used some white thread with a whip

stitch to hold it all together.

If you like the look but don't want it to be

permanent- just laying the doilies in place 

would work fine!

Nothing could be easier!

I added Milk Glass bud vases to the center-

 for a simple table decoration.

I hope you have special weekend!

xo Lisa S

A Vintage Find for My Homemade Salve !

 Hello Friends!

I found this tin the other day and 

thought I had the perfect use for it!

It was in great condition and the lid fit well.

I loved the raised lettering!

It's that time of year to collect

 my Calendula flowers to dry and make some salve.

My salve recipe really does use almond oil,

just like the tin mentions.

I made a whole batch-

I start by laying out my clean tins.

 

It's so fun to make!

Instructions on making the salve here 

I love the beautiful golden color-

I estimated my own large tin would

hold about 3 ounces.

I measured and filled the large tin first.

It firms up and sets in about 15 min.

I just love having my very own vintage tin to keep filled

with salve made from my garden.

xo Lisa S

A Happy Easter !

Hello friends,

I wanted to share with you a couple of adorable postcards

from my collection.

Both cards are from Artist Ellen H. Clapsaddle c.1910.

This boy has made a guitar from an egg!

This little girl has filled her egg with flowers and

Easter wishes !

I love the sentiment- joy and gladness without measure!

xo Lisa S

Vintage Paper Dolls

 

Hi Friends,

Remember these on rainy days ?

My Mom would glue the pieces to cereal boxes 

for my sister and I to cut out on our own.

We spent many happy hours playing with our creations.

I'm sure my Mom enjoyed the momentary peace and quiet!

We knew the rules about scissors-

Rule 1 no running with scissors!!

Rule 2 no cutting cloth or HAIR!

Save and print on card stock.

Here is Emily, getting ready for Easter in her Sunday best!

This page was from Good Housekeeping Magazine 1984

a favorite of mine by Joan Walsh Anglund

Dolly Dingle

 Save Dolly Dingle in a Christmas outfit-

 

Pass these one to someone you love!

Tuck inside a card or journal.

xo Lisa S

Pineapple Coconut Pecan Poke Cake-

Hi Friends.

I made this cake for company this week.

It was loved by all and the easiest cake ever!

Sometimes called a 'Do Nothing' or 'Tornado' Cake.

Poke Cake

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

For the Cake:

2 cups Flour

1 tsp. Baking Soda

1 cup Sugar

2 Eggs- beaten

1tsp. Vanilla 

1  20 oz. can Crushed Pineapple in Juice- 

Add Juice also!

***

Mix ingredients in a large bowl.

Pour into a greased 9'' x 13'' pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 28- 35 min.

Until golden, check to see if done with toothpick.

Remove from oven.

Just poke away! 

I  used a bamboo skewer to poke holes into the cake

right out of the oven.

Next prepare the topping:

1/2 cup Butter

                                                                 2/3 cup Evaporated Milk

                                                                        1 cup Sugar

1 cup Sweetened  flaked or shredded Coconut

1 cup chopped Pecans

1/2 tsp. Vanilla 

***

Melt butter, 

then add the rest of the topping ingredients.

Stir well.

Pour over cake.

Use a fork or spatula to spread evenly.

Just set on table for now to cool- and refrigerate later

Serve warm or straight from the fridge.

 Serves 12

Can be made one day ahead!

It quickly became a family favorite.

Enjoy

xo Lisa S

Got an Old Scrub Brush ?

You could use it to clean something, but that's no fun!

I have one I don't use anymore so I decided to give it a makeover.

I gave it a good sanding to get rid of what was let of the 

old finish on the wood.

I used some dark wood stain on the brush.

I love to stencil-

Any wood surface is not safe at my house!

I used these stencils from

Cathe Holden at Inspired Barn

You will see more of my projects over there ;)

I use painters tape to hold down stencil-

a stencil brush is needed

and a little dab of black acrylic paint!

After the paint dried, I used a clear acrylic spray finish to seal.

Flipped over it can hold pictures!

Thanks for stopping by today-

I hope you have a great week-

xo Lisa S

Note: I made another and the second one sold

 before I got a picture!

A Valentine's Postcard

My dear friends!

You mean so much to me.

Philippians 1:3

Have a Happy Valentines Day!

xo Lisa S

 

Favorite Vintage Finds- Joan Walsh Anglund Books

Hello my friends,

Today I would love to share with you

another one of my favorite finds.

A small collection of books,

by Joan Walsh Anglund

I have saved since my childhood.

My first book was 'A Friend is Someone Who Likes You'

I later found out is was also the first book Joan published in 1964

Even before I could read I feel in love with her

illustrations!

I wanted to be an artist too!

The wind can be your friend too.

It sings soft songs to you at night

when you are sleepy and feeling lonely.

Sometimes it calls you to play.

It pushes you from behind

as you walk and makes 

the leaves dance for you.

It is always with you

wherever you go,

and that's how you know it likes you.

-Joan Walsh Anglund

see the tiny mouse?

Under the jacket is a sweet surprise....

Some came with box cover slips

along with the dust jackets.

These have some color illustrations.

So detailed and precious.

Just the right size for little hands

One thing at a time

and that done well.

Is a very good rule

as many can tell.

-Joan Walsh Anglund

I  hope this brought back some happy memories

or maybe this author is new to you.

If so I hope you can find a copy.

My public library has many-

I also found Joan Walsh Angland official website

When asked why her illustrations had no mouths, she had said

she had only intended to show

 the pure innocence on the face of a child.

And I agree, that is what we see.

I found out that Joan Walsh Anglund  had past away in 2021 at the age of 95.

She has written over 120 poetry books, with thousands of precious drawings.

Her books give a warm hug!

I encourage you look for these precious books to share 

with your friends, children and 

grandchildren.

xo Lisa S