We just realized that a few weeks ago our blog turned one. Happy Birthday little blog!

In honor of this milestone, we’re having a vintage giveaway.

We’re giving away this adorable set of candle holders from our own collection of vintage finds. These tiny wooden candle holders are just under an inch high, appear to be hand-painted [...]

(photo print by Etsy seller TCaponePhoto)

Did you know that July is National Ice Cream month?  I didn’t either until today, but as far as I am concerned, every month is ice cream month! There is no sweet treat that Susie and I adore more than good old ice cream.

Both of our first jobs were working [...]

When Susie was turning 40, I offered to throw her a birthday party and quizzed her about what type of party she imagined herself celebrating at.  Her birthday is in the summer, so the options were endless. A family style BBQ? A colorful Mexican fiesta? A garden brunch? A evening cocktail soiree?

She wanted a cocktail [...]

Probably one of the most fun parties to throw, as well as attend, is one with a carnival theme. Oh the fun you can have with it!  Who doesn’t love games, cotton candy and popcorn?

I helped throw a kid’s carnival party for Emma, the daughter of my best friend.  One of the best things about [...]