Serenity Now! Serenity Now!

I don't know if it would be considered a "quote" or just a simple prayer, but the Serenity Prayer always seems to apply in life, doesn't it? Right now in the midst of depressing news on the state of the world and on those days when everything seems to go wrong- from little things to big things- this calms my brain. If you find yourself stressed out, take a minute to read it and let it really sink in...

Lord, Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

I'd be Fabulous, Daaaahlink.

I don't dress up for Halloween anymore. But if I did feel in a costumey mood, I'd want to wear a hat. You know, just to run down to the grocery store for some milk or whatever. Or maybe to my son's parent-teacher conference. Unfortunately I was born in the wrong era. But if I were a hat wearing kind of person, I'd wear one of these fabu noggin covers...

The first three are from ladydianehats.com Just in case you want to order for your next tea and crumpets/bunco social.

And this one is from ahead4hats.co.uk I think it'd be perfect for mowing the lawn. It would make all the neighbors envious. Maybe we should all just start wearing them and then we'd be all be in style. They are seriously cute. I say my sister goes first.

Vintage Children's Fabrics

I came across the cutest website today called WarmBiscuit, through another blogger (Scribbit), that has really neat vintage children's fabrics. We have such a puny selection in Alaska- pretty much limited to 2 stores that move their inventory very slowly and don't offer much variety. But this site is so fun! My personal favorites are the Retro Rocket and the Dick and Jane series. They even have oilcloth (it would make a great tote bag for the van!). I started sewing this summer and now I am itchin' to make some things for my boys and my nieces and nephews. My youngest niece might have to have a wardrobe update via Auntie. Wouldn't a little pullover dress or apron made out one of the fabrics below be so cute? This is how I get my "pink" fix (aka I must have something that does not involve Star Wars, Superheroes, Dinosaurs or Matchbox cars). Check it out- it's sweet.

http://warmbiscuit.com/fabricsall1.html

*sigh*... The sweetest shoes ever.

I'm the opposite of a label snob. I shop at Wal-mart and thrift stores and garage sales. But these make me want to take out a loan or sell a kidney for a pair of shoes. How cute are these? They have poppies all over them. If you ever see these Minolo Blahnik shoes at a garage sale, let me know, okay?!?