We just put a few new things on the site.  Some really great vintage necklaces and belts.   We did a little cleaning  out of the vintage closet too, and marked some things down.  Go have a look!! 

Last night I made a stacked tortilla pie and a simple salad.  It was very tasty!     I used a recipe from Too Hot Tamales and modified it a bit.  I'll post both the salad recipe, and tortilla pie recipe at the end.   Right before they go into the oven.   Out of [...]

Love the length of these pants–and the boots!   I love this same boot with the red leather cuff!!   Beautiful!!   All photos Style.com    

Just a few snapshots of my favorite things.   A stack of faded 501's. Sparkly, beaded cardigans.  The top and bottom are vintage, and the middle on is from Anthropologie.   Lace dresses belonging to my girls.  The first two, and last are Betsey Johnson, Carol's favorite, and the third one is vintage.     [...]

My friends have been asking me, "what's up with all of the cooking posts lately?"  I definitely go in spurts where I like to cook a lot, but I think it's mainly because Carol is out of school, and I have a cooking buddy.  Last night, we made a simple pasta dinner, and roasted a [...]

Found these images on my favorite blog, Desire To Inspire.  Still thinking about changes I will make to my kitchen……   This is probably too dark for me, but I really love the way this looks.   I love these shiny white tiles!!! Check out my feature on View Sofia.   I wish I could [...]

We are having a summer sale.  Things are marked 50% off, like this great Roberta Di Camerino for $134.00   And this great 80's accessocraft belt for $27.00.   And this vintage Reina belt  for $55.00, it's made of the most amazing leather. Atlantisdrygoods.com Go have a look!!!     

Jane and I have decided that this summer we would focus a lot on DIY projects.  We have no travel plans–thank goodness, so lots of long stretches of time to work on being creative.  Here are a couple of projects just finished…..   I bought this chair at a consignment store for around $200.  I [...]

This is one those recipes that is so easy to make, but really tastes fantastic!!  It's even better the second day. Here is the recipe. SPICY THREE BEAN CHILI Olive oil 2 tbsp One onion diced 2 cloves of garlic, minced Chili powder 1 tbsp Dried oregano 1 tsp  (I omitted this, I don't like [...]

Last night Jane had friends over for dinner, so Carol and I cooked a delicious three bean chili.  I will post the recipe later.   Because a giant clam has taken over my dining table…..   we decided to have dinner in my kitchen.  (my dining table is really my office anyway) Here is a [...]