Sundays in Germany are pretty quit, all the stores are closed so if we are not too busy having a lazy day we head to one of the flea market that set up in squares, and parking lots all across Germany. I usually don’t go with anything particular in mind…
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The Kitsch-est Place on Earth
If you are on the hunt for the Kitch-est place on earth The Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo, CA quite possibly hits the top of the list. This hotel built by Alex and Phyllis Madonna in the late 1950s, features 110 guest rooms each with its own very distinct,…
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Passion for Paint by Numbers
I have been collecting Vintage Paint by numbers for years. There is something about the way the pictures have been broken down into basic color blocks (similar to that of a silk screen image) that intrigues me. Paint by numbers were hugely popular in the mid 50’s but the popularity…
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Making Doilies Modern
When I think of doilies I think of grandma’s living room, well actually I don’t think of doilies much at all, but if I did I’m sure grandma would come to mind. I see piles of crochet work at thrift stores and garage sales and so often this delicate handy…