I love looking at the clothes in the J.Crew catalog and while I was looking I came across this silk tank top and I remembered this vintage silk slip that I had found a while back, dug it out and decided I would turn it into this.

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About a month ago I found this vintage lace slip that I fell in love with but wasn't sure how to make it fit me or how to wear it. I contemplated cutting the slip apart but some of you suggested I leave it as it is and wear a long sweater over it. Well today I found just the right sweater. I obviously had to sew in the bust of the slip a bit because I wasn't blessed with an overabundance in that area. I was a bit worried when I first started sewing but the slip turned out to fit very well and looks really cute under this sweater. And the bonus is that the sweater was also a thrift store find.

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Using the Love page from the dictionary as wrapping adds fun to the gift.

Make your Valentines extra special with a little love!

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What do you get a mom who really doesn't need anything but is turning the BIG 7 0 and you want to make it a special day with a special gift? I feel we have exhausted the usual perfume and candies and needed something extra-ordinary! I went out looking with absolutly no luck.  But when I got home I got an idea and I think she will love what I came up with. Although a smile might not initially come, at least I know it will mean something to her. I made her this special, one-of-a-kind candle holder.

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I found this vintage slip at a thrift store a while back. I fell in love with the lace at the bottom, its so feminine. My first thoughts were to use it under a dress, cut off the top part and put some elastic where the waist should be. That way the lace could show under a dress. But I am not sure right now. I have seen some people make some adjustments to slips and wear them as dresses. I don't know if I am that brave but I am sure I don't want to cut it apart until I know exactly what I should do. Any ideas?

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I love buttons, I love ribbon, so what could be better than combining the two together? I was looking at French Picnic and yesterday they showed a ribbon and button broach that they had made. I instantly thought of the ribbon and the gorgeous vintage button I had that would go great together. So I tried it. It didn't turn out the same but I am happy with how it turned out. And I have to say it was a bit more difficult than I thought it would be.

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My friend asked if I wanted to hit the bins with her last night. I was so excited, cause its been a while and she is the only person I know that can dig through those bins with such force and reckless abandon as me.  We did a great job and left with 26 lbs of stuff(or crap as some like to say).

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This apron is super easy! I used this vintage material from the 60's that I found at the Goodwill and I absolutely love how they look together.

Here is what you need:

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I found another book that I really want, anther one for the Christmas wish list ~ Born-Again Vintage by Bridgett Artise + Jen Karetnik: 25 ways to deconstruct, reinvent + recycle your wardrobe.

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Lately when I arrive home after work I find my daughter sitting on the couch watching Friends. I love to sit and watch Friends with my girls but sometimes I think we may watch the show a bit too much. For example on Sunday we were sitting at a restaurant eating lunch and our 12 year old asks; "What does a restraining order mean?" My husband and I look at each other, wondering where she heard this word, so I asked, "Why are you asking?" and her reply, "well remember when Phoebe gets a restraining order?". We started laughing. Or another good one would be when she told us; "I had a dream and Joey and Chandler were in it". See my dilemma?

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