I’m currently using a vertical layout Classic Happy Planner (since end of December 2020). Normally I’d prefer something much more portable but due to the pandemic and having an 18 months 2020-2021 planner already handy at home, I decided against buying a new one. I had contemplated my next to be either a Classic or …
Inspiring a Generation: My Little Pony
In 1983, I received my first and only My Little Pony (Glory, unicorn). She went everywhere with me. Very recently I asked my mom if she was somewhere in storage; however, my mom believes she may have given Glory away to a new home. I hope she will be treasured and loved. I recently ordered …
My Childhood Toys of the 1970s and 1980s
Recently something made me think of My Little Pony (btw, special post in the making on this topic); probably a longing for simpler times. In the early ’80s, my sister and I were both given MLPs by our parents as Christmas? gifts. She had Firefly (pegasus) while I chose Glory (unicorn). They were some of …
The World of Sanrio: After All These Years…..
I began collecting stickers at age 8 and show no signs of stopping =). I’m also nuts about Sanrio’s stationery and organizer re-fills (too bad they aren’t that easy to find for me). My parents used Sanrio as an incentive for me to do well in school. Maybe not the best idea but it definitely …
Bird Feeder
DH and I saw two cardinals in the backyard on Saturday. I had birdseed for them and realized I needed a better bird feeder. I have a feeder especially for the hummingbirds, which I already set up last weekend. Haven’t seen any hummingbirds yet =( *bummer*. I ordered a really cute bird feeder today from …
My Creative Retreat
Besides the obvious, like good-lighting and a cozy organized space; I also thrive on: the scent of fresh linen soy candles easy-listening, alternative, meditation/spa, or classical CDs a small vase of pretty flowers with green fillers my fave curios and wall art around me
My Favorite Childhood Books
San Francisco Boy by Lois Lenski A Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madelaine L’Engle Tenggren’s Golden Tales From The Arabian Nights All of which I now have copies of; well, Tenggren’s book is on the way. Only one alludes me =(. I remember it was a lavender/pale lilac colored hardcover book and I think it was …
Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle
My husband and I visited Chicago’s Museum of Science & Industry in 2005 to especially see Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle. I purchased Within the Fairy Castle: Colleen Moore’s Doll House at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (Hardcover) by Terry Ann R. Neff (Author), Michael T. Sarna (Foreword), Barbara Karant (Photographer) five years before …
My Dollhouse Project
I began my project in Winter 2003. My husband’s grandfather’s wife inspired me. She’s been interested in miniatures for most of her life. Her father helped her build the dollhouse she showed me. Below is a picture of a Greenleaf Pierce Model (the same one as mine). I still have to do more sanding, wallpapering, …
How To Buy Nothing & Housekeeping (Self-Improvements)
*Reference: http://www.wikihow.com/Buy-Nothing* I found a really good self-improvement article that I’d like to share. It takes strong will and lots of dedication to achieve shopping self-control, but I think it’s not impossible. There have been times when I was amazed and realized I actually didn’t feel that sorry about walking away from something that initially …