Thistlekeeping – Thistlewood Farm

Random thoughts on a bright, shiny new Saturday morning:

1. I like grown children. I mean, I loved every phase of growing up (except when they were two). But there’s just something about having a kid who’s grown up that you become friends with. Someone you invite for dinner. Someone who is interesting. Someone who makes you laugh.

Someone who makes you proud to be their mother.

2. I just found the cutest readers. I wanted a cat-eye reader because they looked so vintage. But for my face shape, these were better.

They come in sets of three for under $10 (and the one pictured at the bottom is the best).

you You can see them here.

3. Have you read anything by Tessa Arlen? she wrote Dress of violet taffetaAnd that is very good. I Love the way she writes. The book is a rags-to-riches true story about a woman who creates her own haute couture brand at the turn of the century. There is also a love story and story associated with the Titanic.

you See more about it here.

4. It was a great week on the blog. We discussed:

5. Have you seen the new show called The Madison with Michelle Pfeiffer? I’m only in 1 episode, but I love the scenery, and she’s an amazing actress.

you A preview can be seen here.

And now?

Here are some of my favorite finds on the web.

let’s go

Aren’t these the sweetest mini sweets?

I go to a party and I think I can make it.

you You can see all sweets here.

I love creative ideas for flower arrangements.

Especially when it involves anything vintage.

here is 25 ideas for flower arrangements using vintage finds.

I liked this post.

It’s all about taking storage and making it beautiful.

see All storage tips here.

Isn’t this the cutest idea for a BBQ table setting?

Bring on the party.

see The whole set-up and party here.

And in random news

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This Before and after the table

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This A tour of this Cape Cod home

This A Jane Austen inspired bathroom

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This Looks very tasty

This Red, white and blue entry

This The best chocolate cake mix

A mural in this house

And this.

This 15% rule of garnishment

And if you can only buy one dress this summer?

This is Which I wore the other day On which I got compliments from almost everyone.

you You can see it here.

And look at these rugs I found at Walmart. Don’t they look so classy?

you You can see rugs here.

Reader feature:

One of my favorite readers just sent me the cutest pictures of the house she decorated for her fourth.

She loves vintage finds (as we all do).

I loved them so much, I asked if I could share.

I wish I could share them all, but I’ve picked two of my favorites. I hope they make your day a little brighter (as they did mine).

And one more for the road

You can make this easy hobnail vase in under an hour.

see DIY here.

Happy Random Saturday to you

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