For this Barbie Wednesday I wanted to share my collection of Barbie's Susy Goose furniture.

My Mom had the Ken wardrobe that her Mom bought for her at a garage sale many years ago.

All the other pieces I have since collected at flea markets and ebay.

Barbie's pink tricot peignoir is from The Nighty Negligee set #965 (1959 - 1964)

Did You Know?
Skipper Roberts was introduced as an alternative to Barbie actually becoming pregnant and having a child. Rather than risk tarnishing Barbie's image of youthfulness, they decided that Barbie would become a babysitter.


I just love these pieces! I would love my bedroom to look like this!

The attention to details back then still amazes me!

The bed has seen much happier days but I love the soft mattress unlike my newer beds that are just molded plastic.

I don't know if this is part of the set but it matched so well I had to have it for the collection.

I think this is my favorite piece! I love the little rose applique and it's delicate romantic style!

I hope you have enjoyed seeing another part of my Barbie collection!

Happy Wednesday, Lindsey

I get as excited as the next person over Basic Grey, Cosmo Cricket and Daisy D’s. I have drawers and drawers full of delightful, beautiful scrapbooking embellishmens that I have collected. In fact, I Love collecting scrapbook supplies! I have a confession to make . . . I find it hard to scrapbook. I love the paper, the stickers, all the pretty things that go along with it, but when it comes to cutting that pretty paper and sticking those stickers down I have a problem with ‘committing’. Does anyone else have these problems?

I love to collect. I guess that’s probably one thing we all have in common. This is a basket of old ecru lace I have collected. Not necessarily to use, just to enjoy the look of it.

Another corner of my sunroom where, as I said, I like to do my creating which lately has been crocheted lovelies. I did, however, fall asleep yesterday as it was so peaceful in my little sunroom. I had to wake myself up with one of these . . .

My homemade Mocha Joe. In my favorite vintage tumbler, I put some ice, fill half way with cooled down strong coffee and top it off with chocolate milk and a packet of Splenda. Yummy!


I disscovered a blog this week called Sea Cottage. Very nice family with beautiful dogs. I've enjoyed the inspiration that she offers. For a lovely time visit there a bit.


I have a birthday coming up this month on the 24th. It’s not as traumatic as last years birthday. I just have to remember that age is strictly mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.

Wishing you much happiness, Twyla

Our first award!

We have been awarded the Arte Y Pico award by Kim of Happy at Home . We're humbly honored to win this from such an amazing blogger!

How does this award work?



1. You have to pick 5 blogs that you consider deserving of this award for their creativity, design, interesting material, and also contribute to the blogging community, no matter what language.



2. Each award has to have the name of the author and a link to his/her blog to be visited by everyone.




3. Each award winner has to show the award and put the name of and link to the blog that presented her/him with the award.



4. The award winner and one who has given the prize have to show the link of "Arte y Pico" blog so everyone will know the origin of this award.


We pass this award on to :


Art Kissed Mary Ellen of Art Kissed is a talented artist who welcomes you into her world. I especially love the Halloween stars she created!

Poppy Lane Kali has a friendly way of talking to you as though you were an old friend with lots of beautiful photos.

Knot Garden She is a true inspiration in the needle arts. Gorgeous quilts, crochet, and knitting. Her work is exceptional!


If I Could Set My Soul Free Sherry is an amazing blogger! She loves participating in swaps and is always a fun read!


Scrappy Jessi Jessi's blog is one that I have to check everyday! She is always very inspiring and friendly! And she loves vintage Barbie's as much as I do!

Once again, thank you Kim for giving us this award!

Happy Thursday, Lindsey and Twyla

For this Barbie Wednesday I wanted to share photos of Barbie and Ken in their Winter coats!

The coat that Ken is wearing is from Mom's original collection.

Did you know that Ken also had a last name? His full name is Ken Carson.

I also found out that both Barbie and Ken graduated from Willow high at the ages of seventeen. Then went to state college!

Barbie's Jacket is called : It's Cold Outside # 0819 (1964 - 1966)

Ken's tan double breasted coat is from the Play It Cool set #1433 (1970)

Happy Barbie Wednesday, Lindsey

If you came to see Twyla Tuesdays then scroll down to the last post!




I just wanted to pop in and tell you about a contest I am entered in. It is a monthly contest by Gail Schmidt on her new blog Mind Wide Open. This is the first of many wonderful contests! I found out about it the night before I left for Nashville but I managed to make a small wall hanging to enter. I definitely made it more simple than the others. I wanted the image to be the main focus. So not a lot of bells and whistles!







I was amazed at all of the beautiful creations that were entered!

Please go and see all of these amazing artist's creation's and vote for your favorite!

Happy Tuesday, Lindsey

Lindsey and I have had a wonderful 4 day vacation from work – and each other! That part wasn’t wonderful, I missed her terribly. She went to Nashville with BFF Susan to see Ringo and I stayed behind to make sure puppies are well taken care of. Maybe next time I’ll get to go to the concert.




I spent some quality time with my son, Jordan. We had a very nice 4th together and watched Marie Antoinette movie. Then Sunday spent the day in Eureka Springs, Ark., one of my favorite places.


Spent a lot of time working on craft projects, always relaxing and comforting.


Knitting is my soul at play.


This is a corner of my sunroom, my favorite place to create.


Do you like my ‘teacup poodle’? Ha!


I found this really awesome Enid Collins purse at a favorite flea market recently. It is in fantastic shape. I was too young when these were in fashion (seriously!), but I love things from that era. I will either use it for display or I thought I might keep floss in it.


I have been enjoying the blogs so much lately. Everyone is so creative and nice. One of the blogs that really stood out to me this week was Happy at Home. Hope you drop in on her and pay her a visit. Her home is lovely and she is a very gracious hostess.

Remember that it is nice to be important, but it is more important to be nice!
Wishing you much happiness! Twyla

Last weekend's flea finds

Here is what I found last Saturday at our local flea markets.
I love the transfers! I have never seen any quite like that. I didn't know McCall's made transfers.
And I can't resist the vintage cards! I am really getting quite a collection!

Cherry appliques. They are orange cherries but still cute!

I adore this potholder. It's reversible and so sweet!

I love all the colors in this party plate!

Hope you enjoyed seeing What I found!

Happy Saturday, Lindsey and Twyla

It may be Barbie Wednesday but today I am focusing on Barbie's little sister Skipper. She was introduced in 1964.

This is her Silk and Fancy outfit (1964-1965).


And this one is her Red Coat set (1964-1965). I think it's sad that in 1973 Mattel stopped naming it's fashions and began referring to them only by number.

Through out all the years of Barbie I am amazed at how well Skipper has managed to stick around!

Happy Wednesday, Lindsey

This is my 4th week to post a blog on Twyla Tuesdays. So far I have not been real wordy. I was not born with the ‘gift of gab’. I realized that one of the things I enjoy when reading other blogs is getting to know the blogger and hearing what their daily lives are like and their adventures. I will attempt to let you in my little world on this post.


I have two great kids, one you know, Lindsey, my inspiration and companion that I don’t know what I would do without, the other my son, Jordan.



He is very special, treats me like a queen. I don’t know how I got so lucky.



I have three dogs Muffin, Spencer



and Buffy (who now lives in heaven).



Oh, I also have a husband that I have been married to for 29 years! I can’t forget him! He works at the post office.



I have one best friend(BFF for all you texters), her name is Susan and it is our job to spoil her.



We did this even before she was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 1/2 years ago. I am very happy to say that she is now cancer free! Friday nights belong to her. She comes over and we eat what she wants, watches what she wants, paint her toenails, straighten her hair and give her massages!



I grew up with her and neither of us had sisters so we have always considered each other sisters and my kids call her their aunt.

I hope I haven’t bored you all too much and you didn’t stop reading after the part where I said “I have two great kids . . . and you started skimming to see if I posted any pretty pictures.

I found an absolutely amazing blog this week called Knot Garden. I am sure she is my long lost sister and we were separated at birth. She makes the most beautiful quilts (which I can’t), her knitting and crocheting are sooooo pretty. Hope you will enjoy it as much as I have.

Wishing you much happiness! Twyla