Small Town Vintage

albondigas

2010-11-05T02:30:00.001-04:00

one of my favorite soups. this one wasn't my best work, but still good.

also, the young miguel that i mention in the post that this links to is currently battling a brain tumor. he is staying strong and doing well, but please send some love and good wishes into the world for him and his family.

panama street

2010-11-04T07:29:00.002-04:00

the prettiest street in philadelphia

snake gourd

2010-10-20T08:08:00.001-04:00

it is about 3 feet long and really does look like a snake. i love the marbling.

mikey the dog riding mikey the horse

2010-10-16T01:29:00.000-04:00

drawn by the now-three babe in the photo above it

when green is all there is to be

2010-10-15T04:27:00.002-04:00

and I think it’s what I want to be

soup season

2010-10-14T08:11:00.002-04:00

i started it off right with some quick-n-easy posole. nothing like the real thing (and for me, the "real thing" is my friend nancy's - simply the best!) but still great. the key for me is tons of lime and warmed corn tortillas for dipping.

this cooking light recipe is very similar to what i made, though i cooked my own cuminy chicken, didn't add celery and used TJ's salsa verde instead of tomatillos.

lazy sunday

2010-10-10T04:21:00.000-04:00

show me your paws

2010-10-09T04:12:00.001-04:00

my bff and i won tickets to see lady gaga a few weeks ago. it was super fun to see all the little monsters dressed up in gaga looks - they really went all out. meanwhile, we dressed as our normal old lady selves (i think we were the only gals wearing pants in the whole place) and said things like "GREAT, now I'm going to smell like smoke! UGH!". gaga ooo la la.

PS: she did sing my favorite song of hers - is it me or is it not the best summertime song? not sure why this one wasn't a hit.

three babies

2010-10-08T08:08:00.002-04:00

my brother, sister and i

(been awhile since you listened to sinead, right?)

love is all around

2010-10-06T02:31:00.000-04:00

love notes on a neighbor's door

just call me kimber

2010-10-05T05:22:00.001-04:00

because i'm straight hologramin! nobody needs to see my hands so close up but how great is this nail polish?!

(don't front - you know kimber was the backbone of the holograms.)

golden corn salad with fresh basil

2010-10-04T06:18:00.000-04:00

DA BOMB! i made this for friends recently and we were all in love - so good!
...from cooking light

ebony and ivory

2010-10-03T00:06:00.000-04:00

the last from the lake

2010-10-02T08:10:00.001-04:00

you've seen one of these things before!

redwood lodge

2010-10-01T05:01:00.001-04:00

we stayed in a house called redwood lodge at the lake. despite being "rustic" (you could see the outside through the wood plank walls) and having a feel that made me keep my shoes on the entire time, it was pretty cute.

the lake

2010-09-30T07:53:00.005-04:00

the only vacation i took this summer was to lake moraine in hamilton, ny. despite an emergency trip to the vet and the fact that we were there to celebrate an annual family seafood fest (vom), it was amazing!

valley forge

2010-08-29T01:55:00.000-04:00

can't stop

2010-08-27T01:21:00.000-04:00

i kinda had a peach-n-pepperjack quesadilla three nights in a row. super super good.

dirty dog

2010-08-25T01:20:00.000-04:00

summer flowers

2010-08-24T01:18:00.000-04:00

sunny days

2010-08-22T01:16:00.000-04:00

testing

2010-08-21T11:11:00.003-04:00

i had some frozen computer downtime at work recently and decided to test out some nail polish samples.

mornings with mike

2010-08-11T00:21:00.000-04:00

i took mikey to the wissahickon for the first time recently. i've gathered over the past year and a half that all dog owners in philadelphia spend every waking moment splashing around in the wissahickon. i can't walk a few steps down my street in the summer without a neighborhood dog pal telling me all about their adventures there and then give me side-eye when i say i haven't been there since i was a kid and - omg - never took my dog there. am i the only one that hears about this all the time? well, we finally went. and it was awesome. i went on a friday morning so it wasn't crowded - just a few bikers and some joggers. it was nice to walk along the forbidden drive just ourselves and dip our toes and paws into the water.

unwrapped

2010-08-09T08:10:00.000-04:00

i was planning on making summer rolls with the mountain of rice paper wrappers i have leftover from a party, but when it turned out to just be a dinner for one i decided that was too much work. instead, all the insides in a bowl - rice noodles, mango, baked tofu, cilantro, lime juice and some lime ponzu. messy but good.

portulaca

2010-08-08T00:16:00.000-04:00

my favorite summer flower

mornings with mike

2010-08-07T00:10:00.000-04:00

we recently spent a super-hot morning walking around behind memorial hall near the japanese gardens and horticultural center in fairmount park. it was crazy hot, so we didn't stay long but i definately want to go back. paved paths, shady trees and fun fountains!

leftover lunch

2010-08-06T07:59:00.000-04:00

seseame tofu, baby bok choy, brown rice and cucumber mixed with tamari, naval orange juice, chili and ginger. so good.

mornings with mike

2010-08-04T00:05:00.000-04:00

an early morning walk around the spring gardens

summer breakfast

2010-08-02T05:55:00.000-04:00

fruit salad with a bunch of stone fruits (including my current obession - red raven red plums - wowzers!), agave, orange juice and mint with plain yogurt topped with almonds, sunflowers seeds and flax seeds. best ever.

silver nails

2010-07-31T11:50:00.001-04:00

just like my idols b and anne marie

leftover lunch

2010-07-29T07:42:00.000-04:00

in my effort to cook the book, i made pasta with caramelized onions and blue cheese. super good. and great the next day. and i'll tell ya - these recipes are so simple that i actually have most of the ingredients most of the time. i had the pasta and the onion hanging around and happened to have some leftover blue cheese...DONE.

tongues

2010-07-26T08:07:00.000-04:00

summer pizza

2010-07-24T08:01:00.000-04:00

i had some leftover ingredients from making a strawberry arugula pizza (that you need to make RIGHT NOW OMG SO GOOD). i threw them together with a zucchini and this is what happened. pretty good. just saute some sliced zucchini while toasting a thin pizza crust in the oven. take it out, top with goat cheese, zucchini and shaved parm. back in the oven for a minute and done.

opposites attract

2010-07-22T07:57:00.002-04:00

i like the shade and he likes the sun but when we get together we have nothing but fun.

senor ice cream

2010-07-19T01:15:00.000-04:00

stuffed dog toys don't last that long at my house, but when they are this cute and cheap - who cares?

boom boom boom

2010-07-16T01:23:00.000-04:00

night and day

2010-07-14T01:19:00.000-04:00

dinner: roasted potatoes, wax beans, capers and pan-fried tofu

lunch: leftovers with arugula, almonds and lemon/olive oil

it's raining babies

2010-07-12T06:10:00.000-04:00

two of the vintage invitations that i used for my bff's baby shower. searching etsy for vintage invitations has made me want to throw tons of parties so i can use all of the cute ones out there - like a coffee talk party or a cookout or maybe just a plain old party full of smiling faces.

the front steps

2010-07-10T13:07:00.002-04:00

is where you will find me (and mike) all summer long

staycation

2010-07-09T00:54:00.000-04:00

4th of july weekend included family, friends, funnel cake, ice cream from the windmill, splashing around in the lake, 75% off flea markets, celebrity sightings, sun and fun. pretty perfect.

to our dad on father's day

2010-07-08T13:40:00.000-04:00

happy father's day dad!

(belated because i am a bad blogger...but i did get him this jalapeno tequila because i am a good daughter)

hints-n-tips

2010-06-07T01:03:00.001-04:00

all of my favorite things

2010-06-06T01:01:00.000-04:00

pa dutch folk art, neon and vintage housewares all together on this like-new kitchen towel.

aprons

2010-06-05T00:59:00.000-04:00

i found a stack of amazing vintage aprons at the flea market recently and am getting them ready for the shop!

happy birthday!

2010-06-04T01:08:00.001-04:00

to maggie mutna, not maggie the mutt.

too many kittens

2010-06-03T00:55:00.000-04:00

a real deal

2010-06-02T00:53:00.000-04:00

i love this set of plates that i just picked up. the price really cracks me up, too. i know that every penny counts - but $.30? that is like a 17 mph speed limit...so odd!

still moosewood-ing

2010-05-31T00:47:00.000-04:00

after i made the amazing sesame tofu with spinach, i had tofu and greens leftover. i decided to use them to make the orange-glazed tofu from the moosewood cooking for health book. they were both so, so good. i had gingery brown rice and wilted spicy greens with each type of tofu...so awesome.

shoot for the stars

2010-05-30T12:43:00.001-04:00

a part of my collection of plants at work, this funny cactus has grown from a mini little inch to this crazy tall guy in a few months. where does he think he is going?

opposites attract

2010-04-07T07:38:00.000-04:00

cook the book

2010-04-06T07:47:00.000-04:00

i've had the moosewood simple suppers cookbook for about 5 years and have never once made anything from it even though every (really, EVERY recipe...except for the fish chapter) sounds SO GOOD. so decided to cook the book...each time i actually take the time to officially make something, it is from this book. i've actually made a lot so far. everything is super..simple. for real. really easy, really great and with stuff that i generally have anyway. pictured above is the roasted ratatouille which was dynamite.

my first estate sale

2010-04-05T19:28:00.004-04:00

i spent new years day at my first estate sale while in chicago. it was great. and sad and weird. but even that was kinda great. luckily i was with a real pro, so i really lucked out. i got tons for around $10.

happy easter

2010-04-04T04:55:00.000-04:00

and lots of love mommy! xoxo

chicago dog

2010-04-03T08:42:00.000-04:00

for my chicago dog, we went to superdawg. i was so excited as it is featured in my second favorite tv show of all time, a hot dog program (favorite show of all time is sandwiches you will like, duh). it was fun and had great packaging.

chicago

2010-04-02T08:33:00.000-04:00

i went to chicago for a week...in january. it was the perfect way to ring in the new year - with good friends, tons of good food and vintage shopping!

as dutch as sauer kraut

2010-04-01T08:28:00.000-04:00

baby drug rug

2010-03-30T08:16:00.001-04:00

baby drug rug. BABY. DRUG. RUG. i can't get over how cute it is! there is a cute non-vintage baby baha hoodie at old navy. AND i have an adult vintage version that will be making its way to the shop soon.

one year ago today

2010-03-29T20:24:00.000-04:00

christmas village

2010-03-28T08:08:00.001-04:00

i organized some of my stash a few weeks ago and grouped like with like...and like...i have a lot of christmas stuff. and this is just what i found this year!

spring things

2010-03-27T08:02:00.002-04:00

new mugs! found at different times and places, they are perfect together!

new glassware

2010-03-26T08:31:00.000-04:00

sears portrait studio

2010-03-12T01:12:00.000-05:00

bring it on

2010-03-11T04:17:00.000-05:00

i'm so ready for green grass and warm days, like this one last summer.

my migas

2010-03-10T08:34:00.000-05:00

migas is my go-to weekend breakfast. my version is actually not that migas-y, but whatevs. scrambled eggs mixed with green salsa, blue corn chips, tapatio and greek yogurt. love it.

summer ready

2010-03-09T07:23:00.000-05:00

this round bandana tablecloth with ruffle trim would be perfect for a barbeque. i'm ready.

red and white

2010-03-08T07:21:00.000-05:00

some vintage linen fabric and cotton ribbon. cute on their own, cuter together!

pizza pizza

2010-03-07T04:40:00.000-05:00

a slice of pizzaz and a slice of white from cacia's

favorite things

2010-03-06T04:40:00.000-05:00

2 of my favorite things together: a necklace that my sister gave me for christmas and everyone's favorite cardigan

fresh eggs

2010-03-05T08:36:00.000-05:00

love don't cost a thing

2010-03-04T04:39:00.000-05:00

every morning

2010-02-15T07:55:00.001-05:00

i have this nearly every winter morning. oatmeal with tons of toppings. it is really easy to make and tastes so good. i make it the night before and warm it up in the microwave at work - seriously, so easy.

the night before (at least 8 hours), combine the following and put it in the fridge:

.5 c rolled oats
1 c milk or water ( i do .5 c milk, .5 c water)
tiny dash of vanilla

the next morning, i microwave it for about 1-2 minutes (watch it because it can overflow) and add the topping:

1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp ground flax seed
1 tsp whole flax seed
a sprinkle of wheat germ
about 1 walnut
tiny dash of kosher salt
a shake of cinnamon

check this out for other oatmeal ideas.

a wedding album

2010-02-14T04:32:00.001-05:00

from 1979

kitties

2010-02-13T07:22:00.000-05:00

valentine making party

2010-02-12T07:30:00.001-05:00

for the past four years, my friend and i have thrown a valentine making party. just a fun night to get together with friends and make valentine's for our loved ones. valentine's day was special in our house growing up - with handmade cards and fancy dinners (and desserts), so i have an appreciation for the holiday and celebration. these three are what i made this year - really not my best work!

leftover lunch

2010-02-11T07:56:00.001-05:00

brown rice with roasted sweet potatoes, ponzu-marinated tofu, red curry paste, coconut milk and cilantro. so good!

anyone else...

2010-02-08T07:48:00.000-05:00

find those long fingernails a little creepy?

28.5 inches

2010-02-07T07:19:00.003-05:00

the snow is above my knees.

extra buttons

2010-02-06T17:39:00.000-05:00

extra buttons...somewhere along ny route 12. packed to the gills (seriously) with tons of good stuff, all awesomely organized (love that). i got a bunch of shawnee planters.

shoes part 2

2010-01-09T07:25:00.000-05:00

another etsy pair - one that i have actually worn a bunch. love them - they were just what i was looking (frantically searching, whatever) for!

surprise

2010-01-08T04:23:00.000-05:00

i made a surprise ball as part of a christmas gift. it is been delivered, so now i can share a bit of it. i collected a bunch of little things - including some tiny toys from 5below, penny candy from a chocolate shop, tiny birds and a woven button from the thrift store, some crystals from etsy, a friendship bracelet from a kid's craft show and some acorns that i decorated. i got the idea from sandra juto's blog and used heidi's instructions...it was pretty easy and fun to do on a snowy saturday night watching elf...oh man, i already miss christmas time.

where does it all go

2010-01-07T07:20:00.000-05:00

my current living situation doesn't leave room for many treasures...it's mostly just mikey, me and some clothes. so where am i putting it all? shoved into this bookshelf. that's right - i'm not even using any of this stuff. you can nominate me for hoarders here.

folk explosion

2010-01-06T07:55:00.001-05:00

pretty flannel fabric and cotton ribbon

blog-worthy

2010-01-05T07:52:00.000-05:00

i love my aunt and uncle's house. every wall, corner, beam has something interesting going on. super blog-worthy yet i never really take any pictures there!

got it

2010-01-04T08:01:00.000-05:00

i've favorited a few sets of these on etsy but never actually bought any. like i do with many vintage items that i see online, i told myself that i might one day find these in the wild...and i actually did! that never ever happens! i often snooze on great stuff on etsy with that same logic and it just isn't true - a lot of these things are one of a kind. but this time - it was true. now, what the heck i'm going to do with 30 hex sign coasters?

wishful thinking

2010-01-03T08:03:00.000-05:00

i found just the most perfect vintage bean boots that i've been searching for...only 2 sizes too small. rats! i bought them anyway and hope that i can find a friend who can wear them and love them. if not, they are off to the shop. just look at them - perfect, right?

cheer up

2010-01-02T08:04:00.000-05:00

man oh man i love the print on this vintage tablecloth that i just picked up.

yes, yes i did

2010-01-01T08:08:00.002-05:00

.

not only buy and wrap gifts for my pet but also selected dogs-wearing-skis wrapping paper. actually the paper came first - once i saw it at target, i knew i had to get mikey some gifts to use it. and look at him - even he can tell that the whole thing is totally wrong. but dogs-wearing-skis...i mean...come on!

the little fluff also got some gifts. here he is enjoying a bone and hoping i leave him alone.

a certain someone

2009-12-31T07:54:00.000-05:00

sported a holiday bandanna for a few festivities. i'm pretty anti-dog bandanna but come on - this one works.

holidays on ice

2009-12-30T07:57:00.000-05:00

i love this cute felt ornament complete with sequin-button stockings and a pair of ice skates!

am i packing?

2009-12-29T19:47:00.002-05:00

nope. uploading holiday photos, reading my plane magazine (ugh i always do that!), starting the complete history of sesame street and eating chocolate-covered unique splits. in my defense, i am doing some laundry. i'll totally start packing when that is ready...

home

2009-12-27T18:42:00.001-05:00

it's been nice being home for almost a week. we had our christmas today and i'm back to the city tomorrow and then off to chicago on wednesday! can't wait!

christmas miracle

2009-12-26T09:53:00.003-05:00

it doesn't seem as though mikey has even noticed that there is a tree in the house. we mikey-proofed a bit by getting a smaller tree and keeping it up on a coffee table, but he hasn't shown any interest in it anyway. he has shown some interest in jumping on me while i take a picture of the tree - but that made the lights look like candy canes, so i'm fine with it. thanks, mike.

merry christmas

2009-12-25T11:48:00.004-05:00

chill grill

2009-12-24T04:39:00.000-05:00

i crack myself up

winter birds

2009-12-23T08:20:00.000-05:00

a snowy night

2009-12-22T04:30:00.000-05:00

snow day

2009-12-21T06:29:00.000-05:00

it snowed all day saturday and now we have about 2 feet of snow. mikey is loving it big time!

a favorite family photo

2009-12-20T08:15:00.000-05:00

i'm not in it, but my sixers towel sure is!

jumbo holiday handbook

2009-12-19T07:24:00.001-05:00

i love this amazing craft book for kids that i found on etsy! it is full of fun stuff to make and just to look at! no holiday is left uncrafted and it is organized by months of the year so you can craft straight on till next year! the christmas section features toilet paper santas, which was a favorite of my grandmom. and OHMYGOODNESS i can't wait to dive into the valentine's section for the annual valentine's making party!

another project

2009-12-18T08:03:00.000-05:00

trying to turn this into something...stay tuned