Happy Monday, friends! I am so excited to finally announce the official arrival of the first issue of a brand new project I dreamt up many moons ago -- Gina's Journal. Every month, I will be releasing a new issue full of vintage ephemera, cozy illustrations, homemade recipes, crafts, quotes -- all of the unique … Continue reading Gina’s Journal – It’s Here!
In this season of my life, I sometimes sit and think about paths I should have taken or missed opportunities. I always end up chalking all of my perceived mistakes up to inexperience. I sometimes try really hard to think about my mindset during certain periods of my life to identify my motivation for doing … Continue reading My New Autumn Journal
I always find myself trying new organization techniques in January. There's something innately refreshing about the month, full of both purges and resets. For the past few months, I have desperately needed a creative planner, nothing elaborate or fancy, but something to quickly jot down ideas and schedule creative projects. I tend to get overwhelmed … Continue reading Free Vintage-Inspired 2022 Calendar Printable
There’s a little less than 2 weeks before Christmas and I recently found a few fun (and vintage of course!) holiday-themed audio books to help capture the feelings of the season. If you are searching for a book chock full of traditional winter cheer, here are a few suggestions to put you perfectly in the … Continue reading Capture the Feelings of the Season
There's something magical about evergreen trees during the winter season. Feeling quite inspired by them, I decided to make a few templates to use over the next few months. For my first project using the template, I decided to make a tree using some ruffled vintage lace. I love how it turned out! I originally … Continue reading Evergreen Trees — Free Template
Two years ago, I'd laugh if you told me December would become a favorite month of mine. December? The month that signaled the start of what seemed like an endless string of long, dark, and chilly days? No way! The first of December usually marked the point I would begin counting out on my fingers … Continue reading Celebrating the Beauty of December
It’s been a while since I’ve given this blog a proper update, so I thought I would carve some time out this Thanksgiving holiday and start anew. You’ve probably noticed that Free Vintage Fridays have stopped rather abruptly. I always meant to use this space as a blog, in its truest sense. And as with … Continue reading Hello, There
I transplanted a few of my cone flowers late fall last year because they were outgrowing their space. The transplants are doing great in their new spaces, but the existing ones are struggling a bit. I'm not sure why, but I do know some accidentally received a vinegar bath early in spring, mistaken by my … Continue reading Bright Blue Beauty — Free Vintage Friday
We have found ourselves once again in the heart of summer. The sunflower buds have started turning their little heads towards the sun each day. The tree leaves filter out shade on the porch. The wind chimes sway lazily in the mid-afternoon breeze. Sweet, sweet summer. My zinnias have finally started blooming, starting from seed … Continue reading Floral Galore — Free Vintage Friday
As far back as I can remember, the Victorian era has always intrigued me. As an English Literature major in college, I forever had my nose stuck in a book, immersed in Victorian stories, poems, art, fashion, decor, and general lifestyle. In fact, most historical eras, even prior to the Victorian era, intrigue me. Rustling … Continue reading Cut Apart Victorian Poems for Junk Journals
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