Oh Garden! How I Want Thee!

One day, I will have a garden.

My little boys (that I nanny) and I planted some seeds in small, clear, plastic cups last week, which are now sprouting on the windowsill.  I was just as excited as they were to see these little bits of life spring forth through the shallow soil.  

Oh, how I want a garden now . . .

I think I might figure out how to have one in my apartment.  

I'm thinking window box?

I've decided, that when I do get a garden, I want some fun garden markers.  

Check out some of my favorites on Etsy:

Terra Cotta markers by JustWork on Etsy

OhHelloMagpie on Etsy

Alluvial on Etsy

Pumpernickelandwry on Etsy

liciapfadt on Etsy

And, for those of you who prefer to make your own . . .

 UtopiaHomeAndGarden on Etsy

There are a lot out there to choose from, many made out of old spoons, but these shops have not followed the trend, but started their own trend instead.  I love it!

How will I choose?!

Have a great evening!  Hope your Monday started off the week well.  

I'll keep you posted on the growth of my garden project. :)

~Callie

Spring Colors

Spring is on its way and given the beautiful sunshine and temperatures in the 50's here in Coeur d'Alene yesterday, one would think it was just around the corner.  The sunshine warmed the inside of my car so much, I actually turned my air-conditioning on!

Ah, spring.  I love spring.

I have been noticing many Etsy sellers breaking out the spring colors in their products.  Pretty pastels and bright colors that make me just want to sing or dance or even both.  I realized that I have quite a few items in my shop that feel quite like spring.  All are available for sale at this time.

Enjoy and stop by the shop for more great vintage!

~ Callie

I've been busily taking photos for the shop and adding new items this week.  Here are some items that are new at Dovetail Vintage. . .

vintage pink enamel bowl . . . or magnet board! - $16

 vintage milk glass collection - $46

vintage corked glass jars - $24 pair

vintage fine bone china basket of flowers - $18

vintage footed apothecary jar - $28

vintage metal milk bottle basket - $37

vintage brass ducklings - $22

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Have a great day!

~Callie

Spring: Just Around the Corner

About a week ago, I was struck with the realization that I was suddenly no longer going to and leaving from work in the dark.  Oh what joy!!  Unbeknownst to me, my spirit had been longing for and waiting for this day, because something leapt joyfully inside of me.

fine art print, "Zohar" by Inmost Light on Etsy

I felt a sprouting inside of me like new growth first breaking ground in the immediate days of spring.  And, though, spring is not quite here yet, the longer days and the warm sunshine has reminded me that it is right around the corner.  Soon, winter will succumb to spring's overwhelming and glorious light, and warmth and new life will burst forth as it always does during this particularly expectant season.  

Spring.  The season of newness . . . new life, new beginnings, new hope.  Spring makes my heart smile.

"Springtime Cherry Blossoms" by Lisa Russo Photography on Etsy

So, while there is snow on the ground as I write this, and even more expected later this week, I am holding onto the light, the light that rose early with me this morning and was still there after I left work tonight.  And with the light, I am holding onto the hope it has stirred in my heart and soul.  

"soft morning light" by Madden Photography on Etsy

Longer days are a comin' my friends.  Winter will soon give way to spring, glorious spring!

May you be filled with a sense of hope today and richly blessed.

 ~Callie

Where are my socks?

Yesterday, feeling especially unmotivated, I decided to try to overcome this feeling, or lack of one, and just do something, the very thing I was not wanting to do.  My laundry basket sat full of fresh clean laundry to put away, dishes needed doing, and things around the house needed a bit of organizing.  I decided I was going to do these things, with no pressure, as slow or fast as I wanted, but do them none-the-less.  

I started with my laundry and it was at the bottom of my basket that I was met with a small pile that never ceases to leave me in a quandary every time I meet with it.  There among folded pairs of socks were several more socks without matches.  I just don't get it.  My apartment is pretty little and I don't make a point of spreading my socks around only to be hidden or lost.  I don't have a dog that feels the need to make socks a daily part of his diet (like some dog I know).  And, apart from the one sock chucked over the back of the washer by a two-year-old friend insisting, "I help.", I have no idea where they've all gone.  Really.  I want an explanation here!  The corner of my dresser is becoming a purgatory for single socks.  Will they go on to be reunited with their mate, or will they be banished to the garbage?  

In the mean time, if this scandal persists, I am going to be shopping for some new socks rather soon.  And, I know I'm not the only one that seems to have a sock fairy whisking away my foot covers.  So, take a peak at these super socks I found on Etsy.  

:)

Enjoy!

Vintage lace anyone? By Vintage Bazaar HK

Many wonderful boot socks and leg warmers at Grace and Lace Co on Etsy

I really like the unexpectedness of the orange in these socks creating a point of interest.  

By RG Ideas on Etsy

Beautiful scandinavian-style socks at Tatiana Orlova on Etsy

Warm wool short socks by Purls and Ivy on Etsy

And, because I just love this shop, I had to add these.  Aren't they precious?!  Not exactly socks, but slippers, made from recycled sweaters with non-slip soles by Wooly Baby on Etsy.  

They make them for adults too!

Goodnight.

~Callie