Gingham Sleep Masks

 

I've stitched up a new batch of Sleep Masks, or what I like to call my Retro Revival Sleeping Beauties.

 

I've added four new gingham fabrics to my collection.  I now offer them a rainbow of gingham options, including aqua, raspberry pink, black & white, red, baby pink and baby blue.  Other fabrics are available too ~ 14 in all!

They're perfect for prolonging your beauty sleep ~ keeping the sunlight out of your eyes and extending your sweet dreams.  If you're searching for a little gift for family and friends, or for yourself, you can find them in my Etsy shop.

Shower Caps for the College Dorm

A dear friend of mine has a daughter heading to college this weekend.  I'd already given her a high school graduation gift but really wanted to give her a little something for her dorm.

I ran over to Target for some bath goodies...

 

...And tucked them inside one of my Retro Revival shower caps.

 

 

She loves it!

Oh how I love being back in the DC area and getting to spend time with so many wonderful friends, including this beautiful young lady!  Life is so good!

What a Deal! 2010 "Black Friday" Event at Retro Revival!

Woo hoo!  What a deal!  For orders placed on November 26th only, Retro Revival will ship your order for FREE!

To get in on this deal, just email me your order - simple!

Remember, everyone loves an apron - wives, moms, grandmothers, sisters, daughters and friends.  I offer all sorts of colors, pretty and kitschy motifs - something for just about anyone!  I designed all of my patterns myself so that they fit most women up to size 18 (waist ties are generously cut and can be tied at the back or wrapped around to the front) and sew them all myself.  A few of my favorites for your consideration...

And many, many women also love shower caps! I have over 20 fabric options available for these waterproof, washable caps.  In 13 months, I've sold close to 400!  Here are my best sellers:

If you're looking for another option, I am offering these ah-mazing handmade bath salts!

I make them with, among other ingredients, real lavender buds, essential oil and baking soda so your skin stays silky soft all day long!  Each vial contains enough for up to four baths.  ($6 each or two for $10.)

Happy shopping!  Here's to hoping you find the perfect gifts for the special people in your life!

November's almost over (yikes!) so please remember to leave a comment here for a chance to win this month's free blog giveaway:

5/25 May (not March) Madness

In our household my family calls the month of May, "May Madness."  First, there's Mother's Day next, our wedding anniversary and then my birthday (today).  I love May!  I began my day today with coffee in the delightful mug dear friend Melanie gifted me:

She had my business card printed onto coffee cups -- how cool is that?!  And the best sister on the planet, my sister, Pam, also showered me with gifts.  She sent me almost every book on my Amazon wish list!

Spoiled I am!

Now that I've downed my coffee, read all of my lovely cards (and one crude one -- thanks, Bro) and ripped through my gifts I'm off to clean our guest cottage and work in the garden.
Here's a quick photo tour of the cottage:

When we bought the farm a few years ago, the cottage was a bit of a dump but had lots of potential!  It was basically a converted garage with a big first floor room, stairs and barren second story.  It was decorated (I am NOT making this up!) with poo brown carpet and camoflauge green curtains -- clearly a "man cave."  Paul and I worked hard to transform it into a liveable retreat for our guests...

The exterior still needs some TLC (painting and a new porch floor) but keep scrolling down because I LOVE what we've done inside!

This is right inside the door:

The ground floor has a small living area, big enough for a pull-out couch, love seat and coffee area:

Paul installed a full bathroom on the same floor:

(I love all of the beadboard work and shelving.)

Up the stairs is a big bedroom with two beds and a sitting/reading area:

Outside the cottage my daughter and I planted a perennial garden:

Nothing makes me happier than family and friends visiting and filling the cottage with warmth and love. I can hardly wait for my daughter and her BF to arrive this weekend -- woo hoo!
May Madness is quickly coming to an end so HURRY and comment on one of my blogs so that you'll have a chance at winning this pretty glasses case.  I'll be crowning a winner on the 31st!