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Strawberry Cathedral Trellis
Sitting on my deck, staring at a blank wall where a potted lemon tree once sat, I started to think. “What would look good there?” It looks so bare with the tree gone, Oh, a nice little bistro table and a couple of chairs. That would look good, and function well. So I go out and find a beautiful little marble top table, and spray paint a couple of old iron chairs I had in the back yard. Perfect! But wait a minute, something is missing? So I say to my daughter, ” would you like to go to Lowes and look for a little trellis and a few strawberry…
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Welcome to Vintage Virgie
What year exactly is Vintage? I mean, I guess it depends on your age. My 20 something year old kids consider a Sony Walkman vintage, as I gasp, my cheeks redden, feeling extremely old, then my voice might raise or shriek in a very offended way as I tell them to,” just go away” LOL. They know I’m just kidding, but it makes me think, what exactly is Vintage? I am officially old enough to say objects from the decade of my birth are definitely vintage, even though my mom might not agree. The 1960’s absolutely had some very groovy pieces of furniture, clothing, dishes, and décor. But I think…
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Christmas Painted Mirror
A family tradition Christmas is absolutely my favorite holiday! The weeks leading up to the celebration of the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ is full of decorating, cooking, shopping, planning and fond memories. Some families drive into the forest to cut down their own Christmas tree, and make an evening out of decorating the tree together , other families might go see The Nutcracker, or go caroling. Our family has a tradition that I don’t think I have seen anyone else do. It is the much anticipated giant painted mirror in my Mom’s living room. My parents built their home in the 1970’s, and it has…
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Classic Carrot Cake
One of my favorite classic desserts. Carrot cake is perfect anytime of year, especially during Easter.
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New Year’s Day Black Eyed Peas
What are some of the traditions you grew up with? We have many in my family; like banging pots and pans at midnight, or staying up late and celebrating with loved one. Some traditions have changed over the years, some have not. Like this old Southern tradition of eating Black Eyed Peas on New Year’s Day. If you’ve been reading my blog , you know I am from the San Francisco Bay Area, but my mom grew up in Mississippi, and my dad was born in Arkansas. So needless to say my Southern roots, albeit through my parents and grandparents are alive and well in this California girl. …
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Personalized Doggy Nutcrackers! Sooo Cute!
Personalize doggy nutcrackers, easy to create a keepsake.
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Christmas Doggy Stockings
D.I.Y. adorable, easy to make, personalized doggy stockings! Step by step! I might be a little obsessed with my dogs, especially because my two children are grown! lol.. The pups don’t seem to mind my attention, as long as it doesn’t involve sweaters or costumes! Since I was a little girl, and got my first dog (Barney) , I have always had one or two dogs, and currently we have 3! I am definitely a dog person. So at Christmas or any other holiday, I have to include them just like anyone else in the family. They get presents, birthday bones, Halloween costumes (which they don’t love, but…
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Coleslaw & Hushpuppies
Fish fry sides, coleslaw and hushpuppies
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Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
The best of two worlds! Combining lemon meringue pie and lemon cupcakes to make the perfect, tart & sweet treat. This recipe was inspired by my little brother Eddie. I am 4 years older than him, and growing up I doted on him as any older sister would, he was my baby, my cute little blonde haired, blue eyed boy. I was his tutor, playmate, babysitter, and sometimes cook. He was such a sweet and loving little brother, and today nothing has changed, he is an awesome man! He can make you laugh til your side hurts, sing you a song, remodel your house, paint you a masterpiece, …
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Champagne Cake
Vallejo’s Home Bakery Copy Cat Champagne Cake Original Home Bakery Champagne Cake My version of Home Bakery’s Champagne Cake As I reminisce about the celebrations of my youth, I distinctly remember the first time I realized there was such a thing as a business that only sold special cakes, cookies, pies, and other deserts; deserts that were far superior to the frozen or grocery store kind. Beautiful cakes & deserts displayed behind glass, with lights illuminating the artful, sweet creations. Cakes meant for celebrations and special occasions, what a concept! lol. Up until this point, my Mom or Aunts would make our special deserts for holiday’s or birthdays, always beautiful…
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Trash to Treasure Green Desk
What is one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, always rings true when you find a beautiful piece of furniture that is about to be discarded to the dumps, and you can bring it back to a beautiful and functional heirloom. I love antiques, but let’s face it, not every piece of antique furniture is easily transformed. Not the case with this little kidney bean shaped desk that was cosmetically in pretty rough shape. It had lots of water damage, and scratches, and some of the vaneer was peeling back. With a little elbow grease and a new vision for this desk, I was able to…
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Crochet; A Craft From the Past
Hello everyone! Vintage Virgie’s daughter here 🙂 Brynna Finley While talking with my mom about her blog and all things vintage, it dawned on us, what is more vintage than a craft I’ve been doing since I was under the age of ten? A dying art form taught to me by my great-grandma Pulido: crochet! With a new skein of yarn and a minimum amount of patience, Grandma Pulido (Nanny, as I affectionately called her) and I went into her paisley living-room and she attempted to teach me the chain stitch (the foundation of crocheting.) We butted heads the entire time. A sassy little…
