Decals!!

I can almost see the bins of rows of decals at my local Ben Franklin, and it hasn't been that long ago.When they took my favorite place away, it was like a part of my childhood died. Woolworth has been long gone from the Square. It lasted longer, I think until 1995 or 1996, at the Blue Ridge Mall. I was there the last day it was open, sitting at the snack bar. Decals just add something vintage like no other. Not new looking ones, but swans, baskets of fruit, or nursery rhymes.

Meyercord is the most often found. I got two large flower basket/vegetable baskets today. Also, the nursery rhymes one. So cute! Like the graphics in the old children's books, they just have a different feel.

Why, you can even decal your Beetle!

This flower basket is on my kitchen cabinet doors.

I think I'll put the large ones I found tonight on the white metal cabinets in the kitchen! Decals can be fun, boys and girls!

Hola my name is Crazy! Welcome to the Calypso Carnival!

Ok, so...I find this sheetmusic last night. That set me off on changing the back/dining room to my "mexican" themed room...At 3 am, I had transferred Fiesta and all to the back room, and made the kitchen have a cleaner, less cluttered look. Some may say, "Why Zoot, why are you so loco?" I don't know! But here are the results~
Not a whole lot different, just less stuff on the counters, more mixture of primary colors and pastelsThe cabinets show the colors with the dishesThis is my new curtain over the sink window, it's my hankies.

I had to have this little dog towel someone made.

D for Deb, that's my real name.

Picture of my Aunt Ida's house, check out the wallpaper!

Now for the back room.  Fiesta and bright colors! Now I can show off all my tablecloths. 

a weekend find. I wish they had the whole set.

Inside the china cabinet! Look at my "shelf paper". I got a whole huge pkg of the Retro Mod wrapping paper on the dollar isle. Here's a close up~

shelves...

I even cleaned my vanity top off and made it less cluttered.

More thrift store finds this weekend...Bunny bank, a sixties oriental girl...Suzy Kwan.

Well, I feel better, until the next decorating bug hits me. I'm headed for the basement. Who knows what I'll find while I'm cleaning! Adios Amigos and Amigas. If youre into mid century I might even say Aoembas'.

Show me your trailers or "backyard retreats".

Hey there! I don't know about you all, but I am ready for Spring! Just heard the weather forecast here in ole Missouri, and we are in for some sleet and snow! Fun! NOOOOOTTTT. I have seen some really cute trailer posts around the blogworld. Mother's Kitchen, Vintage Housewife and yesterday....Glimpse of my World - click on the link below. If anyone has any cute trailers or any kind of "backyard retreats"..show it off!!!!~ My little yellow trailer is above. Just love her!

.http://wwwglimpseofmyworld.blogspot.com/search/label/Shasta%20Make-over.

The latest!

I have been looking for an Easter type vintage purse..

While it's kinda hard to see, it's cool ~ it has little rhinestones and embriodered flowers in different colors under the plastic.

Hankies...5 different ones with Mother! A tile state plate...

Party pics still in the wrapper, little top hats, elephants, and music notes!

Turquiose flowered bowl covers in the package. Check out those prices!

Baby sez...Good job Mom!

Family day and Birthday Celebrations

The middle one is Lily and the one in pink is Kate. Those are my two granddaughters, my oldest son's kiddos. The little one in the black dress is Luna, their cousin.

Lily turns three!

Kate will be four next month!

Great grandma (My mom Lucy, and son Jeremy) and Lily and Kate's daddy!

stylish blogger award!

Hello, I forgot, I received the Stylish Blogger Award from Cherry Bubbles at Past Life! Thanksss!!!
Now, I must list seven things about myself...Let's see
1. I used to teach dancing at Arthur Murrays!
2. I love dogs and have 3!

zootsuitmama, with the big silly grin, and family in 1967

sammy and riley

3. I have been collecting and wearing vintage since I was in my 20's, used to only wear vintage, and still love it to this day.
4.I have three children - Jeremy aged 38, Matt aged 36, India aged 20, and four beautiful granddaughters.

5. I work with the elderly and have for 8 years since I graduated with my Social Work degree, and now have a Masters in Gerontology.

6. I have been in recovery in AA for 24 years...

jeremy kate and lily

daughter india and bryan, her boyfriend

7. I love all my blog friends, and am so glad I found a bunch of people just as crazy about mid century as I am!!

ziggy

baby

angel

ps, I need a picture of my other son Matt!
Ok, I want to give the award to 1)50's Atomic 2) Mother's Kitchen 3) I'm Not Old I'm Vintage 4} Cheetah Velour!
There are soooo many more I love, too!
http://1950satomicranchhouse.blogspot.com

http://cheetahvelour.blogspot.com

http://frankiezwife.blogspot.com

http://vintagechristine.blogspot.com