Nani's Necchi!

>> Wednesday, June 23, 2010

How's that for a catchy post title?

So here she is in all her turquoisy glory. (Boy do you think my grandmother preplanned for me or what?!)

The 1955 Necchi Automatic Supernova Ultra sewing machine my grandmother (Nani) bought to sew drapes for the house she and my grandfather bought that same year.

The sewing machine she sewed on until she couldn't sew anymore. And now she's mine.

Every tool and attachment still in perfect working order and all stored away in the little box it came in.





Instruction manual and supplementary manual

I need to have it cleaned and the insulation on the wiring has corroded so needs to be redone, but other than that, she's in great condition and I can't wait to start using her!

What vintage family treasures have you uncovered lately? I'm linking up with Suzanne over at Coloradolady for Vintage Thingies Thursday. Head on over and check out all the other vintage lovelies!

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Graduation day for my baby!

>> Tuesday, June 22, 2010


Today my oldest son graduated from 8th grade.

Here. Comes. High. School. Me. Mom. To. A. High. Schooler.

Where on earth did the time go?

8 kids out of 135 had perfect attendance.

My kid was one of 'em.
And we forgive the C that we know you struggled to earn in Math. Not many kids take Accelerated Algebra I in 8th grade anyway.

13 years old and a solid inch taller than the principal and superintendent with their heels on. Holy Smokes. Football here we come.

You're awesome, Aus. Papa and I are proud of you.

Love, Mama

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Look what I won!

>> Monday, June 21, 2010


If you love to cook or bake and you've never visited The Apron Goddesses, you don't know what you're missing!

These girls post some of the most yummy recipes paired with the most amazing aprons I've ever seen! Their blog shines the spotlight on creative ladies who make apron wearing an art. From the actual seamstresses who make the aprons to the girls who just love to wear 'em (like me!)- their blog is full of festive photos, information on great indy shops and delicious recipes from their resident cook The Ungourmet.

Julia and Suzi are your hostesses and they work hard to hunt down fabulous new aprons and share them with their readers. I entered and won a giveaway they held giving away an apron made by Suzanne from the Farmer's Wife - at Home. I won one of the GREEN LINE APRONS - (from their shop description)
If you see the phrase "Green Line" in the description, it refers to the aprons which are constructed from repurposed men's dress shirts, paired with designer fabrics and trims.
Repurposed and new materials.


Mine is called The Chicken and The Egg and it is just adorable! I love all the special touches she adds- like keeping the Ralph Lauren logo visible on the inside and the buttons going down the back.

I got it in the mail this weekend- it is FABULOUS. Crisply starched, folded perfectly with an adorable hang tag and washing instructions.
I am in love! I wore it Sunday morning to prepare breakfast for Father's Day.
Actually, I wound up wearing it all afternoon- as I watered plants, did housework, etc. I actually forgot I had it on, lol!

I love this apron and am so so excited to have won it and can't thank the girls at The Apron Goddesses enough for hosting the giveaway. They are currently giving away an embroidered chef's coat made by Crooked Brook. The giveaway ends June 25th, so hurry on over and check it out! And do also check out all of their lovely apron wearing and making sponsors and get a cute little apron for yourself!

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