Thursday, September 18, 2025

Vintage Singer / Bentwood Case

This was a very cool vintage find! Early 1940's-50's Portable Electric Singer Sewing Machine in good working order complete with foot pedal, original manual, all accessories in original box and key to securely lock the Bentwood Case.

Most of the time it was stored in a closet and occasionaly saw the light of day when displayed in my sewing room. Gifted it to a woman who appreciated vintage items and enjoyed sewing. Went to a good home:)
 

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Late-flowering Thoroughwort

This plant was identified as late boneset, or late-flowering thoroughwort, by Plant Finder. 


According to Ai  the Late-flowering Thoroughwort, also known as Eupatorium serotinum, is a perennial plant native to North America that blooms from August to October. It features clusters of small white flowers and is known to attract various pollinators, including butterflies and bees.

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar

This caterpillar stopped wiggling long enough for me to capture this shot the other day.

This Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar (white caterpillar) will eventually metamorphose into a Lophocampa caryae...or the hickory tiger moth. 

If curious, check out PennState Extension or you can learn a bit more info from Wikipedia. 

These caterpillars are very apparent in the fall. If you have sensitive skin, beware...the hairs may irritate the skin.

 
 

One Pretty Tiny Flower


                               'There are always flowers for those who want to see them." 

                                                                                        ~ Henry Matisse 

American Burnweed

"What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have never been discovered."

               ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
 

Monday, September 15, 2025

Vintage Emerson Bakelite Radio 1946

This was a terrific find!
An Emerson Radio.
Model 522.
An old 5-tube radio with bakelite case.


 

 

It works!

Love the Art Deco look!

Measures 11" W x 8" H x 5" D

 

 

Sunday, September 14, 2025

Tiny Vintage Pottery Jars

I adore these tiny little vintage pottery jars I found! I don't know their age, but they both have markings on the bottom.

I'm aware that the crazing on the pottery; the tiny cracks, are often due to age, but I embrace it for the decorative effect and think it adds to the charm. 

The two little jars are 3 inches and 5 inches tall. 

Origami Spring Basket

I discovered an easy to follow video tutorial to construct this sweet origami basket demonstrated by   Easy Origami and Crafts .   Used a 12...