

The sweetest things in life are always within reach...



... Love this old hand painted musical box...

... I know, I must be a magnet for vintage barkcloth bags, love this one!!!!
I found this mirror at Monticello, and absolutely love the unusual shape and crackling paint...


This set of vintage lace curtains was found at a rummage sale I went to a couple of weeks ago, along with the beveled mirror and drop-leaf table below (and a few other items awaiting a makeover...).


When I miss home away from home (Portugal), I go straight to my portuguese cooking books. I don't know how to explain it, but just thinking about portuguese food is truly comforting to me!! As I have mentioned before, one of my favorite things to do is portuguese soups (sopas), and, thankfully, my kids love it too...!! I shared a recipe for a garbanzo soup with spinach here, and this time I would like to share one of our family favorites, and a super easy one, too!!


... These linen dish towels were a great price...
... and so were these old religious charms!!! They make a sweet collection!






