Amber's {vintage} Notebook: Born in the USA

Yesterday I went to the Alameda flea market, in hopes of searching for treasures in the fabulous weather.

I spent my day looking through pieces from an era when items were made in America.

I supported a small business owned by a French man who came to America to live his dream.

And I bought some American treasures to treasure for myself.
{Baseball Encyclopedia, Post office box, Vintage Ash trays to place in my backyard for guests, and a faux fur stole inspired by Cheetah is the New black}

All while not knowing how the day would end and what the news would bring us later yesterday night -- but feeling all the more proud to do my part in supporting the country I love, and doing so in the way i feel most comfortable.

Easter 2009 Recap

We had a fun and casual Easter celebration this past Easter. Some egg coloring, hunting and fresh veggie eating went down . I was pretty excited to put out my vintage egg holder, that I found antiquing. We went pretty basic with our eggs this year, nothing fancy. But something tells me I am a bit old to get this excited about hunting for eggs:

Hope your weekend was good too!