Monthly Archives for May 2012

Happy Mother’s Day!

by Sara McNally | May 13th, 2012

Happy Mother’s Day to all the best moms ever out there, especially our awesome moms, Suzi & Gail!

This is the first mother’s day in years that i’ve gotten to spend with my mom, which is really exciting. I love having family nearby – it wasn’t something we ever thought would happen, and we are so blessed to have them! Family is awesome.

Speaking of family, I’ll be out of the office Wednesday through Friday for my cousin’s wedding. (Remember Liz & Andrew?) Andrew and I have always been close (we’re only a few months apart in age) and he was a groomsman in our wedding, so it means a lot to me to be there as a bridesmaid when he ties the knot! My mom, sister and I are making the trip to St. Louis together (and leaving the boys at home to work), so it will be a girl’s getaway. I’m definitely looking forward to the time away and seeing extended family that I haven’t seen since our wedding. Should be a great time! I’ll be back on the blog (and answering e-mails again) once i’m back on the 20th.

Crafty and counting…

by Sara McNally | May 7th, 2012

Here’s the scoop: Crafty Wonderland is this weekend in Portland, and we are so excited! I checked out a bunch of our fellow vendors, and blew several hours of my morning… these folks are a-maz-ing! You don’t want to miss this one. Here’s a run down of the booths i’m most excited to check out:

Things I want:
Beautiful, feminine jewelry from Amy Wing
Gorgeous textiles from Anna Joyce
Nerdy goodness from Betty Turbo (I’ve gotta get me some of those Buffy cards!)
I feel like my summer needs feather earrings from Bird Crap Featherwear
I love these cut paper shadowboxes from Bird Mafia Cut Paper Design
How amazing are these mounted trophy magnets by bishoplennonart?
The pillow pincushions by Chet & Dot are too cute for words. Makes me want to take up sewing!
Tiny felted mushrooms in bottlecaps? Yes please! Gonna have to stop by House of Moss.
I simply can’t wait to see Wee Green Spot‘s sweet terrariums in person! (Been crushing on them for awhile.)

Things Hubby’s Gonna Want:
Ultra nerdy accessories by Pixel Party
Felted Star Wars Mobiles? OMG. Sheep Creek has too many cute things for words.
I don’t know what Beard Balm is for, but my hubby’s got a beard so i’m sure we’ll find out! Looking forward to dropping by Man’s Face Stuff.

Familiar Faces:
I’ve got a Berkley Illustration print hung above my desk, and I can’t wait to see more!
We’ve got Mary Kate McDevitt’s Abe print hung up in the studio – a very sweet reminder, even on rainy days. Can’t wait to see what she’s been up to!
I totally stalked the gorgeous hats by Humperdinck His and Hers Haberdashery at the last Urban Craft Uprising, and can’t wait to see them again!

Framed: 1934 Needlecraft Magazine Cover

by Sara McNally | May 1st, 2012

We’ve been on a bit of an estate sale shopping spree lately. (Cheapest shopping spree ever, but still a spree.) In the name of Constellation & Co. Vintage, we’ve been pairing lonely antique frames with unlikely ephemera to make beautiful framed art. It’s been fun, and we’ve got more to come! The only downside is… we’re having trouble parting with our creations.

This lovely damsel is from a 1934 issue of Needlecraft Magazine we discovered at an estate sale in our neighborhood. I’m in love with her blouse. Perfect summer fashion, straight from the 30′s. I can’t get over how lovely she is. More fun framed ephemera to come – but for now, this one is ours!