My Favorite Treasures on Etsy. Click on any of them to Visit My Shop!
Vintage French Childrens Book Fables de La Fontaine / Rare 1982 Edition Illustrated by Romain Simon / Gautier Languereau Publishers
Vintage 1960s Sundress Cocktail Sheath Dress / Advance 9770 / Size 18 Bust 38
Vintage Maxann Charm Bracelet with British Style Charms and Enamel Hearts
Author Archives: Lynette
Halloween already? Only if It’s Lori Mitchell!
We were fortunate to be one of the few shops able to get Lori Mitchell’s new 2013 Halloween figures already! Usually it’s July or August before they are available! Check them out! All are at the shop and ready for … Continue reading
Posted in Penelope the Shop
Tagged 2013, Halloween, Holiday, Lori Mitchell, New arrivals, Penelope's Hope Chest
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The View From 52
I turned 52 today and I must say it feels pretty great. I just had the realization that at this point in my life I have the most love in my life I have ever had. And I have always … Continue reading
Posted in Deep thoughts
Tagged beach, beach house, Birthday, birthday celebration, Charleston, Coos Bay, feeling blessed, happiness, love, turning 52
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If I Am Loved, I Am Worthy
“In the end, life is all about seeking reassurance, she thought, we’re all engaged in looking for some kind of sign that will tell us we’re not really alone. We want a bond, an anchor that will hold us fast … Continue reading
Posted in Human Nature quotes
Tagged Elizabeth George, feeling needed, feeling worthy, human connection, love, our worth, quote, reassurance
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Snip Snip Snip Went The Scissors–Stories of Revenge
Those of you who know me personally know that my ex husband cheated on me, and perhaps, even though I have never written about it directly before, you might have been able to read between the lines. Being cheated on … Continue reading
Posted in Deep thoughts
Tagged Carrie Underwood, Cheating, husband cheating, Marriage, Relationships, revenge, revenge on a cheater
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There IS Design, There IS Fate
“It gave him the feeling that occasionally comes to most of us, that however we protest we are moved by chance, and struck by random shocks and blows, in fact there IS Design, there IS Fate, it has us in … Continue reading
Posted in Human Nature quotes
Tagged A. S. Byatt, Angels & Insects, Design, Fate, grip, Hal, quote
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What is the Thing We Crave Most in Life?
Posted in Photo Quotes
Tagged book quote, care, Crave, kindness, love, Martin Cruz Smith, quote, quote from a book, Red Square, what we crave
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Each of Us is Born With a Box of Matches Inside Us
“As you can see, within our bodies each of us has the elements needed to produce phosphorus. And let me tell you something I’ve never told a soul. My grandmother had a very interesting theory: She said that each of … Continue reading
May Your Lips-Stick To Laughter
I went to the Junk Salvation show Friday night with my friend Pam, from Peonies & Possibilities, and we had a wonderful time…meeting old friends, making new friends, looking at the amazing displays, and finding a few treasures….I scored 20 vintage … Continue reading
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