Author Archives: Lynette

It’s good to be queen…at a Halloween Tea Party!

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Lynette

Sunday I traveled down a rabbit hole and found myself at a Halloween tea…at Tea’s Me, a charming Tea Shop in Hillsboro, Oregon. Several friends and I decided to dress as a group and we chose Alice In Wonderland as … Continue reading →

Posted in The World According to Me | Tagged Alice, Alice in Wonderland, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, costume, Halloween, Halloween party, Halloween tea, Queen of Hearts, Tea Party, White Queen | 3 Comments

Brookhaven Fall Show is almost here!

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Lynette

Posted in Brookhaven Vintage Marketplace | Tagged Brookhaven, Brookhaven bazaar, Brookhaven Vintage Marketplace | 2 Comments

It’s all about the Focal Point

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Lynette

Every summer I go on the hunt for just the right item to be our focal point in our Halloween display. It’s all about the focal point, in my opinion, and in the past we have had some spectacular items….like … Continue reading →

Posted in New displays at Penelopes, Penelope the Shop | Tagged display, focal point, Halloween, Lori Mitchell, Nicol Sayre, shop display, Shopping | Leave a comment

Musical Dont’s for the Sunday School-1897

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Lynette

Musical Dont’s for the Sunday School 1. Don’t sing too loud. 2. Don’t sing through your nose. 3. Don’t sing through your teeth. 4. Don’t keep time with your feet. 5. Don’t imagine that noise is music. 6. Don’t bend … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Nature quotes | Tagged 1897, God, hymns, Music, quote, Singing, Sunday School, the Seed Sower, Vocal | Leave a comment

Flirtation

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Lynette

Flirtation After all, there’s no need to say anything at first. An orange, peeled and quartered, flares like a tulip on a Wedgwood plate. Anything can happen. Outside the sun has rolled up her rugs and night strewn salt across … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged flirtation, love, Night sky, poem, poet laureate, poetry, Rita Dove, wedgwood | Leave a comment

Castles and Gardens of Scandinavia 1969

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Lynette

22 day tour of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway…from June 5-26, 1969. Castles and gardens! Doesn’t it sound wonderful? A wonderful piece of vintage travel ephemera …..in honor of a very special event soon to happen.

Posted in Free Vintage Ephemera | Tagged 1969, castle tour, free ephemera, free printable, garden tour, scandinavia, vintage travel | Leave a comment

look you, I am bursting with joy

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Lynette

IMMORAL I keep walking around myself, mouth open with amazement: For by all the ethical rules of life, I ought to be solemn and sad, But, look you, I am bursting with joy. I scold myself: I say: Boy, your … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged courage, Earth, hope, joy, poem | Leave a comment

Farewell Beloved Penelope

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Lynette

My wonderful quirky calico cat Penelope died this morning, at the age of eleven. She was my loving companion ever since she adopted me as a kitten at Christmas time and started living under my front porch. She chose ME…and … Continue reading →