I am rewatching Mad Men & falling back in love with the classic style of the 1960s. Here’s my take on a casual spring outfit, complete with a baby blue sweater-set & patterned cigarette pants. #lemon8challenge #lemon8badgehunt #vintagefashion #vintagestyle #ooftd

A little outfit inspiration for this spring morning! Everything, minus the perfume is thrifted vintage! I am obsessed with this 80’s does 40’s silk blouse! It feels so nice against the skin and so breathable on warmer spring days. The skirt is a restructure of an 80’s does 40’s dress my Mom h

I love a good cryptid/folklore tale & then place it in my house/favorite place on Earth…you’ve got my attention! I’m on story three of the anthology & I absolutely love it! If you’re looking for me, I’ll be laying out among the violets & dandelions all month devouring this book. #

I love this color, however I think she’s reached her time…today’s application felt gummy/waxy. To be fair I’m pretty sure this was from holiday 2015/2016? On the hunt to find a similar shade! Any recommendations? #lipstickadaychallenge #bareminerals #Lemon8Diary #vintagehousewife

Happy Monday! One of my goals for 2026 is showing up for myself in small, simple ways everyday. One of my favorites & easiest ways is by wearing a little lipstick & cats-eye liner (plus, it helps me work through my collection of lipsticks!) Today starts with a rose-y pink, perfect f

More of the vintage books I thrifted last week! I cannot wait to dive into the nature crafts with my kids! 1. HER Holiday Cookbook From Around The World 2. Boy Scouts Troop Committee Guidebook 3. Halloween Treats by Carolyn Hayward 4. Generation Girl (Barbie) 9: Hitting The Slopes 5. Sup

Here’s a small part of my thrifted books from my big thrifting adventures last week! 1. The Illustrated Hints, Tips, & Household Skills 2. Better Home & Gardens Treasury of Needle Crafts 3. 102 Favorite Paintings by Norman Rockwell (this was released the same year he died, but was cle

The amount of times I am met with disgust, or better yet, informed my home isn’t even a state is too great to count! I am a born & raised West Virginian with my ancestors dating back to before we were even our state separate from Virginia (no I do not reside in western Virginia). It’s taken yea

I love our Forest friends & don’t want to hurt them, however I would like to enjoy some of my strawberries this year before the bunnies & deer get the best of them #lemon8contest #AskLemon8 #strawberries🍓 #gardening #westvirginia

No seriously? Why are they so boring, and not really great at shaping/fit? I want to feel excited when I get dressed, not just filling a social obligation or just to put clothes on to keep the day moving. Every day is a new chance to have a great day so why not start with pretty underware? #lemo

I am having such fun & good luck shopping on PangoBooks! These are just some of the books I get to add to my collection! 💛 Games & Parties for Young People, T.S. Denison & Company 1925 (!) $1 💛 Round-the-World Diet Cookbook, Myra Waldo 1968 $1 💛 Pace Picante Sauce 40th Anniversar

Book Review Book name: Rituals of Celebration Author: Jane Meredith Intro: Honoring the Seasons of Life through the Wheel of the Year My rating: 5/5 ✨ My review: I love Jane’s voice throughout the entire book! It feels as though we are just sitting down to chat/reminisce over a cup of tea! I

#booksummary 📚 Title and Author: The Kitchen Witch Cookbook, Patricia Telesco 🌟 Genre: Cooking, Reference 💬 Short Summary: “Transcend mundane mealtimes - every day!” Key Point 1 : Delicious recipes filled with magical intentions Key Point 2 : Reference guide on how to turn any meal in

How far can $152 go for a family of four in West Virginia? Stats: Family Size: 2 Adults, 2 Kids (4 & 2) Period Of Time: 2.5 Weeks Other Factors: Single Income, WIC, Will be pulling chicken from freezer for some of the dinners Store: Walmart Home Goods: * Great Value Paper Towels

💕 February 💕 This has been my favorite month in the first half of the new year since grade school. I love that everywhere I go, the world is covered in hearts, red and pink, and of course all the types of chocolate readily available. It’s not about the forced romance, but the temporary bloom of

I don’t know about you, but it has been a long and cold week! We had a second round of snow and ice that now included signal digit temperatures. My whole household has a cough, congestion, a runny nose, or a combination. Needless to say, I am looking forward to resetting over the weekend and the fr

Now, I will be honest, this does look different depending on the stage of life your household is in, the weather outside, and the day’s activities. However, one thing remains the same, ALWAYS change out of your bedclothes and into fresh clothing! You may not realize it, but that transition into som