Of all the places in the world I would have thought would carry TOMS Shoes, Goldsby Store off of I-35 would not have been top of the list. For those of you who are not familiar, TOMS Shoes was founded on a simple premise: With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for One. Using the purchasing power of individuals to benefit the greater good. I shouldn't have been surprised that a small town, family owned business would have the thought and heart to be so passionate about such a product. So all you trendy hipsters out there, forego Neiman Marcus or Bergdorfs and get your TOMS in Goldsby! Philanthropy AND supporting a local business; win-win! For more on the cause, check out: www.tomsshoes.com

I can't even believe it...where has the time gone? My little bunny-peanut-butter-cup is about to become a teenager- aaaaaaaahhh! I'm so blessed to have been part of the raising of such a beautiful young lady. I remember every little smile (there have been many), every funny thing you've done (spray 'n' wash stick as deodorant, skunk-badger vs. cop incident, gerbils in the Barbie car, etc.), and how lucky I've felt every step of the way that you've allowed me to continue to be your Aunt Sharla. Happy 13th Birthday Tooter 2! Luvs you!

Another treasure from the estate sale- thank you, Bob Willige for passing along your Oklahoma history book. Published in 1956, Harlow Publishers in Oklahoma City. I'm actually going to read this, and going out on a limb here....I think the version of our State's history in this book, might differ a little from the version we have today. I know, that's Crazy(horse) talk.

Just another note, I've started another blog exclusively for my adventures in coffee- check it out at www.okiecoffeecharm.blogspot.com.

Alright PETA peeps, get ready. I've recently started getting into vintage fur- which I think is a fantastic loophole for getting fur- recycling old fur without growing the new fur industry. I found this mink purse for $35, and a silver fox wrap for $25 at an estate sale! They both needed a little TLC, and I've already replaced the lining and strap of the purse (and am kicking myself for not taking good 'before' pictures of the inside lining). The fabric I chose was a paisley silk skirt I found at Goodwill- once again- repurposing. My next post I'll put pics of the finished product, and I think at least one of the pics shows a little of the ugly dusty rose lining it had before. And please don't throw red paint on me next time you see me;)

Hummingbird Cake

Proof that some of the most delicious fantasticalness can come from the smallest, most obscure hole in the wall restaurants. This is the hummingbird cake (think moist banana nutbread with THICK, RICH cream cheese frosting) from Ann's Country Kitchen in Elgin, OK. This cake haunts my dreams.

Owl is the old Wiser....

I recently went through my Granny Wiser's old jewelry boxes that I inherited. I always find something I haven't seen before, even though I've gone through all of it many times before. And I guess it is true that if you hold onto something long enough, it will come back around! As evidenced by this darling owl pendant I found that belonged to the original 'Wiser' woman. What a sweet connection to my darling Granny. It's legit vintage people!