Serendipity Handmade has been going strong for over three years now, and as the first month of 2013 draws to a close I have been thinking ...

This week's MAM is inspired by the wonderful Downton Abbey.  Enjoy these frocks from  Needlecraft Magazine ,  June 1926. (My scanner wa...

I found this charming Ivory Snow ad in the January 1949 issue of Ladies Home Journal and felt a little solidarity with those who have snow a...

Wishing you a happy and beautiful 2013! From the 1933 Tournament of Roses parade: Queen Dorothy Edwards and her Court.  Via The LA Ti...

Joy. Love. Peace. Believe. Wishing you a very merry and beautiful Christmas.

EDIT , 2015 : Kahoots Toyz has produced a new version of the classic Fashion Plates Designer Set! And the original plates also work with ...

Couldn't help but share this blast from the past for gift ideas from the early 1980s: From McCall's Needlework and Crafts, Dece...

Here's a little vintage inspiration for your holiday gift giving, from McCall's Needlework and Crafts, Fall-Winter 1973-74:

Do you remember Annie , the charming film that was based on the Broadway musical and starred Aileen Quinn? If you've seen the film you w...

It's been quite cold and rainy here...this is what I have been wanting to do all day!  The bright color scheme is perfect to bring a spl...