More items!!

Just finished a very cool set to mail off to North Carolina! Knee warmers, scarf and a slouchy hat!

I'm back!

I'm back and in full swing mode! I've been getting orders in left and right and I'm so very blessed with all the amazing people who support my business! Here's a few pictures of some of the items I made this summer! Enjoy! 

a princess crown

an owl coffee cozy

a feather fascinator!

a regular coffee cozy

probably the most adorable sock monkey hat

my ever so popular sleepytime owl hat

a slouchy beanie

adult sized slipper

child's slippers

apple hat

chunky crochet scarf

 and a cute little pumpkin hat!

for ordering these items and many others please check out my facebook page 

www.facebook.com/thevintageowl2011

Summer Hiatus

Taking a hiatus for the summer seeing as there is little demand for crocheted hats and scarves! HOpe you enjoy your summer off and Ill be posting again once september rolls around!

Here's a few more items Ive added to my shop recently!

This may be just the cutest thing I have ever made! Its a photo prop! My soon to be sister in law requested that I make this for my soon to be nephew! Its so cute! I cant wait to get his picures taken in it!

for pricing and requests please visit my facebook page at www.facebook.com/thevintageowl2011

Cowls, Scarves, Turbans Oh My!

Just a quick update one some of the new scarves I've come up with! I have two styles available. A cowl and a regular scarf. What i love about these is that they are lightweight and versatile! Its give just a little bit of fashion without being too hot! I also have made another retro turban for my friend! this one is in a beautiful persimmon color!

Sleepy owl hat and leg warmers!

My littlest roommate has come down with chicken pox, and so I made her this cute hat and leg warmer set to make her feel better!

Crocheted Giant Bow headband

I made this headband last night for a friend. She had requested a headband with a huge bow, because she is IN LOVE with her bows. It is very reminiscent of the retro turbans from the 40's/50's era to me.

I used an I crochet hook, and did a basic treble crochet, double crochet pattern to give it some pretty pattern and depth. Sewed a button on the back and voila! It was a breeze to make!

Crafts for The Vintage Owl

Some of the items I've made for my shop! Check them out at The Vintage Owl Facebook page

The Vintage Owl

I've been busy with starting up my own little business for crocheting etc.... its called the vintage owl on Facebook!! stop on by and take a peek at the fun stuff I've been making! www.facebook.com/thevintageowl2011

Crispy Salted Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies!

Crispy Salted Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies!!
note: anything italicized are my notes, variations and tips!

The original recipe has chocolate in it, but I used white chocolate and it really works wonderfully in here. Even if you’re a dark chocolate fan. Watch out, use the good stuff and this may even convert you. (I couldnt find a white chocolate bar, at yokes in deer park, which is why I used semi sweet chips instead)



1 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon table salt

14 tablespoons (1 3/4 sticks) unsalted butter, slightly softened

1 cup sugar

1/4 cup packed light brown sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

6 ounces good-quality White or (Dark, Milk or Semi sweet.)chocolate bar, chopped (not “white chocolate” chips; they’re almost always artificial. I am adamant about this.) (I used semi Sweet chips that I coarsely chopped)

1/2 teapoon flaky sea salt (like Maldon or fleur de sel) (for sprinkling on top) (I used spanish sea salt)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or Silpat. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and table salt in a medium bowl.

2. Beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Scrape down bowl with rubber spatula, then add egg and vanilla and beat until incorporated.

Scrape down bowl again. Add flour mixture gradually and mix until just incorporated and smooth. Gradually add oats and chocolate and mix until well incorporated.

3. Divide dough into 24 equal portions, each about 2 tablespoons. Roll between palms into balls, then place on lined baking sheets about 2 1/2 inches apart. Using fingertips, gently press down each ball to about 3/4-inch thickness.

4. Sprinkle a flake or two of sea salt on each cookie

5. Bake until cookies are deep golden brown, about 13 to 16(I only did 10 minutes in my propane oven) minutes, rotating baking sheet halfway through. Transfer baking sheet to wire rack to cool.

Amazingness!!! new favorite recipe!

Short ribs, veggies and a Barley salad

short ribs in the dutch oven being seared.

veggies are ready to be tossed in the dutch oven

Sauteing them up... my crazy sis in law...... those smelled soooo good

Meat is added to the veggies. lid back on. into the oven for about 2 hours....

Barley, Strawberries, Walnuts, and Feta, tossed in a mint dressing.... it was divine!

sorry I dont really have a recipe. We just made thes following a basic short rib recipe, from The Joy of cooking. They were just sprinkled with salt and pepper and we seared them all the way around. Veggies were just sauted in the fat from the ribs. And the Salad was sort of following a recipe.