Author Archives: Tina

Friday Five – Number One Hundred Twenty Five

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Tina

One hundred twenty fifth in a continued series creating a collage using five elements.

Posted in Collage, Friday Five | Tagged collage, gloves, vintage | 1 Comment

First Day of Autumn

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Tina

As much as I’ll miss the colorful bouquets in the market, I do look forward to my favorite time of year – sweater weather!

Posted in Italian Market, Philadelphia, Photography | Tagged 9th Street, Fall, flowers, market | Leave a comment

People in my neighborhood put out boxes of their unwanted belongings marked as “free”- celebrity cookbooks, beat up sneakers, coffee mugs, VHS tapes, never anything I’m interested in. Until Sunday that is – partially concealed under a stack of Psychology … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Trash or Treasure | Tagged California, retro, vintage tablecloths | Leave a comment

Urban Pumpkin Patch

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Tina

Posted in News, Philadelphia | Tagged autumn, pumpkins | 1 Comment

Potato Pizza with Asparagus Pesto

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Tina

When you’re ready to switch from your usual pepperoni and mushroom, this new potato pizza with asparagus pesto is a game changer. The pesto can be made ahead of time, any that’s leftover may be tossed with pasta, spread … Continue reading →

Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News | Tagged easy dinners, pesto, pizza | 2 Comments

Black and White and Read All Over

Posted on September 18, 2022 by Tina

Newsstand in the vicinity of 15th and Locust circa 1981. The Photo Elective All students majoring in illustration at The Philadelphia College of Art were required to take a minor course in photography where the students would take and process black and … Continue reading →

Posted in Blast from the Past, Curious Clutter, Philadelphia, Photography, The Photo Elective | Tagged 35mm, analog, Locust, newsstand, PA, Philadelphia | Leave a comment

Caturday

Posted on September 17, 2022 by Tina

Posted in Caturday, Feline Fridays, Philadelphia | Tagged South Philly kitty, window cat | Leave a comment

Friday Five – Number One Hundred Twenty Four

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Tina

One hundred twenty fourth in a continued series creating a collage using five elements.

Posted in Collage, Friday Five | Tagged Cadbury Commemorative tin, collage, mechanic, Queen Elizabeth, vintage photos | Leave a comment

Miss Blanchette’s Painting

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Tina

I found this painting while searching through a box of old photos the other day. It was gifted to me by Albina Blanchette, an artist and resident of a convalescent home I worked at in high school. When she discovered … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Technique | Tagged Albina Blanchette, painting, painting techniques, works on paper | Leave a comment

Plum Cake

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Tina

The temperatures are beginning to drop a little, which means that fall will be here before you know it. Arrivederci to the peaches, strawberries, and blueberries that graced my pies, cakes, and muffins this summer – I’m looking forward to … Continue reading →

Posted in Lovin' from the Oven | Tagged cake, no frost cakes, plums | 2 Comments

Never Forget

Posted on September 11, 2022 by Tina

Posted in News | Tagged 9-11, never forget, September 11th, World Trade Center | 1 Comment

Caturday

Posted on September 10, 2022 by Tina

Taking a snooze on the sofa.

Posted in Caturday, Feline Fridays | Tagged ginger cat, Nap King, spoiled boy, The Prince | 1 Comment

Friday Five – Number One Hundred Twenty Three

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Tina

One hundred twenty third in a continued series creating a collage using five elements.

Posted in Collage, Friday Five | Tagged collage, Eiffel Tower, vintage photos, Vintage wallpaper | 2 Comments

Tiled Entryway on South 10th Street

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Tina

It’s been a while since I last put up a post showcasing some of South Philly’s tiled entryways. This example on South 10th Street is a little worse for wear, but I love the waves around the perimeter!