This is the home of The Fabric of Sweet Repose, where all the ideas come from and where peace and tranquility dwell within ol'timey walls. Me and my Cairn terrier, 'Scratchy' live in harmony (most if the time), painting furniture, sewing lampshades and brewing Granny's ol-time lye soaps. This little pink nest is old and crumbling, but it suits my creative soul. Having an antique/gift shop for 15 years, I have just closed my brick and mortar storefront to stay home and create (play). Never say retire when you're having this much fun.

I am always on the quest for the perfect rusty, crusty and chippy ol' junk or in my kitchen brewing up the batches of soaps and

  soy wax candles in a miriad of scents that carry the label 'Made In America', simple design and reasonable price, something that has gone by the wayside in this once wonderful country. No foreign imports on this site, so please enjoy and support American Made Products.