Vintage Chair + Toaster

So, I found the chair of my dreams at an Estate Sale the other day. It is just perfect for my kitchen. I'm a kitchen dweller. I can barely cook (working on that) but ever since I was a child I've loved sitting in kitchens. They feel so casual and cozy. Right now, I'm sitting in this chair with my laptop on the little counter listening to Matthew Perryman Jones sipping my coffee. The sun streams through my kitchen widow every morning and this place just glows. 

At the same sale, I bought a toaster! I was making toast in a skillet so when I saw this brave little toaster for $2 it was a no-brainer... even though I wasn't sure if it worked. When I flipped the toaster over the bottom read that the guarantee had expired July 1968. Well it works! And beautifully at that. Seriously-- like diner toast. 

Butter dish : Anthropologie

Shoes : Thrifted

Rug : Wal-mart

My First Place

As much as I love my family, I reached a point in my life where it was time to move. It was all in the Lords timing and He totally guided and blessed me with a sweet apartment. The transition was a really smooth one and I love it here. I live 20 min. from my mom so that's cool and I've pretty much seen her everyday since I moved out-- she is so kind to "babysit" Beulah while I'm at work. Having my own apartment means music all day long (I just discovered spotify!!!) It's a place of uninterrupted creating. It's making cookies at 10:30p.m. while watching an old chick flick. Surprisingly enough I haven't felt alone for a minute. I have so many things I want to make and do. Not to mention Beulah is great company-- no matter what I'm doing, she's right there. Here are some photos I took bright and early this morning (ignore the clock, the battery is dead. It really was bright and early ;o)

What I'm Wearing

So I got my first apartment! I'm super excited to be here. Yesterday I went on a day trip with my mom and sister. We stopped at a few Mennonite shops including a really great fabric store. The sun was shinning and we past some gorgeous green houses. I wore my favorite dress. You can find similar designs in the dress section of my shop. This is the "Retro Dress" . Unfortunately, the fabric shown here is discontinued but I have some fun new dresses in the works. I hope you had a great Friday!

dress : letsbacktrack.com

belt : forever21

cardigan : H&M

It's been raining like crazy here lately. Here are some fun, rain inspired pieces on Etsy.

Lets Backtrack "Freight Train"

My first ever video for Let's Backtrack! I hope you like it :o)

Dreary Day ◘ Pretty Fabric

The wind and snow have been blowing all day. It's hard to believe the day after tomorrow is spring. Despite 

the cold and overcast sky, flowers abound-- well maybe they're just printed on fabric but they make me 

smile. Here are some shots from my work space this morning. It's a little messy and chaotic but I know 

where everything is and its a comfortable place for me to think and create. I hope you are enjoying your 

Monday ♥

                   -Hannah

Self Improvement... maybe-- sorta

I don't know about you but I'm forever coming up with ways to change myself. I want to be a better, more productive person. Time slips by and I've not only neglected what I should do but I haven't even done what I'd like to. Goals are huge and, for me, writing them down is key. Can you believe, I actually forget my own goals? Writing them down and reading them every morning has made a big difference to my days and how I spend them. I also bought a planner and have started scheduling my week. Being self employed can result in interrupted work days. It's important to me to always be there for my friends and family. Dropping my work to give someone a ride of to have a cup of tea with my sisters is a privilege not many people have and I'm grateful. But it also means making to most of every day.

Here are some photos from this week AND please check out the new items in the shop (if you have a chance)  www.letsbacktrack.com.   ♥