I love seeing the resurgence of drive-in movies that have popped up in response to the pandemic. Earlier this month Walmart announced it would create virtual summer camps and drive-in movie theaters at 160 of their stores.
It occurs to me that there are people who have never experienced the joy of going to the drive-in movie in their pajamas. My sister and I would take baths, slip on our pajamas, and load into the station wagon. We would back into our spot, hook up our crackly tinny speakers, and watch the movie on our bellies. The car smelled of Ivory soap, popcorn, and line dried blankets. It’s like a pajama party in your car, but not scary because your parents are there. The lineup was usually a double feature, one for the kids and one for the grown-up after the kids nodded out.
Watch some vintage refreshment stand ads that played before and at intermission here
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Just a heads-up that things may be a little hinky on my blog in the next week or so. I’ve decided to move all my product sales to my Etsy store instead of selling on my website. I’ve never really been that happy with the limitations of my shop configuration, and am not really that interested in upgrading my plan($$$) and making things even more complicated for me.
At the end of the day, I’m a blogger first, and I’d rather have my online sales be on a platform that is both simple for me to manage and more pleasing shopping experience for you with easier navigation and expanded methods of payment.
Since Summer is the time for makers to make while things are slow, I thought it the best time to let things fall apart, if only for a bit.
In addition to my letterpress cards and Potluck Tableware I am considering selling some vintage items and am developing some new products for the holiday season.
Oh, and I would love it if you would visit my new Etsy shop and show it some love.
Sonia Browder is a photographer, designer, and owner of Lordnidesign. She is a busy portrait photographer and loves taking photos of Elgin.
1. Why did you move to Elgin?
Paul and I were living in south Austin when we started looking for a home in the country. We wanted land big enough to settle a couple of families—ours and my sister and hers. We found enough acres to raise our kids in the country just outside of Elgin. Soon after, my parents and brother with his family moved out here, too. It’s our retreat!
2. What compels you to spend time creating?
I’ve always enjoyed making and creating. I’m sure I picked up this idea that I could from my mom and her ability to make and create. When I was growing up, we didn’t have much money for extras but we still never did without. If we saw something we liked to wear, my mom would sew it, crochet it or knit it —for us AND for our dolls! It’s always been good therapy for me to create something—it’s a good feeling to make a family portrait, a plate of enchiladas, a hand-lettered sign for a friend, or a T-shirt for a much loved small town festival! It’s art to share!
3. Tell me three things you’ve learned in the past five years.
1. Gardening: Water regularly.
2. Jesus went INTO the fire with Meshach, Shadrach and Abednego (Daniel 6.) We need to invite Him into our tough situations. It’s better to go through life with Him than without Him.
3. Spanish was my first language, but when I don’t use it, I lose it! Im glad for the many opportunities I’ve had in recent years to speak more Spanish. The practice has helped me. I am able to translate and communicate in Spanish more and
4. What are you currently making, reading, watching, or listening to?
Making: I just finished working on the Western Days 2020 Commemorative T-shirt. The printed shirt just delivered. I am also working on a couple of logos; one for Evergreen Farms and another for Nanny Goat Salsa and have an engagement photo session planned for the weekend.
Reading/Listening to: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
Watching: Just started watching Outlander—I’ve got a very long way to go!
5. Cake or Pie?
Pie —coconut cream, cherry, pecan & millionaire pies for starters!
Bean & Noodle 