Gertrude's Folly

02/24/2026

How’d I miss showing these cuties? Plaid is always a favorite, but would ya lookit the li’l stripey fella?! 🥰 Thanks again, Sarah. Your memories are so wonderfully huggable.

02/11/2026

I mean, who can resist those eyes? 🥰 Thanks, Sarah! Glad your pups are there for all the hugs.

02/09/2026

GET THE GANG TOGETHER...

Vintage Shop Hop
Friday & Saturday | March 6 & 7, 2026
It's a two-day, self-guided road trip to any of over 400 vintage shops, antique malls, boutiques, oddity shops, barn sales, and home decor stores in Illinois & Wisconsin.

We provide the list and map--you provide the shenanigans! Are you hearing this?

Each shop offers up specials and fun inside their store:

--discounts & specials
--demonstrations
--free swag bags
--live music & food trucks
--DIY fun
--meet-the-maker
--door prizes & punch card promotions
--raffles & games
--treats and more!

START PLANNING YOUR ROAD TRIP:
https://bit.ly/GetTheList_and_Map

JUST THE MAP:
https://bit.ly/VSHMarch2026GoogleMap

Watch for a revised map and list each week.

GRAB A FRIEND.
HIT THE ROAD.
SHOP HARD.

02/04/2026

And then sometimes the right client with the right idea and a couple of fantatic shirts needs memory dogs then asks “can you make a purse?” !!! I’d love to! Thanks, Kristi, for the challenge. I’m so glad your family recognizes and appreciates the keepsakes you’ve given them.

02/01/2026

This little cutie, made from baseball jerseys and travel team tournament t-shirts, is just waiting for spring training! Thanks, Laura! And go sports!

01/21/2026

Photo round up! Hope you’re not tired of memory bears and memory dogs, because I’m not 🥰 Each one has a personality, a story, and a memory for someone special. Thanks to all who ask me to make that happen! ❤️

12/11/2025

Ornaments from Gramma’s wedding dress and Grampa’s flannel shirts will be decorating one family’s Christmas trees this year. Thanks Jane! Merry Christmas!

12/07/2025

This collection of treasured baby blankies came together with a colorful, crocheted-fleece-cotton-crazy-quilt vibe. I could practically see the memories as each square was recognized and remembered. Thanks, Anna!

12/05/2025

New item alert: tiny quilted photo frame ornaments! The ones shown here were made from special fabrics, like a vintage tie and a corner of a dish towel that Gramma embroidered years ago. Others (not pictured) are in seasonal prints and themed fabrics. All of them are available at Burlap & Lace in downtown Waukesha. Come take a look, and be sure to take a stroll around the shop—there are treasures and unique gifts around every corner!

12/03/2025

Such pretties!

***Reminder*** St Nick comes Friday Night!

The Rustic Room Presents by Paula That Lake Lady Grace Purls Quaint Mary Moran Photography & Art Simply Sim Artistry Primrose & Pearl Bath Products
Zia’s Sweets Piper's Perch Purple Thumb Lavender Hurst Woodcrafting Pretty Wishes Love LuLu Jennie Davidson Maier

12/02/2025

Some memory bear families went home last week (that is, pre-snowstorm). They’re going to keep Grampa close this holiday season. Thanks, Susie, for trusting me with your memories.