Babs By the Bay
@babsbythebay.bsky.social
Gen X’er living in my beloved California liberal hellscape. Awkward neurodivergent. Student of Funeral Science. She/her. Cat lady. Crafter. Vintage cooking and decor enthusiast. Raised by 🍚 nationalists, and breaking the cycle.
There are a blond cat and a tuxedo cat living across the street in the neighborhood we just moved into. I’m calling the blond cat Sandy. The tuxedo, which could just as well be wearing a leather jacket and white t-shirt, is Danny.
I’ll try to get pics. Then I’ll tell you about it. Stud.
I’ll try to get pics. Then I’ll tell you about it. Stud.
March 5, 2025 at 8:27 AM
There are a blond cat and a tuxedo cat living across the street in the neighborhood we just moved into. I’m calling the blond cat Sandy. The tuxedo, which could just as well be wearing a leather jacket and white t-shirt, is Danny.
I’ll try to get pics. Then I’ll tell you about it. Stud.
I’ll try to get pics. Then I’ll tell you about it. Stud.
Almost five years moving out of a south-adjacent state, and I’ve FINALLY gotten used to the fact that I don’t have to order my iced tea “unsweet.”
February 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Almost five years moving out of a south-adjacent state, and I’ve FINALLY gotten used to the fact that I don’t have to order my iced tea “unsweet.”
I’m marinating some chicken for dinner. Almost like I’m an adult who has my shit together.
February 12, 2025 at 12:52 AM
I’m marinating some chicken for dinner. Almost like I’m an adult who has my shit together.
It’s not Instagram perfect, but it’s mine. I don’t feel like cleaning rose petals out of my drain, anyway.
February 10, 2025 at 3:02 AM
It’s not Instagram perfect, but it’s mine. I don’t feel like cleaning rose petals out of my drain, anyway.
Am I playing Hello Kitty Island Adventure while wearing Kuromi socks?
Yes. Yes, I am.
Yes. Yes, I am.
February 2, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Am I playing Hello Kitty Island Adventure while wearing Kuromi socks?
Yes. Yes, I am.
Yes. Yes, I am.
Re-seasoning my favorite cast iron pan. It needed to be done, but I always forget how nasty it makes the house smell.
February 1, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Re-seasoning my favorite cast iron pan. It needed to be done, but I always forget how nasty it makes the house smell.
When I color my hair, I have to wrap up the entire bathroom like I’m Dexter. It doesn’t matter how careful I am, dye gets flung. Anyone else? Just me?
January 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
When I color my hair, I have to wrap up the entire bathroom like I’m Dexter. It doesn’t matter how careful I am, dye gets flung. Anyone else? Just me?
I wanted to add some color to my kitchen, and display the doilies I like to collect and never do anything with. Done! Big thank you to my husband, @canyonr.com, for hanging shit for my short and very uncoordinated self. #vintagesky #kitchensky
January 26, 2025 at 12:40 AM
I wanted to add some color to my kitchen, and display the doilies I like to collect and never do anything with. Done! Big thank you to my husband, @canyonr.com, for hanging shit for my short and very uncoordinated self. #vintagesky #kitchensky
Today’s favorite thrift find! No markings. As far as I can tell, it’s probably Italian, maybe 50s-60s. I love it!
January 23, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Today’s favorite thrift find! No markings. As far as I can tell, it’s probably Italian, maybe 50s-60s. I love it!
This may not look like much, but it’s an absolute treasure to me. It’s the Modern Family Cookbook by Meta Given, 1943. It belonged to my husband’s great grandmother, and survived a fire that destroyed the home he and his parents lived in when he was about 6. Yes, those are scorch marks. #cookingsky
January 22, 2025 at 6:29 PM
This may not look like much, but it’s an absolute treasure to me. It’s the Modern Family Cookbook by Meta Given, 1943. It belonged to my husband’s great grandmother, and survived a fire that destroyed the home he and his parents lived in when he was about 6. Yes, those are scorch marks. #cookingsky
I really don’t know how to feel about this.
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January 21, 2025 at 7:45 AM
I really don’t know how to feel about this.
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We put shelving up by the ceiling in my craft room for our cats. When Leota noticed it, we immediately told her she wasn’t allowed on it, and it’s not for a baby. So of course, she immediately checked it out.
January 21, 2025 at 12:24 AM
We put shelving up by the ceiling in my craft room for our cats. When Leota noticed it, we immediately told her she wasn’t allowed on it, and it’s not for a baby. So of course, she immediately checked it out.
Look what just came in the mail! This is the complete 1971 Betty Crocker Recipe Card Library (with some fun inclusions tucked in!). I used to look through my mother’s set at least once a week, when I was a kid. I’m so excited to have my own! #vintagesky #recipesky #cookbooksky #foodsky
January 18, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Look what just came in the mail! This is the complete 1971 Betty Crocker Recipe Card Library (with some fun inclusions tucked in!). I used to look through my mother’s set at least once a week, when I was a kid. I’m so excited to have my own! #vintagesky #recipesky #cookbooksky #foodsky
Tonight’s dinner: Jane’s Saucy Meatballs, from the Saturday Evening Post Family Cookbook, 1975. I served it over rice, with some green beans, rather than as an appetizer. It was very good, the sauce really compliments the meatballs. If you make it, butter the rice well. #vintagesky #cookingsky
January 18, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Tonight’s dinner: Jane’s Saucy Meatballs, from the Saturday Evening Post Family Cookbook, 1975. I served it over rice, with some green beans, rather than as an appetizer. It was very good, the sauce really compliments the meatballs. If you make it, butter the rice well. #vintagesky #cookingsky
Baking my first ever loaf of Irish soda bread, and the house smells phenomenal. The buttermilk really comes through! #cookingsky #bakingsky #foodsky
January 18, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Baking my first ever loaf of Irish soda bread, and the house smells phenomenal. The buttermilk really comes through! #cookingsky #bakingsky #foodsky
Smokey-Girl doesn’t think my copy of The New Good Housekeeping Cookbook smells enough like her ass.
January 17, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Smokey-Girl doesn’t think my copy of The New Good Housekeeping Cookbook smells enough like her ass.
Thinking about doing the extra bedroom in mid-century modern. #vintagesky
January 15, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Thinking about doing the extra bedroom in mid-century modern. #vintagesky
I couldn’t be happier about this thrifting find! It’s an enameled fondue set by Asta, a German cookware company that closed in the 80s. Isn’t she gorgeous?! 😍 #foodsky #vintagesky #thriftingsky
January 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I couldn’t be happier about this thrifting find! It’s an enameled fondue set by Asta, a German cookware company that closed in the 80s. Isn’t she gorgeous?! 😍 #foodsky #vintagesky #thriftingsky
New place, new desk setup, new things about to happen!
January 13, 2025 at 12:48 AM
New place, new desk setup, new things about to happen!
From the Saturday Evening Post Family Cookbook, 1975. My copy belonged to my mother-in-law, and it’s one of the favorites of my collection. #vintagecookbooks
January 12, 2025 at 7:20 PM
From the Saturday Evening Post Family Cookbook, 1975. My copy belonged to my mother-in-law, and it’s one of the favorites of my collection. #vintagecookbooks
One evening, a friend I hadn’t talked to in a long time called, needing help. I was in the middle of dyeing my hair, but I rinsed it out and went. We reconnected, and she offered me an extra ticket to come with her to the Renaissance Faire the next day.
Where I saw my husband for the first time.
Where I saw my husband for the first time.
have u ever said yes to a last minute plan and it turned out to be one of the best memories
January 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
One evening, a friend I hadn’t talked to in a long time called, needing help. I was in the middle of dyeing my hair, but I rinsed it out and went. We reconnected, and she offered me an extra ticket to come with her to the Renaissance Faire the next day.
Where I saw my husband for the first time.
Where I saw my husband for the first time.
I don’t care how old you are, bingeing Mister Rogers is high quality self care.
January 12, 2025 at 4:26 AM
I don’t care how old you are, bingeing Mister Rogers is high quality self care.
Happy Caturday from our raccoon-sized superchonk, Rowan! I’m feeling under the weather today (allergies are kicking my ass, and I’m basically drowning in my own face), so he’s sticking close by.
January 11, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Happy Caturday from our raccoon-sized superchonk, Rowan! I’m feeling under the weather today (allergies are kicking my ass, and I’m basically drowning in my own face), so he’s sticking close by.
Seen on the costume jewelry counter at one of my favorite local thrift stores. Do I have questions? You bet your untapped ass, I do.
January 5, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Seen on the costume jewelry counter at one of my favorite local thrift stores. Do I have questions? You bet your untapped ass, I do.