tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16519289734536651782023-11-16T03:09:34.160-08:00Shabby Vintage MomA little Crafting, Thrifting, Etsy-ing, Blogging and everything else!Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01215855914093522290noreply@blogger.comBlogger289125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651928973453665178.post-24869286764237186782012-11-21T09:41:00.000-08:002012-11-21T09:41:34.716-08:00Recycling Vintage PhotosOne of the{{many things}}I love to collect is Vintage Photos. I've picked them up at Estate Sales, Antique Shops & Flea Markets for years. Even though I had <i>no idea </i>what I was going to do with them I still couldn't pass them up. My favorite are hand <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hand-colouring_of_photographs" target="_blank">painted/tinted photos</a>. <br />
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I've seen tutorials about printing on fabric but wasn't sure if it was simple enough to do with what I had on hand{or if my printer would work- because it's not fancy at all}.
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It turned out pretty good except not all the colors came through, I'm guessing because I was low on ink.
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I thought it would be perfect for a pillow cover....
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I was flipping through the March 2012 Ladies Home Journal and saw this article. It's always exciting finding people with a love and appreciation of other peoples pasts. Susan LaRosa rescues vintage cookbooks, then bakes the found desserts. She also has a <a href="http://www.acakebakesinbrooklyn.com/">Blog</a> where she shares these wonderful recipes.
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It inspired me to look through my Great Grandmothers cookbook{which was originally <i>her</i> Mothers~ my Great Great Grandmother} from 1894.
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I was hoping to find a handwritten recipe to make. I found one for <b>Pieplant Custard Pie</b>- sounds yummy....until I googled pieplant{because I had no idea what it was} and found out it was Rhubarb- yuck!
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So I settled for a Bread Pudding recipe that had an<b> X </b>next to it. Maybe a favorite? <br />
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I made a couple of small changes: I added raisins & left out the layer of Jelly.
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Y-U-M! Everyone loved it♥Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01215855914093522290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651928973453665178.post-34610549933359453042012-09-16T11:05:00.000-07:002012-09-16T11:05:17.008-07:00Domino Inspiration...I'm so glad I held onto my Domino Magazines especially since they're no longer around. I remember flipping through this 2005 issue and falling in love with an office they were featuring....
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Ever since then I've wanted a Hutch like this. I'm not sure if it was the color or how awesome the piece was, but I've been keeping my eye out for something like it ever since.
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I've learned that usually when you're looking for something specific, that's when it's the hardest to find OR you find it when you can't afford it. So, sometimes you just have to work with what you have.
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What I did have was white paint{left over from a project}and a swatch of the color I wanted. I took my can of paint to Home Depot and asked if they could match it~ they did, and the best part= it was free :)
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I also had this Hutch that I've had for about 11 years~ even though it's more country than modern<i>.... </i>it would have to do for now.<i> <i> </i></i>
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A few summers ago I made <a href="http://www.shabbyvintagemom.blogspot.com/2009/06/repurposed-vintage-sheets.html">this</a> duvet, and since I've been on a sewing kick lately I thought I'd make some envelope pillow covers to match.
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♥Summer Bedding♥
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There's that time a day when the sun hits our patio that makes a long hot summer day even hotter, so I thought this might be a good idea: a patio sunblocker/shade maker/super-bright-light around 4p.m. detractor! Made by sewing vintage sheets together~ pretty & functional♥
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As usual, you can always find the best inspiration on <b><span style="color: blue;">flick<span style="color: magenta;">r</span></span></b>! <br />
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You can seriously get lost for hours browsing around this site~ no joke, I just did and now my butt's asleep so I gotta get up and move :/Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01215855914093522290noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651928973453665178.post-45935707977893695932012-06-30T07:40:00.000-07:002012-06-30T07:40:07.036-07:00Time + fabric= awesome pillow covers!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last week my car broke down, which left me stranded at home. I had way too much time on my hands and nothing to work on for my Etsy Shop{no frames- because of course my car broke down the day before the flea market}. I needed to do <i>something</i> productive, so I thought I'd try using whatever fabric I had left over from past projects & make pillow covers for my couch cushions. I can sew 4 straight lines and make a pillow,<b> but </b>I wanted to make envelope pillow covers so they could be removed and washed. I went on Youtube and searched: How to make an Envelope Pillow Cover, and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhZnHhbcN-Q" target="_blank">this</a> is what I found. Now, I totally expected it to be too difficult, and she almost lost me at "you need to fold 1/4" and iron" and "pin your fabric pieces"...<br />
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I love to sew, but loathe patterns or anything that's too detailed or time consuming when it comes to a sewing project. After watching the video, I really felt like it was do-able. What I loved was that she explained how to make it work for whatever size cover you needed, and walked through each step. Once I did the math for what I'd need fabric wise, I wrote it out on a piece of paper, just so I wouldn't miss any steps. My pillows are pretty big: 25" x 25", and I quickly realized I didn't have any pieces large enough, ahhhhhhhhhhh!! I was already set on making them, so I decided to piece together the sizes I needed.
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Here's the back{envelope side}, I still can't believe I made them....if I can do it, anyone can! Thanks to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraftyGemini">The Crafty Gemini</a> her tutorials are awesome!!!
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It's like having a bouquet of flowers on my couch♥
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Seriously? This is not what I had in mind when I spent days making these! Does he think if he doesn't look at me I won't see him? Sheesh!Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01215855914093522290noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651928973453665178.post-51314513270196837212012-06-12T08:39:00.000-07:002012-06-12T08:39:19.143-07:00The BEST Swap EVER!!!When I was asked if I was interested in a trade for something in my Vintage Shop{for a Boopsie Daisy Doll}, I was thinking..."Seriously, are you kidding me?" YES!! She asked what kind of doll I'd like, I said: I love anything cute, pastel{pinks, blues} pretty much your whole Shop rolled up in a ball!! And this is what she came up with♥
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<b>AND </b>not only is she the cutest thing I've ever seen <b>but </b>she <span style="font-size: small;">smells good enough to eat!!! I</span>'m not sure I feel right about calling it a swap~ it's like I sent a bag of rocks & I received a bag filled with gold! <br />
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I mentioned last year in <a href="http://shabbyvintagemom.blogspot.com/2011/05/boopsie-daisy.html">this</a> post how I was lucky enough to stumble onto <i>two </i>of her dolls. <br />
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Completely handmade~ that is amazing! To top it off, Missy is probably the most sweet, bubbly, positive, enjoyable human being I've ever come across~ it's like she's made up of Rainbows, Sunshine & everything in your favorite Candy Shop :)
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I thought my little shelf made me smile before, but now I'm constantly grinning like a mental patient!
If your not familiar with Missy Munday's{BoopsieDaisy}Shop you can check it out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/boopsiedaisy?ref=pr_shop_more" target="_blank">here</a>. <b>And </b>if you want to see the most incredible collection of dolls ever then go <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/boopsiedaisy/sets/72157628116488000/" target="_blank">here</a> .<br />
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What<span style="color: magenta;"> <b>E<span style="color: cyan;">y<span style="color: orange;">e</span></span><span style="color: orange;"> <span style="color: lime;">C<span style="color: #ea9999;">a<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">n<span style="color: yellow;">d<span style="color: magenta;">y<span style="color: cyan;">!!!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01215855914093522290noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651928973453665178.post-29044191237924756762012-06-07T10:23:00.000-07:002012-06-07T10:23:20.112-07:00MultifunctionalI'm a list maker. For years before going to bed I'd make a list of what I needed to do the next day{I also couldn't go to be without making sure the kitchen was cleaned, dishes done and the living room picked up....then I started getting old and climbing into bed at the end of the day started sounding much better than my need to have everything nice & tidy~ that is until waking up to a mess the next morning!}.<br />
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I started making Chalkboards for my Etsy Shop after making one for my home. Now I use them around the house to keep organized & remind me of important things that I know I'd forget if I didn't jot it down. <br />
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At a recent trip to Joann's Craft Store I came across Martha Stewart chalkboard paint. I fell in-love with a couple of her shades~ which are so different than most options out there. Two of my favorites: Blue{similar to aqua} and Green{a soft mint}. <br />
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My fridge is on it's last leg. It's a great fridge: it's huge{holds a lot}and I love that the freezer's on the bottom, but it's almost 10 years old and recently the handle on the upper door broke off.
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My first thought when I saw the Chalkboard paint was doing this.....
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For now, making my fridge multifunctional makes it's other issues a little more bearable :)
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<a href="http://bigchill.com/site/shop/big-chill-fridge">This</a> is what I'm dreaming of replacing my old fridge with <i>someday.</i><br />
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The original floral fabric on the back of the chair was in great condition </div>
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The next thing I'd love to learn is piping~ I can't imagine that being easy! </div>
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I thought these were some pretty cool before & after re-do's.
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1. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ninaribena/4280375896/sizes/m/in/photostream/">Before and after: Wreck to gorgeous</a>, 2. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomasforsyth/6634733221/sizes/z/in/photostream/">Lovers Computing Chair</a>, 3. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wingnutmagnet/4238867395/sizes/z/in/photostream/">How I spent my Saturday night</a>, 4. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pureandnoble/4269990042/sizes/z/in/photostream/">before and after 1</a>, 5. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14502591@N08/2893992933/sizes/z/in/photostream/">"Circus" chair - before after</a>, 6. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ninaribena/6955177070/sizes/z/in/set-72157619769580777/">Upholstered arm chairs</a>
<br />WOW~ what a little paint and fabric can do :)Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01215855914093522290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651928973453665178.post-69504911108062866662012-05-05T09:50:00.000-07:002012-05-05T09:50:20.145-07:00Painted Night Stand: Chalk Paint ProjectI finally got around to trying out CeCe Caldwell's chalk paint, and I'm really happy with how it turned out!
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It's extremely easy to use~ very quick drying, so not a lot of wait time in between coats{if you choose to do two coats, I found that you don't necessarily need two}.
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**Color: Santa Fe Turquoise**
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I had some paint left over so I painted this old frame{I added a little white to lighten it up a bit}...
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then turned it into a Chalkboard.The finish on this frame{after lightly sanding it & sealing it in wax}is SO unbelievably <b>smooth!</b>
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Now I'm starting to look at furniture around the house thinking "Hummm, maybe that could use some color". I'm so happy I gave this paint a try♥ I had pretty much given up painting furniture because of all the time consuming steps{not to mention the toxic fumes}, now I'm loving taking something that could use a little TLC and turning it into something wonderful!Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01215855914093522290noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651928973453665178.post-16748555064658950562012-04-18T10:24:00.000-07:002012-04-18T20:14:24.280-07:00Chalk Paint...my new obsessionIt's been quite a while since my last post... but I'm still here :) I thought I'd share a project I recently finished. I picked up this night stand/shelf combo{for $25 at the flea market}. I've been impatiently waiting & wanting to try out Chalk Paint on furniture~ so I was thrilled when I found this piece.
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Years ago I used to paint furniture that I'd sell at flea markets. I've always enjoyed painting furniture, but loathed the process of sanding, priming and<i> absolutely </i>hated the thought of stripping old paint off a piece of furniture!!!
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Holy cow! I can not tell you how much I<b> LOVE </b>using Chalk Paint♥ The fact that you don't have to prime before painting is probably my favorite part. I've heard <b>SO </b>much about <a href="http://anniesloan.com/index.html">Annie Sloan</a> & <a href="http://cececaldwells.com/">CeCe Caldwell's</a> Chalk Paint. After checking out both Companies, I wasn't excited about how expensive it is~ not to mention I'd have to order it on-line{then wait for it to arrive}and I wanted to get started right away. So, I started searching the internet on "How to make Chalk Paint"....<br />
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This project was done using a recipe I found <a href="http://elizabethandco.blogspot.com/2012/03/how-i-make-chalk-paint.html">here</a> . I bought a paste wax from Home Depot, used brushes I already had and used a soft cloth to rub the wax in & wipe off{although Annie Sloan & Cece Caldwell use a wax brush to apply their wax, I followed the directions of the wax I purchased}. A few things I liked when reading about CeCe Caldwell's paint: the paint has no Volatile Organic Compounds, it's non toxic, has no odor and the fact that you use a wax brush instead of a cloth.
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I decided to purchase a couple sample paints & sample wax{<a href="http://orphaneddecor.blogspot.com/p/shop-online.html">here</a>}. Each 4oz. tub is enough to cover a small piece of furniture. I have the perfect vintage night stand that I can't wait to test these out on! I'll be sure and post the end result. <br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX4ey-Ma6bEr2RbUaDRFPKHciz5idgOIdpiWg74fr9YTbKa4a6NU_VEMuCnPvl_95SRGbZ7rjsqcSUOOqalGqpwDggG_cyEdIjX6OXemSDoIky43qFfOvLaDsP0oy2mXY-cggCXqnGCkJ_/s1600/018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX4ey-Ma6bEr2RbUaDRFPKHciz5idgOIdpiWg74fr9YTbKa4a6NU_VEMuCnPvl_95SRGbZ7rjsqcSUOOqalGqpwDggG_cyEdIjX6OXemSDoIky43qFfOvLaDsP0oy2mXY-cggCXqnGCkJ_/s470/018.JPG" /></a>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01215855914093522290noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651928973453665178.post-80036932273747869982011-11-04T07:38:00.000-07:002011-11-04T08:30:44.673-07:00Coming Soon & Salvaged Vintage ScrapsA few of these fun upcycled Jewelry Display Holders will be in my Shop.<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHiswQSyHG5HudlnO34LdriMwQPF9Nk3SUk4luY_AIJok_nnDaXj_enMd83zoDZFTVbQcA-FEdE_WDR5lvQ2skU_Z6mzexYXb_ZPa4-daYqE4JtoMXNlj_2iHXr7ot9sT8IccMtYZGcJuO/s1600/4929540512_391974c541_b.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 282px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671156979461664050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHiswQSyHG5HudlnO34LdriMwQPF9Nk3SUk4luY_AIJok_nnDaXj_enMd83zoDZFTVbQcA-FEdE_WDR5lvQ2skU_Z6mzexYXb_ZPa4-daYqE4JtoMXNlj_2iHXr7ot9sT8IccMtYZGcJuO/s400/4929540512_391974c541_b.jpg" /></a><br />I made the mistake of washing this vintage velvet bolster pillow cover in the washing machine. One survived, the other fell apart. I decided to keep the fabric thinking I'd use it for something{probably the rationale of a Hoarder}.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUw9BlZVDCZRVIUrgulU38bzSiD-AFwAwh_Wg36glt1YGrOLJBfZD-PIWT803ap89bbr7EXyN5KH8ezMDpY0DCfX7cduCwY_QhcgzGQ17hvm6VKAt1cXE6iwoRN_U9iuo_1PTh5peHRm70/s1600/IMG_2579.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 305px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671150548760208722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUw9BlZVDCZRVIUrgulU38bzSiD-AFwAwh_Wg36glt1YGrOLJBfZD-PIWT803ap89bbr7EXyN5KH8ezMDpY0DCfX7cduCwY_QhcgzGQ17hvm6VKAt1cXE6iwoRN_U9iuo_1PTh5peHRm70/s400/IMG_2579.JPG" /></a><br />I also had this unfinished embroidered pillow case{a flea market find}. So this is what I came up with....<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLYrM7-ts6DW2ndiE0YLfXg8f0rtsKta7NtZtizfYd3v5A2_L1xhj5r0EAnrab81wYFeOwMMG67EhYrOM1rJhpSC69fBsEdvhR2xU2p_fkMOfhrtJU9JUc592Jo-yswZXk8UDzrR_o-U-M/s1600/IMG_2580.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 304px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671150388190860850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLYrM7-ts6DW2ndiE0YLfXg8f0rtsKta7NtZtizfYd3v5A2_L1xhj5r0EAnrab81wYFeOwMMG67EhYrOM1rJhpSC69fBsEdvhR2xU2p_fkMOfhrtJU9JUc592Jo-yswZXk8UDzrR_o-U-M/s400/IMG_2580.JPG" /></a><br />A comfy pillow. I also added dried lavender inside along with the stuffing.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh89K6cDdfkGUtob8TIUdPqtd9XdPOy4FqbhLxlrMBhT6-k2IfQGkUfeI5NPO0ERYcikUQKiZoi7xtSwyBSjQhpnyQALyUVcSFKHf0g8Gr3RFEieSlkdToTYH2j5VXC5sqsgcl4IiS-r7ka/s1600/IMG_2592.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 307px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671150223725959458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh89K6cDdfkGUtob8TIUdPqtd9XdPOy4FqbhLxlrMBhT6-k2IfQGkUfeI5NPO0ERYcikUQKiZoi7xtSwyBSjQhpnyQALyUVcSFKHf0g8Gr3RFEieSlkdToTYH2j5VXC5sqsgcl4IiS-r7ka/s400/IMG_2592.JPG" /></a><br /></p>Cute & smells great!Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01215855914093522290noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651928973453665178.post-83660877763333307762011-10-21T09:56:00.000-07:002011-10-21T11:03:41.305-07:00Creepy or Cute?I can't believe how long it's been since I last posted. I'm still alive, I've just been extremely busy. As my Grandpa used to say: "I'm as busy{or tired}as a one legged man in a fanny kickin contest." That pretty much sums it up!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRR07zMa8SdOEULO0Hq3eidyKM6AZVBK0YmQpUkLPXQdWX8HOi1iZqwFcenQZ8iGqBs360Vf5cHBgb391nJFFu96olbsQnUeGOrR0Sv800XVVverd87TYm9wAPY1JjTVJRfMpQzFm1XI52/s1600/IMG_2598.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 380px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665995117949581586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRR07zMa8SdOEULO0Hq3eidyKM6AZVBK0YmQpUkLPXQdWX8HOi1iZqwFcenQZ8iGqBs360Vf5cHBgb391nJFFu96olbsQnUeGOrR0Sv800XVVverd87TYm9wAPY1JjTVJRfMpQzFm1XI52/s400/IMG_2598.JPG" /></a><br />Last weekend I picked up these old tattered dolls. Even though they're a crackled hot mess, I thought they were as cute as could be! I wasn't even sure what I'd do with them.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDV-t7hf3IRxcFR3xAAVN_ZZehKj0gbIhhp8RdoNaT70qPvDBAIwChX7GuAOmVPuDSdwMe36_7snOo1XUqyuNZDf33pjsKOC17AxXZY1kZ8AQUKOWtnekfWC-_Lhz31ttpk7Aowa4SmvVH/s1600/IMG_2597.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 317px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665995042348030130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDV-t7hf3IRxcFR3xAAVN_ZZehKj0gbIhhp8RdoNaT70qPvDBAIwChX7GuAOmVPuDSdwMe36_7snOo1XUqyuNZDf33pjsKOC17AxXZY1kZ8AQUKOWtnekfWC-_Lhz31ttpk7Aowa4SmvVH/s400/IMG_2597.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Now I do....the best $6 I've spent in awhile♥ They make great Halloween decor too :)<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdo3IyV9jLXj-mE_7xFWbzNuogEnos4OofFcOvih6zstRHBXaLUIDFktid-SHFNnTp7LgP5jh64C6kyNhLPncgFBdAKhj-6UIzuf7_b7S8m9sU_yGpLdy7O0rHihG4T5N0GiH0p_74_hQt/s1600/IMG_2579.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 307px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665994898964206610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdo3IyV9jLXj-mE_7xFWbzNuogEnos4OofFcOvih6zstRHBXaLUIDFktid-SHFNnTp7LgP5jh64C6kyNhLPncgFBdAKhj-6UIzuf7_b7S8m9sU_yGpLdy7O0rHihG4T5N0GiH0p_74_hQt/s400/IMG_2579.JPG" /></a><br /><span style="color:#cc66cc;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#cc66cc;">A</span><span style="color:#ff9900;">W</span><span style="color:#00cccc;">E</span><span style="color:#ffcc00;">S</span><span style="color:#ff6666;">O</span><span style="color:#33ff33;">M</span><span style="color:#993399;">E </span><span style="color:#ff9900;">Etsy </span>Find:</div><br /><br /><div>When I saw this Mommy & Me Wrap set I was <em>in love</em>. Something about it was so familiar....<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAiKkL7xxH78efw7pRPUMslphGoCDLd2i9aGZ2BPBs_1kgvleOc5LV2bQZitgOYOR2vg8c6YMDXRlr4q9X0FNwgIoGi-GZtA8RLH0JERPusnSatuJKpFAEEPTdRkFLbV_3K8G4qIm3PYbB/s1600/il_570xN_248047123.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665991685637675410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAiKkL7xxH78efw7pRPUMslphGoCDLd2i9aGZ2BPBs_1kgvleOc5LV2bQZitgOYOR2vg8c6YMDXRlr4q9X0FNwgIoGi-GZtA8RLH0JERPusnSatuJKpFAEEPTdRkFLbV_3K8G4qIm3PYbB/s400/il_570xN_248047123.jpg" /></a> I guess it reminded me of this:<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMwpeLWnbB0Zc9mh6jgZIzj35IqSRFVu9Imrh2hGJUMb3Xl6MlY-d7qK2DFnOQ6W3BaQKESWaSX0jr2xSCGFbdkbfnkMbZDerhN46ep8_E6RzXUsalS7onogdLMq49q2Yzsx1aF9wjea7B/s1600/scan0001.jpg"><strong><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 280px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665991061013705826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMwpeLWnbB0Zc9mh6jgZIzj35IqSRFVu9Imrh2hGJUMb3Xl6MlY-d7qK2DFnOQ6W3BaQKESWaSX0jr2xSCGFbdkbfnkMbZDerhN46ep8_E6RzXUsalS7onogdLMq49q2Yzsx1aF9wjea7B/s400/scan0001.jpg" /></strong></a><strong> </strong></div><br />{Me and my Mom, in 1971}I remember not loving the outfit <strong>or</strong> the hair that day. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75259847/custom-made-poor-pitiful-pearl-mommy-me">Poorpitifulpearls </a>version is SO MUCH cooler!!! </div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01215855914093522290noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651928973453665178.post-72302529892303577502011-08-08T07:52:00.000-07:002011-08-08T12:20:36.021-07:00Show and Tell...<strong>Finally!! </strong>I've been patiently waiting, wanting{almost stalking}<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/madebyhank?ref=ss_profile">MadeByHank</a>'s Etsy Shop for<em> years!
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<br />I finally bought one of her tough ruffles bags....and <strong>I love </strong>it!!
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<br />My Retrostiletto <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75237168/8-x-10-thats-her-custom-print">print</a> arrived{I need to order a larger custom matting}it looks awesome framed!
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<br />Something else I recently bought was this antique Casket Plaque/Plate. For some reason I'm extremely fascinated with all things{vintage}Post Mortem. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2IVuClyWUMCeLXpN177CSImPzVhki83GaN8Wt9jThCG9aq5vK39zRru0vDKZJOmEncibgfqM1yJhnaTKAl9I3QfqKmMFo4tJBG8A0w8qYUWA3GzdyNNi1LmAZsOSOb4NqZmFsL6j8v_MY/s1600/IMG_2604.jpg"><em><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 307px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637080390161355762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2IVuClyWUMCeLXpN177CSImPzVhki83GaN8Wt9jThCG9aq5vK39zRru0vDKZJOmEncibgfqM1yJhnaTKAl9I3QfqKmMFo4tJBG8A0w8qYUWA3GzdyNNi1LmAZsOSOb4NqZmFsL6j8v_MY/s400/IMG_2604.jpg" /></em></a>I have the ashes of a family member that have been sitting on a shelf, and this is what I had in mind when I saw the plaque:
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<br /><p>I've been searching for awhile for an appropriate container for the ashes{yes, that's a film roll container, that's how they were given to me}I still haven't found one. I think the plaque makes a wonderful accent.</p>
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<br /><p>Sites to visit where you'll find interesting Post Mortem collectibles : <a href="http://www.tias.com/stores/teardropmemories/">Tear Drop Memories</a> , <a href="http://www.thanatos.net/">Thanatos</a> and <a href="http://www.antiquephotoalbum.nl/pmgalleries/index.php">Antique Photo Album</a>.
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<br />Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01215855914093522290noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651928973453665178.post-33485466672471108152011-07-27T08:55:00.000-07:002011-07-27T15:20:24.917-07:00New Etsy Favorite♥I found the Shop <strong><span style="color:#33ccff;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/retrostiletto">Retrostiletto</a> </span></strong>on Etsy this morning{she also has a super cute <a href="http://www.livylove.com/">Blog</a>}. I bought this print for my daughters room. Luckily they're both too young to date, but when they do...this is the kind of boyfriend I hope they'll have{or that they'll want/expect/know they deserve to have}.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb9fzw-bvPp6PeLx-WF3nolBor791JOai_8O9iKxmb6y6sA2nXZeZMAXI6_p5oEGX5ijWyGakfxtJbUAyviJsTgawKutEV7r9oNK-IxC15xWN3ohV04FvfLQQX9eaGi-iKnRCKZtuhdmDy/s1600/il_570xN_248484911.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 349px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 440px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634160051539283010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb9fzw-bvPp6PeLx-WF3nolBor791JOai_8O9iKxmb6y6sA2nXZeZMAXI6_p5oEGX5ijWyGakfxtJbUAyviJsTgawKutEV7r9oNK-IxC15xWN3ohV04FvfLQQX9eaGi-iKnRCKZtuhdmDy/s440/il_570xN_248484911.jpg" /></a> She'll also customize the colors for you{and it comes in 4 different sizes}. This is what she put together for me{below}I can't wait to frame it♥<br /><br /><br /><p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrTYiMsnXM74iK7ZWzOxX3ldpAjpEXaXVGCzvnFl-DqudImUW2Z9qYg3maa9iZGzAHw3LBpBBcgqVq6X5JyxrduEKXs3TI5GxhTTkr7TO09TR29cHFF86JZoHCdM7JAF2s6W33xrgmGkYY/s1600/il_570xN_259885729.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634154401346200194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrTYiMsnXM74iK7ZWzOxX3ldpAjpEXaXVGCzvnFl-DqudImUW2Z9qYg3maa9iZGzAHw3LBpBBcgqVq6X5JyxrduEKXs3TI5GxhTTkr7TO09TR29cHFF86JZoHCdM7JAF2s6W33xrgmGkYY/s400/il_570xN_259885729.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Decor Inspiration on Flickr♥<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdi2Ir0jKrlGt6iQ3UpXfoe8QWoqM79loTgTmf1xsurlDSsHAkoqm6W3M0rEhUZ-4mgtxPgVJk8Cyb5M5WN2sF1R6peUl6SExc_82QOIWkDXLcVd-CPDg5Pns2BwC3xZoCfHBzCLsI8Dc_/s1600/mosaic4113a8d91d83b68286b7ad92dcf907e5fc24cec6.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 378px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 550px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634061762353751138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdi2Ir0jKrlGt6iQ3UpXfoe8QWoqM79loTgTmf1xsurlDSsHAkoqm6W3M0rEhUZ-4mgtxPgVJk8Cyb5M5WN2sF1R6peUl6SExc_82QOIWkDXLcVd-CPDg5Pns2BwC3xZoCfHBzCLsI8Dc_/s550/mosaic4113a8d91d83b68286b7ad92dcf907e5fc24cec6.jpg" /></a><br />1. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikizarris/4633114794/sizes/z/in/photostream/">Aqua Purple Chevron</a>, 2. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattyptown78/1975095395/sizes/z/in/photostream/">ye ol' nawfick: THE pink couch</a>, 3. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lisas_retrostyle/5017999713/sizes/z/in/photostream/">Pair of Pastel Paint by Numbers</a>, 4. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/memekiwii/2418373945/sizes/z/in/photostream/">Mantel left</a>, 5. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelittlebukowski/5310395435/sizes/z/in/photostream/">mirrored in black</a>, 6. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thefrenchfleashop/3955836515/sizes/z/in/photostream/">Tresaures, Cahaba Heights, AL</a><br /><br />I'd <em>love </em>to find a soft velvety vintage couch like that. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.</p>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01215855914093522290noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651928973453665178.post-82550143195542949542011-07-24T07:07:00.000-07:002011-07-25T12:00:40.446-07:00Latest Flea Market FindsI feel like I'm buried in them. So, some I'll keep and some will go into my Vintage Etsy Shop.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEAgLUzmxQN-2wcb-Mp46KkYosgRcVxJ76JflR8Qg7_-KwcBVIhqx0egGKLyEUOWdPM3CPgvjm2yF2q1CQmHOl1QljeKg3xPweEoJZVjQZCOaFqKkpPKWDA31ri8SuSoiwdDvE4LaUEtym/s1600/IMG_2613.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 333px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 455px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633000742807494706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEAgLUzmxQN-2wcb-Mp46KkYosgRcVxJ76JflR8Qg7_-KwcBVIhqx0egGKLyEUOWdPM3CPgvjm2yF2q1CQmHOl1QljeKg3xPweEoJZVjQZCOaFqKkpPKWDA31ri8SuSoiwdDvE4LaUEtym/s465/IMG_2613.JPG" /></a><br />How cute is she! I think she's supposed to be a fairy because she has wings and a wand.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1qPRJARWMGWD4GAuzgNVaNzP8FuxhxgEDZIM_zmW4vtoxqNL9P6YP9oC12i9AVfZ-v4wobiIKlDUkj4I608Q-XFI2Y8OpC4QMOgclWUptlqgbI0ZZCiu-HM3M7cOC7v45pzrn2I2wyRY1/s1600/IMG_2606.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 376px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633000590627626178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1qPRJARWMGWD4GAuzgNVaNzP8FuxhxgEDZIM_zmW4vtoxqNL9P6YP9oC12i9AVfZ-v4wobiIKlDUkj4I608Q-XFI2Y8OpC4QMOgclWUptlqgbI0ZZCiu-HM3M7cOC7v45pzrn2I2wyRY1/s400/IMG_2606.JPG" /></a>Lots of vintage pennants, a quilt, chenille blankets, satin eiderdown, paintings...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpeoiifaudw2To_8uERuKxT-Xhb3u7tgIh7nAI20Q1kl1cv25NaYwb_ozAUVvprVa7FIMSwthH027rv3rr2bk0v3fBacDPd4n46lnk6ZkI7b6infxQGlfwtD2jYzLEeSGTODOzQY6GCiAL/s1600/IMG_2608.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 304px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633000476407186802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpeoiifaudw2To_8uERuKxT-Xhb3u7tgIh7nAI20Q1kl1cv25NaYwb_ozAUVvprVa7FIMSwthH027rv3rr2bk0v3fBacDPd4n46lnk6ZkI7b6infxQGlfwtD2jYzLEeSGTODOzQY6GCiAL/s400/IMG_2608.JPG" /></a>and the <em>cutest</em> little lamp I've ever seen!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu-fgW1NCrtgX929SqCR6av9J1UaBulC7kgMEoF0oqRYhYX1tYyifMJke1jYPv0mBywIFVi5hW1RLrEmAjaK8YwfUEbU9pnCG2iQuB-h0wckHTVyGQL1SQwtdlx97TVZhh61MW99Q2NWYp/s1600/IMG_2611.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632999750385122946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu-fgW1NCrtgX929SqCR6av9J1UaBulC7kgMEoF0oqRYhYX1tYyifMJke1jYPv0mBywIFVi5hW1RLrEmAjaK8YwfUEbU9pnCG2iQuB-h0wckHTVyGQL1SQwtdlx97TVZhh61MW99Q2NWYp/s400/IMG_2611.JPG" /></a><br /><br />My brother and I were recently talking about the things we had as kids that we wished we'd kept. His was a huge collection of <a href="http://www.sportscollectorsdigest.com/article/7_eleven_slurpee_cups/">7-eleven </a>Baseball <a href="http://www.glassnews.com/baseball_7_11.htm">Slurpee cups</a> from the 70's. After we got off the phone I started browsing Ebay and found these.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggM4QG6tyP73hMXsu1qKuefHduqkXO_Xjf4oO8KLsBhmHpGAEqO7vwu3MTX4uyG2jxAauPNfSqhVniWkD7oM3unVqd57IiSDRsEPNsLsAuOzh0qTuYsO0oM3KzW7faI3kKC0CSMmGdytOO/s1600/IMG_2612.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 430px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 330px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632924583990467650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggM4QG6tyP73hMXsu1qKuefHduqkXO_Xjf4oO8KLsBhmHpGAEqO7vwu3MTX4uyG2jxAauPNfSqhVniWkD7oM3unVqd57IiSDRsEPNsLsAuOzh0qTuYsO0oM3KzW7faI3kKC0CSMmGdytOO/s480/IMG_2612.JPG" /></a><br />14 cups in a listing that was ending in two days...at 5:30 a.m.{good thing I like my brother}. He loved them. Thanks Ebay♥<br /><br />What I've been busy working on for my Shop:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinweeQdZTJA9KFOeGkxH2pZff85YkJZGXqC7hr2VC6wcrVbdZqXA2AWSCSnZCv3m_kqcv2l02Nq6hP0Rn4hyoKSQyCSYwLtlspNaZhWrO8gDHovSFcX1RRxo1lipmrk825B1V-vIe6SLB8/s1600/mosaica570038bf1fc47d728e3bf22d19743a378c46990.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 460px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 520px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632922057761960882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinweeQdZTJA9KFOeGkxH2pZff85YkJZGXqC7hr2VC6wcrVbdZqXA2AWSCSnZCv3m_kqcv2l02Nq6hP0Rn4hyoKSQyCSYwLtlspNaZhWrO8gDHovSFcX1RRxo1lipmrk825B1V-vIe6SLB8/s500/mosaica570038bf1fc47d728e3bf22d19743a378c46990.jpg" /></a><br />Now back to work :)Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01215855914093522290noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651928973453665178.post-15344368074659796162011-07-10T06:42:00.000-07:002011-07-10T07:35:13.651-07:00Collections, Projects & {yay}it's Summertime!!Finally a cuckoo clock for that open spot...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBvhOLt5Nu26Fq9cNfo2Ox8Km93FYAD05LQ0rfz0t4Of0_aJcNVCIaal4c2CjznGz6S8Xg818dEnMIkOLGL74bkcGXKhtHdyfc1ZoRZRn69gcLUdY9KCt6SmPOuV1TD8p3g3qMu5wz0FVV/s1600/IMG_2609.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 371px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626994160808335186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBvhOLt5Nu26Fq9cNfo2Ox8Km93FYAD05LQ0rfz0t4Of0_aJcNVCIaal4c2CjznGz6S8Xg818dEnMIkOLGL74bkcGXKhtHdyfc1ZoRZRn69gcLUdY9KCt6SmPOuV1TD8p3g3qMu5wz0FVV/s400/IMG_2609.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP2x0zh_hOtmF30zX-PqOMAHdTL2eJNgJ-zi8ZV-GWolYUm4IEOYXJZwdReOcsOJrpDW2PID-m0FJj9fX_Apw3dHlq3fVDD4-phIM6Qfpk1aElhkms1l_jNoXX4XDkCdq334218KUNeaeb/s1600/IMG_2607.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 310px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626994060720662578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP2x0zh_hOtmF30zX-PqOMAHdTL2eJNgJ-zi8ZV-GWolYUm4IEOYXJZwdReOcsOJrpDW2PID-m0FJj9fX_Apw3dHlq3fVDD4-phIM6Qfpk1aElhkms1l_jNoXX4XDkCdq334218KUNeaeb/s400/IMG_2607.JPG" /></a> So, before I end up with more than I need{or have places to hang}I just might be able to give it a rest now...<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmjB0RtLdPPT-8O-lkjqn0VDkHdkXWxbaJ-f_u9gNZFgsMVAIqQiKbuFYzKJjouQU6qSVwRXZ0lsl9R-LdbdWyeQCweKiH_0LkVdWVkSt-i5Vuk_ljjLAVigWw6vJcKybziqnV6CuYzEu9/s1600/IMG_2611.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 321px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626993929353933138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmjB0RtLdPPT-8O-lkjqn0VDkHdkXWxbaJ-f_u9gNZFgsMVAIqQiKbuFYzKJjouQU6qSVwRXZ0lsl9R-LdbdWyeQCweKiH_0LkVdWVkSt-i5Vuk_ljjLAVigWw6vJcKybziqnV6CuYzEu9/s400/IMG_2611.JPG" /></a><br />or so I thought until I spotted <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77068870/interesting-vintage-folk-german-novelty">this</a> unbelievely cute clock on Etsy....Holy Cow, I've been fighting with myself for days on whether or not to push the <strong>Add to cart </strong>button :/<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjQKOzhfvvQRp4kDjZ0Cylq8YspdBh5vZSsRCQIcBKhNrrdFZ9hcOx6pTJEUaYRR1TB6L3NtjAI-U5Y5908RtyC-9m_8CGhObCaxwR7yoFkZKsI7eax3GmRG4dgHQ-5POfXM_UDArhGaU3/s1600/il_570xN_254685331.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 329px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626995928202588898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjQKOzhfvvQRp4kDjZ0Cylq8YspdBh5vZSsRCQIcBKhNrrdFZ9hcOx6pTJEUaYRR1TB6L3NtjAI-U5Y5908RtyC-9m_8CGhObCaxwR7yoFkZKsI7eax3GmRG4dgHQ-5POfXM_UDArhGaU3/s400/il_570xN_254685331.jpg" /></a> This is a project I've been forced into having to complete. I bought this beautiful vintage Eiderdown that arrived in excellent condition~ something you don't always expect to find since most are 70+ years old. So when I heard my daughter yelling "No Bear"! "Oh my gosh....MOM"!! I was pretty sure whatever it was, it wasn't going to be good.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8XjZXlcL7pb_Xw7HcFHFLhWgYO6GLaKG9ZWxZ7K2edxfenB6qRv6Clfg5eqRaLMS5ODLJiyuiIflxomacIF3zLMEWWJPMjSQOhCdm_tbGGrTL6VJQMusIKZmTFKmj1x35PDAJiu399eQz/s1600/IMG_2623_1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627713435993585378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8XjZXlcL7pb_Xw7HcFHFLhWgYO6GLaKG9ZWxZ7K2edxfenB6qRv6Clfg5eqRaLMS5ODLJiyuiIflxomacIF3zLMEWWJPMjSQOhCdm_tbGGrTL6VJQMusIKZmTFKmj1x35PDAJiu399eQz/s400/IMG_2623_1.JPG" /></a> I found my puppy sitting on top of it ripping it apart! He looked something like this, but with a face <strong>full </strong>of feathers almost saying "Huh....what"?? He's lucky I love him.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhhQwVq004u8Gi28Yu0iwOtWvYLn-RWNIo2nKVqT3V_vW91alJMXD6uFn167QrH1XBGwow0zMHqi-TJjHF08msbh1kUiDyBSzZ5i-5gXgpVAcg7elG8TNhELkQQMpjzr1rj43KIQBU4v5L/s1600/IMG_2614.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 326px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627014694728997170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhhQwVq004u8Gi28Yu0iwOtWvYLn-RWNIo2nKVqT3V_vW91alJMXD6uFn167QrH1XBGwow0zMHqi-TJjHF08msbh1kUiDyBSzZ5i-5gXgpVAcg7elG8TNhELkQQMpjzr1rj43KIQBU4v5L/s400/IMG_2614.JPG" /></a> It's kinda hard to stay mad at him, he's really funny and has some pretty interesting quirks. This is his favorite way to sleep, we call it <em>dead bug </em>or <em>junk to the sky </em>pose~ it's <strong>so</strong> not an attractive look, but always makes me laugh when I see him doing it :)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVKOBTAmL0cdghx4V2hWbmRFqh3hYgkO_buxM-UJb6Y3MhW8INxYUktcNxhkgc85SLXSIcceZhNAUxYoQQlR9vq3RHajGxNnGfO_5g1c0uxJDl5JT8JMf0nUWPOEpDydevfqy8TnS-nh1_/s1600/mosaicc03e4650960c757cd29d7a009405a378d9848438.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627712483346744626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVKOBTAmL0cdghx4V2hWbmRFqh3hYgkO_buxM-UJb6Y3MhW8INxYUktcNxhkgc85SLXSIcceZhNAUxYoQQlR9vq3RHajGxNnGfO_5g1c0uxJDl5JT8JMf0nUWPOEpDydevfqy8TnS-nh1_/s400/mosaicc03e4650960c757cd29d7a009405a378d9848438.jpg" /></a> I much more prefer his flat body <em>Superman </em>sleeping position.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6uPbHk3A2g8ucnBq7JEUKiPiAhillQslxZpXO-Gf5fP7rbxpHvPbUrQI5bZtqhzE6qx8POgNW8U0HhbUGqdRIQ3usXIqazwuLKKGc-QHI3ZfYRxhyE07h4QwUT6a4QkVy3wHK5SyqsR1b/s1600/IMG_2600.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 365px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627014227171420578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6uPbHk3A2g8ucnBq7JEUKiPiAhillQslxZpXO-Gf5fP7rbxpHvPbUrQI5bZtqhzE6qx8POgNW8U0HhbUGqdRIQ3usXIqazwuLKKGc-QHI3ZfYRxhyE07h4QwUT6a4QkVy3wHK5SyqsR1b/s400/IMG_2600.JPG" /></a><br /><div>One down, three to go! My oldest graduated from High School. Yay!!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0M3A6tJmgSgNK41Vd7W_ElyT0mlG76jVh5Mcm2ZwLzujfKijZ8bcHcZGzzdWOebDbxMQ4XMbikLpeanNm-CoqitJKUNeB_bEemESX0hEidgBieuxbcc-EEkZWhEu85rX0nGO-iAdQvKnk/s1600/IMG_2628.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626992330904457906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0M3A6tJmgSgNK41Vd7W_ElyT0mlG76jVh5Mcm2ZwLzujfKijZ8bcHcZGzzdWOebDbxMQ4XMbikLpeanNm-CoqitJKUNeB_bEemESX0hEidgBieuxbcc-EEkZWhEu85rX0nGO-iAdQvKnk/s400/IMG_2628.JPG" /></a> What a great day.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhteRHet0tnMViiZlXTA9wQCzMWRacAO002qCWDsoQLtGNG9l96-R9bY59Gwe1H3mIFjjo-F_A-vNAYPxcewk_Je8yIy1SrOSqx11ixwC4GsPLW7g07Rl9p3JDkaeJXQDmdE8JdQYqpDpcl/s1600/IMG_2631.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 361px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626991545795209330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhteRHet0tnMViiZlXTA9wQCzMWRacAO002qCWDsoQLtGNG9l96-R9bY59Gwe1H3mIFjjo-F_A-vNAYPxcewk_Je8yIy1SrOSqx11ixwC4GsPLW7g07Rl9p3JDkaeJXQDmdE8JdQYqpDpcl/s400/IMG_2631.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijUh073RnpjSqfXuJCaWREZZ78bMXKQaSZS6g6ex_fvub8bQjQZtmbuy8HTsZMjWfjuQ_ITFt0CADLv8jVUMIO4fF_iQlur_NgbpbxMixxOeYooTSjaAnmNOVOqX-pSz_-W2qZ_ar4aDow/s1600/IMG_2600-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626990434281114786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijUh073RnpjSqfXuJCaWREZZ78bMXKQaSZS6g6ex_fvub8bQjQZtmbuy8HTsZMjWfjuQ_ITFt0CADLv8jVUMIO4fF_iQlur_NgbpbxMixxOeYooTSjaAnmNOVOqX-pSz_-W2qZ_ar4aDow/s400/IMG_2600-1.jpg" /></a> </div><br />This is definitely my favorite time of year♥ </div></div><br /><strong></strong><br /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01215855914093522290noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651928973453665178.post-44431440153434259462011-06-10T08:19:00.000-07:002011-06-10T16:45:28.546-07:00Necessary{and unnecessary}new{old} finds♥Maybe it's just this time of year{prom, end of the school year, graduation etc...}but it feels like there are fewer hours in every day! So while I've been a little overwhelmed with the hecticness of life lately, somehow I've managed to find my way out into the world to pick up a few wonderful things :)<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Ptiy3jmHUuqK0_yWbOIr8SB3E4nyV3XfCw5m5M1V1mS_j2Kp0ezeeK7R_B31kvnV41oBVwAC7AgOWyJb0K4CGkV142bGeIEs1i5kry4_VT4az-L2uyai2NG_k4JP9AAZnK7gW4DdR18m/s1600/IMG_2600.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 284px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616619569099332962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Ptiy3jmHUuqK0_yWbOIr8SB3E4nyV3XfCw5m5M1V1mS_j2Kp0ezeeK7R_B31kvnV41oBVwAC7AgOWyJb0K4CGkV142bGeIEs1i5kry4_VT4az-L2uyai2NG_k4JP9AAZnK7gW4DdR18m/s400/IMG_2600.JPG" /></a>I've been <strong>long</strong> overdue for a bedspread. I tried searching on-line for something vintage{with no luck}and also tried looking at Department Stores for something new but couldn't find anything I liked well enough{probably because I prefer vintage}. The second I spotted this Bates Velvet Beadspread at an Antique Mall I knew it was the one~ it is soooo soft, comfy & velvety♥♥<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyKQz_PWUIv3iZub8tpnt5dunQ7EP4laDecIMmKUq45lYcFdlsov96aDFKI_xLPdQtTIllG81g_tZfoGgOMWfczQqEwKIEaf0rteQi6palWvO6WnEgd0j6SMY-0VzOEjtepkOMd6FydqWR/s1600/IMG_2602.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 309px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616619489508975426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyKQz_PWUIv3iZub8tpnt5dunQ7EP4laDecIMmKUq45lYcFdlsov96aDFKI_xLPdQtTIllG81g_tZfoGgOMWfczQqEwKIEaf0rteQi6palWvO6WnEgd0j6SMY-0VzOEjtepkOMd6FydqWR/s400/IMG_2602.JPG" /></a>I've also wanted{and needed}a stand mixer for a while now. I found this vintage Sunbeam Mixmaster last week for $10~ and it works!! I love it{even though it's not pink}and can't wait to use it.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG2PN0MPvErtjXM2CNSmqDWtOfFi8M-t6eBvFLYDlVvCHgW_a4tNFQLDvI6c44iIOJJtSpcvgAcCKqSzvsBIcSQ7lmCKhUpFKhEP8mvQ7CIEdqis38paJvjQGreQybTZi9mO6AZ1kmKK4D/s1600/IMG_2614.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616619138119985250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG2PN0MPvErtjXM2CNSmqDWtOfFi8M-t6eBvFLYDlVvCHgW_a4tNFQLDvI6c44iIOJJtSpcvgAcCKqSzvsBIcSQ7lmCKhUpFKhEP8mvQ7CIEdqis38paJvjQGreQybTZi9mO6AZ1kmKK4D/s400/IMG_2614.JPG" /></a><br />O.K. I probably didn't <em>need </em>this vintage Cash Register{from The National Cash Register Co. Dayton Ohio}but somehow I left the flea market with it. Once I got it home I started thinking "What the heck am I going to do with this?" my kids were asking me the same thing! But after finding the perfect spot for it....I'm in love with the shabby timeworn rusty old thing!! It's great for holding magnets{for completed Memo Boards in my Shop}and the drawer is perfect for storing little things.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoWA6tMmn2n8bqdAzPcknLwjl8mY1ZgFdh8tL_toZJRHZI6Jo9UDUDP4GZz1eC3kTLHDCBrrgnSmcNQdNYNZBc7ocz9JW6YRVJsfsDGuSD1RfPmui3uuv9s-ZilfdEwrA6almxXtqt32nr/s1600/IMG_2603_1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 314px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616618964721079874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoWA6tMmn2n8bqdAzPcknLwjl8mY1ZgFdh8tL_toZJRHZI6Jo9UDUDP4GZz1eC3kTLHDCBrrgnSmcNQdNYNZBc7ocz9JW6YRVJsfsDGuSD1RfPmui3uuv9s-ZilfdEwrA6almxXtqt32nr/s400/IMG_2603_1.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBDHjAFcSx8verk8JCRVCLHMm0tI6znSFomL1sw-I9rErehkcVwCvvDAk_L6mZhELkee0OCUTXKMQ35_zxB_UKw-htzDa_UeyeOozJXFYtb_SFsaOJVNgnjbp4qXPs8CUXP7zWZCPSR_MG/s1600/IMG_2620.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616618845381644482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBDHjAFcSx8verk8JCRVCLHMm0tI6znSFomL1sw-I9rErehkcVwCvvDAk_L6mZhELkee0OCUTXKMQ35_zxB_UKw-htzDa_UeyeOozJXFYtb_SFsaOJVNgnjbp4qXPs8CUXP7zWZCPSR_MG/s400/IMG_2620.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRv4C6Vsiw__txqmqYw2k4p6PyGeaq3IQoY7nNmyJkXiVzgyLb1mXSzgD8BAOb8q7S-G8RXcY8aOvWSkOvwOweuz9BemQ9tuZcAHZPNK3wqDJd8ceO2tfVdemHU13-bMrphTaZrTlep0hq/s1600/IMG_2606_1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 309px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616618743446328866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRv4C6Vsiw__txqmqYw2k4p6PyGeaq3IQoY7nNmyJkXiVzgyLb1mXSzgD8BAOb8q7S-G8RXcY8aOvWSkOvwOweuz9BemQ9tuZcAHZPNK3wqDJd8ceO2tfVdemHU13-bMrphTaZrTlep0hq/s400/IMG_2606_1.JPG" /></a> The tag under the register drawer is marked <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_Theater,_Westwood_Village">Fox Theater</a> 1949 Los Angeles California, it might have been used inside this Theater??<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP5vtuXYgXAgC9t1F_22aAbhuyFUg1to5FQviOhiCUiULueX4ttbo84-sG4au9ksfLMZ9WNud839MwRSDnNrRFxNJxbCnUntT82ycM0Txp1FXbppa63swbpPS_zS68MwlfagTUJPXdWtDc/s1600/Highsmithwestwoodvillagetheater.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616640165220928034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP5vtuXYgXAgC9t1F_22aAbhuyFUg1to5FQviOhiCUiULueX4ttbo84-sG4au9ksfLMZ9WNud839MwRSDnNrRFxNJxbCnUntT82ycM0Txp1FXbppa63swbpPS_zS68MwlfagTUJPXdWtDc/s400/Highsmithwestwoodvillagetheater.jpg" /></a><br />I finally pulled this old hutch out of my bathroom because I needed something in my work space for storage.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7jSThp_SDZUjmrqhZhlyRS9tF9-YuTjNzUlwekKC0OUq7HxT11TGQMpN-eJg9u7D6JGSU9ZcVU73Y3jNv09Ozsq8CVps5n8CQmeJRZ8cLau_ZKPpkEUN-kwZZ2Bis2Cgp7GVYveqfMITv/s1600/IMG_2602_1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 278px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616617620727503266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7jSThp_SDZUjmrqhZhlyRS9tF9-YuTjNzUlwekKC0OUq7HxT11TGQMpN-eJg9u7D6JGSU9ZcVU73Y3jNv09Ozsq8CVps5n8CQmeJRZ8cLau_ZKPpkEUN-kwZZ2Bis2Cgp7GVYveqfMITv/s500/IMG_2602_1.JPG" /></a>There's nothing like taking a piece of furniture from one room into another and feeling like you've got new furniture :) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC3R8U_I9QLFbKeS-toxaEVxVQj_EbsoxvoyVyj5vyv0rjjxdCcCvsgzoPmUNq9_1pzmr0D1biwOLU8axEVA6iOkf6c2ExjcZ3F5MMppkTfGRWWmUxkGFJXJWfaE8ouJzlr-Baip0b0pNI/s1600/IMG_2604_2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 382px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616616834666659554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC3R8U_I9QLFbKeS-toxaEVxVQj_EbsoxvoyVyj5vyv0rjjxdCcCvsgzoPmUNq9_1pzmr0D1biwOLU8axEVA6iOkf6c2ExjcZ3F5MMppkTfGRWWmUxkGFJXJWfaE8ouJzlr-Baip0b0pNI/s400/IMG_2604_2.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvfbXjK6i5qvyFPPhrdwyGxsTcPyFW8u8tReZ6sdDeNyOBgRkltttrEq8Op-HrZHGFinlV0Zefo8s0bYt_-kp6ONfsDmWF_yc-veNPc-S1pdvv3wAehaOiYiU9xwP0jEX_OZ24nLw965xu/s1600/IMG_2605_2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 303px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616616632167060226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvfbXjK6i5qvyFPPhrdwyGxsTcPyFW8u8tReZ6sdDeNyOBgRkltttrEq8Op-HrZHGFinlV0Zefo8s0bYt_-kp6ONfsDmWF_yc-veNPc-S1pdvv3wAehaOiYiU9xwP0jEX_OZ24nLw965xu/s400/IMG_2605_2.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNSFMnnpzGHUDik3Fu7Wynbq4x00kZf0kocKAal4ufDZDD_gnU3mnIGxQsRoldkwJ7OxSpKFheiRwoSbIlojuicT33xYRtVU2c86QcH59cgNQD-Wkp6KnEcaUV4syx2_ZwA2wswcCKYIR6/s1600/81A6D3C7-66F1-0EE1-D291-1D47F5C7E45Fwallpaper.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616635040607831618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNSFMnnpzGHUDik3Fu7Wynbq4x00kZf0kocKAal4ufDZDD_gnU3mnIGxQsRoldkwJ7OxSpKFheiRwoSbIlojuicT33xYRtVU2c86QcH59cgNQD-Wkp6KnEcaUV4syx2_ZwA2wswcCKYIR6/s400/81A6D3C7-66F1-0EE1-D291-1D47F5C7E45Fwallpaper.jpg" /></a> </p>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01215855914093522290noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651928973453665178.post-34691837256681034232011-05-18T16:10:00.000-07:002011-05-18T16:33:16.380-07:00Boopsie Daisy....I've wanted a Boopsie Daisy doll ever since discovering the amazing <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/boopsiedaisy?ref=ss_profile">Shop</a> on Etsy a few years ago. So, imagine my surprise when I found not one but <em>two </em>of her dolls at a local flea market.<em> </em><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEda8W33AAvgYyW3ddYXZITPEPGuqIabvO3tmTzImN0Q5SEPsePS14mqSYoRto0noteWmrYXZ43WMZEjzlHhIh-jAGc9DdU-9COn-gkeU2OP00Yoonj0MWJkHD2T2QWCsDtIuEBnBNAuFO/s1600/IMG_2609.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 283px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607360206945842914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEda8W33AAvgYyW3ddYXZITPEPGuqIabvO3tmTzImN0Q5SEPsePS14mqSYoRto0noteWmrYXZ43WMZEjzlHhIh-jAGc9DdU-9COn-gkeU2OP00Yoonj0MWJkHD2T2QWCsDtIuEBnBNAuFO/s400/IMG_2609.JPG" /></a><br />One of the dolls looked like it had been slightly damaged & was missing part of the hair decoration....<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ou2U7aGqY0HcHPNwQnRsftr9nnZtI5oApRO7n2-lDmrXPzYqEasdup0cT8yCzhJk-uWY0Q9szSZ8TH9DwzRKj9AnIbM2fQp8CvdbLkPS0CSx7VrBBUhR5dtJcCG0PZaoFSB975Dnl6pg/s1600/IMG_2603.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607360121705190466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ou2U7aGqY0HcHPNwQnRsftr9nnZtI5oApRO7n2-lDmrXPzYqEasdup0cT8yCzhJk-uWY0Q9szSZ8TH9DwzRKj9AnIbM2fQp8CvdbLkPS0CSx7VrBBUhR5dtJcCG0PZaoFSB975Dnl6pg/s400/IMG_2603.JPG" /></a><br />Since her theme was sewing I decided to add vintage buttons.....<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_PSn2vJ7ZozkqXj0gefqFXh56qt4LKjjxyeHcrqC6UgkmJxwQYo8NiBpBTP205jEDnTIqwtEw7kE_lLpidHCj5I_cy3htdqn97uIgB-NAEaS3Wrau7ZyIq7Hw7D_V6SkfLANvk_gu058z/s1600/IMG_2607.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 383px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607347569860025218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_PSn2vJ7ZozkqXj0gefqFXh56qt4LKjjxyeHcrqC6UgkmJxwQYo8NiBpBTP205jEDnTIqwtEw7kE_lLpidHCj5I_cy3htdqn97uIgB-NAEaS3Wrau7ZyIq7Hw7D_V6SkfLANvk_gu058z/s400/IMG_2607.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWCYpgwO7aB-QyfI-4-3cjxt5FTBLIBraPLKFN1zXQMUC1-CrP84qEZuEYmmZPvgm1qkxVAvQz3I9-mXjnDa6l2ppmwUvf1sbWo-JOnslQn3rOed-9NtC607ncxjdGZCXFK-wbSDfkZi5f/s1600/IMG_2600.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 336px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607347315195013346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWCYpgwO7aB-QyfI-4-3cjxt5FTBLIBraPLKFN1zXQMUC1-CrP84qEZuEYmmZPvgm1qkxVAvQz3I9-mXjnDa6l2ppmwUvf1sbWo-JOnslQn3rOed-9NtC607ncxjdGZCXFK-wbSDfkZi5f/s400/IMG_2600.JPG" /></a><br />Their new home...... I can't help but smile everytime I pass by them :)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO3pMWaDKTbs5nPfRy9q7FHhw5NBkYoG4Miq-P8K0rfmEfVpg80XKBDtxrxGOWvcBFp1zaerbE3q7LYMz7ia-vql5GSj9V5rNqff6RX8t6XbiJVX1Aaa7rpl8Ic0FonCCM_W-8YYmajUBh/s1600/IMG_2603.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 331px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608194307003970194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO3pMWaDKTbs5nPfRy9q7FHhw5NBkYoG4Miq-P8K0rfmEfVpg80XKBDtxrxGOWvcBFp1zaerbE3q7LYMz7ia-vql5GSj9V5rNqff6RX8t6XbiJVX1Aaa7rpl8Ic0FonCCM_W-8YYmajUBh/s400/IMG_2603.JPG" /></a><br /></div></div><br />If you ever need a mood boost just spend some time looking through her <strong><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/boopsiedaisy/"><span style="color:#3333ff;">Flick</span><span style="color:#cc33cc;">r</span></a><span style="color:#ff0000;">♥</span></strong>, it's like visiting an overflowing color filled quirky Candyland~ you have to see it to believe it.Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01215855914093522290noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651928973453665178.post-32891595281994277082011-05-14T07:05:00.000-07:002011-05-14T07:23:03.675-07:00New Print♥Last week I bought this <a href="http://everydayisaholiday.bigcartel.com/product/ferris-wheel-print-m">Ferris Wheel </a>Print from Jenny & Aaron{<a href="http://www.everyday-is-a-holiday.blogspot.com/">Everyday is a Holiday</a>}. I couldn't get it framed and up on my wall quick enough.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTAG6K_EevDzZ3lWz6ByNCcANJTsbanCPsxd6jB9UsPHqRQCBZzCN_W_BodJVPKIR5zxKfXKjZDH2DV9WtBJ-uilsXqvLhBTZfVYmVBtI929EpQHhRVokR1xFUQTfU9FSVBTay07_UHDQd/s1600/IMG_2603.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 311px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606572958516001890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTAG6K_EevDzZ3lWz6ByNCcANJTsbanCPsxd6jB9UsPHqRQCBZzCN_W_BodJVPKIR5zxKfXKjZDH2DV9WtBJ-uilsXqvLhBTZfVYmVBtI929EpQHhRVokR1xFUQTfU9FSVBTay07_UHDQd/s400/IMG_2603.JPG" /></a> It's even more beautiful in person. Everything about it is wonderful~ the colors, the amazing details, the retro feel.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP-bOOch_64boj0SOylt9ukL4u967ZxgiTi8jA_UFCPTkBHwlR0o8z2ymxWv9w9ac1jUQd7svX6p9LBlA3CtupLUk77TTtHbtIsijVSNi_NBbIcUeMCa2_GpTc2mIvY2R09whJAZD1E_Fr/s1600/IMG_2604_1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 324px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606572872013214530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP-bOOch_64boj0SOylt9ukL4u967ZxgiTi8jA_UFCPTkBHwlR0o8z2ymxWv9w9ac1jUQd7svX6p9LBlA3CtupLUk77TTtHbtIsijVSNi_NBbIcUeMCa2_GpTc2mIvY2R09whJAZD1E_Fr/s400/IMG_2604_1.jpg" /></a><br />It makes me want to decorate each and every room{including my boys room}in these beautiful candy coated colors!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div><br /><a href="http://everydayisaholiday.bigcartel.com/product/ferris-wheel-print-m"></a>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01215855914093522290noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651928973453665178.post-56090492988140182582011-05-09T08:41:00.000-07:002011-05-09T08:45:49.256-07:00Crazy for Cuckoo Clocks!I picked up another Cuckoo Clock at the Flea Market{my third}. I have no idea if they work <em>or </em>even how to make them work...I just love having them to look at :)<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgZWOAKSejniVvuZUFcS7eAJPoj5u2O4y8REpi6bWvIs4x0mUfVy1lAEHOU8y02dzU7HgKK6XSkEFU9Dj8qOiYwXoi38DZVWXRsBua5igDqcJW7iAlE8BNWOAFp9pNGFBHcyGjvIFocI28/s1600/IMG_2598.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602120959946186610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgZWOAKSejniVvuZUFcS7eAJPoj5u2O4y8REpi6bWvIs4x0mUfVy1lAEHOU8y02dzU7HgKK6XSkEFU9Dj8qOiYwXoi38DZVWXRsBua5igDqcJW7iAlE8BNWOAFp9pNGFBHcyGjvIFocI28/s500/IMG_2598.JPG" /></a><br />I can see how you can get carried away and start collecting a house full.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-rtkSvE32iJFCfHTKEatHAhdwtVrF-rp1pHh6Lt2KrjRpeaI9SHGvxNpvOBCS1GRa4wdSGbnCmeZckOgSSFRPhJTxi-4m_PYGPc_KZ_pE-mi68rla5v9vLsha53rNYmx9G1rWfrBUSv6u/s1600/IMG_2595.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602121200130607922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-rtkSvE32iJFCfHTKEatHAhdwtVrF-rp1pHh6Lt2KrjRpeaI9SHGvxNpvOBCS1GRa4wdSGbnCmeZckOgSSFRPhJTxi-4m_PYGPc_KZ_pE-mi68rla5v9vLsha53rNYmx9G1rWfrBUSv6u/s400/IMG_2595.JPG" /></a> Some interesting Cuckoo Clock <a href="http://www.collectorsweekly.com/clocks/cuckoo">History</a> </div><br /><br /><div>This is where it ended up. Now I need another mini clock for the empty space.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW7_HxTn9ZM5SfyYVk3QNR3LKD54p6hXVlMQYAhYIbB7e8mep77K8bnBFzURnVTtjcGutLpeNu8lMBf37npDJ1U413qf1cKPRLpfuyjf1O-q8S6CqE_KWp7_9RNZucWi2DQhP44m7BFk3u/s1600/IMG_2595.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599599898029119058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW7_HxTn9ZM5SfyYVk3QNR3LKD54p6hXVlMQYAhYIbB7e8mep77K8bnBFzURnVTtjcGutLpeNu8lMBf37npDJ1U413qf1cKPRLpfuyjf1O-q8S6CqE_KWp7_9RNZucWi2DQhP44m7BFk3u/s500/IMG_2595.JPG" /></a><br />My latest finds:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH-ksRtBzcOTvRaz2fFvKuvQe61zUv1rL3L4Xv0zpuIAxlRZv1AQVgYjN1_5u3b9ruIQwFu_f6f7CFwbJlIUKTPAjNXUWGKpqlihb8o1bxFVAYXBzwU-5FtDsdkuxDEO5xJQmfW5ykAHiw/s1600/IMG_2596.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 308px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602123022899638162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH-ksRtBzcOTvRaz2fFvKuvQe61zUv1rL3L4Xv0zpuIAxlRZv1AQVgYjN1_5u3b9ruIQwFu_f6f7CFwbJlIUKTPAjNXUWGKpqlihb8o1bxFVAYXBzwU-5FtDsdkuxDEO5xJQmfW5ykAHiw/s400/IMG_2596.JPG" /></a><br />5 pounds of vintage buttons:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT1lDMZUSwpLnD5t5C_63n7YNZzFwM-Xry9cRmvCF18zEbLqWrS-fvRShMNPN1HHMEla0tsNt9PGOVCX7VGv4J7S_uOvcyLnZifrgHhG6vSYdVBTPwrzhh4bFY7WlEf-WTNHSRSvZpQOpz/s1600/mosaic83f2250d18925ea3f8412b61226b89e7f8326981.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 202px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602122839219047714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT1lDMZUSwpLnD5t5C_63n7YNZzFwM-Xry9cRmvCF18zEbLqWrS-fvRShMNPN1HHMEla0tsNt9PGOVCX7VGv4J7S_uOvcyLnZifrgHhG6vSYdVBTPwrzhh4bFY7WlEf-WTNHSRSvZpQOpz/s400/mosaic83f2250d18925ea3f8412b61226b89e7f8326981.jpg" /></a><br />Vintage gumball charms:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjuW0kJ73TXOwLiMBV3Sp-hcYsfk7WSUx3wTkisdI0R1TKrvNjS1jn3FkxfGXZGoeh3vVzAr95beRRr4QySt3C7pE9iPELTyRe88KgMX6tcpYEFQx1F6A4mGan0Ap_-9jHdyBekUycdvws/s1600/IMG_2603.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 276px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602123689167779842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjuW0kJ73TXOwLiMBV3Sp-hcYsfk7WSUx3wTkisdI0R1TKrvNjS1jn3FkxfGXZGoeh3vVzAr95beRRr4QySt3C7pE9iPELTyRe88KgMX6tcpYEFQx1F6A4mGan0Ap_-9jHdyBekUycdvws/s400/IMG_2603.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIZybM1tPwEtQ014uCDa21jNy3zy5RNVrLZ9Mi402DAD_530KV7arDKSnULLVADKQIiM1na1trGoTdyi_8bSIKKtFDIr8li_INqFL-rvrXeArxhEV88-YNQp0SMdDfjI0o42CFH4kRa7jR/s1600/IMG_2627.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 279px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604737493235850162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIZybM1tPwEtQ014uCDa21jNy3zy5RNVrLZ9Mi402DAD_530KV7arDKSnULLVADKQIiM1na1trGoTdyi_8bSIKKtFDIr8li_INqFL-rvrXeArxhEV88-YNQp0SMdDfjI0o42CFH4kRa7jR/s400/IMG_2627.JPG" /></a>Somebody was really into collecting these cute little charms.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyutypdYFVKsQ8zyGmanzbfepYKJqIB8ypMGhR7KoEVPs-1o_i0abXfu63hQoiQuuGfSzFQONucGXyMcSkB8ytQBXzShI7Thyphenhyphen0n-AOgTxm8LhC5MI7_WKiXGsU7BuebrZRYkOaJtBpkI8W/s1600/IMG_2629.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604737403333828898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyutypdYFVKsQ8zyGmanzbfepYKJqIB8ypMGhR7KoEVPs-1o_i0abXfu63hQoiQuuGfSzFQONucGXyMcSkB8ytQBXzShI7Thyphenhyphen0n-AOgTxm8LhC5MI7_WKiXGsU7BuebrZRYkOaJtBpkI8W/s400/IMG_2629.JPG" /></a><br />Weathered pink egg slicer<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBM2vVkDBmYZdqoCn2fEmq0TokshZGfLZVG4Sa7xqfL9BU18atAHXUqHxEYRWTz-9gKY53S6SD7rRBm9JlEDdt_8FDcXdEt51kjJ728P7QT9hva_KLYOUsbSYagj8K5yHpynbRZ_pgwzNi/s1600/mosaic944326547fd59e144c177173fcf0967aee0d0857.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 202px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602122633302264626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBM2vVkDBmYZdqoCn2fEmq0TokshZGfLZVG4Sa7xqfL9BU18atAHXUqHxEYRWTz-9gKY53S6SD7rRBm9JlEDdt_8FDcXdEt51kjJ728P7QT9hva_KLYOUsbSYagj8K5yHpynbRZ_pgwzNi/s400/mosaic944326547fd59e144c177173fcf0967aee0d0857.jpg" /></a><br />I have a new favorite Shop. I love what <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/themodernmarigold?ref=seller_info">themodernmarigold</a> creates with vintage linens.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuIukL5R0uwXjg-_gHQfbSG7vPUv5FZfD_ug6CvTyk-BP4cT5utL0xitY9e7rBmEgBbtvGYkF_058SDoo5qn4trJslwUsrMZoHXrwEEQjBIKi79I89dmYHT2bHg7UtpIvPNiSJKj5FSiGm/s1600/il_fullxfull_173748211.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599522080254789170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuIukL5R0uwXjg-_gHQfbSG7vPUv5FZfD_ug6CvTyk-BP4cT5utL0xitY9e7rBmEgBbtvGYkF_058SDoo5qn4trJslwUsrMZoHXrwEEQjBIKi79I89dmYHT2bHg7UtpIvPNiSJKj5FSiGm/s500/il_fullxfull_173748211.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidIUuh5Q_Od0bSWh-1P-31_P2I5yhWNT7tqHFRhvNoI7ygdRktO9UUp7Q7VRIWy_W0XtNANvCMrQPTnQEZ8N7INABZzxuoTsS7BizF2o5IUbFnpoCTyBzk1Og2ikbBHW9uYI5kx8VIodn2/s1600/il_570xN_229286318.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599526048747147250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidIUuh5Q_Od0bSWh-1P-31_P2I5yhWNT7tqHFRhvNoI7ygdRktO9UUp7Q7VRIWy_W0XtNANvCMrQPTnQEZ8N7INABZzxuoTsS7BizF2o5IUbFnpoCTyBzk1Og2ikbBHW9uYI5kx8VIodn2/s500/il_570xN_229286318.jpg" /></a><br />Seriously <strong>cute</strong>! </div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01215855914093522290noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651928973453665178.post-57935449206663735352011-05-02T08:26:00.000-07:002011-05-02T09:01:51.492-07:00Found, Free and Flea...I just <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Found-Free-Flea-Collections-Treasures/dp/0307885291/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1304351062&sr=1-1">pre-ordered </a>this Book. It's released August 9th 2011, I can't wait to get a hold of it!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggR5wP9HXUk-Mx7PWDSVTBnMjkAvo089DYvOnk8D-rUbwl9qVtlyEHY-MiuQVPQWDt55diHSpXZo7UMLXMCCWlIo8KwiQ_bdppdYKoAH2uk68jorjae-MGMeV1EJ5LcpTxwKjnE9StgLmj/s1600/51%252Bv02hjRxL__SS500_.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602140754762707602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggR5wP9HXUk-Mx7PWDSVTBnMjkAvo089DYvOnk8D-rUbwl9qVtlyEHY-MiuQVPQWDt55diHSpXZo7UMLXMCCWlIo8KwiQ_bdppdYKoAH2uk68jorjae-MGMeV1EJ5LcpTxwKjnE9StgLmj/s400/51%252Bv02hjRxL__SS500_.jpg" /></a><br />Tereasa Surratt writes about how her husband convinced her that they should buy a derelict summer camp in Wisconsin, they had no idea the treasure trove they’d inherit with the property. While renovating the decrepit cabins at Camp Wandawega, they kept stumbling upon curious objects, some dating back ninety years or more: a Boy Scout patch, an old sled, a pristine set of Fiesta Ware, dozens of midcentury aprons, an untouched box of board games in their original packaging. </p><br /><br /><p>She knew the power that one mundane object has when grouped with its siblings. So rather than discard everything, she set out on a five-year expedition to turn the more than 150 found items into full-fledged collections.<br /></p><br /><br /><iframe height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YEYvlUtSiYE?fs=1" frameborder="0" width="425" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br /><br /><p></p>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01215855914093522290noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651928973453665178.post-60323038536260988402011-04-21T09:02:00.000-07:002011-04-21T09:21:57.791-07:00What a wonderful World it would be....if we all had the nerve to do this. wow.<br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/j-HHOiTZBH4" frameborder="0" width="480"></iframe><br />I'd love to see the look on my kids faces as they walked home from school with their friends, seeing me breakin it down like this guy. I actually have a pair of roller skates.....I'm seriously thinking about it. lolKristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01215855914093522290noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651928973453665178.post-46109507597892382902011-04-12T13:17:00.000-07:002011-04-12T15:39:18.079-07:00On the Hunt...Oh how time flies... <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Gquv1SrjhGRjcsNEJSKnSUHGN-pLGrRMWYXXuDHS_f5LJ2HU8fxlrdfUmjKALWmI6hrIu1-9curtOH-khV0SAB4GtAGXD0wLG-qC9VKWNxJKQbNbmAL4J4BsMXKWUVppZMxpKGURe6Qj/s1600/IMG_2650.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594736967669333362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Gquv1SrjhGRjcsNEJSKnSUHGN-pLGrRMWYXXuDHS_f5LJ2HU8fxlrdfUmjKALWmI6hrIu1-9curtOH-khV0SAB4GtAGXD0wLG-qC9VKWNxJKQbNbmAL4J4BsMXKWUVppZMxpKGURe6Qj/s490/IMG_2650.JPG" /></a> This is pretty much what I've been doing for the last month~ searching for vintage frames. I had some luck with a couple amazing larger frames{like the one above}but not so much with smaller frames. With our wacky weather here in California so many of my local flea markets have been rained out. I've shown up even when the vendors didn't~ I guess in hopes that they would. I've got my fingers crossed for this weekend, I'd love to walk away with an armful of frames like these :) <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn1eHYtHztJ-R6Fr8D5pO9SpaEK3oPiJqYfE_yxhtj3W8oGitkuz4hhYfVXy_JaEjHELmXlAr-zEQhoQ0NQAlR-G1Zb8eeHmgLc4_dMCLISq7eoWNuC6J39JqHuPwZVU740AuRJNgs8AAy/s1600/mosaic578e2c46e1f3adb9262bea428dc4a7bb8dd3dd8c.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594735384963645698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn1eHYtHztJ-R6Fr8D5pO9SpaEK3oPiJqYfE_yxhtj3W8oGitkuz4hhYfVXy_JaEjHELmXlAr-zEQhoQ0NQAlR-G1Zb8eeHmgLc4_dMCLISq7eoWNuC6J39JqHuPwZVU740AuRJNgs8AAy/s490/mosaic578e2c46e1f3adb9262bea428dc4a7bb8dd3dd8c.jpg" /></a> <br /><div>1. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lockette/4719250571/">Frames</a>, 2. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26651571@N03/3861433770/sizes/m/in/photostream/">Vintage Ornate Picture Frames</a>, 3. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24866630@N00/2398687128/sizes/m/in/photostream/">"Rescue Me"</a>, 4. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/simplemoth/3171293100/">pieces</a>, 5. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10011332@N06/1541525953/">Vintage Frame</a>, 6. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/25488115@N06/4476640330/">Ornate frame</a> </div><br /><div></div>Another exciting thing that happened last month was I was invited to place an Ad in <a href="http://spoonfulzine.com/">Spoonful</a>{a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71115615/spoonful-issue-4?ref=sr_list_6&ga_search_query=spoonful&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">Zine</a>}a short and inspiring publication. I was lucky enough to have the editor put together this ad for me. <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3XbWryriijkqDgH5dUTXulSeKwPhqhimhWuKybVMwBoruJdKYUEuaKoGXqDJYU0y9l8dRhEskeYt1ltTIxd64GBxUeUmSrAA07v8NtIww4L-e95ioYYPVkkR8xqussfs9paa8Bw2RCMTj/s1600/Kristen%2527s+shop.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 283px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589904407624595762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3XbWryriijkqDgH5dUTXulSeKwPhqhimhWuKybVMwBoruJdKYUEuaKoGXqDJYU0y9l8dRhEskeYt1ltTIxd64GBxUeUmSrAA07v8NtIww4L-e95ioYYPVkkR8xqussfs9paa8Bw2RCMTj/s400/Kristen%2527s+shop.JPG" /></a> </div></div>I think she did a great job♥Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01215855914093522290noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651928973453665178.post-44469137953039681902011-03-10T05:08:00.000-08:002011-03-10T09:10:19.468-08:00The Ultimate Office/StudioHoly cow, I think my heart stopped when I saw this unbelievably cool 1950's Airstream for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61992373/1950s-airstream-travel-trailer-office-or">sale</a>. If I could have this in my backyard, I would be the happiest girl in the <span style="font-weight: bold;">whole world</span>!!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNK_9FyiarKQmhyd8A7F4agq5jKtAtu38zwcdMObogdpBCeooOCqJItkeyGpHTt6NiS7vljEAn14OBPkXbfr_2-1WnmqrHuwYKzuo2aygjpcFswHRIZubiKIZV4tmLuZ5AbHrr5Ie86SpG/s1600/il_570xN.193459450.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNK_9FyiarKQmhyd8A7F4agq5jKtAtu38zwcdMObogdpBCeooOCqJItkeyGpHTt6NiS7vljEAn14OBPkXbfr_2-1WnmqrHuwYKzuo2aygjpcFswHRIZubiKIZV4tmLuZ5AbHrr5Ie86SpG/s490/il_570xN.193459450.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582439555281685362" border="0" /></a>Can you imagine how beautiful it could be with a little work???<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRU7x0CO-c8R8JCttHkowf6Gc-ybiFtQA9XlzGM755C6YyzdHSVb2o-pkcUdjzU6dh2CO36tE96xBH-ME-uQw5b-RqK2fOoOa-6t4K5YFD38uDzQmpZ8NJhI4uiFQSkhR-Go1LvEA0qxH5/s1600/il_570xN.193459442.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRU7x0CO-c8R8JCttHkowf6Gc-ybiFtQA9XlzGM755C6YyzdHSVb2o-pkcUdjzU6dh2CO36tE96xBH-ME-uQw5b-RqK2fOoOa-6t4K5YFD38uDzQmpZ8NJhI4uiFQSkhR-Go1LvEA0qxH5/s490/il_570xN.193459442.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582437943893816370" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMKP-MAMvlnbeR_LFIiDo9pUjWd9rUt-X4eqe9cRlu8cjMyfexcrhvOQqy45uBMuQdCd9u1xfMBlJUmwKfMHZ-BEgPrDvhVf6SM8spkVtHXq0Jc19MPSeg3H8RcCfpOaRcf0UrBBOvBL4f/s1600/2127380001_f93b72ce58_z.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMKP-MAMvlnbeR_LFIiDo9pUjWd9rUt-X4eqe9cRlu8cjMyfexcrhvOQqy45uBMuQdCd9u1xfMBlJUmwKfMHZ-BEgPrDvhVf6SM8spkVtHXq0Jc19MPSeg3H8RcCfpOaRcf0UrBBOvBL4f/s490/2127380001_f93b72ce58_z.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582498412916480882" border="0" /></a>{{<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22032420@N05/2127380001/">source</a>}}<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpassCH8nPORgWJ_JvdVgMb1BsFOQKp57DvpnREgdZ78stVkwMifmtCo0dfEJS4iMxLt83z_pduFlI40H47QnQXyE_g6VaNS06yGmOmqRuB5d0WhkTTrp4DMK1djz_0doSgleKGuwBYYHT/s1600/4816793135_9bf354d2bc_z.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpassCH8nPORgWJ_JvdVgMb1BsFOQKp57DvpnREgdZ78stVkwMifmtCo0dfEJS4iMxLt83z_pduFlI40H47QnQXyE_g6VaNS06yGmOmqRuB5d0WhkTTrp4DMK1djz_0doSgleKGuwBYYHT/s490/4816793135_9bf354d2bc_z.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582445515113677826" border="0" /></a>This would be me, enjoying a nice quiet dinner...... {{<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulmalon/4816793135/">source</a>}}<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJeglP4agMpqeymRX6AUUwmIJ_1PWQZP8KTrCuzzB8OYx3-mLhcAtgMClMZqMh6AQTyqPnFhuyIJPVFByhNYErqIV3_ZKyy9BDpELQr1c_QztWmG6ZD2PcwmcJnH9Gv0TBT4N4rXxVoEXZ/s1600/4817414876_3bd9bed549_z.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJeglP4agMpqeymRX6AUUwmIJ_1PWQZP8KTrCuzzB8OYx3-mLhcAtgMClMZqMh6AQTyqPnFhuyIJPVFByhNYErqIV3_ZKyy9BDpELQr1c_QztWmG6ZD2PcwmcJnH9Gv0TBT4N4rXxVoEXZ/s490/4817414876_3bd9bed549_z.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582447056756289122" border="0" /></a>Me again, taking it on a little road trip. Seriously, look at all the fun I'd have. {{<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulmalon/4817414876/">source</a>}}<br /><br />Have you ever heard of <a href="http://www.thewondercraft.com/about/ourvision.aspx">WonderCraft</a>??<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-EIS8Kn1RX2kd8r7mGvK4ONvl0aWNBTblUwBxaODCK3tAu39E77FeeazBEYy2gWlg0pSSNhf8hlIa5SU6LND7QfMy1fo0s-YOs2o_9bFGeM6PTERg1fHZKxOsHL4Z83q2EVzu4oeXI1u4/s1600/4151075054_10f19ac024_z.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-EIS8Kn1RX2kd8r7mGvK4ONvl0aWNBTblUwBxaODCK3tAu39E77FeeazBEYy2gWlg0pSSNhf8hlIa5SU6LND7QfMy1fo0s-YOs2o_9bFGeM6PTERg1fHZKxOsHL4Z83q2EVzu4oeXI1u4/s490/4151075054_10f19ac024_z.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582464315888255794" border="0" /></a> Well this is the inside of their Airstream traveling studio<a href="http://www.thewondercraft.com/about/inspiration.aspx"> Stella</a>. Possibly the coolest Company/idea <span style="font-weight: bold;">ever</span>!!!!!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5h8MCybUGE4tnXwwNwNQ_uebU_RJ7lRM_Q56OZPoUAjQNIvzSljJrS6Mxeyhu65ae_KS52PofrUQ0-lZiC-xmmeL0tftFxZAZi8C072hGJIzC1j5tO2nFQviPNFDU2GzTeWntwQE4rZEt/s1600/5112628646_0136127068_z.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5h8MCybUGE4tnXwwNwNQ_uebU_RJ7lRM_Q56OZPoUAjQNIvzSljJrS6Mxeyhu65ae_KS52PofrUQ0-lZiC-xmmeL0tftFxZAZi8C072hGJIzC1j5tO2nFQviPNFDU2GzTeWntwQE4rZEt/s520/5112628646_0136127068_z.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582496220391450450" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzWFYSzPuT-CzlrpGO5UFa-CfuWrdFJDd1-EqIkMCIdeUWSJvSjhE2Y3d_tsCkS2gKrCGOO6L9ZbrtxxHmGvtFtlH_Z1t6iZYrNTj2lSYxFXwFA7hvbaQfnRDhsIRbSbJYa8Tf_wQNemdw/s1600/5112034763_abfc6692a2_z.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzWFYSzPuT-CzlrpGO5UFa-CfuWrdFJDd1-EqIkMCIdeUWSJvSjhE2Y3d_tsCkS2gKrCGOO6L9ZbrtxxHmGvtFtlH_Z1t6iZYrNTj2lSYxFXwFA7hvbaQfnRDhsIRbSbJYa8Tf_wQNemdw/s520/5112034763_abfc6692a2_z.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582452031856469058" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNFd7HC23c5KU1c7g9Gii9IUuqCi6soYF9X7ozr9AHjBVzmRFcNsHd1hUji5r5ujeR3KYuVqUb1MGGQNO1-4rgc906PQN8WSV51WAvsgRd3SVj_YLPxWul-vYWR5swGD-iJyJOFFy-_lUu/s1600/1399787546_6d9c6bdea8_z.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNFd7HC23c5KU1c7g9Gii9IUuqCi6soYF9X7ozr9AHjBVzmRFcNsHd1hUji5r5ujeR3KYuVqUb1MGGQNO1-4rgc906PQN8WSV51WAvsgRd3SVj_YLPxWul-vYWR5swGD-iJyJOFFy-_lUu/s490/1399787546_6d9c6bdea8_z.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582442832554714098" border="0" /></a>Is this not the most beautiful image ever. I imagine that this is what heaven looks like♥ ♥ {{<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bjungle/1399787546/sizes/z/in/photostream/">source</a>}}Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01215855914093522290noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651928973453665178.post-81799412824301643482011-03-05T07:47:00.000-08:002011-03-05T08:17:37.251-08:00New Favorite Shops and helpful Blog tips...Every once in awhile I find an on-line Shop that I absolutely <span style="font-style: italic;">love. </span>Here are three that I've been drooling over lately. The Shop KookyKrafts is filled with the most quirky & fun handmade crafts~ you have to see it to believe it.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi04g9hBRU48OjokW0ksAJt02yMc9o5AWri6vfaqxpFMI8xoWKFLsk1IZmvwrOax0Hs9VizlCWxyZgfPL7PQb09u2PluXnBDtkkiI6lzfUn7wEz88E-euLWcKBDXbVws0OpR7s63R6UJg7S/s1600/il_570xN.220893843.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi04g9hBRU48OjokW0ksAJt02yMc9o5AWri6vfaqxpFMI8xoWKFLsk1IZmvwrOax0Hs9VizlCWxyZgfPL7PQb09u2PluXnBDtkkiI6lzfUn7wEz88E-euLWcKBDXbVws0OpR7s63R6UJg7S/s485/il_570xN.220893843.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580372602289437730" border="0" /></a>{{<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kookykrafts?ref=pr_shop_more"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">kookykrafts</span></span></a>}}<br /><br />I've mentioned my love for bunting/banners before~ but this one is awesome...everything about it screams Carnival, fun & summer{well at least to me it does}. I'm <span style="font-style: italic;">crazy</span> about it! This photo doesn't do it justice, you have to stop by the web-site to get a good look at it :)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUfUwEuTlUCkOBYX1IPviHPymrs48WIkDa2UW-ZKpUyNWSGdsTJw2mxvbq-FecDkMWYvuLnTnxY5Wvga0Xt4XKHdzJpEVb3Qp5pfH6QY8F1xP766sro2scNiXm9xnE6J3Gmh-x1BJUi4ea/s1600/Carnival_Bunting2_Large.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUfUwEuTlUCkOBYX1IPviHPymrs48WIkDa2UW-ZKpUyNWSGdsTJw2mxvbq-FecDkMWYvuLnTnxY5Wvga0Xt4XKHdzJpEVb3Qp5pfH6QY8F1xP766sro2scNiXm9xnE6J3Gmh-x1BJUi4ea/s650/Carnival_Bunting2_Large.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580371312953459746" border="0" /></a>{{<a href="http://www.teapea.co.nz/shop/bunting/carnival-bunting#"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);">Tea Pea</span></span></a>}}<br /><br />I'm truly impressed with this Shop. They way she takes vintage salvaged jewelry pieces and pairs them together is amazing. I can click-click-click through her listings all day. Love, love, looove MaryBakerLovesYou♥♥♥<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGhFKFr74d1ZWVsEwxhsqjIuqp7XekyIiIkR8tLojU9AwpR8od12fGMO0-it_-OfUHCX-zsirffxe5idVYVLaIQlxxY1ZOMOXDyQfyhWX6Ze2pq3P2rfVEJwxxbvHZ3uHN3UNdZmyQDVQG/s1600/il_570xN.170412312.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGhFKFr74d1ZWVsEwxhsqjIuqp7XekyIiIkR8tLojU9AwpR8od12fGMO0-it_-OfUHCX-zsirffxe5idVYVLaIQlxxY1ZOMOXDyQfyhWX6Ze2pq3P2rfVEJwxxbvHZ3uHN3UNdZmyQDVQG/s560/il_570xN.170412312.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580374071547536146" border="0" /></a>{{<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MaryBakerLovesYou?ref=pr_shop_more"><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 102);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">MaryBakerLovesYou</span></span></span></a>}}<br /><br />Helpful Blog Tips<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">♥</span></span></span><br />Have you ever wondered <span style="font-style: italic;">"How can I make my photo's larger?" </span>or <span style="font-style: italic;">"Is there a way to hide that Navbar at the top of the page?".... </span><span>well I had and luckily found these two </span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span>Blogs that give you step-by-step instructions. <a href="http://photosbykaryn.blogspot.com/2009/03/tutorial-1-making-photos-appear-larger.html">Here</a> & <a href="http://shabbycreationsfreebies.blogspot.com/2010/04/whats-blogger-navbar-its-that-ugly.html">here</a>. Wooo hooo~ yay for helpful bloggers!Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01215855914093522290noreply@blogger.com0