Charmed, I'm sure.......

Charmed, I'm sure! I love a great vintage book on charm.....what a fun read! I've been slogging on working on my studio and it's really shaping up. I vowed that I don't need to buy more items right now because I'm finding things in my studio to list in my shop.

But today I needed to go out to buy a weird shaped box for an item that I sold and so I hit the thrift on the way....it just wouldn't be right not to do that!

And I found this beauty! I love a good 1950's book on charm for women......makes me see how far we've come. Thank goodness!

How to wear a hat.....

But it is a fun read and would make a great gift for a girlfriend!

Where've I been?!!!!!!

Well now, it's been awhile!! Blogger has not been my friend lately, as some of you can attest to since you've had the same problem! But it's o.k. and certainly not the end of the world because I've been so occupied doing other things. My shop has taken a lot of my attention, as has my family and that's as it should be, right? I'm proud to say that my dd (12yo) took the first place trophy in her 6th grade science project! We're so proud of her and she worked really, really hard on this project....!
I found the super cool footstool today with I don't know how many coats of chippy paint on it....had to have it! The little steps fold up underneath the seat. So cool!

My dh took one look at it and said, "Great! Look at all that lead paint!" He skeered me so I just finished giving it 2 coats of clear sealer after wiping off the flakes that were loose....not really that much so I'm not too worried.

Found this gorgeous wool blanket as well, it's already listed in my Etsy shop.

And how about this pretty 3-tiered organizer? LOVE this! Was going to list it as well but I'm not sure I'll be able to!
I've also been up to my ears in a studio re-vamp of sorts....trust me, it's about time. I'm getting rid of some things that need to be gone and basically re-organizing so that I can actually work in there....what a concept. It's actually not so great to have a studio if you can't work in it, much less get around in there.
I'm sure I'm not alone (please tell me I'm not!)
Anyway, life is busy but good, hope yours is the same!

Whatcha been up to?

Long time no blog.....been so busy. I went up to the Junk Salvation show and had a blast there, then we went to Stars and Monticello (with a couple of estate sales thrown in just for kicks).
As usual I came home with some marvelous finds, most of which I've listed in my Etsy shop. This book, however, I found today.

Is it not simply 'swoon-worthy'?
I sure think so!

It's so wonderfully romantic, just in time for Valentine's Day.

Oh, did I mention the dried roses inside?

You can find this beauty in my Etsy shop just waiting for the perfect person to come along who will appreciate her.
It's o.k., she's patient, and in the meantime I'll get to enjoy her beauty!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!!!!

Happy February, the month of love~~~~~~~

I just added this romantic duo to my Etsy shop...Valentine's Day will be here before we know it! I hope you all have some sweet plans.......

Downton Abbey drama......

Do you watch? If not, you're missing out! This show is beyond amazing, even my dh was hooked after watching his first episode.
This is THE most exquisite show, and we enjoyed watching a documentary about the 'castle' where Downton is filmed.
Really amazing stuff, and I just love all the sets and clothing.
Sigh, do yourself a favor if you haven't watched it yet and start...you'll be so glad you did.
I won't spoil last night's episode if you haven't seen it yet but as dh and I were watching we knew what was going to happen.
We blame it on too many years of watching ER!

Our Oregon day.....brrrrrr!
Freezing fog.....not fun! I was supposed to go to Portland today but the thought of freezing fog in the valley made me change my mind. Tonight it's a fire in the fireplace and blankets galore.
Stay warm everyone!

Valentine's day goods.......

romantic pink velvet hangers
~SOLD~

glorious valentine

antique German valentine

love the crepe paper

pretty celluloid organizer
~SOLD~

All available now in my Etsy shop!

Finally....some shopping time

A stack of fun books

A lovely roses dacron twin quilt made for Sears Roebuck

Found beauty

Some gorgeous floral cotton fabric and cool book

Sorry for the choppiness of this post....I don't know if it's my new computer or what, but my images didn't load in the order I wanted them too!
DD and I have been cleaning and organizing her bedroom (our yearly New Year's chore).....getting rid of old toys and books, etc.
We took them down to donate and then did some shopping.
It was a good day....these items will all be listed soon in my Etsy shop.
I do hope your New Year is getting off to a great start. We have some big plans for some fun trips this year.
How about you? Right now a warm climate sounds great to me!!

A very tiny bit of creating going on.....

Well hello friends! I don't know about you but I'm finding it hard to get back into the "swing" of things after a mostly relaxing Christmas!

I am, however, so smitten with this immaculate heart of Mary image that I have all sorts of ideas floating about in my head for it.....and since I'm being lazy around the house recovering from a cold I think I'll just go ahead and make those ideas happen.

I've listed this in my shop but will be making a few other items with this image since I only have one more of these large fluted tins.......
I do hope you all had a restful and fun Christmas! My dh surprised me with a new MacBook Pro computer that I can't wait to start using....he does spoil me so!
In the meantime I'm looking desperately for some new and beautiful decorating books to peruse but so far no luck...what's up with that? I didn't care for Sibella's latest (blasphemy, I know!) but it seemed to be all just photos and not enough content for me.
So I await the new Stampington magazines that are due in a couple of days with my fingers crossed.
In the meantime, if you know of any great new books that are out please let me know! I'm needing one desperately.....

Our holiday home...........

our decorated tree....for now

love my glitter ornaments

the most special of all, our nativity

religious statues and books

the family room mantle is all about snowmen and women

over my kitchen window

over my stove

a comfy chair in our living room

foyer decor

family room mirror......

I know these photos aren't the best.....it's night and I had to use a flash.....even in the daytime it's hard to get a decent photo inside our home! We decorated our tree tonight and are so looking forward to a wonderful holiday.
I hope you all are doing well, take care and give hugs!

I bought this for myself......

I'm a big fan of this artist......have been since college (just the other day.....:)
I remember one year discovering a beautiful calendar by this artist.....it had all these beautiful paper cuts as if you were looking through a window to a scene on the other side.
I haven't had one of his calendar's in years so I thought it was high time I did!
My dear departed Mom was a huge fan of his as well and when she passed a few years ago I got two books of his art that used to belong to her......my Mom was 100% Swedish and proud of that!

I've been a bit under the weather lately so haven't accomplished a ton, just working on my shop and trying to take it easy.
Hope you're all well and taking some time for yourselves.

Til next time.....

Fleas aren't always a bad thing..........

shiny brites anyone?

smaller shiny brites

stunning victorian framed print

victorian valentine

another victorian valentine

antique reward of merit card (why are these so very hard to pass up?)

trees I bleached last year, reindeer found today.
The great news is that the flea runs again tomorrow!
And this is but a portion of what I found today, many of these are listed in my Etsy today.....or soon will be.
Happy shopping!