Vintage Thrift & Craft

Attic Finds

This morning Ashes is at the groomer so I decided to get in the attic...if he's here, he barks the WHOLE time I'm up there...anyway, I found some things that I had forgotten about but hold special memories. First is a pair of Paige's shoes. These black and white saddle shoes were one of her favorites. She wore these with overalls. That was her favorite outfit! Next was  Corduroy the book. She even has her name in it. We used to rent the video from the public library and watch it over and over. During college, I went to Holland for 2 weeks and brought back these little wooden shoes. This little figurine was in my childhood bedroom for years. I always had a pink bedroom with everything just so. A mouse of something chewed her hair but she'll be in the house from now on.

Etsy purchase

I bought this eye plate from Etsy. It's so cool. I put it on my mantel. It's from Dulci and James.

Etsy purchase

I bought this eye plate from Etsy. It's so cool. I put it on my mantel. It's from Dulci and James.

Quick Cuffs and kitchen counter shots

Here are 2 cuffs I made today. I especially like the beaded one. I'm going to make more this weekend. They are so quick and easy.

I rearranged my kitchen counters today. Here are some quick shots of the results.

Thrifting finds and clearance goodies...

It's been cold, damp, snowy and dreary this week and I needed alittle out of the house time. Cabin fever had begun to set in. Don't get me wrong, I love snuggling in and staying at home but sometimes I need to get out. I found these goodies at the goodwill and an other thrift store.

Here are the things I got a Hobby Lobby on clearance. Two frames and a slim lamp for my kitchen desk.  

Paige's lastest work and the "S" word again!

Paige has completed her first semester of HS and here is her last drawing from Art 1. It's really vibrant and large. I hung it in the hallway from the den to kitchen so everyone could see it. This next semester is Pottery 1. I can't wait! I always give Paige the option to take her work for her room but if she gives it to me I'll display it or save it.

Yes!!! They said the "s" word for this afternoon and tonight! Maybe many inches. I am planning on playing with my neighbors. Pictures later.

Things I wear everyday and my favorite site.

It seems that I wear the same things a lot. My brown converse, a brown thrifted wool purse I bought for $1.50 along with my Timssally button and my thrifted hoodie from A & F.

My favorite flicker site to visit is wardrobe remix. I like seeing how people put funky outfits together each day. A lot of style!!!

Southern Snow

They said the S word early in the week and I was so excited. The timing isn't perfect with exams and everything but I'll take it. At 5:00 am we were awaken by a automated call from the school system saying school was canceled. This is what it looked like outside. It's not much and it's turned to sleet but it looks pretty and seems to quiet the outside to a whisper. Here's what is looked like from my computer chair. I already have a fire built and Ashes is settled in on the back of the couch. The good thing about a Southern Snow is that it's pretty for a day and gone the next. Only in rare times to we ever have multiple snow days...but one every so often is fine with me!!!!

Times have changed...

Long time ago, when Paige was very young, it seemed January and February creep by ever so slowly. We would sit in the big living room chair and read stories, watch the birds and watch as the sunlight hit my ever growing collection of sun catchers. Now the only person who sits in the chair is my cat Butter and I only see my catchers when I open and close the curtains. Paige is growing up and started driving yesterday in Driver's Ed class. With that after school, school work and now exams she barely has time to sit herself. I'm hoping that with 3 days off next week, she can regroup for the next semester, read, practice her guitar and rest. Who knows, maybe we'll sit in the big chair and take a few moments to reflect.

Small Finds

Just wanted to show you two tiny finds. One is for Paige's room since she loves horses and the other for me. First a cup with a jockey on the handle and names of the horse racing tracks in the US. Next is a dog candle. He's so ugly he's cute. All for a grand total of $1.20.