News on the homefront

So many things are going on here at our house and in our lives.

I've been slowly but certainly adding items up in the shop, including this adorable little metal badge from Captain Tim's Ivory Stamp Club.


We're still awaiting final word from the bank, but things with the house seem to finally be coming together. Everything was a bit more complicated than originally appeared and there was actually more than one bank to deal with. We keep hoping that everything could be resolved before spring break so we could have the time off to work on cleaning the new house and preparing to move in, we've still got a week left - so, fingers crossed.

We're meeting with our floor guy on Tuesday so he can let us know how much it will be to refinish the wood floors and how long it will take. It's hard, but I'm holding off on getting super excited because we all know how things can change at the last minute.

Well, that's about it from us, at least for now. Hopefully soon I'll have happy news to share about the house.

Weekly Goals - for today

#1 - set up and organize basement studio/office - this one is far from done, as I didn't even go down to the basement today!

#2 - spend 30 minutes advertising the etsy shop each day - done, and done. spent time over on twitter and facebook

#3 - list one new item to etsy and make one blog post each day
new item - Vintage Dynaware Ramekin (tiny soufflé/casserole dish)



#4 - spend one hour creating (anything) each day - Plarn! I managed to get about ten plastic grocery bags cut up and almost all of them strung together so I can have some great "creating" material during our many roadtrips for the holidays

#5 - spend one hour cleaning/organizing/decorating each day - did the kitchen, and dining room - our stove is so shiny now!

New Stock this week!

Things are falling in place on the homefront, and I'm slowly unpacking and re-organizing my basement studio/office. This means some fabulous vintage pyrex and anchor & hawking kitchenwares that have been waiting in boxes are being listed this week in the store. But if you just can't wait until tomorrow morning, there are still a couple of Campus Cuties hanging out.

ps- tomorrow I have some promising job applications to turn in! wish me luck!

Vintage Jewelry

I recently stumbled upon quite a few pieces of vintage costume jewelry. I must admit, I'm keeping more than a couple for myself but the rest is going to be up for sale on Etsy.

Here is a pair of Gold tone pinwheel clip-on earrings by Elizabeth Morrey all ready to become a funky addition to your jewelry box.

This is my personal favorite a gold-tone mesh snake bracelet by Whiting and Davis. It is in gorgeous shape, and would make a great statement piece to go with any outfit. I'd keep it, but don't wear gold often enough. This piece will be up on etsy.com tomorrow.