Good News and Why things are looking Up

So it finally came. The letter we've been waiting for since June when Richard was laid off. He's been recalled and we can both breathe a sigh of relief now that this summer of waiting is over. School starts next week already so now its crunch time.

We've withdrawn our offer on the house and have put our housing plans on hold. We're not actively looking for a house to buy anymore and we're planning to stay where we are for at least another year. We've gotten to the point where we're just going to let things happen as they happen.

I had an interview/trial run for a nanny position on Saturday, and I'm just waiting to hear back if they are going to use me on a regular basis which would be just amazing. In the meantime I'm still looking for a job nearby, and trying to whip myself into shape with my etsy stores.

Etsy Vintage Discoveries - Spring Gardens

Since spring seems to have finally arrived it's time to garden with some great vintage discoveries!

Antique Spoons Garden Markers Set $32
from Hammermann

Vintage RRP Co. Aqua Mint Green Jardiniere $32
from Haven Vintage


Herb Garden Pots with Wooden Tray $34.95
from 8point8

"If you'd have a mind at peace
A heart that cannot harden
Go find a door that opens wide
Upon a beautiful garden."

Etsy Vintage Discoveries - School Spirit

Majorette Medals on Ribbons - 1970s $12.99
from UncommonEye


Red Letterman Jacket $17.50
from FebruaryMarch


Vintage Mini Pennants $15
from Antiquarium


Vintage Alba Stockings Co-ed College Case $29
from Sass Box Classics

Dear Deer, Etsy Vintage Discoveries

a tiny deer to fawn over $9
fromShrimp Salad Circus

Oh My Deer Vintage Planter $16
from Bright Wall Vintage

Pair of Deer Brass Candle Holders $17
from Happy Day Vintage


The Tiniest Deer Head $36
from Verabel

Etsy Vintage Discoveries - Be My Valentine

...all gussied up for St. Valentine
Ivory Beaded Vintage Clutch $40
from littlewhitechapel

1950's Red Polka Dot Party Dress $325
from TimelessVixenVintage

Vintage 50s LITTLE BOW PEEP Shoes $30
from Revolving Styles

Etsy Vintage Discoveries - Yellow as a Daisy

Six adorable vintage yellow flower plastic buttons $3.75
from Chica's Eye Candy Shop

Mellow Yellow Jacket $40
from Dear Prudence Vintage

Bright Sunshine Yellow Small Vintage Tape Dispenser $12
from Suzi's Corner Boutique

Etsy Vintage Discoveries - It's all about color!

And that color is red!

Vintage 60s Hooded Ribbon Trimmed Wool Cape Jacket $85
from VonlenskaVintage

Perfect Bright Red Suitcase with Bright Red Interior $36
from pinguim

Ladies 80s bright red knee high riding boots 5.5 $65
from Boomboxblitz

Etsy Art Discoveries - Let's Go

Three's Company - 8x10 Print $25
from Believing is Art

Airplane Dropping Hearts - Print of original mixed media painting $20
from Deified Art

Faux-Polaroid Print of a Fountain in London $7
from elizabethonetsy

London Love II gocco art print $15
from artsharkdesigns

Etsy Handmade Discoveries - Take me somewhere, I want to go

LUDINGTON Michigan Map Pendant in Silver $18.00
from Chellas Collection

EXPLORE........Hand Stamped Sterling Silver Tag and Airplane Charm Necklace $26
from Tiny Tokens Designs

Vintage Sterling Map Necklace. Custom Location Made to Order $42
from Sherry Truitt

The Amelia Locket Necklace $38
from verabel

Etsy Vintage Discoveries - Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

You Mean the World to Me, Vintage Map Dishes $12.95
from Bird-in-Hand

Vintage Sterling Silver Solid Jet Airplane Travel Charm $7.50
from One of a Kind Wisconsin

Vintage Florida Postcard - Silver Meteor Trains (Unused) $4
from Vintage Plum

Roses and Romance Vintage Motoring Couple BIG Brooch $15
from Vintage in Bohemia

Etsy Art Discoveries - Old Timey Fun

Old Timey Biker Daredevil $18
from berkleyillustration


Babette - Felt Brooch $28
from LePetitCadeau


Flying Machines Letterpress 2010 Hand-Printed Calendar $43
from WhiteRavenArts

Etsy Handmade Discoveries - So my Type

Silkscreened Typewriter Tee $20
from ladylotus


TYPEWRITER glass tile pendant $12.95
from teinture


Typewriter Soap Set $7
from servasgschaeft

Etsy Handmade Discoveries no.4 - lovelies under $10

I've noticed that although I keep myself to a rather strict budget the items in my Etsy discoveries are often way above my own price range because I like to indulge in wishful thinking. Today, it is about sticking to the budget. Lovely little handmade creations for anyone, all under $10.

As always, if you have an item on etsy that you would like to be considered for a future Vintage, Handmade or Art Discoveries post leave a comment or shoot an email to suitcaseart@yahoo.com


VINTAGE Typewriter, Sewing Machine, Rotary Dial, Video Camera, Polaroid 1 inch buttons. Set of 5. $2.50
from pinbackattack


Sea Mistery cocktail faceted aquamarine jade earrings $10
from lightkeeping


Reclaimed Stationery Letter Set $10
from craftgasm

Etsy Vintage Discoveries no.7 - Won't you Take My Picture?

That's A Sweet Argus 75 Camera... $40
from iamanie


Tiniest Vintage Camera on Sterling Chain $24
from FreshyFig


Kodak Disc Camera Advertising Film Box Vinyl $54.99
from Atomic Katz

Etsy Handmade Discoveries no.1

And I present to you, something with absolutely no theme at all.


Ballerina Mini Notebook
from Piping Hot Papers


Upcycled - Little Chalkboard Magnet
from VintageTheory


Order Typeface Handmade Wilderness Project
from rubyslounge


Butterscotch Warm and Thick Dog Coat
from BeanTownHandmade

I really do want this coat for Daisy! Don't you think she'd look adorable this winter?

Etsy Art Discoveries no.1

I've been having so much fun getting my Etsy Vintage Discoveries together every Tuesday, that I've decided to expand to two more each week with new themes - Etsy Handmade Discoveries (Wednesdays) and Etsy Art Discoveries (Fridays).

If you have a shop you would like to have considered for an Etsy Discoveries feature leave a comment below.

To celebrate my first week working with the photo club at Richard's school this feature is all photography.


Swinging at Tibidabo
from bomobob



Sunshine Motel
from Roadside Photographs


Stalks in Blue
from Citrus Tree


Travel Light
from sfgirlbybay