etsy finds: summer wreaths

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A wreath can brigthen up any door, and make guests feel welcome before they even ring your doorbell.  Above are some of my favorite wreaths for summer, and many pictured would work year-round.

etsy finds: mother's day

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Moms are the best.  This Mother's Day, I'm getting my mom a drawing of me, by my extremely talented artist friend, Nick Trapp.  I had given my parents a drawing Nick did of my brother earlier this year, and my mom asked me if she thought he would do one of me, too so she could hang them side-by-side.  If I hadn't come up with the drawing for Mother's Day, I'd be thinking about getting my mom one of the gifts above.

a few crafty things I've been working on

I've been working on a few clay photo booth props for my shop, and found that Dusty makes a perfect model.  Don't you agree?

vintage find: lamps



my lamps from here and here

  I like a well-lit space as much as the next girl, but have been less than impressed by the quality, value and style of lamps in retail stores.  While not all vintage lamps are inexpensive, you can find many that are sturdy, beautiful and reasonably priced.  Since my apartment does not have any overhead lighting in the living room, I rely on lamps to keep the area lit well after the sun has set.  Here are a few of my favorite handmade or pre-owned lamps.

1) Brass Mid-Century Desk Lamp, ImagineBetty, $39
2) Glass Lamp Modern Lighting Minimalist, LukeLampCo, $109
3) Vintage Marble Lamp, LittleDogVintage, $60
4) Vintage Brasstone Gooseneck Desk Lamp, ThirdShift, $60
5) Pair of Vintage Glass Ball and Orange Base Lamps, oppning, $92.42
6) Modern Chrome Table Lamp, GallivantingGirls, $92
7) Modern Metal Spotlight Lamp, GallivantingGirls, $45
8) Vintage Green Enamel Pendant Lamp, highstreetmarket, $115
9) Vintage Retro Orange Table Lamp, FishboneDeco, $52
10) 1960s Mod Ceramic Ball Lamp, elefantdesign, $22

And, if you're in the market for a lampshade for your new lamp, High Street Market has some quality, but affordable ones in their standalone shop.

vintage find: bookends



my bookends from High Street Market

Despite getting a Kindle for Christmas a few years ago, I still love having paper copies of my favorite books.  And, as a self-proclaimed book worm, I have lots of them.  Bookends can be expensive, but if you go the vintage route, you're apt to find unique looking ones for a fraction of the price of their newer counterparts.  It's also likely that the ones you find will be as unique as the rest of your carefully curated bookshelf.  Case in point:




1) Brass Clamshell Bookends, VintagePennyLane, $22
2) Ivory Marble Horse Bookends, LolaandMaddieVintage, $22
3) Modern Onyx Bookends, theelmsvintage, $45
4) Shoe Form Bookends, buffalowinter, $24
5) Natural Tree Woodblock Bookends, NoWorseforWear, $25
6) White Quartz/Agage Geode Bookends, hopehealshome, $40
7) Brass Loop Bookends, BeautifulLine, $27
8) Industrial Salvage Caster Sale 1 Bookend,  tippleandsnack, $24.99
9) Stained Glass and Wood Bookends, BeautifulLine, $38

think spring sale

a pair of painted lampshades

 Now through March 23rd, most of the items in my shop are 20% off. 

kelly green graphic painted lampshade

Shop lampshades, wreaths and paintings.  More wreaths and garland coming  to the shop soon, including a crepe paper rose wreath. 

pom-pom wreath

I'll have a DIY post on how to make a similar crepe paper rose wreath sometime next week.  Stay tuned!

12x12 geometric acrylic painting

Enjoy your weekend.  Hope it is warm wherever you are!

vintage find: boots made for walking



vintage leather boots from here



Wanting to find stylish boots while keeping more than half of my paycheck, I had the inspired idea to go online to my site of choice, Etsy.  I quickly found these beauts, and saw that they were well under half the price of all the boots I ogled at the mall.  Also, when buying leather, I like to buy vintage.  For some reason, it makes me feel less guilty about owning leather.  I suppose because the boots were already manufactured and I'm not creating demand for new leather to be produced. 

There are plenty of options in a range of sizes, styles and colors.  As with anything vintage, if you like it, buy it, because once it's gone, it's gone.  Here are some other options for those who still haven't found a pair they like in their price range:

1) myfavoritevintage, size 5.5, $55
2)  oldbaltimorevintage, size 9.5, $55  3) santokvintage boots, size 7.5, $54
4) foragershop, size 7, $35
5) lovestreetvintage, size 7.5, $30
6) fillyourboots, size 7-7.5, $45.33





Be My Valentine: Handmade Gifts for Your Honey Bun

 This Valentine's Day get your best friend, girlfriend or boyfriend something handmade.  They will be sure to appreciate something made just for them.  I've listed some ideas above and below that should work for most people on your list, even the Valentine's nay-sayer.

1) Vintage Cherry Secretary Blouse M/L, shopREiNViNTAGE, $36
2) Retro Snack Bowl, PherdsFinds, $10
3) Valentine Card Set, leahgoren, $11
4) Valentine Custom Message Photo Locket, stellasavestheday, $58
5) Custom Printed Hankercheif, BenignObjects, $4.50
6) Pink and Yellow Roses Oil Painting, bijuterra, $100
7) Two Sweet Rose Combs, alexandragrecco, $15
8) Custom Calligraphy Address Stamp, kmcalligraphy, $40

1) Knit Tie Skinny Necktie in Tobacco Tweed Brown Lambswool, vKnit, $43.81 

2) I Love You Myopically Valentine's Card, mardymabel, $4.87

3) Half Pint Red Denim Thermos, inmyigloo, $9 (perfect for filling with homemade soup)

4) Handmade Soft Leather 11 Inch Shoulder Bag, GenuineGoods786, $54

5) Eco-Friendly ShavingKit, orangefuzz, $37

6) Man Meat Valentine Cookie Gift Box, whippedbakeshop, $36 

7) Military Blanket with Yellow Stitching, jerseyicecreamco, $65

8) Men's Plaid Apron, dearedna, $35