What I'm up to...

Here's the thing--I'm constantly shopping. The reason I'm so bad about updating this blog is because I'm either a) too busy shopping or b) have too many projects I never complete one to actually blog about. I have a lot of creative ideas right now and just need to channel them!! I'm also thinking of taking a beading class! I've been collecting really cute beads & brooches (some secondhand) and am dying to learn how to make necklaces. My inspiration is Elva Fields, introduced to me by my seester! Love, love, love, die for her necklaces. So check back for more on that!

Lastly, I went to Seattle last weekend with all my favorite friends...ok...my only friends. We swung by Urban Outfitters and I picked up these mugs, so cute! My husband thought it would be cuter if one of them was a mustache and the other was red lips. I was like--Babe! You are so right! So I think I will search for a vintage-looking mug this week and attempt painting some luscious lips on it. We'll see...

-Christi

This weeks had-to-have

So, I went to St. Vincent's to find a lamp shade for Project Pink Lamp (see below). Buuut I ended up with a mini dish set, and some cute milk glass vases instead!! I saw these dishes and they immediately reminded me of some I saw at Anthropologie a while back. And although they were a little pricey, I pretty much had to have them. I keep thinking of going back to get the bowls, but Steven has grounded me from shopping for the rest of the week. Normally this wouldn't stop me, but he 'put his foot down.' It was cute, so I obliged.

So the story behind these dishes is that they were placed inside of laundry detergent boxes (Oxydol) back in the 50's. Like a cereal box prize-but for moms! I've been researching it and trying to find pictures, but haven't had much success. I love the story behind them though, and can't believe how good they look for being so old! I guess they're made pretty thick since they were placed in a box rather then sold in stores.

The more I talk about them, the closer I get to going back for more. Blarrrg...I hate being on shopping restriction:/ Maybe I'll just go look at them tomorrow...

Project Pink Lamp

So I got this lamp at a garage sale a while back and always wanted to do something with it. It has moved around with me roughly half a dozen times and I'm finally dedicated to restoring it! I will update you on my progress when there is some...

One more thing! I'm on the hunt for more of these white pieces, I think they're called milk glass? I LOVE THEM! I picked it up at the S.A. and need more. Need. I've made a temporary home for this one on the bathroom window sill, but eventually we want to put a built-in shelf in the dining room and that's where they would go.

**In other recent news, we painted the hallway. The color is called Heirloom Lace--LOVE! Also put in a new light fixture, and gradually installing new door knobs. I will say, that there is something to be said about hiring professionals to do your paint projects. Opal (daughter, Age 2) was a HUGE help...shoot me in the face. (:

Old to me. New to you.

So I have a weakness for buying things that are either A) pink or B) owls...the cute kind, not the ones with mean faces. So it would make perfect sense that my daughter's room is painted pink and decorated with owls. I took Opal with me to Salvation Army the other day after I picked her up from preschool, and I let her pick out a couple things. Amazingly, I loved everything she wanted--except for the giant stuffed Mickey Mouse...lets just say I don't "do" Disney characters. I'll put up a few of the things we got, the owl wasn't from Salvation army but I wanted to show it to you anyway. My friend got it at an estate sale and since I loved it so much she gave it to me! I still can't believe she gave it to me...he's such an awesome little guy to have around.

On a not so happy note, I went down the the new Goodwill with my sister yesterday. They converted the old Linens N Things into a ginormous Goodwill and with all that 'junk' I couldn't find one thing!! I was so bummed...so we went to Target and I bought a bunch of crap I didn't need. God I love Target.

More to come!

Christi

ultimate grandma car?? Cha!

A little unrelated to my blogs purpose...although if I dare saw this baby for sale at The Village, you better believe it would be coming home with me! I'd die for this car...and whoa--practical! So much room to throw the kid, dog, groceries...a couple other people and their stuff in. Love!

Shake it up!

Hello self (myself. Since nobody knows I exist yet...)

So I went for a stroll through my local Salvation Army store the other day and found these little beauties! They were in the box labeled "Vintage AVON bottles" and yet it still didn't click. I saw them and immediately thought...umm...BINGO! I totally need new salt and pepper shakers! I took them home and started to wash them out...and OHDEARGOD! The smell...holy sheezers. I adore almost anything grandma-esque (obviously) EXCEPT the god awful typical grandma smell! And my guess is the few tablespoons of Moonwind Cologne has been festering in these jars for a good long while. Anyway, I had to empty them in the yard 'cause they made my whole kitchen smell just by removing the lid. They have since been soaked, re-soaked, and oh yeah, soaked again. Still smell. Good news is--they look adorable in my kitchen so they can stay. Bad news, looks like I have to go shopping again for new salt and pepper shakers...blast.

I'm blogging...I'm a blogger...I blog!

THIS is huge. For me anyway...I'm still debating if anyone else will find this as fascinating as I do. I guess I should take a moment to explain the purpose of my BLOG (love that word...reminds me of my favorite word BLARG). This blog follows me through my journey of digging (yes, actually digging) through everyone's 'junk' to find priceless treasures! I've been obsessed with second-hand stores since junior high, I remember walking into 'The Village' for the first time--"People actually GIVE this stuff away?!" Most of my wardrobe consisted of second-hand items--BY CHOICE. Except for pants...cause that's just icky. Now that I am at the ripe old age of 25 (no spring chicken, that's for sure), and married to a man who thinks ANY item of second-hand clothing is icky (spoiled), I mainly just shop...and shop...and shop some more for household items! Most of them just need a good scrubbing and they're good as new, others need a little more lovin' than my Ajax can give 'em. That's when the fun comes in! I will admit that I am not a crafty person by nature, I have to actually work at it and cant start a project until I'm truly inspired. Then about half-way through I change my direction completely and hope for the best. I've had great successes with this...and GREAT disasters! But lets stay positive, shall we? I urge everyone to take a gander through their local second-hand stores before shopping in a higher end establishment. You may just find what you're looking for, and usually at about 1/18 of the price! Now that's something my Grandma would be proud of.

Enjoy!

Christi