Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
A Simpler, Quieter Life
December is flying by and once again I haven't had time to settle down and enjoy the time leading up to the holidays.
I have Pinterest boards for both Christmas and handmade Gifts, but I haven't had time to even peruse them.
Next year seems so far away, and yet I found myself just this past weekend thinking about planning better next year.
SERIOUSLY?
Shortly after that I realized my life could stand to be a lot simpler.
I originally created my FB account when I was doing business on ebay sewing toddler girl's clothing. Then I kept it because I discovered my tiny babies were suddenly teenagers and I wanted to keep up with them (and their friends).
Then all my coworkers and friends (old, new and barely met yet) had a Facebook. So I should have one! Except... it kinda creeps me out. It's always creeped me out. It's terribly invasive. It's time-consuming. It's a new and improved way for people to be rude and unkind to one another. It's a neverending mish-mash of TMI.
If you're my friend or family member, chances are you have my phone number and/or address. Call me. Or write a letter. Or, you know, email me one of those really important emails I actually want to read.
And if you're my child, well, I already know what you're doing and what your friends are doing because I talk to you every day. Every. Day. And I like that much better than Facebook.
I plan on continuing to find ways to simplify and pare down my life. What do we really need? What makes me truly happy? What do I cherish the most?
I have Pinterest boards for both Christmas and handmade Gifts, but I haven't had time to even peruse them.
Next year seems so far away, and yet I found myself just this past weekend thinking about planning better next year.
SERIOUSLY?
Shortly after that I realized my life could stand to be a lot simpler.
I started by unsubscribing from every company in my email inbox. Two hundred plus emails a day is 195 too many.
Then I got really radical and deleted my Facebook account.
Then all my coworkers and friends (old, new and barely met yet) had a Facebook. So I should have one! Except... it kinda creeps me out. It's always creeped me out. It's terribly invasive. It's time-consuming. It's a new and improved way for people to be rude and unkind to one another. It's a neverending mish-mash of TMI.
I really loathe it. So I deleted it.
And I feel so much better.
If you're my friend or family member, chances are you have my phone number and/or address. Call me. Or write a letter. Or, you know, email me one of those really important emails I actually want to read.
And if you're my child, well, I already know what you're doing and what your friends are doing because I talk to you every day. Every. Day. And I like that much better than Facebook.
Happiness lives inside us all.
Set it free.
Monday, December 05, 2011
Nesting.
I've been doing a little redecorating around the homestead recently. As with most everything else, I draw inspiration from vintage.
1. Vintage General Electric Seafoam Green Wall Clock, 2. Vintage tied quilt detail, 3. vintage kitchen tins, enamelware, 4. Tins 5. Hazel Atlas Polka Dot Mixing Bowls, 6. Vintage Tablecloths and Fabric, 7. Vintage quilt, 8. Vintage quilt Missouri Daisy, 9. Vintage tablecloths, 10. Vintage Quilt , 11. Retro kitchen, 12. Vintage Tablecloth Sachets, 13. vintage quilt, 14. Vintage Tablecloths, 15. Vintage Quilt Pieces, 16. Pyrex
Carry on.
Saturday, December 03, 2011
Once Upon a Time: Episodes 4 & 5
I was so happy we were able to get a better peek around MM's apartment a couple of weeks ago. I bring pictures!
Let's start in the kitchen/dining area. MM's apartment looks to be one wide open space, possibly with a bedroom loft? I love the open cabinets. And that fridge!
Industrial clock, and I need that hanging basket by my back door for gloves and mittens.
I am so in love with that green shelf on the left (below). And that farmhouse table!
Sewing basket!
Hooks by the entry for hats, scarves, umbrellas (this one's easy to copy)
Random vintage frames stacked against the wall...
And on into the living area, a mid-century credenza as bookcase. Lovely. I was stalking a vintage radio JUST like the one below and when Lu and I went to buy it on my birthday shopping trip last week, that booth had closed up. Rats! Look closely...the milkglass vase below holds a vintage spinning top. And there's an M for Mary Margaret.
The one that keeps getting away...the sewing area, every shot out of focus (but this time well-lit). Rats again. Loving that chair. And what exactly is on the rack thingie against the wall? Jewelry? Threads?
Then last week, we got one more quick look at the kitchen area, and MM was wearing a sweet cardigan and skirt in one of my favorite color combo's...coral and teal/turquoise:
If you look really close you'll see a wire basket at the lower left corner holding stuffs. I want.
Charming showed up (er, in the episode. Not in MM's apartment. I wish!)
And then we got a look at MM's shoes. YELLOW FLATS. I told you we were besties.
Charming and his very attractive face. In case you have forgotten about it. Which would be just plain silly. So I remind you:
Oh. Ummm... Also, there were also mine cave-ins and assorted Mr. Gold evilery and Madame Mayor witchery.
And then we got Jiminy Cricket!
Let's start in the kitchen/dining area. MM's apartment looks to be one wide open space, possibly with a bedroom loft? I love the open cabinets. And that fridge!
Industrial clock, and I need that hanging basket by my back door for gloves and mittens.
I am so in love with that green shelf on the left (below). And that farmhouse table!
Sewing basket!
Hooks by the entry for hats, scarves, umbrellas (this one's easy to copy)
Random vintage frames stacked against the wall...
And on into the living area, a mid-century credenza as bookcase. Lovely. I was stalking a vintage radio JUST like the one below and when Lu and I went to buy it on my birthday shopping trip last week, that booth had closed up. Rats! Look closely...the milkglass vase below holds a vintage spinning top. And there's an M for Mary Margaret.
The one that keeps getting away...the sewing area, every shot out of focus (but this time well-lit). Rats again. Loving that chair. And what exactly is on the rack thingie against the wall? Jewelry? Threads?
Then last week, we got one more quick look at the kitchen area, and MM was wearing a sweet cardigan and skirt in one of my favorite color combo's...coral and teal/turquoise:
If you look really close you'll see a wire basket at the lower left corner holding stuffs. I want.
Charming showed up (er, in the episode. Not in MM's apartment. I wish!)
And then we got a look at MM's shoes. YELLOW FLATS. I told you we were besties.
Charming and his very attractive face. In case you have forgotten about it. Which would be just plain silly. So I remind you:
Oh. Ummm... Also, there were also mine cave-ins and assorted Mr. Gold evilery and Madame Mayor witchery.
And then we got Jiminy Cricket!
Man, I love this show.
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Shop Loves: Goodies for Christmas
I am such a fan of House 8810! Have you been to their website?
Would you just look at this cuuuttte set of kitchen towels:
(psss...I almost hate to say this, but those towels are by Moda, and Moda also sells many of their cute vintage toweling BY THE YARD! Ebay, my friend.)
And how about these crochet potholders:
And this red is yummy too:
Would you just look at this cuuuttte set of kitchen towels:
(psss...I almost hate to say this, but those towels are by Moda, and Moda also sells many of their cute vintage toweling BY THE YARD! Ebay, my friend.)
And how about these crochet potholders:
So cute! Although I really prefer vintage finds... These say "Imported" and I'm a bit leery of what that might mean as far as fair labor practices go. Besides, there really are PLENTY of cute crochet potholders at the flea market stalls!
House 8810 has lots of other cute, unique household goods too though. Definitely worth a perusal if you're shopping for that hard-to-please vintage enthusiast! (Not affiliated in the least, I just like their stuff.)
I also really love the Bear and the Honeybee on Etsy. Would you just look at this beauty? That green is PERFECT.
And this red is yummy too:
Do these help your shopping burden/wish list at all?
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