Back at it

Well, I am back after a wonderful break. My youngest is in kindergarten now and I have a bit more time for fun and creative outlets. Next year she will be in school FULL TIME and I decided now is my time.

Make it happen. 

Have fun while doing it.

Do what you love, what you enjoy. 

Yep, I can do that! 

I figured, why wait? I've had experience and feel confident enough now that I can make this into something. I mean, I have been thrifting long before Macklemore told me it was cool. I already wore my grandma's clothes, costume jewelry, loved her style. I adore an estate sale, and not to resell things, but for the stories they tell. I love seeing the potential in old furniture, or decorating with unusual found objects.

I also love creating. Pinterest has been the best and worst thing to happen to me since I joined 6 long years ago. I know many of you agree with me. I've had more "I can do that!" moments than I can count, and I can also blame that same site with the 5 pounds that won't leave, despite all of my fitness inspiration pins:).

So follow me on this journey! You can expect many crafty tutorials, pictures of my vintage and antique finds, along with pictures of pieces I am refinishing and selling.

Oh, and while you are here, check the links on the left to follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook!

Oh what a hoot!

First I want to thank everyone for the kind compliments on the owl costume I made. I have to give credit to Tater Tots and Jello for all of the new visitors, due to the shout out!  Thanks Tater Tots!

I promise I am getting more done and taking more orders for the Owl Costume! Here is what my house looked like this past week, but don't forget to add a bag-eyed, loss of sleep, mom of two to that! How do moms stay at home AND run a business? I need tips! :)

More free Etsy banners!

hedgehog and gnome banner




matryoshka Russian nesting doll banner




gnome faux bois banner




Click on the banner to save the full-sized version and add your shop name. Enjoy!

Free Etsy banner

Here is my very first free etsy banner. I made this for my own shop and wanted to share. I LOVE it, but if this isn't your thing, there are more free banners to come if there is enough interest! Thoughts?