today

{life here day 4}

hi there

today i'm in studio doing a photo shoot. it's pretty chilly cold in here in the morning,

but i do so like to capture this morning light.

this photo is from the other day and still this basket tugs at me. i just love the sweet handmade repairs it must have truly been loved by someone.

 and today i'm working with these cuties, hopefully i'll finish and get them in the shop tomorrow.

for now it's back to work for me, and you .....

have a lovely friday

sue

the journey...and a find

(excerpt from my personal journal )

in this "life change journey" we've chosen to take, there has already been many ups and downs.
some days are so busy and exciting it's hard to think of what will happen next...

and other days, like today, i'm feeling, well... like this...

One of Those Days

Thinking  Thinking

It's All Right

i fell in love with these illustrations the minute i saw them.  the emotion they conveyed in a simple look perfectly matched my mood.

they are the creations of artist Ashley Goldberg.  Ashley states "the characters I create, whether monsters or little girls, are simple, humorous, empathetic, and a little bit pathetic,"  and that, friends, sounds a lot like me some days.

i also found out Ashley lives in Portland  Oregon... well, now,  just maybe I'll get to meet her.
read more about her and see more of Ashley's work here

xo

sue

a bit of a shopping spree..

woo hoo wednesday's on saturday...
for the winter, my favorite wednesday flea is held on a few saturdays..

this week i went ;)
and found a few lots of treasures for us.....

if your looking for a cheese box or two for planting or storage...i have some!

all coming soon to a shop...near you!

happy monday everyone

sue

come for a visit ...

Guess where I am today??

etsy "get the look"

I'm so excited that Christine and Etsy came to visit my home...

Now everyone is invited!!  and the coffee's on!

Have a wonderful sunday everyone

Sue

the old general store.. part 2..."the ladies"

this is part 2 
of the old general store, one of the virtual rooms in my etsy shop

"the ladies,"  i imagine, would have had a special place they would head to after picking out the supplies that were needed for the week.

this lovely flickr photo by Anne Lape

they would be drawn to the corner of the store displaying threads and notions. longingly they would touch each new material that had arrived that week.
soon,  they would start to gather around the wood stove to talk while they did their needlework.

part of the shop update this week will include some lovely items that i think belong in that room

soft and very slightly worn tapestry footstool

and this darling pair of little red leather shoes

black painted wood darner with such a lovely patina,  worn from the many times it was used

green marbled thread holder with the cutest red top and almost filled with its vintage threads

head or hat form with the most perfect robin eggs blue clamp

and this favorite of mine. 

a sweet towel rack slightly aged, embroidered soft linen, with a silky backing

in case your new to my blog, this is my way of creating small vignettes or rooms in my etsy shop. 

part one of the old general store room is here

Thanks for visiting with me today

Sue

 ps; all of the above items are heading to the shop soon...

happy summer solstice ~ giveaway!

Wow..it's that time of year, my absolute favorite!

It's summer, with wonderful warm long days and starry nights!

It makes me want to run thru sprinklers and celebrate, so we shall! with a ....

Summer Solstice Giveaway @ my etsy shop of a $21. Gift Certificate to spend as you please!

How to enter:

1. leave me a comment here

2. extra entry if you become a follower

3. extra extra entry if you tweet or blog this and link back here

That's it..NO Rules...Summer should not have rules!

Ready..Set..Starts Now....until Monday June 21st 11:59 pm

this lovely image by AnnWilkinson on Etsy  (I Love her work)

now go run thru a few sprinklers..

Happy Summer Solstice & Good Luck!

Sue

at the old general store... join me..

flickr photo cincinnati public library

 Recently, as i sorted through my inventory,  i realized i had many vintage items that reminded me...

of an old general store.  To me,  it would be the sound of footsteps on a wood floor, the warmth of a smile when you enter,  and a staggering variety of items.  Many of the items showing an aged patina that only comes from years of handling and being used.

I have more stock to be added. That means i'll have to add another room to this general store.


People would often gather at the store to gossip and socialize.  I thought it would be great to socialize with all of you and I'd love it if you would join me and add your items to this general store. 


Do you have some old store finds that evoke this feeling?

Let's start with roughly the early 1900's and see if we can eventually bring this store through to mid century.

1. Write a blog post and link it to this post in comments . OR..

2. Send me a link to your photo and a short description. I'd be happy to add it to the general store for you.

Hope you'll join me!

Sue

 ps; the above items will  be in my etsy shop soon.

shop update

just a quick post today.
i'm working on my pin it forward post for tomorrow, but i have so many favorite finds just listed and coming soon to the shop.
I had to share a few with you.

coming soon;

a hand painted umbrella, wouldn't this be beautiful for the summer wedding decor

vintage quilt from intricately stitched small circles.  with its light weight and colors, it's perfect for summer

 and this wood drying rack would be the perfect place to hang the quilt, or dry your linens

 
we all know about my addiction with boxes & cases.
i better put this old case in the shop soon, with it's worn feel & unusual shape, it's tugging me to keep it

 the  industrial cage lantern is in the shop, only one, so don't wait too long

 industrial cage lantern

in the shop and the only one, vintage sea shell mirror, it's perfect to add a little beach to your home

 sea shell mirror

oh, there's so many more.. and they'll have to wait for another day.

i'm off to work on my pin it forward post.  stop by tomorrow to see what inspires my home, and don't forget to visit some of the others posting today.

have a wonderful day everyone

sue

shop update....spring cleaning sale

it's that time...

vintage alarm clock

spring cleaning time..

 

Vintage Lunch Box and Thermos Set

all items in the shop...

vintage script sign letters

even the ones already on sale...

 vintage numbering machine

 yup, even the newer items, just listed

white ironstone planter

time to pick up your favorites

yummy wood crate

20% off all prices listed (shipping excluded)...

refunded thru paypal...but ..

the sale is three days only

Friday May 14th thru Sunday May 16th

better hurry!

happy weekend everyone

sue

 

the portland connection...day 2

 portland visit day 2...

we headed out to visit some of portland's thrift shops...
and as usual  portland didn't disappoint ...

how perfect a vintage suitcase to carry home the vintage slide case, rolodex, lamp, coffee sack and model T headlamp.  yes, they'll be heading to the shop soon.

another delicious find for lunch,  they had great atmosphere & food...annoyingly poor choice in music

 

  the montage restaurant

a little extra bonus, thursay was 1st thursday and many of the galleries held openings

photo by nymphobrainiac

there were so many talented artists, each with their own unique style...here's just a few to enjoy 

an amazing piece...all these words and phrases were sewn on paper

and here's a little video i took to wrap up the evening...enjoy!

hope your having a wonderful week too!

Sue