Friday Etsy Favorites *Vintage Goodness*

hello all!  It seems like it has been for.ever since I did a Friday Etsy Favorites.  But, since we are still at home while the Mr. is running the shoppe, I thought I would do them... and break my own rules.  You see, I sometimes don't show what I really, REALLY love if it is vintage... sometimes it seems that someone swoops in and buys it from me.  So, today, I thought I would show you all the *Vintage Goodness* that I am lusting over...

oh my.... look at that vintage perfections... patina... rust... love!

found~ urgestudio

love the aqua on this sweet religious medallion

found~ petitbrocante

need.more.vintage.trophies.

found~ sadieolive

If I ever was going to go crazy nuts and start collecting millions of one thing, I think it would be vintage bride and groom cake toppers... adore this one.  We had a great vintage cake topper

found~ izzydaisy

I wonder if I would enjoy upholstering more if I had this sweet aqua number...

found~ The1829Farmhouse

What is not to love about this little carafe set?

found~ EmporiumGitane

adore this sweet office note pad 

found~ GillyGrey

okay, I have oodles of ironstone.  And a couple of these same dishes already... that doesn't stop me from wanting to get these as well!

found~ froggoestomarket

I have this strange fascination with vintage dishracks... I don't know what it is... maybe it is the pretty aqua coating or the fact that they are really useful... whatever it is, I think this needs to be in my cupboard!

found~ fadedplains

and this sweet little diver stamp... well, I didn't let it get past me... it is mine.all.mine.

It reminds me of this motel in Eureaka Springs that the Mr. and I drove past when we took a little trip.... it was called the Joy Motel and it had this great image of a diver on it.

even though this is gone, this shoppe has loads of fun vintage and handmade

found~ smilemercantile

Okay, so go pillage my faves and make me so sad!  The hyena and I stayed at home today because he still sounds sick.  So, we are going to work on our third art project of the morning and maybe take a little nap in a bit.  Have a lovely weekend!  Oh, and there is still time to enter to win the Custom Chalk Giveaway!

bye for now!

Little Changes + a Giveaway

Hello all!  How was your weekend?  Ours was rainy... booo!  Doesn't Mother Nature know it is May?

I have been making a few small changes around the casa lately.  I started selling these botanical prints (found by Mr. Hughes) in my booth a few months ago and they have been popular.  When I repainted the upstairs hall, I needed something to complement the new color (Rainwater by Martha Stewart, in case you would like to know.)

And since I like to change things up, (especially in wall decor,) and because I am not a lover of filling in and painting over holes.... I decided to put up a little botanical gallery wall with Japanese Washi Tape.

I adore the stuff!  And I can take this down anytime I like, with no holes!  

I just got the vintage sewing chair a few weeks ago and the Mr. found me a spouse for it this past weekend.  Almost identical. 

So that is my happy little hallway. 

And, while I have you here, talking to you about paper, let me throw a giveaway your way.

 Krista from Pendrops Couture hand makes these incredible little cards that are almost too pretty to send!

Krista handcrafts all these cards out of pure goodness....vintage textiles, organic cotton, antique books and sheet music, burlap, and old buttons...

All of her paper and envelopes are 100% recycled.  

Aren't they incredible?!?

You can win the above basket which includes 5 pendrops couture cards and it includes the adorable basket too!

Here is what you have to do to win:

One entry.... go to her site and tell me which the card you love the most... if you can pick just one!

Another entry...go to her facebook page and "like it"

You want another entry?  Well I like approval/ validation... so go to my site and "like it" as well.

And leave me a comment for each.  I will leave the giveaway open for a week and announce the winner next Tuesday.

I will be back soon to show you what the Mr. carted home the other day.  Our neighbors probably think we are nuts!!

bye for now!

Another Garden-y Giveaway

Hello all! 

I am back (sort of) from a busy, busy weekend.  I will share more of that later this week (can you believe we forgot our cameras when we went to the Bloomin Garden Show?)

Anyhow, I want to give you the chance to win some awesome garden herb markers from

Camille Montgomery.

I featured this item on one of my Friday Etsy Faves and Miss Camille contacted me and asked if I would like to do a giveaway.... ummmm   YEAH!  I adore their vintage-y look!

One of you will get to win 4 of the garden markers with your choice of herb or veggies names on them.

All you have to do is leave me a comment telling me your favorite herb/ veggie (mine's basil.... mmm.mm.mmmm!)  and go to the link for Camille's shop and add her to your etsy faves too.

Easy huh?

I will annouce the winner next Monday!

bye for now!!

Friday Etsy Favorites *Chugga-Chugga*

Hello all!

Happy Friday to you!

This is around the time of year that I lose my mind and begin planning baby hughes' birthday party.

I love parties.  Especially kid birthday parties.  

We have had the theme for quite some time.... maybe like 3 or 4 days after birthday #2.

I kid. 

It was at least a week.

So while searching through my faves this week, I realized I could share some

*Chugga-Chugga*

These vintage train station cards would look great spread on a table or as little place cards

found~ SilverCrow

look at this spread!  

love, love, love it!!

found~ cakeink

the invites are the one of the best parts I think!

found~ chachkedesigns

love these sweet thank yous

found~ TwoPoodlePress

love this invite too!

found~ andersruff

love these prints!  I actually purchased this one yesterday, but the shop has a few more.

found~ visualingual

I am thinking we need a vintage ticket punch!

found~ theorangecollection

And this vintage train piece would be a great centerpiece on the table

found~ teaworkscottage

We have had this shirt for a while (stained right now)

For those of you "unschooled" allow me... this is a diesel!

We get one of their number shirts every year

found~ happyfamily

So, you know what this means, right?  

You have to put up with me mentioned birthday #3 for 4 months.

*wink*

We have a busy day ahead of us.... dentist.... booth..... and the Bloomin Garden Show.

And speaking of gardens... the winner of the garden tools plus some surprises is

Into Vintage

Congrats!  Send me your address and I will get your parcel to you right away.

And speaking of giveaways... come back on Monday and I have another giveaway from a wonderful etsy seller!  I am so excited for the winner of this one.

Okay... last thing and then I am signing off to go mess with my bangs... they were cut by a new stylist....

Brooklyn Limestone is featuring my favorite nook today!

The series is great and I am so thrilled to be a part of it.  So you can scoot over there and check it out!

have a happy, happy weekend.

And pray for the plants that I will sentence to death today!

bye for now!

My Favorite Nook Series

Hello all!

How was your weekend?  Ours was nice... weather was pretty.  We played outside and then today... cool again.

C'mon Spring!

I just popped in really quick to tell you about a guest post series that I am really excited to be a part of.

Stefanie at Brooklyn Limestone writes one of my fave fave blogs and it is actually one of the very first blogs that I started following.  So, when she asked me to share my favorite nook, I was beyond flattered.  Then when I saw the line up of the other bloggers' nooks she is going to be featuring I was just shocked to be included in so much talent!

Here is the lineup for the series:

Creature Comforts - April 7

Vintage Junky - April 8

House Bella - April 9

Decor Chick - April 10

Bijou and Boheme - April 11

Mr. Goodwill Hunting - April 12

Hi Sugarplum! - April 13

Our Humble Abowed - April 14

Jones Design Co. - April 15

221 Vision - April 16

Design Crush - April 17

Love Meagan - April 18

Hodge Podge - April 19

Simplified Bee - April 20

Traci Zeller - April 21

In the Tweeds - April 22

The Blah Blah Blahger - April 23

So I hope you will check out this great series!

I will be back soon to show you a few furniture transformations and maybe talk about how I am shaking up the upstairs.... paint has been purchased!

bye for now!

Friday Etsy Favorites *Gifty*

Hey there chicas (and a few chicos!)

Are you ready for the weekend?

Are you ready for Christmas.... yikes... I know... you have not even treated (tricking is notsonice)

yet... but kids... it is 9 weeks til Santa comes to visit us.

Have you even started?

Well, to help you out (I am nice like that... very helpful in spending other people's money)

I compiled a Friday Etsy Favorites list only featuring items that are $30 or under.

And, mis amigas (boy I am really using my 4 years of Spanish today)

don't be surprised if you see one of these things when you get a present from me.

I am feeling *Gifty*

This cute cardholder can hold some credit cards or might be the perfect holder for... I don't know... a JCrew gift card.... perhaps.... for me....

found ~ lovemaude

I adore this lady's designs... this would be perfect for a girlfriend  (psssst... hey... she is giving away a $200 gift certificate on her blog)  

found ~ abushelandapeck

Maybe if I had these I would remember to take off my makeup!

found ~cocoabeans

This set of earrings is great!  love the colors!

found ~ sweeterthanmedesigns

How great are these?  My bff is a writer and lover of notebooks... I know she would think these were the cutest!

found~ pilosale

I have adored these for over a year.  Seriously

found~ onegiftoneworld

I bought some sets of soap from this shop not too long ago and wow!  I am still impressed!

found~ satinandbirch

I am so excited to receive the stuff I got from this shop

And, although I did get them as gifts, I am not guaranteeing anything *wink*

found~ flourishbathbody

how perfect would these be for a crafty type friend or a baker of cupcakes type friend?

found~ olivemanna

So, you got me... not only is this a gifty list it is a wishy list too... was I sneaky or did you see right through me?

We are trying, trying, trying to keep our weekend plans to visit the mom and the sister this weekend.

baby hughes has been asking for them.

so have a happy, happy, happy weekend

Bye for now~

Friday Etsy Favorites *Baby*

It's Friday! Woohoo.... of course, I have been off most of the week with baby hughes... still sick.

So, I have added a few extras to this weeks favorites....

And, before you get any ideas... this isn't a sly hint (okay, mom... Mr. Hughes... Margarita Sisters?)

I am not pregnant.  Just having fun picking out a few things... really... I blame her *wink*

So, in honor of pregnant friends and baby fever I present you with my favorites this week

*Baby*

Sweet little baby girl dress~ found at Sewn Natural

This sweet bag is reversible and has an owl on it ~ found at retrofied

love this blanket!  faux bois and recycled wool~ found at looploft

I love, no ADORE oatmeal sweaters on babies, kids, coffee mugs, you name it~ found at broodbaby

why oh why did I not see this when baby hughes could fit in it~ found at bchildrenswear

luckily she can do it in a tee *wink*

mini bunting on an embroidery hoop... so sweet~ found at aewilder

girls can wear skulls too~ found at sunflowerexpress

oh my! love this hat~ found at nellybeanco

this print is so cute, and true~ found at nelladesigns

I love paper stuff and this paper airplane mobile is perfect~ found at cactusandolive

I want these invites for MY birthday~ found at jenniferbier

this dress is the epitome of darling~ found at themeasure

if only baby hughes could read~ found at sycamorestreetpress

there is something about a newborn in a tutu~ found at cheekychicbaby

buntings in cloth~ found at monkeypuzzle

and it is on its way *wink*

and buntings in wood~ found at signsofvintage

2x the cuteness... it is reversible~ found at littlelily

I am going to work on giving my own shop some love this weekend with new to you vintage and some fun new handmade designs.  And, maybe make a trip out to the booth if the little guppy (piranha... he tried to bite my nose as I typed this) is feeling less yucky. Oh, and I seem to have to make a owl costume for the monster  as well.

Hope you all have a fabulous fall weekend.

Bye for now!