several months ago

i mentioned in this post

that i was updating our living room

with some paint and rearranging



and now

sixish months later



i finally have something to show you



but…

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I have found so many vintage things around the internet and thought I would start sharing them with you all. For starters. How we begin with a look back and some ads that leave you wondering...…

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 These days, most of my time is either spent in my garage working on projects, taking care of my family, or (sadly) on my laptop.  For just a moment, in the chaos, I take a second to remind myself of those things which are important to me and make me who I am.  Not to mention, most laptops are pretty dull looking, a little creativity couldn't hurt.…

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I mentioned yesterday that I had picked up a copy of a "learn how to knit" magazine. I have a number of crafty mums among my friends and am somewhat enamoured by the Kirsty Allsopp vibe going on in our playground lately. One friend does amazing things with vintage china, candles and plants ( check out Re-made by Sam on facebook) while another turns wood into beautiful platters and tea light holders.

Now I in no way imagine this magazine will transform me overnight into the sort of person… Continue

Paid Viewpoint is a great option for those wanting to earn money from surveys, but hate the task.

In my seemingly never ending search to find legitimate ways to earn extra money, I've come across many different methods. Many turned up to be flops or scams or were too hard just to be "side hustles" for the pennies you earned. But occasionally I come across something that is legit, simple and you earn actual money.

Survey taking has earned a collective hatred from many…

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My 18 year old son Matthew is visiting my 93 year old grandmother this week in Mississippi.  Last night I called him to see how things were going.  He interrupted me mid-sentence and said “I have to call you back.  Banma is telling me old stories.”  (Yes, we call our grandmother Banma – it’s got to be a Southern thing to call your grandmother by some silly name, which clearly we do.)

Later he called me back and said “That was so awesome.  I just heard all kinds of stories about this…

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I hope you haven't come here for mind-blowing super-macro photography this week, chaps. You may be disappointed. This is an in-depth delve into the social history of Clackers. Homage to 1971. You are most welcome.

Or, if you are from the US, Klackers.

Or, if you hail from Germany,

Or, if you are from some Eastern European place ending in 'grad', Popper-Knockers…

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Hey everyone! This is the third giveaway post this week in honor of celebrating my 28th Birthday!!



I am really excited to feature my friend Marilyn from BEI FIORI! Marilyn has done a giveaway with me before, and she is just about the loveliest lady!



Remember the awesome goodies from Marilyn’s shop in…

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I fell in love with sweet vintage styled aprons but the vintage ones never made it out of my closets (to fragile) and the newer store bought ones were of sub par quality. So that is when I decided to to start making my own with the mantra "I can do better", I apply that to most things in my life and being a stay at home mum is no different. So a year ago I opened my shop on etsy. I am proud to make things by hand that are one of a kind and SO much better than mass produced, anonymous store… Continue

Thursday Treasury featuring some freaks and some fun! Don't forget to look out for our giveaway - it's coming tomorrow!

'The Circus Is In Town' by Hollybobbs…

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Vintage Robots and a Midnight Train to Anywhere

 

Although I didn't grow up playing with trains, I've always found them incredibly fascinating, and, clung to the romance of stowing away on a midnight train, and, as it chugs slowly across the land, under the glow of a warm Summer night's moon, my legs dangle outside the open box car, exhausted from running to jump…

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I recently opened my own Etsy shop (which I'm sure none of you know :D LOL) and I was featured in 3 treasuries this week!

I have also made my own treasuries of some of my favorite items I've found this week

Check them out!





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