I love the industrial vintage or the Restoration Hardware "look". Funky finds from the barn, put together with chicken wire, old door knobs, blocks of wood, old machine parts. Love it all!
I especially love old egg baskets. If the wires are bent and crooked, it holds a special place in my vintage loving heart. There are some fabulous baskets in this treasury. My favorite is the egg basket that has been repurposed into a chandelier! I want it so bad!!
Showing posts with label Etsy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Etsy. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
The Road Ahead Lies Within
I have met some of the nicest people since joining Etsy a little over two years ago. I have made friends all over the world! How fortunate is that? To chat with someone in France or London, Seattle, Chicago, Colorado Springs? Those are just a few of the places I visit through this wonderful world called Etsy.
Susi, from http://www.Crafts2Cherish.etsy.com is a special friend I met over a year ago. She lives in Dublin, Ireland.
Susi gave me one of the best gifts I could ever receive. I opened up my Etsy convos this afternoon and found a message from Susi. She asked me to visit her treasury. I did, knowing I was in for a delightful tour of wonderful shops, and to my surprise..not only was the treasury fabulous, but in her comments, Susi said "To our lovely Anita".
Thank you dear Susi and Lili, I am honored and blessed to have met both of you.
Susi's shop profile
Welcome!
We are textile artists, working primarily in feltmaking. Felted wool fabric is one of the most ancient textiles. Our entire collection is created using the highest quality of natural and sustainable materials.
Wool comes from an annually renewable source. Each year, the wool on an animal grows back, and each spring the coat is shorn once again ready for summer.We use a variety of raw wools which are selected for their felting characteristics, texture and wearability.They are hand-dyed and hand carded by us to provide a wide palette range, and then hand-felted by layering and building up colour and texture to achieve a soft and flexible felted item.
Our accessoires are created to work across all seasons, and last for many seasons – a counterpoint to disposable consumerism.
CRAFTSMANSHIP & ARTISTRY
Though the process of felting does not necessitate exceedingly expensive materials or equipment and just about anyone can add soapy water to fleece and agitate it into a felted mass, control of the outcome and well crafted, quality felt is achieved through years of experience and learning.
Keep having fun and continue to deliver high quality ethical products,it’s our way of thinking. All things are one of a kind and handmade with great care and attention to detail.
Susi, from http://www.Crafts2Cherish.etsy.com is a special friend I met over a year ago. She lives in Dublin, Ireland.
Susi gave me one of the best gifts I could ever receive. I opened up my Etsy convos this afternoon and found a message from Susi. She asked me to visit her treasury. I did, knowing I was in for a delightful tour of wonderful shops, and to my surprise..not only was the treasury fabulous, but in her comments, Susi said "To our lovely Anita".
Thank you dear Susi and Lili, I am honored and blessed to have met both of you.
Susi's shop profile
Welcome!
We are textile artists, working primarily in feltmaking. Felted wool fabric is one of the most ancient textiles. Our entire collection is created using the highest quality of natural and sustainable materials.
Wool comes from an annually renewable source. Each year, the wool on an animal grows back, and each spring the coat is shorn once again ready for summer.We use a variety of raw wools which are selected for their felting characteristics, texture and wearability.They are hand-dyed and hand carded by us to provide a wide palette range, and then hand-felted by layering and building up colour and texture to achieve a soft and flexible felted item.
Our accessoires are created to work across all seasons, and last for many seasons – a counterpoint to disposable consumerism.
CRAFTSMANSHIP & ARTISTRY
Though the process of felting does not necessitate exceedingly expensive materials or equipment and just about anyone can add soapy water to fleece and agitate it into a felted mass, control of the outcome and well crafted, quality felt is achieved through years of experience and learning.
Keep having fun and continue to deliver high quality ethical products,it’s our way of thinking. All things are one of a kind and handmade with great care and attention to detail.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Stuck Like Glue
Absolutely no one that knows me better
No one that can make me feel sooo goooood
How did we stay so long together?
Stuck like glue!
Love this song by Sugarland! It's one of my favorites. And it reminds me of my Etsy Bestie.
Back in the summer of 2009, I was working hard, trying to get my shop noticed on Etsy. Most evenings I would be on the "Who Loves Vintage" thread, promoting, meeting new friends, learning the "tricks" of the trade. One evening, we were all excited because one of our vintage friends made her first treasury. Wow, I could do that! It was pure excitement, waiting for Treasury Main to open, hands shaking over the keyboard, waiting for number 332 to pop up!
A seller, CabinWindows, kept putting me in her treasuries. I would say "back at you" and put her in one of mine. We became friends and started convoing each other regularly. Sometimes, we would laugh so hard at our antics that tears would be dripping on my keyboard. Little did I know at that time what a true friend I had made.
My husband was diagnosed with cancer for the second time in 5 years in August of that year. My friend knew that I needed to start making regular sales so I could keep up with growing medical bills. She wrote a letter to Vanessa at Etsy Administation about my plight. Vanessa contacted me and before I knew it, Etsy wanted to feature me in their Blog.
My friend and I became even closer, helping each other through our computers, with family problems, money woes, illnesses, job worries.
I grew up without a sister, just two brothers. I have found the sister that I always wanted. I know I can phone her and just talk or text her if I found a fabulous treasure at a thrift shop.
We are going to meet for the first time in May of this year. She lives in Colorado Springs, Co. and I live in Madera, Ca. She is a Biologist at the Air Force Academy and is being sent to Truckee, Ca for research. I live 5 hours from Truckee. Yahoo!!! We are finally going to meet! We are going to sit in coffee shops and yak over Caramel Fraps, or on a patio and dream about becoming Etsy Favs. over a bottle of wine. We are going to hit every Thrift Shop and Barn Sale in site. I can't wait!
My Etsy Bestie is Patti from http://www.northernlodge.etsy.com and http://www.cabinwindows.etsy.com.
You and me together..we're stuck like glue!
No one that can make me feel sooo goooood
How did we stay so long together?
Stuck like glue!
Love this song by Sugarland! It's one of my favorites. And it reminds me of my Etsy Bestie.
Back in the summer of 2009, I was working hard, trying to get my shop noticed on Etsy. Most evenings I would be on the "Who Loves Vintage" thread, promoting, meeting new friends, learning the "tricks" of the trade. One evening, we were all excited because one of our vintage friends made her first treasury. Wow, I could do that! It was pure excitement, waiting for Treasury Main to open, hands shaking over the keyboard, waiting for number 332 to pop up!
A seller, CabinWindows, kept putting me in her treasuries. I would say "back at you" and put her in one of mine. We became friends and started convoing each other regularly. Sometimes, we would laugh so hard at our antics that tears would be dripping on my keyboard. Little did I know at that time what a true friend I had made.
My husband was diagnosed with cancer for the second time in 5 years in August of that year. My friend knew that I needed to start making regular sales so I could keep up with growing medical bills. She wrote a letter to Vanessa at Etsy Administation about my plight. Vanessa contacted me and before I knew it, Etsy wanted to feature me in their Blog.
My friend and I became even closer, helping each other through our computers, with family problems, money woes, illnesses, job worries.
I grew up without a sister, just two brothers. I have found the sister that I always wanted. I know I can phone her and just talk or text her if I found a fabulous treasure at a thrift shop.
We are going to meet for the first time in May of this year. She lives in Colorado Springs, Co. and I live in Madera, Ca. She is a Biologist at the Air Force Academy and is being sent to Truckee, Ca for research. I live 5 hours from Truckee. Yahoo!!! We are finally going to meet! We are going to sit in coffee shops and yak over Caramel Fraps, or on a patio and dream about becoming Etsy Favs. over a bottle of wine. We are going to hit every Thrift Shop and Barn Sale in site. I can't wait!
My Etsy Bestie is Patti from http://www.northernlodge.etsy.com and http://www.cabinwindows.etsy.com.
You and me together..we're stuck like glue!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
This is My Wish For You!
“This is my wish for you:
Comfort on the saddest of days,
smiles when sadness intrudes, 
friendships to brighten your being,
courage to know yourself,
Thank you to the following Etsy shops for my inspiration:
Red throw - northernlodge.etsy.com
Laughing baby - monarchdancer.etsy.com
Rainbows - yannpendaries.etsy.com
Kissable lips - crafts2cherish.etsy.com
Beautiful flower - lucysnowephotography.etsy.com
Confidence - naturalpetproducts.etsy.com
Love hearts - thecareerscrapper.etsy.com
Comfort on the saddest of days,
smiles when sadness intrudes,
rainbows to follow the clouds,
laughter to kiss your lips,
sunsets to warm your heart,
hugs when spirits sag,
beauty for your eyes to see,
friendships to brighten your being,
faith so that you can believe,
confidence for when you doubt,
courage to know yourself,
patience to accept the truth,
Love to complete your life.
Love to complete your life.
Thank you to the following Etsy shops for my inspiration:
Red throw - northernlodge.etsy.com
Laughing baby - monarchdancer.etsy.com
Rainbows - yannpendaries.etsy.com
Kissable lips - crafts2cherish.etsy.com
Beautiful flower - lucysnowephotography.etsy.com
Confidence - naturalpetproducts.etsy.com
Love hearts - thecareerscrapper.etsy.com
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Happy Anniversary Challene!
I was featured in a gorgeous treasury this morning! Challene from http://www.challenevi.etsy.com/ is celebrating her wedding anniversary. She created a treasury featuring traditional wedding anniversary gifts that correspond to your anniversary year. I remember, every pocket datebook had a list of what type of gift should be given to the happily married couple.
1. Paper
2. Cotton
3. Leather
4. Flowers
5. Wood
6. Iron
7. Wool
8. Pottery
9. Willow (and Pottery)
10. Tin or aluminum
11. Steel
12. Silk or Linen
13. Lace
14. Ivory
15. Crystal
16. Silverware
I think, since my husband and I will be celebrating our 42nd wedding anniversary this year, I deserve every one of these featured items!
1. Paper
2. Cotton
3. Leather
4. Flowers
5. Wood
6. Iron
7. Wool
8. Pottery
9. Willow (and Pottery)
10. Tin or aluminum
11. Steel
12. Silk or Linen
13. Lace
14. Ivory
15. Crystal
16. Silverware
I think, since my husband and I will be celebrating our 42nd wedding anniversary this year, I deserve every one of these featured items!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
I Heart These!
I love looking through the activity feed in my Etsy shop. I find some new and interesting items that I just have to have. Of course, I can't have everything, but I can create a treasury and share my "finds".
Saturday, January 1, 2011
I've always been a creative person. When I was a little girl, I made all of my doll clothes and my relatives received numerous woven potholders on any given occasion. I loved creating. I once made a skirt for myself out of paper. Of course, I didn't go out in the rain.
In 1969, I married the love of my life, the boy next door. I worked as a nurse and he as a Financial Analyst. In 1976, we were blessed with our son James. Soon after our son's birth, our world came crashing down. My husband became totally and permanently disabled.
I worked nights in my nursing profession, called for Amvet pick-ups during the day and delivered flowers on the weekend. It was tough, but I feel it made me a very strong person and I learned how to do twelve things at once.
In the Fall of 2008, my daughter-in-law told me about Etsy. I opened a shop and became hooked. I have always loved vintage and suddenly had an outlet to share the treasures I found.
I can stare at a vintage item - an old quilt or a piece of kitchenware - and wonder where had it been, who owned it and what story it secretly held.
Now, I'm a Blogger. Never thought I would be. What fun we are going to have! I can't wait to share my love of vintage with you!
In 1969, I married the love of my life, the boy next door. I worked as a nurse and he as a Financial Analyst. In 1976, we were blessed with our son James. Soon after our son's birth, our world came crashing down. My husband became totally and permanently disabled.
I suddenly had to balance my life with an infant, a very ill husband and a brand new house that came with mortgage payments.
In the Fall of 2008, my daughter-in-law told me about Etsy. I opened a shop and became hooked. I have always loved vintage and suddenly had an outlet to share the treasures I found.
I can stare at a vintage item - an old quilt or a piece of kitchenware - and wonder where had it been, who owned it and what story it secretly held.
Now, I'm a Blogger. Never thought I would be. What fun we are going to have! I can't wait to share my love of vintage with you!
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