Thursday, August 18, 2011

Tutorial

All Things Thrifty

Want to try a DIY table etching for under ten dollars?! First hit the local thrift stores or garage sales for a cheap table. Then check out this amazing tutorial @ All Things Thrifty! 
**I'm imagining this in an autumn/pumpkin color** 


enjoy!


~ T

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Blogs to check out : Sweet Verbana

Source: Sweet Verbana
I stumbled upon this super cute blog during a late night deep internet surfing hole. What a great find! This blog is a must see, especially if you are a fan of fun tutorials giving you fresh, modern ideas! This Sunglass case tutorial will be next on my "to sew" list!
Source: Sweet Verbana

Source: Sweet Verbana
She even is doing her first giveaway for some great anthropologie swag! Be sure to sign up before August 12th before noon!!
Source: Sweet Verbana
Be sure to stop by Sweet Verbana to say hello! Maybe follow on Twitter? Yes! Good idea!!

Monday, August 1, 2011

Concert for Bangladesh - 40th Anniversary




  • My most favorite artist, George Harrison, put this concert on with a little help from his friends in 1971 to benefit Bangladesh. What an inspiration. What a humanitarian. I love him. Miss you, George!!


    Concert for Bangladesh, now on iTunes

    Bob Dylan, George Harrison
    GRAMMY-Winning Concert for Bangladesh Album Makes its Digital Debut on iTunes for 40th Anniversary of Legendary Show; Sales Benefit the George Harrison Fund for UNICEF.


    George Harrison


    take a peek....It's FREE on iTunes today only!!
    Concert for Bangladesh 40th Anniversary


    1971, Concert for Bangladesh

  • Thursday, July 28, 2011

    Antique Shop Finds

    I recently traveled to Utah to visit my bestest friend, Carissa, and discovered these gorgeous little finds in some local antique shops in Richfield and Murray, UT. Take a peak!

     Vintage 1976 "Merry Mushrooms" hanging planter.
     The polka dotted orange mushroom is sooo cute.
     Vintage buttons. SWOON! I can't wait to incorporate them into my handmade purses!
    Orange and Brown vintage circa 1960's fabric.
    "Mr. and Mrs." vintage orange pillowcases. Such a rare color for pillowcases. I really feel like I won the lottery!
    Beautiful hand work.
    A sweet little handkerchief in orange, blue, yellow, and brown. 
     A new addition to my perfume decanters. pretty.
     A vintage silver pill box circa 1910. "Gaba" on bottom.

    Quite the rare diamond pattern. A steal for $5.00. Some other antique web sites said at least $40.00+. I love good deals!




    Thrift Store Score

    Super scores at my local thrift shop!
     Bright 60's and 70's scarves!
     Authentic Vera Neumann Scarf! And only paid $1.00
     An AWESOME vintage Mod hanging file folder holder. In great shape and only $3.00. Poking around on the web and found some for approx. $40.00. SCORE!
    The cutest vintage cups with blue and white polka dots and the sweetest printed lace trim. LOVE!

    Wednesday, July 27, 2011

    Oriental Poppies

    1928 "Oriental Poppies" Georgia O'Keeffe



    My most favorite painting. I am overwhelmed by warmth, happiness, and calm.

    Tuesday, July 26, 2011

    Adele

    Humming "Daydreamer" throughout the day. {Love}

    Great Album.