It's All About the Stories

First, it has been waaaay to long since I have written a post. I got busy with real life and put this, thrifting for vintage goodies, and selling said goodies on the back burner. I have missed this part of my life.

 

On to the good stuff....
I was doing some pricing research on Etsy when I came across these Fantastic Vintage Folk Art Chickens listed in Sandi Olmstead's Etsy shop WimsyBooks.   While they really weren't anything like the piece I want to list, they were so familiar to me. I had forgotten until I saw them that my mother had something like this when I was a little girl. Warm and fuzzies.

I scrolled down to the product description expecting to find a sentence or two about the pieces. What I got was a wonderful story about how she and her husband took a detour and found themselves at this estate sale. The story goes on to tell how these chickens came to be made and for whom. Five paragraphs later I have a personal connection not only to the listed item, but to the seller. Take a moment to visit this lovely shop.

I love when sellers tell stories about the pieces they are listing.  Thank you Sandi.

Libbey Carousel Hostess Glasses

Just looking at these hostess glasses from Libbey is a joy. Yesterday I ventured out of my comfort zone and created a video featuring these vintage beauties. It's actually more like a slide show, but it is a lot of fun to see.



I hope you enjoyed watching it as much as I enjoyed creating it.

These drinking glasses are for sale in my Etsy Shop if you would like to have these treasures in your home.

Hugs and Kisses!

I have been playing scrabble since I was a little girl. It has to be my favorite board game.

About a year ago I started collecting scrabble tiles. Most of the tiles I have found are rather new. But occasionally I can find some that have been played with for many years. These tiles are darker, and the edges are worn smooth. They feel loved.

It is with these older, loved tiles that I have created this bracelet that I call "Hugs and Kisses". This lovely bracelet carries the message of love, with the "X" representing Kisses and the "O" Hugs.

For a little color and sparkle, I added a Red Swarovski Crystal Heart between the tiles.

This bracelet would make a great Christmas Present. If you would like to purchase this OAK piece, you can find it in my Etsy Store.

"Good Morning"

In 1976 McDonald's offered it's first promotional mug with the purchase of a breakfast, OJ, and coffee. It's a wonderful milk glass mug by Anchor Hocking/Fire King. On the front of the mug there is a bright orange smiling sun wishing you a "Good Morning", and the Golden Arches beneath the sun. What a fun way to wake up.

Here is the commercial McDonald's aired promoting the giveaway:




I am selling 3 of these stackable mugs at KoolBeanz, my Etsy Store.

Vintage Girl's Bathing Suit Pattern

I think this is the cutest little swimsuit. The bikini with the apron top is definitely my favorite. This pattern is available at: KoolBeanz

I listed Simplicity Pattern # 4298 in my Etsy shop. It is a lovely dress and jacket set from the 1960's.

"Read All About It"

I've made it into another Treasury!
Thank you Nutmegclick's!

I'm back. Things have been so crazy with work and end of school year craziness I haven't had time to write.

In April Darlingstitch bought this pattern from me: McCalls 9199. She used it to create a cosplay Pikachu Costume.

This morning I listed two dress patterns from the 1960's:

Simplicity 5190


McCalls 9199