Don't Talk About It... BE About It...

I have kinda sorta taken the last few weeks off...I haven't tweeted much {not easy} and I haven't updated my etsy shops very much. What have I been doing??? Well...


I celebrated my birthday on September 28. My son celebrated is 14th birthday yesterday and the rest of the time I have been at a crossroad, wondering which direction to take. Now that all of my kids are in school, I have the opportunity to well, how should I put this... increase my family's disposable income and savings ~in other words~ get a JOB. Seems simple right? Not for me. You see I feel this constant tug at my heart and it's pulling me towards magic, wonder, joy, satisfaction, healing, creativity, art...

So these past few weeks I've been thinking about which direction my life should take now. Whenever I find myself in this situation, I always try to get out of my own way and watch for "signs". So I pretty much just sat back and let the universe show me which direction to take.

After the boxes and boxes of fabric, vintage seam binding, vintage books, ribbons, trim, vintage sewing patterns and oh soooo lovely paper literally fell into my lap...I got the message.

And after a good heart to heart with John, I finally said to him "I don't want to be gone from home all day every day for the next thirty years." to which he replied "I don't want that either." So at least I knew we were both on the same page. I LOVE being able to pick my kids up from school every day and being available for whatever my family might need. I also LOVE being in control of my time...and working from home allows me to do that. So when I told John that what I really want to do is more of what I've been doing on Etsy, his reply was "Don't talk about it, BE about it."

So here I am...I will take my little business and make it into a "full time" job. Up until now it's been more of a hobby/just for fun/when I have time sorta thing. It's time to take things to the next level and create the life I've always imagined. So what does this mean for you, my faithful customers and friends...just more fabulous, cute, shabby chic, cottage style, vintage inspired, goodies :) Lots more vintage finds and I will also be adding more fun items for you to create with in my supply shop.


I am also adding a third Etsy shop ~Buddha Books~ where I will feature vintage books. Buddha is my son's nickname. It started because of his Buddha belly that he had when he was a baby and then it took on more meaning as he got older and he revealed just how enlightened, compassionate and wise he truly is.

I look forward to sharing this exciting adventure with all of you.

Peace, Love & Light ♥

Halloween Wearable Art...

In case you didn't get the memo... I LOVE Halloween!!!
I've been browsing Etsy for some fabulous wearable art and I was not dissapointed. Here are a few of my favorites...

Fabulous messenger bag from bizzielizzie

Vampire shirt from coup

Wicked socks from poppyswickedgarden

Magical pumpkin earrings from shysiren

Awesome pumpkin necklace from lulubugjewelry

Pretty Papel

Hi Friends!

I would like to say a special hello to all of my new friends visiting me from Twitter! I have "met" so many talented and great new friends. I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you :0)

I would also like to let all of you know that I have a new shop where I am listing supplies with the paper crafter in mind! Pretty Papel opened in June and I have been busy stocking the shop with some old favorites like my naked paper bag scrapbooks and blank raffle tickets as well as fun finds like vintage ribbons, vintage book pages, antique sheet music, fun paper and trim! Enjoy & Happy Shopping!

The Dark Side of Marie Antoinette...

Just a little sneeky peek at what I'm working on this week. A fun new line... Marie Antoinette does Halloween! This fun journal will be in the shop later today and more cards and tags to follow. Hope everyone is having a fabulous day...xoxo

That THING???

I bought this from a dear, close friend who was having a yard sale. I've always loved it and I was so happy to acquire it and give it a nice, loving home. It looks perfect in my dining room! Well, when I first brought it home my dear husband, John, says "What are you going to do with that thing?"

That THING? THAT THING?

How can he call it that THING? I LOVE this...anytime I can daydream about going to a Cotillion in a Grand Ballroom is a good day :)

As for John, I will let it slide this time. After all, he does sleep in pink rose covered bedding {as a matter of fact...there's flowers on all my bedding}. He didn't complain when I bought pink, foofy towels for our bathroom and I forbade him to use them. He listens attentively when I describe how I'm going to paint all the rooms in the house ballerina pink someday. He will immediately make a u-turn any time I spot an antique or thrift store and then spend countless hours pretending he's happy to be there. He looks at every picture I show him from Romantic Homes and just nods and says "That's nice babe". So now you understand why I was a little bit shocked when he referred to my latest treasure as "that THING".

But I've got a good man, so I will pretend like his comment never happened...after all...I do need somebody to help me carry in all the old furniture I bring home :-)

Halloween Time....

Just a quick little note to let you know that halloween goodies are making their way into the shop now! It's getting closer and closer to that magical day...summer is saying its' final good-byes and homes are beginning the transformation into cozy indoor havens. Everytime I walk by the fireplace it just wants me to light it. I have the urge to shop for cozy fall sweaters and the halloween boxes in the garage are screaming "open me, let me out!"...not really, but I do want to decorate for halloween really, really bad :}

First Days...

Today was the first day of school for my teenagers and Tatiana. I almost cryed...but I didn't. The teenagers were calm, cool and collected. They showed no signs of being nervous {not even my freshman}. Tatiana was a bit nervous and scared, but she has a very kind, sweet teacher and I was able to sneak out of the classroom before she could panic.
I'm sad...the house is so quiet now. I'm also excited that I have so much more time to devote to my business now. This week I'm working on fall and halloween crafts. I know it's still summer, but now that school has started I can just feel the chill in the air. Can't you?