Mobile Home Monday -

This was actually posted for the first time last year.  It got a great amount of hits so I'm assuming you guys liked it?... thus I'm bringing it back.  Ok, truth be told yesterday was mother's day, we were out of the house all day and I didn't get a chance to post a new Mobile Home Monday so I'm re-posting.  

I hope all the Moms, sisters, friends, aunts, caregivers, god moms, etc... had a fantastic mother's day!

               

    

 

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Mobile Home Monday - A Great Before and After Remodel

I originally posted this in Feb 2011. 

Today's vintage mobile home is brought to you by Creative Accumulation.

 

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New Listings for April 5th!

It's been a busy, but great, week (more on why it's been so busy in another post). Because of this only one new jewelry box has been listed in HDV this week. The good news, it's a really adorable jewelry box.  The colors are subtle yet cheery and fun.  The inside reveals a ton of storage space. Check it out for yourself...

 

Welcome to My Crazy Life

The few pictures in this blog were not taken from my workbench as usual but instead from my kitchen island. That's the beauty of what I do....I get do something I love, grow my business, and play with my kids all at the same time.  

After snapping a few pictures of my partly finished jewelry boxes,  I realized the craziness that surrounds me is somewhat comical and maybe worth sharing. For example, while I was distracted snapping the jewelry box shown below,  Murphy (our Great Dane) snuck into the garbage. I caught the evidence on film. 

Want another example of my crazy yet comical life? No?, Too bad. You're getting one anyway.  I fed the kids a snack then, thinking they were content with their popcorn, I focus on continuing to refurbish my jewelry boxes. While I'm doing this the kids decide to be puppies. Based on this pic, its obvious I  expect nothing but the best of etiquette from my kids.

As if eating their popcorn off the floor like a puppy wasn't enough, my daughter then decided to take a ride on our shop vac.

And this is what a typical day is like in my home. I'm a lucky lady. 

The jewelry boxes shown in this post will be listed on HDV the afternoon of Friday, March 23rd.

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New Listings for Feb 22nd!

It's Wednesday again and that means new jewelry boxes!  Coming straight from my kitchen table, Here's a sneak peek at what will be listed on HDV tonight...

Note: I wanted to get this blog posted asap. A couple of the jewelry boxes are missing a handle. Never fear, those are easy fixes and will be fixed before listing tonight.

 

A huge jewelry box able to take on a large collection of jewelry... or whatever you decide to put in it. Features lots of compartments perfect for organizing.

 

 Every girl needs some jersey-ish fabuliciousness (yup, I just made up a bunch of words). This jewelry box features two drawers and a top that flips up showcasing even MORE storage and the original mirror.

Don't worry, the handle on the bottom will be fixed.

I'm in love with this jewelry box. It's big. The top flips up to reveal an unbelievable amount of storage space as well as the original mirror.  It also has two full size drawers. Love love love this one. Did I mention I really love this jewelry box?

Obviously I was thinking of a nursery when I put together this jewelry box. Imagine giving this as a baby shower gift.  Fill the inside with all things baby.  Or, if it's gonna be a girl imagine giving this as the little girl's first jewelry box? Fill it with headbands barrettes, etc...

The doors are cut out. Originally there were glass panes.  However, I dropped one of the panes. I actually like the box better being able to see through to the inside... but this was my mistake and therefore I will slightly reduce the price of the listing.

 

A sweet taste of summer. This jewelry box is clean and bright, it makes me happy just looking at it. The top opens showing off lots of compartments and the original mirror. The body of the box has four drawers and a area to hang necklaces and/or bracelets.

I will be adding a handle to the top drawer.

The fix boxes will be listed on HDV tonight at 7:00 CST. 

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New Listings!

I have created six new jewelry boxes.  Those boxes will be listed in HDV tonight around 7:00 CST. 

Here's a taste of what will be listed. Please note: there are one or two jewelry boxes, not shown in pic below, that will also be listed tonight. 

Check out HDV TONIGHT around 7:00 pm CST.

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Work it Wed - Blending

Look what interesting tid bit of information I found...

From Simply Recipes:

Did you know that many, if not most, blenders can be used with a standard mason jar, or wide-mouthed mason jar? This is a trick my mother taught me. Apparently 40 years ago or so, about the time this blender pictured was bought, manufacturers used to include a mason jar in the box with the blender...(see Simply Recipes Blog for the entire post)

 The Simply Recipes blog recommends using this method for grounding spices, whipped cream or peanut butter.  That's all well and good but I'm thinking this would be perfect for making a yummy Margarita and then just drinking right out of the jar. Please tell me someone else was thinking the same thing ? 

  For a more in depth "how to" description check out the Simply Recipes blog post.

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Tues - Inspirational Vintage Interior, A Backyard Get-Away

Lately I have been looking at a lot of sheds. My husband and I are looking at possibly adding one to our backyard. This week I'll show a few with the shabby chic look and feel. Next week I'll post a few sheds with more of a mod look. 

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Today I'm sending you directly to another blog.  Vixen Vintage does a great job showing how she does 1940's hair.  Check out her blog for all the details.  Here are pictures of the finished product:

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Work it Wednesday - How to Hang Plates

Yesterdays blog showcased the trend of hanging vintage plates to make an original, unique and amazing work of art. Here are few of inspiration photos to get your creative side clicking...

To see more inspirational photos check out yesterdays blog post:

Many of you have asked about the best way to hang these little works of art.  The Atomic Chic asked:

"I rent so I'm unsure if I could pull off plate hanging, is there a way to hang them without having to nail them in?"

I have found the solution.  Well, really it's wasn't ME who found it but after some research I found out what is the best product out there:

 These are the Disc Hangers. As you can see they come in five sizes and hold weight up to 7 lbs. They range in price from $1.00-$3.00/hanger.

Check out the DISC Plate website for yourself

If you would rather use the Martha method (as shown in the pic below)

Check out the Martha Stewart Website

Happy Hanging! If you do decide to take on this project be sure to send me pictures.  I would LOVE to see them. 

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Upcycled Thursdays - Shoes

Who knew it was possible to upcycle shoes... Oh it is! Check 'em out.

 

SALE Seeing Red Upcycled Fair Isle Thigh High LegWarmer Boots by MountainGirlClothing $54.99

 

Purse and Boots Recycled Shoe Purse $90.00

 

Baby Booties Upcycled from wool sweaters - Velcro closure $32.00

 Upcycled Stiletto Shoes- Dorthy $45.00

  Merino Wool Slippers from Upcycled Sweater, Sizes 6-12, 12-18, 18-24 months, The Lucky One $32.00

  Vintage Beverly Feldman Mondrian Upcycled D'Orsay Pumps 7 $68.00

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Work it Wednesday - Work in some Spring

I was going to write a big dissertation about February in MN and the crazy amount of snow Mother Nature dumped on us just two days ago.  However, no one cares. The truth of the matter is we're all anxious for spring (no matter where we live).

Today I will bring a little spring to your home with the use of YELLOW accessories. This blog post will feature the kitchen and home office. Next Wed I'll do the bedroom and bathroom.

For the Kitchen:

Upper Lt:Sweet Kitchen $26.00

Upper Middle:XLg Yellow Tin Litho Cake Server $25.00

  Upper Rt: Hen & Rooster Set Prints (2 Prints 11x14)  $30.99 

Lower Left:Item Sold but check out Kelley Street Vintage

Lower Middle:Vintage Sunbeam Electric Hand Mixer $36.00

Lower Right:Yellow Gingham Apron - Hand Embroidered

$12.00

For the Office:

Upper Left: Yellow Gloss Vintage Style Chalkboard $15.99

Lower Left: Spring has Sprung Distressed Vintage Lamp $43.00

Upper Middle: Vintage metal filing box with Mod flowers $16.00

Lower Middle:MANDARIN YELLOW acrylic and 24kt GOLD Ball-Point Pen in Parker Duofold Style $49.00

Upper Right first small Pic: Friendly little (at) symbol $28.00

Upper Right Second Small Pic: Vintage Mite Postal Scale 1953 $9.50

Right Middle: Way yellow Mini File Box $38.00

Lower Right: Vintage Mushroom Coffee Mugs $12.00

Next week we'll add spring to the bedroom and bathroom.

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Fashion Friday - Spring Fever

It's Feb which means I can officially allow myself to have spring fever. 

Our fashion Friday Inspiration Photo:

 Photo Curtsy of Flicker photostream Dolce_Fleur

Upper Left:SALE. Vintage 80's Oscar de la Renta polka dot bow strapless swimsuit. $38.00

Lower Left:1960s chevron swimsuit Robby Len Swimfashions XL $67.00

Middle:1980's Nautical Polka Dot Swimsuit $42.00

Right:Vintage Black and White Checkered Caroline Biss Swimsuit $21.00

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