Freebie Friday!

Coffee & Tea Samples

Dunkin' Donuts coffee sample (US)
Splenda sample (US)
Sundance Tea Blend Sample (US)
Yogi tea sample (US)
Folgers Coffee (US)

Flickr image H is for home

Michelle Mason

I love Michelle Mason's bold and beautiful designs, and that rug is amazing!

The charm lady

I'm working with Lori over at the The charm lady Etsy shop.
Purchase your favorite Jenn Ski prints in charm form!

Tote bags

I'm getting some cotton zipper pouches made, horray! If these do well I plan on selling grocery tote bags sewn with a fabric made from recycled bottles (it's amazingly soft) and also a more stylish tote. I'm so excited. Now I just need to pick a the right colors. I guess I will go with the cream version first and do the green one later.

Vibraphone

Gary Burton Vibraphone Solo

Posters

These prints from ISO50 shop are amazing, I want them all!

Fondue

Everything is better wrapped in vintage wallpaper!


About Fondue
A husband and wife team that love working together and creating decorative items with vintage wallpaper. We use only 100% Vintage paper from the thirties through the sixties. Most of our paper is from the forties and fifties, without question our favorite era. The Kitschier the better! Our products include but are not limited to; Hanke Haus Tissue Box Covers, Retro Glow Night Lights, Wall Flats, Cigar Box Purses, and of course Kitsch-Plates.

Cute corners

I love collecting interesting objects and I'm always on the hunt for unique things on Etsy. I'm starting to really want a donut phone. I have always wanted one, but after seeing the image below I'm really starting to look for one. I'm not sure if I want a white or yellow phone. Decisions, decisions!

Enjoy these cute corners!

Found on flickr
Found on flickr
Found on Flickr

Vera

I'm sure you've all seen a Vera scarf or a beautiful Vera place mat on Etsy or on Ebay. The designer behind the name was Vera Neumann, an artist turned textile designer. She began designing textiles back in 1946 after WWII. At that time the silk which had been used for parachutes became affordable enough to start her scarf business.

By the 1950s her business had grown to the point where Vera employed a team of designers. These designers were responsible for taking the original design which was done by Vera herself in the form of a 36" scarf, and translating it into other products. As many as 500-600 different designs a year were developed by the team.

Vera worked nearly up to her death in 1993. Vera scarves continued to be made after her death, and today the trademark is owned by The Vera Company of Atlanta, GA.


Did you know that earlier pieces have the ladybug logo? Have fun collecting!

Feeling yucky

I've been taking my vitamin C and I made chicken soup but I feel like at any moment I'm about to get really sick. I've been feeling yucky and haven't been able to get much work done. I just hope it doesn't get worse. :(

New from Uppercase

Eclectonotes are handmade with an eclectic mix of vintage papers and repurposed books to inspire your collection of thoughts. The lined papers are made from 100% post-consumer waste and all materials are fully recyclable. The transparent covers are laser-printed with design elements that interplay with the vintage images beneath. The spines are foil-stamped and diecut with a scalloped edge. Each notebook has a ribbon placemark.

MC Yogi: Obama '08 - Vote for Hope

An Obama video that I think is awesome!

Etsy Finds: Partners in Design, Is it a Crime... ?

There is a nice Storque article showcasing some amazing etsy finds and mid century art. Check out out!

Economy

As we all know, the economy hasn't been doing well. I'm sure everyone is feeling it in some way... I keep finding more and more stores that I like to visit closing their doors. Linens N Things is shutting down and everything on their website is on sale. Also, Fabric Place (a local chain) is closing its locations. I hate to think what's next...

Freebie Friday!

Enjoy

New* Coupon FREE (up to $6.99) one (1) 13.2 lb bag of Purina® Yesterday’s News® brand Moisture Locking Paper Pellets (US)
New* $1 Quaker oatmeal (US)
New* $2 off Honey Bunches of Oats - Just Bunches (US)
New* $27 in money saving coupons from Cacade, Dawn, Fabreeze, Mr. Clean, Swiffer, and more (US)
New* Folgers coffee (US)
Always Infinaity (US)
Orville Redenbacher's Smart Cakes (US)
Free Sample of Warm Delights Minis (US)
Free Sample of Airborne Zesty Orange (US)
Garnier Nutritioniste Ultra-Lift (US)
free sample pack of starcor supplements (US)

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Guest Blogger: Wedding planner

I’m so thrilled to welcome Jenniedee to the blogging world! If you're looking to do a wedding or party in the Boston area this is the gal for you!

(taken by photographer Gwyneth Colleen)

Interview:

Q: Why did you become a wedding planner?

A: I decided to go into the wedding planning business to turn creations into reality. I have always been a creative person even as a young girl. I started off with fashion, designing and choosing fun colors and unique shapes for my model sketches. I started to follow my dream of designing but I knew there was more out there for me. I enjoyed planning events for family and friends. Birthday parties became more creative and being able to turn small ideas into big events stayed with me. After going to Newbury College in Brookline, MA and pushing myself into the business and fashion I realized planning weddings and events was the industry I wanted to be in. I enjoy planning themed events and when planning a wedding I can get to use my fashion and costume history background.



Q: Do you have any advice for a bride to be?

A: Take a deep breathe and enjoy it all! It goes by so fast and you want to take it all in. So let me do the worrying while you relax.


Q: Where did your love for all things 50's-60's come from.

A: My first fashion silhouette came from the movie dirty dancing.. I was 10 years old. I love the way the dresses flowed and the effort taken when getting dressed up. I knew from that moment i would love that time. I started to educate myself with old movies like How To Mary A Millionaire, Breakfast at Tiffany's and Singing In The Rain. I would sketch out vintage elements like maybe the way the table looked, or the style of the telephones they used. Everything about that era from the 1950s to 1960s amazed me. There was more creativity and thinking behind everything. From the way they did their hair to the style of cigarette holders. I knew I was born in the wrong era!


Q: What are some of your current inspirations or things you love.

A: Martha Stewart. She is by far such an inspirational person and she has added alot more vintage colors to her palette. If I had to name one thing that inspires me about her take on wedding industry it is the way she puts stationary together. I am a subscriber to her Martha Stewart's Wedding magazine and I always look forward to her invitation section. Also her craft punchers are a must for any vintage inspired wedding.




Q: Does a girl need to break the bank to have a nice wedding?

A: Weddings can get very expensive but I can work with any bride to make it happen inexpensively. You don't need to spend alot to get alot, just using your creativity can go a long way. A great example is instead of a large cake that feeds 120 guests, minimize the cake. Using cupcakes can be a very cost effictive way. The Cupcake Boutique, located in Andover MA, is a great example of using creativity and style in an inexpensive way. They promote the use of cupcake tiers instead of wedding cakes. You can choose from a variety of cupcakes that will please your guests. You don't have to worry about large amounts of cake left behind. You can always add a stunning cake topper to your cupcake tower for that vintage touch.

Mid-century messy

I love this sign! You can purchase this at www.pamelabarsky.com

Found via inspiration bubble
image found on flickr

Pictures of my home

I wish everything was organized so I can take more pictures but this place still needs some work. The pictures above: the first one is the light in my entrance way and the other is a picture of my guest bathroom.

I miss my old office, it was so white and bright. I'm not sure what to do with my new office. I did make some curtains, so it looks a bit more cozier...

Name that fruit!

I have a bush in the front of my home that made these...


No they're not apples. The bush I got them from is probably about the same age as the house (60 yrs) and is only about 6-7ft tall. The fruit smells like an apple/pear, but are really hard. My mom says they are quince but I just wanted to know for sure. If they are quince I plan on making quince jelly.

Ceramics by Ninainvorm

Etsy shop Ninainvorm
Nina sells handmade screen printed ceramics, collages and some vintage 'redecorated' ceramics (vintage items with handmade screenprints).

Happy Danish Modern

I found images of Sandi's home on Flickr and I just had to post about it! Also she informed me that she is part of the Fall Colors contest on Apartment Therapy. The oranges and greens are beautiful!

Kooties Closet

I love it! Etsy shop Kooties Closet has some amazing items in her store from stickers to calling cards. I want some!

Freebie Friday!

Enjoy

Sample of Bounce Awakenings (Canada)
Aveeno Lifting & Firming Night Cream (US)
Sample of Tide (US)
$1 Coupon for Downy Total Care (US)
Bear Naked Granola Sample (US)
Degree for men (US)
Ultra XCID sample (US)



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New print for sale!

New print for sale in my Etsy shop

Etsy kitchen finds

Check out that toaster!

1960's Toaster
1950s Federal Glass 8pc Patio Snack Set
Vintage Mushroom Salt and Pepper
1953 cookbook

Oh no...

We started digging out the dirt to put in the new walkway.
For good drainage we would need to dig around 8 inches deep to put in sand and pebbles. We dug down about 6 inches and we hit the original walkway that was buried up long ago. it's broken and falling apart so we will have to remove it.... I would rather work over it but my husband wants to do everything the right way.

Craigslist

Would you buy this if you found it on Craigslist? I'm wondering if I should get it.... I'm first in line.

*Update-No I didn't buy it

All-Mighty

I love these! Helen over at Orange you lucky posted about these a while ago but I just had to post about them. Don't these almost look yummy enough to eat :P. Check out more at www.all-mighty.net.

Dots

Arn't these soo cute! Check out more at Etsy shop New Moon Studio.

Everything's always better with tweed

Nomad Portable Speaker from Urban Outfitters
Going places never sounded better. Inspired by vintage luggage and based on a 1930s design, the Nomad Portable Speaker is a small wonder. Lightweight, stylish and capable, with a dedicated Aux Input for your iPod/MP3 player, laptop or turntable! Richly detailed sound reproduction from a full-range speaker with SRS resonance enhancement; sturdy wood cabinet dressed in classic tweed vinyl; telescopic antenna for improved reception; airplane dial tuner display, on/off/volume knob and tuning knob at the front; electronically assisted tuner; AM/FM/Aux Input select switch at the back; included adapter allows you to conveniently select between wall power and batteries;