Etsy Craft Party - I'm going!!

I don't know why I had kind of ignored the whole Etsy Craft Party things I have been reading. I assumed it was something I probably wouldn't be able to go to, and didn't even look up more info about one in my area. Until Today!! I got the Etsy Finds email discussing the parties again, and this time actually clicked around.

I found out the Tampa Etsy Craft Party looks like it's going to be amazing and big!! So far on the facebook event page for it there are over 200 RSVPs! I thought, can I really go? It's this Friday at 8pm in Tampa, an hour away from me. I decided that I NEED to be there! Not only for the fun, but for promotion. They say they are having a promotion table where you can leave business cards or flyers. And free crafty tutorials will be going on, plus 20 vendors selling, plus food! I wondered if I'd have to just go alone, but when I told my husband about it he sounded interested himself too!

Check if your town or nearby city has
one going on that you can go to!!

I also wanted to say I am still exercising at least 5 days a week! I won't even talk all about how the scale is not working with me. I had that vent on facebook and got many encouraging replies and will keep on going!

Giveaway time!

So I don't think I have done a giveaway since last Fall! That is much too long. I am giving away the above necklace. A gunmetal and antique silver toned necklace with a small heart locket and glass bead. The locket does open! I have this item for sale in my shop. But this one, you get to pick which pale glass bead you want hanging with the heart(or if you don't want the bead, fine too!).
Pick from clear(as shown on necklace), green, purple, blue or a pewter like bead. They are fired glass beads. Very dainty and small.

How to Enter:
There are up to 3 ways you can enter. Leave a separate comment for each, for up to 3 chances.

#1. Leave a comment telling me about your favorite piece of jewelry whether it's something passed down from a relative or something you got for really cheap at a store but love!

#2. Visit CoffeeandCream and tell me what your favorite item is.

#3. Blog or tweet about the giveaway and leave the comment just letting me know you blogged or tweeted about it.

I hope that sounds easy enough, I try not to make giveaways too complicated!

Recap: Leave up to 3 separate comments for 3 chances to win, with the above options.

I will use the random number generator to pick a winner and announce who won on Monday, June 21st.

Open for entries until Midnight Sunday June 20th.

P.S. If you live outside the USA, you can still enter!

Have fun!

Minty Breeze

I made another treasury east yesterday. This one is fresh and minty while cozy/welcoming.
Ok later on in the afternoon, I will be posting a giveaway!!

Fashion Inspiration: Classy Pencil Skirt

1. On the town, 2. december 9., 3. Vintage Secretary, 4. Yves Saint Laurent Leather Pencil Skirt

A revisit to the pencil skirt, an item I have discussed here before! It's just so classic and adaptable. I don't think I currently own any. But I will eventually again! There are so many vintage pencil skirts for sale on Etsy.

Here are some polyvore sets made by talented members there that feauture the pencil skirt:

perdita by hayleykat

Bring my coffee and take a memo by DressWizard

songs title by poncirus trifoliata
(I would have centered the above items, but lately I can't seem to get it to center polyvore sets!)

TOMORROW- A GIVEAWAY WILL START!
Make sure you check back then!

Sunday random thoughts

I want to make a new header for my blog but I don't know what to do. If anyone has any ideas for me or inspiration, let me know! Hmm. I'd like to keep the general feel. Something whimsical, vintage/retro, coffee related, or kitchsy, I am not sure! Maybe I will have to think about it today. Of course I want it to represent me and the blog. I am probably making it more difficult than it needs to be.

On Etsy yesterday I sold three pairs of earrings which is really amazing since I hadn't sold anything in that shop for 2 weeks again. Yay! But what's funny is, the other shop(pillow stuff) that I bought a Storque showcase for, didn't sell anything. I did get decent views on my pillow cover in the first Storque showcase spot, and hearts throughout the shop. I hope at least one turns into a sale! I haven't been motivated to sew for a few weeks now, it's not good. I have fabric sitting around and ideas but no motivation to sit down and make them right now. I had been working more on the jewelry lately.

I plan to exercise today which would make 6 days this week exercised instead of just 5! The only day I skipped was Thursday. I have also been trying to do something unthinkable for me - jog. I don't plan on really becoming a jogger or runner. I have ankle issues and could probably only do a little at a time. So that's what I have been attempting. For instance, Friday night I jogged a total of 11 minutes. That was my 2nd time attempting to actually jog. The first time, I jogged only 6 and a half minutes. But to be honest, I wasn't even sure I could do that much! So by the second attempt, inside in a/c I was able to go 5 minutes before my first walking break. Anyway, that is a big deal to me!

Have a happy Sunday!

Flashback Friday: a cute foot

I took this picture on my cell phone a little less than a year ago. I was laying down with my son, trying to get him to relax and take a nap. He thought it was funny to wriggle around and then stick his foot on my face. He had done it many times before, getting such a kick out of it. So I had the phone with me and snapped a picture. I am laying on a pillow. And what baby/toddler doesn't enjoy being told they have stinky feet? My son loves it. And he likes to pretend like he is smelling our feet to and says "ooh stink". His feet are a lot bigger now! We can't play foot in face much anymore, or else I might have an eye go missing.

This little boy is a very difficult sleeper. Naps? Ha. Those are rare these days. He is 2 years and 4 months old. He resists naps and sleeping unless he is very very tired. He rarely sleeps completely through the night either. When he does, me and my husband find it unique enough to discuss it the next day. "He slept from 8-8, wow!" or whatever time frame it was. :P Thankfully if he does wake up during the night, he doesn't try to play or stay awake long. But, with such a cute face, how could I ever stay upset at him about the sleep issue?

You can join in with a Flashback Friday too! Link up at ChristopherandTia's blog!

Vintage Thursday: Butterflies

I didn't originally intend to do a butterfly theme. But after putting a vintage butterfly bracelet on my favorites list recently, I decided to put it on the blog together. And then I just went with the butterfly theme!(mostly) Random items, in color themed sets. I am not someone who actually owns butterfly stuff, but maybe I should after seeing so many cute things for sale in that theme!

Earrings $7.50; Yellow Butterfly Dress $40; Jewelry Dish $8;

1970's Rose Petal Dress $46; Butterfly Clasp Belt $22 ; Canister Set $32.50

Vintage blouse $24; Leather Butterfly shoes $45; Butterflies Bracelet $2.99(!)

I also made a new Treasury East with the butterfly theme! That has vintage and non-vintage.

"Flutter"

Have a great day!!