Time to Wrap it Up...

I'm so excited!What has seemed like forever in the making is finally falling into place.Yes,here is a light at the end of the tunnel,I am going home!I thought I'd planned for when it was going to happen,my husband getting the house was the big first step but the rest of it really came together a lot faster than expected and its caused mild issue with my etsy store.

We thought we were going to have movers do this all but it turns out they're MUCH more expensive than we ever thought.The option to DIY became increasingly obvious.My husband is flying out next week to load up a U Haul and drive it back with all our stuff and our dogs.



Here lies the problem,the kids and I are not set to fly out until almost 2 weeks later!That would be a lot of time from the customer point of view to have to wait for an order and I just can't afford to close up shop so I came up with a drastic plan.

I'm going to try and sell as much as I can before the move and the day before I leave just mail(hopefully VERY little) the rest to my new place.But how do you get people to really be interested for this to happen?Make them an offer they can't refuse.Thus,my shop will be 50% off from Oct.28th(now) till November 3rd 11pm PST.

I can't wait to be home!After 6 months away from my husband and only getting a teaser of being back for less than 24 hours when he comes in next week I can't wait to return to some normalcy in my life.It sounds cliche but we often don't know what we have till its gone and this time away from my husband has been hard on us both.When you get married to just sort of expect that the person will be there every day as a part of your life and when situations come up (be it family emergencies like mine,deployment,jail)you realize you take simple pleasures like falling asleep together,seeing each others face,a hug when needed for granted.

Even though care-taking for a family member was honestly a lot harder than I thought, it was also a very humbling experience.I know when I get home I will be in a much better mindset,much more positive and grateful.I'll stop before I get too much more mushy on you all.But I can't wait to be singing this on a daily basis ;)

Berries and Growing Out Bangs,Take 2...

Earlier this year I started the process of growing out my bangs I've had for 15 years.I got them past my eyes and then RAN back to them!At first I cut them long but then the last time I trimmed them I did really short Bettie bangs.It was after this that I decided "no,you can do this!"Thus I am starting the process of attempting to grow them out.I've said it before but really there should be support groups for these things.Especially when you've had a look for so long.That is the problem though I hate being stuck with just one look.



Yesterday I wore my berry celluloid necklace.I love the punch of aqua and the color of the berries almost matches the blouse I wore perfectly.I love these necklaces,they're so fun and I deeply regret having sold so many over the years.Like my bowling pin one.Still haunted by that.


And here is my bangs not pushed to the side.Normally I'd be trimming them as I do like them very short but temptation WILL be resisted this time around.


here is a close up of the blouse,yesterday I meant to do an outfit post but ended up spending most of the day at the Halloween store.


Speaking of being at the Halloween store.Heidi can't commit to a costume idea yet so we go there about once a week to "inspire" her.This week I have to say I was totally terrified of her costume pick!Luckily she didn't like the smell of the plastic once she put it on.Unfortunately she doesn't share my deep seeded hatred of clowns.Is it bad parenting if I make her watch "It" and show her John Wayne Gacy art?Cause they played a big part in my childhood developmental hatred of clowns.

Somebody Up There Likes Me...

Yesterday and today I seemed to have really good luck finding cool things!Lately I've been trying not to look at things as "good" or "bad",sometimes its just perspective.Yesterday when I went to get the mail I let the dogs out with me so they could handle their business.Lug does his normal annoying thing and takes off about 7 houses up the block and then trots his way back home "blessing" any tree,car tire,pole or mailbox that crosses his path on the way.I hate when he does this but yesterday it worked out in my favor because as I walked up the street to grab him I noticed that 4 houses up from us the neighbor was throwing away this!Awesome gravel art!Just tossing it to the curb.So thanks Lug,your normal annoying habit helped me rescue this lovely bit of vintage.






Later on I went to an estate warehouse and scored some great vintage pieces!Hats,jewelry,dresses and knick knacks.Oh and this Barbie case!


The place had a ton of dolls which they used in some of their Halloween decor.



Some Christmas stuff had been put out too.I LOVED the box for the Christmas ornaments.


This is one of the dresses I picked up.I got them all listed except a hot little 60's cocktail dress that needs a hem repair.


Today as I got the kids dressed and put on their shoes I noticed both of them seemed to have grown!I just bought them new shoes 2 months ago but you know kids,they're always growing and sometimes faster than we'd like them too.So I did something I shouldn't have.I took them to Nordstrom Rack.Yes,you know what that means.Mommy got herself a pair of new shoes too.I found these awesome Poetic Licence for 50% off what the normally retail for.


My closet is full of $2-$15 items I've thrifted but my shoe habit is a bit more expensive and unfortunately I have like Carrie Bradshaw shoe lusts but MY salary,thus Nordstrom Rack IS my friend...just not a friend when I'm trying to save,cruel temptress in those cases.

Bracelets and a Brooch...

This week I did pretty good on finding lots of vintage costume jewelry.Lately I've been staying strict with not buying for myself and ONLY inventory for the shop.I failed with 3 items that I'm hoping you'll agree in understanding why I don't want to part with them.Anything vintage heart,vintage lock and key is hard for me to part with.Naturally a heart lock bracelet had to stay with me!



The danging dice brooch was a lucky find and I could use all the luck I can get right now so its sticking with me.



and last but not least was this lucite confetti clamper bracelet!I had sold one just like it a few years back when I needed the money so I figured it was good karma coming back to me.



I did put a lot of new things in the shop though!AND I'm having a 30% off sale until Monday at 11pm PST.Trying to build my moving fund jar quickly.I haven't seen my husband in 5 months now its killing me!Seriously bravo to you military wives I don't know how you do it!

Hmmmm,what else is new this week?Oh I joined Pinterest!I'm kinda addicted I won't lie which is the very reason I avoided signing up for so long but now I'm there so if you are let me know.I need more people to follow!

Other than that nothing too exciting.Still trying to kick the trail end of a cold.Back to snuggling with equally sick kiddies and watching The Wonder Years on Netflix.

Awesome Atomic ...

This post is short and sweet but I just thought I'd share the awesome shower curtain I scored!I'm trying to save money for the move but also pick up a few things for the house we'll need once we're moved in and when I saw this I knew I had to have it.



I'll definitely post photos of the bathroom once I'm all moved in and have it set up with this baby in it.I need to start expanding my color scheme though.I realize I'm overdosing the house in aquas,haha!Our bedroom is,the kitchen will be aqua and red and now aqua has found its way to the bathroom.