Estate sale listings.

Here are pictures of listings to come this week. Everything but the sailor jacket came from the estate sale I went to, there was one more thing but it I put it on and really liked it sooooo....yeah. We'll see.

I need to start turning my head the other way.

And that top left outfit is so Madeline, dont you think?

Pleasant picnic

I got lipstick in the tube! I was concerned the size of the tube would be too small for the modern lipstick, but it turned out just right. Cleaning out the slightly dry and sticky lipstick was a task I shall approach differently next time, it got everywhere and I had to scrub my hands clean multiple times. Makeup was definitely more like a face painter back in the day, not something to "Naturally enhance your features". Hehe. I opened my suitcase of spring dresses this morning, and it felt like a petticoat day. Pink nonetheless. This is I think the only circle skirt dress I have (I think...) and despite it being faded, stained, and have an uneven hem, I get more compliments on it than any outfit. Actually this is the first time I've worn this petticoat, and I really like the effect of such and unexpected color in a neutral colored outfit.

It was such a nice day again my mother had the wonderful idea of having a picnic in a nearby park, since she made the most yummy pasta salad. Sam and I met my mother, grandma, aunt, brother, three cousins and nephew, so were were quite a silly bunch. There was a small wedding going on nearby, which was nice to see on such a beautiful day.

We played soccer and hide and seek, and my nephew tried to show my cousin how to swim. She was not interested. Most of the wishes had already bloomed into yellow flowers, but we did find a few which were of course fought over by the children. But in the end there were enough wishes for everyone ;)

Sunny Sunday

It was a beautiful day today, felt more like a nice summers day than a northwest spring, and it was kind of funny to see how people dressed for it. Some were in summer threads, shorts, tank tops, skirts, sandals. And some were stuck in sweaters and coats. Yeah. 70 degrees and I saw a girl in a coat. But I was delighted to get to wear the ensemble my Grandma got me at an Estate sale, upon closer inspection I determined it was handmade, I love the use of upholstery trim on the collar and hem. Hope everyone had a good weekend!

It's FINALLY spring.

On the way to the Estate sale this morning my mother kept saying "It'll all be gone." She was so wrong. Haha! Mom was wrong.
We were there about two and a half hours, mostly looking through the clothes. Really, this woman had tons of clothes. Lots and lots of shoes were left, probably because they are size 5.5, but I bought a few pairs anyway for my shop. Most of what I bought is for my shop, some really fabulous outfits, some two piece. I did fall in love with this floral cardigan, which is the cutest sweater I've ever seen, and the little blue one, perfect for spring. I think she made them, as I also got a bunch of needlework magazines, but they fit perfectly, I'm so short waisted lots of sweaters from that era are too long. Of course I'm still obsessing about suits even though most are a bit out of season, but I did find a frilly little pink 60s suit that is just perfect. Also a blender! It's so darling, and so sturdy, I'll bet there were more matching appliances yesterday.

I got a little bag of collars and cuffs, so sweet. These gloves were the only exciting ones left, bright yellow and clingy, and up to my shoulder. And I wish there was a way to re-fill this little lipstick tube! I will find a way I swear. I've heard of freezing little lipstick, and just popping it on, so I'll have to try. Aaaaaaaand, stockings! I can't believe these were all left, I grabbed a bunch, then later grabbed the rest, I knew I would regret if I didnt take them. In the end the nice woman running the sale gave them to me because I bought lots and lots of treasures. Just in time too, I snagged my last pair this afternoon! None of them seamed, but I counted 48 pairs, and still need to go through a mis-matched pile and pair them as best I can.

Right after the sale my mother and I went to my six year old nephews soccer game, which was a barrel of laughs. Watching little boys and girls run around and not quite know whats going on is a hoot. But he made a goal, yayyy! Such nice weather and this week is supposed to be even warmer!

Never too late

I went to the sale. Got 48 + pairs of vintage stockings for free because I bought so much. Yeah. Awesome. Pictures later.

Missed chance.

So there was this Estate sale today. I heard about it multiple times from customers coming into the shop, and my grandma even called me and told me about the thousands of outfits, hundreds of purses, fox fur coat, etc. Yes, thousands. She bought me a pair of shoes for my shop (size 5.5) I haven't seen yet, but they sound divine. My mother and I are going tomorrow, I'm sure I'll find some great things despite the mob that was there this morning (so I hear) but with so many things there must still be some treasures left. Sigh. I need to learn how to drive.

Toasters and apple pie

Today I was delighted to receive the toaster cover from Brittanynoel, and its oh so perfect, now all I need is a retro looking toaster to put under it. Along with the cover, she also sent along a lovely piece of fabric with a printed design on it, and an old photo with a sweet thank you note written on the back from her, what a cute idea!
This week I've just been trying to get over this cold, make the house more cozy, and fill up my Etsy shop, so far so good. For the first time since the Christmas season I've got over 120 items in my shop, my ultimate goal is 200, so it's climbing up there. Decorating is going quite well too, and I am loving the space I have for my merchandise, instead of packing everything together I get to spread things out end even hang up some of the nicer things in their own closet.

I also got to make an apple pie today, which turned out a bit overdone, I seem to over cook just about everything on this oven/stove, which will take some getting used to.

By the way, is anyone else watching Little Dorrit?