Mixing It Up

I was inspired this morning by Amy from A is for Ampersand  with her mixed patterned outfit. So for school today I thought I'd mix it up and put together my geometric shirt with my floral silk skirt.

I love the weathered look on the chalk ring so I didn't clean it off the last time I wore it.

Top: You're the Tapas Top // Modcloth

Skirt: Forever 21 // F21

Tights: George // Walmart

Shoes: Xhilaration // Target

Necklace: Poindexter Necklace // Craft'n Bettie

Ring: Chalk All You Want // Craft'n Bettie

I Love Maps

 

 

I went to Michael's and got a poster frame on sale to hang up my free vintage map I got last Saturday. I think it looks amazing and is a great addition to the vintage wall. Though I think I'm just going to wait until I get more pieces before I start to hang everything else back up. It just seems I keep taking things down when I  get a new piece and have to rehang everything. Once I get the rest of the pieces for it I'll hang everything back up and it should be finished! Alright I need to finish getting ready for school I have term projects due this week.

Craft'n Bettie Update

Before I head off to the craft store I just wanted to update you about my shop

I have added a few more sales items and lowered ones already listed.

I have added a new section with 1/2 price items mostly from the Fall and Winter collections

Since it adds $1.00 Shipping and Handling for every additional item you purchase I'm willing to return the difference if you buy three items or more. Unless the package is rather heavy then if shouldn't be more than $3.00 to ship but sometimes you get a surprise and it does cost more. If there is a big difference between cost of shipping and handling then I'll be glad to return that difference.

Vintage Finds

Today I went to this estate sale (it wasn't exactly that but it's the best way to explain it) where I got a few awesome pieces for a great price. My grandpa was told about this women selling  some old furniture from her Mom's house who passed away last year at 101. There wasn't much furniture left and no credenza but what I did get was pretty great.

Vintage Jar of Buttons $0.25

 

Beautiful Floral Tray $1.00

 

 

Divided Snowflake Casserole Dish w/glass lid $4.00

 

Smokey Mountain Map (N.C & VA) never opened FREE

After not finding furniture at the first place my grandpa and I stopped by a thrift store that had just opened up. It was more of an odds and ends shop with new and old items. I didn't find much but I got a cute mood ring and this nesting doll. Sadly I thought there were a few more whole pieces but when I checked it again it was just the top of one and the bottom of another piece.

Hunting Fox Nesting Doll $1.00

I'm hoping to get the map framed and use it for my antique collage but I'm still looking for my paint by numbers and of course the mid century credenza/sideboard.

Sometimes It's Good To Share

I have spent too much time going through all the "Sh*t _____ Say" that I had to share the original. Apparently a lot of people have made their own parody of this one with things they say, don't say or others say to them and basically all of them are just as funny; though be warned you will get sucked in and waste an hour watching every single one. Enjoy!


p.s- I do do that, "Did I lock the door?" thing plus "Did I turn off my headlights in my car?" or "Did I lock my car door?"

Sale on Craft'n Bettie (Almost Everything Reduced)

I finally figured out the direction I want to go with Craft'n Bettie and with that there are a lot of things that aren't returning. I want to keep more consistent styles and only add new ones every once in a while plus add vintage accessories. So with all that I put a lot of stuff in the sale section of the shop not to mention lowered the prices on both the Fall and Winter collections

Originally:$10 Now: $7.00

Ravishing Red and Truly Teal are left Originally: $4 Now: $2

Originally: $5 Now: $3.25

Originally: $7 Now: $4.75

I would go even cheaper but I still want to make a profit even if it is a small one. 

I need to take a vacation from the shop to organize all my pricing, jewelry, create new pieces, and build up a vintage accessory inventory. I'm going to keep the site up for a while just to get rid of some of this inventory but hoping to take a break mid February. With Valentines day coming up this is the perfect time to pick up your friends and family some cute jewelry for a reasonably good price!

Vintage Finds

Earlier this week I went with my Mother and her husband to this place that was basically a giant yard sale in an old Lowes building.

As interesting as this place was I didn't get as much stuff from here as I expected. Though I did spot an awesome coffee maker for my Mom's shop..it just needs some fixing but it looked awesome. Anyway I did pick up a few mugs to fill out my shelf, a cork board for the refrigerator, and a neat little clip board.

I rotated the picture but for some reason it won't upload that way

The store didn't have prices on things so you basically just show them what you have and they give you an estimate. I got all this for $1 and with all proceeds going to the church's mission trips I donated $2 to them.

Also for your enjoyment:

I told Derrick (my Mom's husband) it looked like she was riding in one of those swan shaped peddle boats.

SOPA and PIPA

(click photo to sign petition)

Instead of the usual Obsession Wednesday I want to let you guys know about two new bills that has been presented to Congress called Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA).  These bills that Congress will be voting on January 24 can severely limit and punish people for things we would have never thought could get someone five years in prison. They both are wrapped around copyright laws in which sites can be eliminated (i.e erased from the internet and no longer working websites) if it contains any copyright material. It may seem right, punish people who steal but they are not written out to punish criminals as it is presented. Sites like Google, Youtube, Facebook, Tumblr in which people quote lyrics,upload images and music can be deleted just because of one person. These bills are very vague and can hinder much more then just social network sites but also businesses. I could go on for hours about how under structured these bills are but I'll let you read more (here) and let you make your own decision on this.

Vintage Finds

Last night my boyfriend and I spent some quality time with my family. We went out to eat at one of our favorite local restaurants and being as the only place to "shop" in town is Walmart we headed over there to walk off our meal. When we were done we went to my Mom's house so Dustin could work on a computer. while there she let me pick through some of her vintage items that she was still rummaging through for her etsy shop Red Rover Retro.

The box had a lot of stuff that would sell and wouldn't and I got my pick of a pumpkin container, a plate that matches some I already have (this one had a manufacturer chip), and a french press that was not so vintage. Then as I was telling her how I have been looking for vintage knobs for the dresser (particularly the round spheres) she pulls out a ziplock of the old knobs that use to be on the kitchen cabinets. They were exactly what I was looking for!!

 For the moment I'm just going to line the drawers with some pretty Martha Stewart brand shelf paper just so I can get those closes on the right out of baskets. Later on through I want to sand it down the whole dresser and stain it a lighter shade.

Total cost: $0.00 I think I had a great day yesterday.

Also as I mentioned my Mom has an etsy shop where she sells vintage housewares at a great price. She and her husband has found some really amazing vintage pieces. The shop has only been up for about a month but she has a lot of items to offer. Feel free to check out her shop and leave a comment about your favorite piece :)

My Good Outfits Go To Waste

Sometimes I feel like my good business casual outfits tend to go to waste. I always think of the best ones when I only have one class then that class ends early. Oh well at least I know it works and can make it a "go to" outfit.

Blazer- Forever21//F21

Top- East 5th// JCPenny

Skirt-Chocolate Aline Skirt//Prototype Designs

Shoes- Xhilaration//Target

Earrings- Gift