We Even Decorate the Car for Christmas!

Yes we are that car driving down the street.  You know the one I am talking about.  The Rudolf car, the one with antlers and a red nose.  Can you tell who loves the cars decoration! 

Happy kids, Happy Life!

Feeling a bit sleepy!

Posing again!

We found ours at Walgreens for $10.  How knows, you could find one on sale about now!

Enjoy the blog.  Love new members!  Thank you, Kristin

Wonderful Etsy Shop-Never too Old

There is a fantastic shop that you need to check out.  Never too Old is a Etsy shop that specializes in vintage gems.  There are several things that caught my eye that I want to share with you.  The first three are fantastic salvage pieces.  The first two are perfect for restoring a vintage bathroom or to create a vintage bathroom.

 NeverTooOld

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NeverTooOld

However, the next item I personally love because I had the Charlie Brown puzzle as a kid.  In fact, I still have it and both my kids used this puzzle when they were younger.  So I can say with certainty that this is a wonderful find.  There are five puzzles that are being sold as a set.  Even better.  Here are a few pictures of the set. You have to get it while it lasts, because his items sell quickly!!!!!

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NeverTooOld

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Happy Shopping!!!  Your going to love NeverTooOld at Etsy.  Just click on http://www.etsy.com/shop/NeverTooOld

Vintage Style, Friday Night Pizza Night

In our house, friday night is pizza and a movie night.  The kids are always excited to create a different pizza and watch a new movie.  This last friday we found two dvd's at the library.  I was surprised and thrilled that they wanted Gilligan's Island and Saturday morning cartoons from the 1970's.  You could say we had a vintage friday pizza night.  Here are a few pictures of our pizza creations and vintage shows. We make our own pizza and it is very easy.

Vintage Classics

I use a calzone dough recipe for my bread machine. For the pizza sauce, saute onions and fresh garlic, add a can of whole tomatoes, salt and pepper and simmer until tomatoes are falling apart.  Then use a hand burr mixer and puree the mixture, add basil and oregano to taste.  Let simmer until thick and cool before placing on the pizza dough. I roll it out and spread pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese with desired toppings.  Season with dried basil, oregano, salt, pepper and garlic powder.  Then put it in the preheated oven at 425F until done.  

Kids Creation!!!

Mom and Dad's using leftovers.

We ate the whole thing!

Next friday, maybe get a pizza and few vintage shows.  You might be surprised how much you still enjoy watching them.  As for kids, it is so fun to watch them all excited and laughing at the same shows I used to watch.  My kids are four and nine and they both loved them.

Love vintage and antique?  Come and see the vintage decor and more my shop has to offer.

Where's mom !!!

Starting up a shop at Etsy with curious little helpers can be an experience.   First I give thanks, oHHHH so much thanks to my family.  Talk about patience from my kids and especially my husband.  At first my kids were saying, does mom look a little frazzled or why is dad taking weird pictures of mom with one earring.  Now they say to their friends, "my dad is just taking a picture of that for mom's shop."

I have been a stay at home mom for about eight years and they have always had my full attention, but this other thing has arrived, THE SHOP.  I wasn't sure how it would work, I'm not super mom (I think so -this is the hubby-).  Let's just say it is time to work on the laundry and the house a bit more.  Going to the gym, OH, I forgot about that.  However, they think it is great that mom doesn't make them pick up their room at night.  Hah, wait till I finally get my act together.

It is funny how kids work.  One day I worked on my Etsy shop upstairs in the study to get out of their way.  So what do you think happened?  They packed up their toys and both headed for the study and set up to play.  My son closed the door and said "Mom you need company and let us know if you need some help."  Later, my husband sat down as well.  So from now on I work on the shop where they are and everyone gives me advice.  My kids are hoping a few things do not sell, they want them for their birthday.  By the way Miranda says "HI" and Chase says "Who are you talking to"!!!!  

You never imagine what is involved in starting up a shop.  Finding the treasures is the best part, then researching them is fun.  Cleaning if needed I find rewarding.  Then taking pictures of the items, after you are done, "Wow I had better retake every picture."  This was the hardest part, but I think I am finally getting there or should I say my husband (wait until I send my bill -again this is the hubby-).  He has taken over this part and I am happy to hand it over to him.  The posting of the items has been very time consuming (I have a old and slow computer).  Guess what I have learned, work on the household chores while the pictures are uploading.  The uploading takes forrrreverrrrr, not kidding.

All and all it has been fun, exciting and exhausting.  I have learned something amazing through this experience.  While I have not sold a lot (my husband says, be patient), my family thinks I have the best shop out there.  I have to agree, because they are a part of THE SHOP.
  

Mi Famila