Monday, February 6, 2012

Featured Etsy Shop-Look on my Treasures

Looking for the perfect gift on the holidays or even for a house warming gift can be daunting.  Etsy is by far the best place to go for a huge selection.  But even that can be overwhelming when you don't even have an idea of what to get that special someone.  This is why I believe with a shop like Look on my Treasures you will find something.  Barbara is the owner of the shop and she has over 560 items available.  The selection is fantastic and the prices are very budget friendly.  As with any shop, there is usually a savings on shipping for orders with multiple items.  If you have questions, I am sure she has the answer.  Below is a small selection of what she has to offer.  Click on the links below each picture to go directly to her shop.  Happy browsing!  

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Thursday, January 26, 2012

Featured Etsy Shop- Sea Side Rose Creations


As we near February, we all know that Valentines Day is coming up.  This is the time for love, romance and being together.  There is an Etsy shop that is perfect for the occasion, Sea Side Rose Creations.  The owner, Roselle has items from vintage to repurposed items in her shop.  She specializes in shabby chic and cottage decor.  The shop has a fun and romantic mix that can be used in your daily routine.  With over 50 items to chose from, you are sure to find the perfect sweet heart gift.  Below is a small selection of her items that can be found in her shop. To enter her shop click on any of the, Sea Side Rose Creations titles and you be linked to her shop.  Thank You, Kristin 


Sea Side Rose Creations

Sea Side Rose Creations

Sea Side Rose Creations


Sea Side Rose Creations

Sea Side Rose Creations


Sea Side Rose Creations
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Monday, January 23, 2012

Dependent on a Computer!

There are several things that I have learned since about the first week in January.  First there is one thing that you do not want to be vintage, your computer.  When your computer dies, things go into crisis mode.  You start to realize how much you depend on your computer.
We tried an iPad thinking that would be a cheaper than buying a computer.  The iPad we found is a fantastic compliment, but only replaces a computers ability by 75%.  The picture capability for blogging and the Etsy shop was the biggest downfall.  So we had to return and purchase a computer in the end.
The second thing I learned was that my phone could keep me updated on sales and communication with my buyers.  But nothing much past that.  I am thrilled to be back.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Featured Shop of the Week-Professor Tiny

There is a wonderful Etsy shop that has an amazing selection of vintage called, Professor Tiny.  There is everything from the classic teacup and saucer to some of the most amusing finds as a fire hose nozzle.  The owner of this shop is Susan Sanford and she is based out of the San Francisco Bay area. There is more than 170 items to chose from and I can tell you first hand that she is knowledgeable and friendly. If you have questions she will answer quickly.  
Susan has been very kind and thoughtful to me.  I wanted to share with everyone this hidden treasure, Professor Tiny.  With the internet, Etsy and Ebay shops around many stores get buried.  I decided to unearth this shop for more to see.  I hope that you will browse around and get to know Susan and her Professor Tiny.  To go to her shop, click on the highlighted Professor Tiny in the blog or go to http://www.etsy.com/shop/ProfessorTiny?ref=seller_info.  
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Professor Tiny
Professor Tiny
Professor Tiny
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Professor Tiny

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Holiday Feast

 Our holiday feast on Christmas night.  Artichokes with lemon butter are the kids favorite vegetable.  We then had pork loin stuffed with a grape seed oil paste of herbs, sauteed onions and crushed garlic.  Wild rice was then served on the side with a sauteed onion gravy.
I made our annual Santa bread on the side.  The Santa bread is easy to make.  Make a large bread dough recipe and shape into Santa.  I make a large recipe of bread dough out of my bread machine.  Color with egg whites and red food coloring.  The eyes were dried cherries, which I always have on hand.  Bake and serve hot with butter.  Yummy!
The feast was easy to make and several items were done ahead of time.  Great to have wine with and sparkling cider for the kids.

Our holiday feast

Bread dough shaped as Santa

Stuffed pork loin with wild rice

thrift store find, Christmas Pyramid