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.

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

Professor Tiny

Professor Tiny

Professor Tiny

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 

Our Home during the Holidays.

Thought I would share a few pictures of our home on the holidays.  We wish everyone a safe and festive   holiday.  Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year.  From the Family!!!!!!

The kids reindeer in front of the fireplace.  

Our tiny christmas tree!

A few of our favorites.

Here comes Santa Claus!

Krispy Kreme, Starbucks & a Diner make up our village.

The Kings are coming!

Lights for Santa & the Kings.

Our reindeer family.

With a blanket of snow.

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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!

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