tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89477261910140137852024-03-13T14:39:11.155-04:00garage sale girlygarage sale girlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15468444757761577115noreply@blogger.comBlogger136125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947726191014013785.post-634756346701913822013-07-28T14:45:00.003-04:002013-07-28T14:50:30.278-04:00Thrift Store Karma<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I wanted to buy these vintage men's pants, but I couldn't find a price tag. I checked the pockets for a price tag and discovered a five spot! When I checked out, I handed the $5 to the clerk and explained. She was confused. I just wanted to do the right thing...and I think it was good karma because I found loads of great vintage fabrics!</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">I don't typically buy these grab bags because it can be difficult to tell what all is in the sealed plastic bags. From what I could tell through the plastic bag, there seemed to be enough remnants of vintage looking fabrics to make it worth taking the chance.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">You have no idea how excited I was to tear open the bag when I got home!</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The hankies alone made the bag totally worthwhile. Have you seen the prices on vintage handkerchiefs these days? Even at the thrift store on half price day, they can go for $1.50 each!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I don't tend to buy velvets because I typically only find the cheap-o looking super synthetic kind. These fat quarter sized cuttings are the "good stuff", and not plastic looking at all. They will be perfect for Fall/ Winter sewing projects.</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Sweet score number three:</span> two quarter yard cuttings of phenomenal vintage upholstery fabrics.</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These two fabrics are going to be made into some gorgeous pillows!</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Not too shabby, if you ask me...it was a beautiful home sewn vintage girl's dress. It is in nearly perfect condition (missing only one button on the back closure), and it is extremely well made. It just needs a delicate wash a good press and a button and it will be good as new. This will not be repurposed into anything! It should be worn by a vintage loving little lady. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Not sure if I just got lucky or if it really was good karma for turning in the money that I found.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">It is just like Forrest Gump says..."Life is like a grab bag at a thrift store, you never know what vintage you are going to get..." um...errr...something like that.</span></span></div>
garage sale girlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15468444757761577115noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947726191014013785.post-7448504203626583362013-07-21T23:23:00.001-04:002013-07-21T23:23:10.475-04:00Garage Sale Girly Fun With Marketing Mike<br />
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Hey You!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Long time no see, eh?<o:p></o:p></div>
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Well, I have decided to give the old sewing machine the
day off so I could WRITE A NEW BLOG POST! I know, I can’t believe it
either. Since today is #SSPS (Shameless Self Promotion Sunday) on the Twitter,
I figured it would be a perfect opportunity to do just that!<o:p></o:p></div>
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This week I had an amazing opportunity to be interviewed by
an author, speaker, sports marketing specialist, hot dog extraordinaire and all
around great guy, Mr. Mike Rudd. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wine Not? July is national hot dog month! Enjoy a hot dog classy style with a glass of vino while conducting a very serious interview! Photo via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151820103528694&set=a.10151179181953694.500237.352264148693&type=1&theater" target="_blank">Marketing Fun With Mike's</a> Facebook Fan Page. </td></tr>
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Mr. Rudd wrote his debut book, “<i>Hot Dogs, A Little
Marketing, and A Lot of Fun</i>”. In this book, he explains how working at a hot
dog stand in college, taught him lessons that he was able to apply to achieve greatness,
not only in his career, but in life as well! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is his story, not necessarily a “how to”
manual. One of the great things about reading this book though, is that so many
of his stories and “Carry Outs” can be applied to your own life and be beneficial
to anyone trying to find their own “Hot Dog Stand”. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My personal copy of "<i>Hot Dogs, A Little Marketing and A Lot Of Fun</i>". I am old school, so I decided to go with the actual physical book...but you can also purchase it as an e-book on his website,<a href="http://www.marketingfunwithmike.com/" target="_blank"> Marketing Fun With Mike</a>!</td></tr>
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I was honored when Marketing Mike asked to interview this
Garage Sale Girly for his Hot Dog Chronicles! <o:p></o:p></div>
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So without further ado, here is the pod cast interview! I
hope you will sit down, grab a hot dog and enjoy the pod cast!<o:p></o:p></div>
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I just wanted to say a huge footlong hot dog sized thank you
to Marketing Mike!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marketing Mike beat me to the punch with the thank you though! I added his thank you card to my "insprational" cork board that hangs in front of my sewing machine.</td></tr>
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p.s. If you made it to the lightning round portion of the
interview and were wondering about my recent best vintage find, that is not for
sale…here it is!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At first glance it is an unassuming vintage hard plastic case...In fact my husband and I almost didn't give it a second glance when at a recent garage sale.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">But when you open the case...the party begins, a la Don Draper! Yes, a complete c.1960's Trav.L.Bar by Ever-Wear! The set even came with a swell transistor radio! </td></tr>
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Well, if you are really in love with it, I did say that I
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garage sale girlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15468444757761577115noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947726191014013785.post-16851813256130576952012-10-25T08:55:00.000-04:002012-10-25T08:55:00.778-04:00Vote For Vintage<div style="text-align: center;">
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this election season, I urge you to vote for vintage. Sure these items may be a
bit worn and tattered, but they have survived. The wear gives these pieces
character and unique qualities that are admirable. The choice is yours when
buying gifts or items to decorate your nest</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 17px;">.</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/112175129/vintage-metal-patriotic-serving-tray-sam?ref=v1_other_1" target="_blank">Vintage Patriotic serving tray</a> at The Unique Bird</td></tr>
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garage sale girlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15468444757761577115noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947726191014013785.post-75698882713185157602012-10-08T09:51:00.000-04:002012-10-08T09:57:51.634-04:00Watch out On Halloween...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Antique postcard from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/110232497/antique-nash-halloween-postcard-goblins" target="_blank">The Unique Bird</a> on etsy. "And the goblins will get you, if you don't watch out On Halloween"...or the pirates. </td></tr>
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I had an interesting conversation with a 5 year old boy over the weekend. It went a little something like this.</div>
Me: "What are you going to dress up as for Halloween?"<br />
Little Boy: "Arrrrrr"<br />
Me: "A dinosaur?"<br />
Little Boy: "No. Arrrr"<br />
Me: "A monster?"<br />
Little Boy: "No. Arrrrrrr"<br />
Me: "A pirate?"<br />
Little Boy: "Yes."<br />
Me: "What is your favorite candy?"<br />
Little Boy: "You are."<br />
Me: "You don't want to eat me...I am not very sweet. I am pretty salty"<br />
Little Boy: "I like salty."<br />
Ok...just chuckle it off. Surely this little boy is not trying to pick me up!?!<br />
A little while later I asked him: "Are you hungry? What do you want to eat for lunch?"<br />
Little Boy: "I want to eat YOU."<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My little 5 year old friend...he looks so sweet...but he is a bit salty himself! Father's lock up you daughters...husbands hang on to your wives...this pirate is on the prowl!</td></tr>
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I kind of got the feeling that this little pirate really was looking for booty. I am impressed...this kid's pick up lines were better than most of the men I had encountered when I was single.</div>
garage sale girlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15468444757761577115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947726191014013785.post-65511653424497945412012-09-08T15:42:00.003-04:002012-09-08T15:42:57.740-04:00Cheers to Eleven Years<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Happy Anniversary to my wonderful husband!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our wedding day 9/8/2001. My husband and I picked up these little metal numbers at the flea over the summer! Aren't they so sweet? They were reclaimed from old clock faces. I have big plans on framing them with the photo.</td></tr>
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He is my blog editor. My accountant. My muscle. Sometimes he is my sewing assistant (sorry honey...but thank you). My navigator (and driver...sorry again). My tech support....And that is just the work stuff that he is kind enough to help me with. He is my enthusiast. He is my best friend. He is my everything. Hey, I love my guy! First of the day to eleven years!</div>
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p.s. sorry if this is super sappy my dear husband...I forgot to buy you a card so I had to improvise.</div>
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Love you always,</div>
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<i>Your Garage Sale Girly</i></div>
garage sale girlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15468444757761577115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947726191014013785.post-82015210216061883122012-09-07T13:32:00.002-04:002012-09-07T13:34:35.477-04:00Back Story - Treasure Hunt In The Dark<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Just a little backstory on this fantastic mid century <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px;">Bay
Keramik West Germany art pottery planter that just arrived in my etsy shop...</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Mid Century Bay Keramik <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px;">planter - </span>Ripe Olive, at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/108835894/mid-century-bay-keramik-planter-ripe" target="_blank">The Unique Bird</a></span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Because sometimes the hunt is just as interesting as the find.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Early August, somewhere in Ohio on Rt. 127 (a.k.a The
Endless Yard Sale)... <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">There was a field filled with rusty metal vintage treasures.
A huge thunderstorm was brewing. Instead of wondering around the field of metal
finds with lightening overhead, the hubby and I opted to venture into a little
farm out building. There was a sign on the door that said “More Inside”. Oh yes,
there certainly was more. The building
was filled with tables of treasure from what we could tell. There was some
daylight coming through one door and there was one very dim overhead light. Basically...it was the type of building that felt like it belonged in a horror film…and the men
that were selling didn’t exactly give me a fuzzy safe feeling. Honestly I felt
safer outside the field of metal with the lightening striking… But there was
the vintage…so I pressed on. I don’t know that I have ever selected my
purchases as fast as I did that afternoon. There was no time for pondering over
details; there was not really any way to check for cracks or makers marks
considering the low lit ambiance of that charming building. The name of the game was,
take a chance. Grab what you like, buy it and get the heck outta there. My husband...didn’t
seem to notice my uneasiness and urgency. He was lost in a box of vintage beer
bottle openers. I wondered over to him with my hands full of vintage pottery
and said…in a slightly…well, rather stern tone, “we need to wrap this up”. With
every crack of thunder, I selected faster. All I kept thinking was, please don’t
let this storm knock out the power to that light. We purchased our treasures from
a slightly sketchy looking fellow and made it to the silver flea (a.k.a. my
sweet car) right before the rain started pouring. When we made it home safe and
sound I decided to inspect my finds, since I had not really seen them. As luck
would have it, this mid-century pottery piece was in pretty good shape…I didn’t
fare so well with all of the pieces. One out of six isn’t too shabby..and we
didn’t get kidnaped...also very good.
The moral of the story is, sometimes it is better to be lucky than good</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Sure those men may have been a bit sketchy but they did have some pretty sweet vintage.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Maybe it was a genius selling technique. Entice the customer with awesome vintage..but make them feel very uncomfortable and a bit scared so they don’t quibble about
price and they don’t linger…the world may never know.</span> </span></td></tr>
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garage sale girlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15468444757761577115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947726191014013785.post-72802248703430883272012-05-30T10:08:00.003-04:002012-05-31T09:45:53.733-04:00Hi and Good Bye to May<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><u>Dis-ci-pline</u> -</span><br />
activity, exercise, or a regimen that develops or improves a skill; training. Example: A daily stint at the typewriter is excellent discipline for a writer.<br />
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Thank you <i><a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/discipline" target="_blank"> Dictionary.com</a>.</i> for giving me such a fitting example of discipline.<br />
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So let me just say my poor little blog has been suffering...begging for some sort of attention each week. </div>
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It is not that I have lost the discipline to post my favorite etsy finds in my blog each week...the fact is, my discipline has shifted. I have really been trying to step up the production of my handmade vintage fabric goodies...because as it turns out, you cannot sell more stuff if you don't have the product to sell (I think I must have missed that day in Introduction to Business class). Sew on my little Kenmore Ultra Stitch 12.</div>
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Yes, I am jealous of the folks that can do it all! You know those people who are able to juggle regular blog posts, sew up the merchandise, list new items in the etsy shop, hunt for vintage treasures, research those vintage treasures, go to the grocery, cook up the dinners...and clean (god forbid). I don't even have any little ones yet to throw into the mix! To those who can do it all, and get to bed at a reasonable hour, I honestly salute you.</div>
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Any who...now that I am finished whining about my lack of multi tasking skills... I guess the good news is that my lack of blogging has resulted in a lovely selection of handmade goodies!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Hello May!</span></div>
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At the beginning of the month I was a vendor at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Summer-Flea-Columbus/137247892959189" target="_blank">Spring Flea</a> in The Short North in Columbus, Oh.</div>
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Our favorite local wine shop, <a href="http://mezawineshop.com/" target="_blank">Meza</a>, stocked up on a serious selection of our handmade vintage fabric wine bottle wraps just in time for Mother's Day gifting! </div>
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...and more new Spring-tas-tic wine wraps were delivered to <a href="http://celebratelocal.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Celebrate Local</a>! </div>
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Apparently the customers are celebrating with Ohio wines wrapped in the best handmade vintage fabric wine bottle wraps from The Unique Bird!</div>
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So if you visit Columbus Ohio and are looking for unique dressings from The Unique Bird, for gifting a bottle of wine, you know where to find them!</div>
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I am super excited to announce that some of The Unique Bird's handmade can now be found at a new shop in Lindsborg, Kansas called Sarahendepity!</div>
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I was fortunate to get to know the owner of the shop through etsy and was thrilled when she asked me to send some of my handmade vintage lace garlands and vintage fabric coffee cup cozies to her new shop!</div>
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Talk about a gal that can do it all! The shop owner, Sarah, has not one...but two successful etsy shops. At <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SarahAnntiques" target="_blank">Sarahanntiques</a> on etsy she sells a fabulous assortment antiques and primitives and at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/quesarahsera" target="_blank">Que Sarah Sera</a> on etsy she sells beautiful handmade jewelry. Her new brick and mortar shop <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Sarahendepity" target="_blank">Sarahendepity</a>, not only houses her handmade jewelry as well her antiques, but a selection of products from other etsy handmade artists from around the U.S.! I am very proud to be representing Ohio in Lindsborg, Kansas! </div>
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Now if you happen to link over to one of her etsy shops right now you may find them in vacation mode...not because she is actually taking a vacation, but she is a bit tied up with harvest on her farm. (Told you she can do everything!) Be sure to stop by her etsy shops in the next few weeks to check out her beautiful online selection if you cannot pop in to her shop in Kansas. I wish her continued success in her etsy shops, and all the best in her new brick and mortar!</div>
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So to wrap up this crazy good month...the hubby and I will be hitting the road... the National Road that is. We are heading out on an adventure in search of fantastic vintage treasures for the shop! This week the National Road yard sales kick off and run through the weekend! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Historic-National-Road-Yard-Sale/174514565550" target="_blank">The National Road yard sales</a> are scattered along Rt. 40 and run from Baltimore to St. Louis. Unfortunately, we have a limited time to cover so many yard sales...so we will just be able to hit some of Ohio and part of Indiana. Maybe someday...we can go all the way.</div>
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Here is hoping that I won't be such a stranger to my blog next month...or at least will have more exciting happenings from The Unique Bird to report to you about! </div>garage sale girlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15468444757761577115noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947726191014013785.post-32161537335532937792012-04-20T09:36:00.001-04:002012-04-20T09:38:36.438-04:00This Week In History - To Catch a Princess<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>April 18th,1956</i></span></div>
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On April 18th, 1956, actress Grace Kelly marries Prince Rainier of Monaco. The glamorous Miss Kelly met her Prince Rainier while filming the 1955 Hitchcock movie, "<i>To Catch a Thief</i>", in the French Riviera. When the two met, it wasn't exactly love at first sight, at least not for the Hitchcock blond. It took a bit of time to convince Miss Kelly that this man she met wasn't just any Prince...he was her Prince Charming. The Prince started a letter writing campaign and his persistence paid off. After a year of correspondence, he won her over. Apparently, that is how you catch a Princess. Miss Kelly retired from acting and traded her star for a crown.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">For more information on the wedding of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier of Monaco or this date in history check out this article on <a href="http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/grace-kelly-and-prince-rainier-marry?catId=12" target="_blank"><i>The History Channel</i></a> website.</span></div>garage sale girlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15468444757761577115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947726191014013785.post-89603052403046755632012-04-05T12:02:00.000-04:002012-04-05T12:21:17.308-04:00Thursday's Unique Picks - Please Don't Lose The Opener<div style="text-align: center;">
Ohhhh the anticipation...the excitement.<br />
Anyone know what today is?<br />
Anyone? Anyone?</div>
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Opening Day for the <a href="http://columbus.clippers.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t445" target="_blank"><i>Columbus Clippers</i></a>, of course!</div>
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Who are the Clippers, you ponder? Well they are Columbus' AAA Minor League baseball team.</div>
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Just to be clear. I don't really like baseball...but I do like Columbus Clippers baseball. Makes sense, right?</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Check out my sweet new Clipper's gear. This one of a kind D.I.Y Clippers bag was a Christmas Gift from my Hubby. D.I.Y? Yes. He bought me this vintage bag (on etsy, of course) and the Clippers patch and it was up to me to assemble, since sewing is not really his forte.</td></tr>
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So to celebrate opening day, I thought I would sing a little tune that you may know and love, accompanied by some great etsy finds that you may want to get to know and love!</div>
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1949 sheet music from the MGM musical "Take Me Out To The Ball Game" found in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/90059605/sheet-music-take-me-out-to-the-ballgame?show_panel=true" target="_blank"><i>Oma's Trunk's</i></a> etsy shop.</blockquote>
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<i>Take me out to the crowd;</i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Buy me some peanuts...</i></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adorable vintage style peanut bags from<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68663800/vintage-style-happiness-is-a-peanut-bags" target="_blank"><i> In The Clear</i></a> on etsy.</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>and Crackerjack,</i></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some may associate beer with baseball games but there is nothing wrong with throwing back a glass of vino while cheering on the team...especially if you are using these great vintage Crackerjack prize wine glass charms handmade by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83567485/1950s-cracker-jack-western-prises-as" target="_blank"><i>D&J Leis Antiques</i></a> on etsy.</td></tr>
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<i>...and a hot dog </i><br />
(seriously, how is this line not in the lyrics?)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fantastic dancing stained glass weiner from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/17956922/stained-glass-weiner-take-me-out-to-the" target="_blank"><i>Western Art Glass'</i></a> etsy shop.</td></tr>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I don't care if I never get back.</span></i></div>
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<i>So let's root, root, root for the home team</i>,</div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">If they don't win, it's a shame.</span></i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hoping for a win! This great embossed copper "win" necklace is from<i> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/91027610/metal-word-necklace-win-with-dark-metal" target="_blank">Juls After Midnight</a></i> on etsy.</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>For it's one, two, three strikes you're out,</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>At the old ball game!</i></span><br />
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Go Clippers! Bring home a win tonight! You know that they say...</div>
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If the home team loses the opener...<br />
they won't be able to serve beer the rest of the season.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtTVp1DEP1KYjTKx7lBjUv0NSpB47S7TTfUuqMdb45XDgwAXKoQBu2_uSmgGMYLpkBECjaIHGmaF5j5Ns8SeHwMyp6iAZ_6AwAtzmHPIszNJtogA5f9yBAJKgqV2YLexPTRYJgvJcx6yZn/s1600/il_570xN.310130281.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtTVp1DEP1KYjTKx7lBjUv0NSpB47S7TTfUuqMdb45XDgwAXKoQBu2_uSmgGMYLpkBECjaIHGmaF5j5Ns8SeHwMyp6iAZ_6AwAtzmHPIszNJtogA5f9yBAJKgqV2YLexPTRYJgvJcx6yZn/s400/il_570xN.310130281.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Please don't lose the opener. But if they do...you won't have to worry, if you have this great vintage beer bottle opener around your neck, from<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/92495638/vintage-beer-opener-beer-bottle-opener" target="_blank"><i> Poor Sparrow's</i></a> etsy shop.</td></tr>
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(A girly could get powerful thirsty without a cold one to wash down all of those hot dogs.)<br />
Hope that you enjoyed our opening day inspired etsy picks and I wish all of your favorite teams the best of luck this baseball season, unless they are playing my Clippers of course.</div>garage sale girlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15468444757761577115noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947726191014013785.post-66218738016524051902012-03-23T14:25:00.001-04:002012-03-23T18:22:02.584-04:00The Bird is the Word<div style="text-align: center;">
Hot Dog! Yes, Girly is FINALLY updating her blog!</div>
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Oh, where do I start?</div>
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A lot has been going on at the headquarters of The Unique Bird (a.k.a. my nest). As I slowly try and get back to some sort of a blogging schedule, hopefully you will enjoy a brief rundown of my adventures over the last few weeks.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Wake up and smell the coffee!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78623534/flavo-matic-vintage-west-bend-percolator"><i>Flavo Matic percolator</i></a> found in my etsy shop. A few days after my coffee maker was kaput, a customer inquired if I could test the working condition of this percolator. I did, and it perked right up! Why didn't I think to do that myself?</td></tr>
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Or not...</div>
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A few weeks back, I awoke...not to the smell of freshly brewed coffee...but an empty coffee pot and my coffee maker blinking "error" at me. Shock. Horror. Not really a great way to start the day...or a story (I promise it gets better). So feeling under caffeinated, I trudged down stairs to check my email.</div>
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How to brighten my mood sans coffee? Insert an amazing opportunity. Imagine my now shock and awe when I was asked to go to my hometown and appear on live television to talk about my vintage treasures and my handmade vintage fabric goodies! Suddenly my day was perking up.</div>
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Yes, I was walking on clouds with excitement over my upcoming television appearance, but that was a few weeks away...back to work girly! You have to get sewing. Someone had to make a fresh selection of vintage fabric wine accessories for our favorite local wine shop for Spring, and that someone was me! Suddenly I felt like wonder woman...(because I was a kick butt sewing machine...not because I was wearing a cape while sewing).</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">A stitch in time saves nine</span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxI90un5JMUCYpyOp4rfoxTW2mnM1BdNM2BxKbqvXqJ6m4IUT3wgXWpd3VLAikuMbYHtnf8E0fyDDwe1qwuAEMQltEXdtlQ3HPpAn8U5TTV3kmb3fiKX-9xe04a0IQGFKqx-eup1txHk9U/s1600/ultra+stitch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxI90un5JMUCYpyOp4rfoxTW2mnM1BdNM2BxKbqvXqJ6m4IUT3wgXWpd3VLAikuMbYHtnf8E0fyDDwe1qwuAEMQltEXdtlQ3HPpAn8U5TTV3kmb3fiKX-9xe04a0IQGFKqx-eup1txHk9U/s320/ultra+stitch.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Vintage Kenmore Ultra Stitch 12.</td></tr>
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Rolling along on my good old 1982 Kenmore Ultra Stitch 12. Ca chunk, ca chunk, ca...whaaat?!?! Shock. Horror. My poor sewing machine finally had enough of my empty promises to give it a little rest...and had a bit of a break down. Suddenly a broken coffee maker seemed like small potatoes...this was serious.</div>
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Much like Demi Moore, my sewing machine needed to be treated for "exhaustion". Thankfully I had a back up sewing machine.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We got off to a rocky start...but pretty soon my back up sewing machine and I became good pals.</td></tr>
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Last summer, I became the proud owner of my Mother-in-law's c.1970's Kenmore sewing machine. I have to admit...we got off to a rocky start (me and the sewing machine...not me and my Mother-in-law) but I kept at it, and we soon became close friends. I was able to deliver a new selection of my bloomin' wine bottle stoppers to <a href="http://www.vinomeza.com/">Meza Wine Shop</a>.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bloomin' Wine Bottle Stoppers from The Unique Bird exclusively sold at Meza Wine Shop in Westerville, Ohio.</td></tr>
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I was also able to get started on some pretty new handmade goodies to debut on my TV appearance and oh yes...a big selection of Spring-tastic goods for our first Trunk Show at Meza's Girls Night Out Wine Tasting.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Filling up my trunk (well suitcase) with handmade vintage fabric goodies for Meza's Girls Night Out Wine Tasting and Trunk show featuring The Unique Bird and Objet Adapte! </td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Welcome Home!</span></div>
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After a week of rehab and a few new parts, I welcomed my good old Kenmore home..and I departed to my hometown for my television debut in Dayton!</div>
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It was all very exciting to appear on<i> <a href="http://www.wdtn.com/subindex/living_dayton">Living Dayton</a></i>! <i>Living Dayton</i> is a new lifestyle program on WDTN - TV (the ABC affiliate in Dayton, Ohio). I felt so glamorous...I felt so excited...I felt like I was 5'6" tall!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> A behind the scenes snap shot from my segment on <i>Living Dayton</i> courtesy of the fantastic Mr. Schmelick. No, I was not working out, but I did need a step up so I wasn't a floating head behind my suitcase filled with pillows.</td></tr>
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Objects on the screen may not be to actual scale. Through the magic of television I actually was taller! So without further ado...yours truly's television debut.</div>
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<a href="http://www.wdtn.com/dpp/living_dayton/decorating-tips-from-the-unique-bird">Decorating tips from the Unique Bird: wdtn.com</a></div>
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Um. So there you have it. Um. not too shabby for my first time on live TV. In my attempt to not say "like" 750 times, I ended up saying "um" 950 times. Oh well, c'est la vie. Hopefully what I had to say was so impactful that it distracted the viewers from counting my...um...ums. As my sister said, it was "Um - believable". All jokes aside, I cannot thank the folks at <i>Living Dayton</i> enough for such a terrific opportunity to spread the word about The Unique Bird's vintage and handmade treasures!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Sew on and Sew Forth...</span></div>
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After appearing on <i>Living Dayton</i>...I whisked myself away to my favorite Kettering thrift store...just to see if there was anything I couldn't live without...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So we meet again<a href="http://garagesalegirly.blogspot.com/2012/01/thursdays-unique-picks-as-seen-on-tv.html"> Frigidaire Flare</a>. In January, the hubby and I stumbled upon one of these c.1960's stoves at the Re- Store in Columbus, Ohio...and then I spotted this one in Kettering. Much to my hubby's dismay once again...I lived without it. </td></tr>
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Then back to Columbus to wrap up my sewing projects for Meza's Girls Night Out Wine Tasting and Trunk Show featuring handmade vintage fabric goods from The Unique Bird and Objet Adapte.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photos courtesy of Meza. March Girls Night Out Wine Tasting 3/21/12. We had an awesome selection of new Bloomin' Wine Bottle Stoppers displayed on the front table!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful handmade vintage feedsack handbags and accessories from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ObjetAdapte"><i>Objet Adapte</i></a> at the wine tasting!</td></tr>
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It was a fantastic turnout for the wine tasting! Thanks so much to our talented friends from <a href="http://objetadapte.com/">Objet Adapte</a> for partnering up with The Unique Bird for this event, to Meza for featuring us, and of course, thank you to everyone that came out to support us!</div>
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In a nut shell...that is what I have been up to. It has been a crazy town at my nest over the last few weeks but it was crazy in a good way! Just think, it all started with a broken coffee maker... What's next? No more glamorous television appearance and wine tastings lined up in the near future, but I did go to my first Garage Sale of the year this morning...so it is back to normal-ish business here. I am hoping to get some new vintage pieces added to my etsy shop soon, so stay tuned!</div>
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P.S. Do you remember at the beginning of this post when I said I was going to give you a brief rundown of my adventures? For me, this is brief.</div>garage sale girlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15468444757761577115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947726191014013785.post-36072463069693206142012-02-09T11:57:00.005-05:002012-02-09T20:58:09.681-05:00Thursday's Unique Picks - What Are You Made Of?<div style="text-align: center;">
Valentine's Day is looming...</div>
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Uhhhh...</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adorable assorted selection of vintage valentines from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/91606013/vintage-valentine-card-destash-bird"><i>Treasures of Vintage Memories</i></a> shop on etsy.</td></tr>
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What do girls want? My Husband would say, "what don't they want". </div>
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What do boys want...gross get your head out of the gutter. </div>
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Surely there are loads of lovely gift ideas from etsy sellers...but where to start the search. </div>
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I thought maybe this little Mother Goose rhyme, that my Grandma used to recite to me, might give us some direction. Yeah...let's see what you are made of!</div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">What are little boys made of?</span></i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"What are little boys made of..." illustrated poster from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/91571942/snips-and-snails-and-puppy-dog-tails"><i>leesaralou's</i></a> etsy shop.</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Snips..</i></span>.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Manly grunts all around...an instant collection of vintage tin snips from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60238238/trio-of-vintage-tin-snips"><i>It's Verily Vintage</i></a> on etsy.</td></tr>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Snails...</span></i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When the room heats up on Valentine's Day, prop open the door with this hand painted vintage iron snail door stop from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/90469153/hand-painted-iron-snail-doorstop"><i>Portuguese Vintage's</i></a> etsy shop </td></tr>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">and Puppy Dog Tails.</span></i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Uncork the magic with the tail of this little pup. This great vintage wooden dog has a corkscrew for a tail and can be found at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80049026/vintage-wooden-dog-corkscrew-and-bottle"><i>Nickadizzy</i></a> on etsy.</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>What are little girls made of?</i></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh so nice...eye chart inspired illustrated poster from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66526101/sugar-spice-everything-nice-eye-exam"><i>CJ Prints</i></a> on etsy.</td></tr>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Sugar...</span></i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sugary sweet without the calories...custom order this handmade crochet "frosted sugar cookies" scarf from<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84133528/frosted-sugar-cookies-scarf-pastel-pink"> <i>Kellyz Kreationz</i></a> etsy shop.</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Spice...</i></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Slip out of those pajama jeans and into something to spice Valentine's Day up...like these beautiful 1950's satin tap shorts from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/91435670/vintage-1950s-underwear-50s-tap-pants"><i>Concetta's Closet</i></a> on etsy.</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>and All Things Nice.</i></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mama always says...boys like nice girls. This little handmade pillow from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65180022/because-nice-matters-daily-reminder?ref=sr_list_13&sref=&ga_search_query=nice&ga_view_type=list&ga_ship_to=&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_page=11&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Your Homebased Mom</a> on etsy, is a nice <br />
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Now that we are clear on what boys and girls are made of...hopefully, it will make choosing something special for your Valentine from great etsy sellers a snap...or should I say smooch!</div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">XOXO</span></i></div>
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<br /></div>garage sale girlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15468444757761577115noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947726191014013785.post-5562809816331814202012-02-02T16:29:00.001-05:002012-02-02T17:44:02.670-05:00This Week In History - Define Timeline...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>February 1st, 1884</i></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adorable handmade dictionary rings from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/56338018/dictionary-word-rings-personalized-with"><i>Out Of The Blue's</i></a> etsy shop</td></tr>
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On February 1st, 1884 the first portion of the Oxford English Dictionary is published. Sure there were other dictionaries in publication at that time, but members of London's Philological Society wanted to step it up. What does Philological mean? Why don't you look it up in the dictionary? Plans to produce an error free, up to date dictionary started brewing in 1857. The concept was to cover all of the vocabulary from 1150 A.D. to present (present as in 1850's ish) into four volumes. They estimated it would take about ten years to complete. Over forty years later, after the 125th and final fascicle, the dictionary was published, complete with 400,000 words and phrases in ten volumes. Yes, I see a hand back there...What is a fascicle? You are going to have to look that up in the dictionary. </div>
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Don't you hate it when people say, "I've been busy...".</div>
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I mean who isn't?</div>
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Hey Girly what have you been up to?</div>
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Ummmm, I've been busy. Oh well, I am back today with a little Unique Picks blog post!</div>
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Soooo...I have been doing a little shopping around for vintage goodness lately and have spotted some pretty sweet finds. </div>
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What kind of vintage are you talking about, you may inquire?</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4k46c4K9T7ZNkQz99yAfo9E4szu4fUk-ZForFosKTho4k4tIawezAbF4_GgbukRPFLEdFeUkSn0XAG-KFlSbpI6KO6LjFPIszvyC50zoi3VH4k6B9ToXvKwRPZt-KBcHUgCvtUiU0OK6q/s1600/il_570xN.286157857.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4k46c4K9T7ZNkQz99yAfo9E4szu4fUk-ZForFosKTho4k4tIawezAbF4_GgbukRPFLEdFeUkSn0XAG-KFlSbpI6KO6LjFPIszvyC50zoi3VH4k6B9ToXvKwRPZt-KBcHUgCvtUiU0OK6q/s400/il_570xN.286157857.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What is not to love about this fantastic 1960's portable TV radio from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/86109033/vintage-singer-portable-tv-radio"><i>Mae and Jean Vintage</i></a> on etsy? It is so sweet, petite and retro fabulous.</td></tr>
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Let's just say when I picked up these vintage pieces, I had no idea that they were "as seen on T.V." spectacular.</div>
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Last week my thrifty adventure began in Dayton, Ohio. My mother and I went to a Goodwill Thrift Store Outlet...yes, I said outlet. Have you ever been to a thrift store where you pay for your purchases by the pound? Well, I haven't...until last week. Picture it, large bins brimming with bits and pieces to sift through. It was sort of like panning for vintage gold. </div>
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My mom spotted this fantastic Mid Century Chip and dip set for me.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Vintage gold" that will eventually be listed in my etsy shop.</td></tr>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">As seen at Sterling Cooper...</span></i></div>
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Have you ever heard of a show called Mad Men? Stop that laughing...I know...who hasn't. I have to admit I just started watching it a few weeks ago and the hubby and I are now hooked. (we are just in the middle of season two, so don't spoil anything for me)! Part of the fun of the show (for me) is seeing all of the vintage. Imagine my delight when I spotted the matching ice bucket to the above chip and dip set, in one of the offices at Sterling Cooper, in one of the first few episodes of season two. I sure do wish I had a screen shot just to prove the provenance of this vintage gold.</div>
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At our second thrift store stop, I was united with these pretty wall hangings. My Mother said, "I think my Grandmother had those". Who knew my Great Grandmother had such fantastic taste.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brilliant Botanical 1960's Syroco Wood Wall Hangings. Just added to my etsy shop, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/91487316/1960s-syroco-wood-wall-hangings"><i>The Unique Bird</i></a>, today!</td></tr>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">As seen in the Draper residence...</span></i></div>
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...Don and Betty's master bedroom to be exact. My Husband's eagle eye, spotted some wall hangings pretty similar to these, in one of the episodes we watched a few days after I picked these up.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo from<a href="http://www.casasugar.com/Love-Hate-Drapers-Headboard-2120271"> <i>casasugar</i></a> blog post and<a href="http://www.amctv.com/"> <i>AMC</i></a><i>.</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo from an article on <i><a href="http://www.womansday.com/home/decorating-ideas/mad-meninspired-home-decor-91346">Woman's Day</a>.</i></td></tr>
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The article on the Woman's Day magazine website is about Mad Men inspired home decor. They tell you where you can score a headboard, lamps and bedding just like the Drapers have, but they don't tell you where to pick up those fabulous wall hangings...hmmm...I know exactly where you can find some.</div>
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I can't wait to watch more episodes of Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Men to see if I have any more vintage items "in stock" that are like ones on T.V.</div>
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A few days after my thrift store adventures with my Mom in Dayton, the Hubby and I headed over to<a href="http://www.habitatcolumbus.org/restore/"> Re Store</a> in Columbus. If you have never been to a Re Store, it is like a home improvement thrift store run by Habitat for Humanity. Folks will donate items for the home; cabinets, wood, appliances, sinks, etc. You name it...they might have it. It isn't all vintage, but sometimes there are a few old gems in there that can be refurbished for a retro renovation.</div>
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Bewitched by an oven...</div>
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I didn't exactly snatch up this 1960's Frigidaire beauty (much to the chagrin of my husband)...but I did snap a few photos. </div>
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Oh, it needed some...well, a lot of love to get back into tip top shape. I can't say that I am in the market for a new oven right now and my husband doesn't currently have the know how to overhaul a vintage appliance...(not that you couldn't honey).</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Frigidaire Flair we spotted at Re Store in Columbus, Ohio 1/21/12.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">True retro flair for only $150.</td></tr>
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Now where have I seen an oven like this before?</div>
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Of Course, Mrs. Stevens has a slightly more deluxe model in her kitchen.</div>
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<i>Bewitched,</i> happens to be one of my Favorite classic television shows!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image from <a href="http://www.kitchenandresidentialdesign.com/2009/07/meet-frigidaire-flair.html"><i>Kitchen and Residential Design</i></a> blog post of Samantha Stevens' kitchen in Bewitched.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image from <a href="http://certainladies.com/2011/11/23/whats-cookin/"><i>Certain Ladies</i></a> blog post of the Flair and Samantha in action.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image from <i><a href="http://www.kitchenandresidentialdesign.com/2009/07/meet-frigidaire-flair.html">Kitchen and Residential Design</a> </i>blog post about The Frigidaire Flair.</td></tr>
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I am pretty impressed with my "As Seen On TV" sighting and scores over the last week. It is like going to Hollywood and spotting the T.V. stars walking down the street. (kinda)</div>
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As if the hunt for fantastic vintage treasures wasn't already fun...now there is a reason to shop and catch up on my T.V. viewing...</div>
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Geeze, I don't know how I am going to squeeze blogging into that tight schedule.<br />
Let me know if you have any sweet as seen on T.V vintage beauties in your shop or home!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hubba, hubba...this pretty little vintage mermaid paperweight was spotted in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/89094309/vintage-brass-mermaid-paperweight?ref=sr_list_40&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=mermaid&ga_view_type=list&ga_page=5&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet="><i>The Colonies</i></a> shop on etsy.</td></tr>
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On January 9th, 1493, While sailing near the Dominican Republic, Italian Explorer Christopher Columbus, spots three mermaids. According to Mr. Columbus...these sirens of the sea were "...not half as beautiful as they are painted". Now, I understand that being at sea for months at a time with a bunch of scurvy mates may cause one to long for the sight of a vivacious little mermaid, but you see Mr. Columbus, what you really spotted while at sea was a little less Ariel and a little more sea cow. Sorry Charlie...I mean Christopher, those ugly mermaids were actually manatees. You know, 1,200 pound slow moving, plant eating, aquatic mammals. Mr. Columbus, you might want to stick to discovering "<i>A Whole New World...</i>" (My Bad. I guess those lyrics belong to a song in a different Disney film, but if the shoe fits...sing it).</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">For more information about Christopher Columbus or this date in history be sure to check out this article on <a href="http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/columbus-mistakes-manatees-for-mermaids"><i>The History Channel</i></a> Website.</span></div>garage sale girlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15468444757761577115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947726191014013785.post-90177964952800691682011-12-08T10:14:00.001-05:002011-12-08T20:49:58.981-05:00Thursday's Unique Picks - Twelve Days On A Budget<div style="text-align: center;">
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Back again...(about time, right?)</div>
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So here we are...t-minus 17 days till Christmas. I am hearing some cheers and a few groans from the crowd. </div>
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I know, I am in the same boat. Excited for the holiday, but as always, feeling completely unprepared.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two new additions to our home's vintage kitsch-mas collection that the hubby and I acquired over the last few months.</td></tr>
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What I really need is a Christmas tune to get me into the mood. </div>
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How about <i>The Twelve Days of Christmas</i>? </div>
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Not just any version of <i>The Twelve Days of Christmas</i>...but a Unique Picks version with fantastic finds from etsy sellers! Let's put a modern spin on the lavish list of gifts from this 18th century tune.</div>
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The actual cost of buying all of the gifts from The Twelve Days of Christmas, in 2011 would cost a mere $101,000, according to PNC Wealth Management in this article from <a href="http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/11/29/the-items-in-the-twelve-days-of-christmas-will-cost-you-more-than-100000/"><i>TIME magazine online</i></a>. These finds from etsy are not only unique, they are a little more practical and are actually affordable when you compare it to the rising cost of buying fowl and dancing girls (plus tip) these days.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me...</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>A Partridge in a pear tree.</i></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Show stopping 1970's partridge in a pear tree needlepoint embroidery from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/86128681/vintage-70s-needlework-wall-hanging"><i>drowsy swords vintage</i></a> on etsy.</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>On the Second Day of Christmas my true love gave to me...</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Two Turtle Doves...</i></span></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">...and a partridge in a pear tree.</span></i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>On the Third Day of Christmas my true love gave to me </i></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ah HA! So that is what a turtle dove is. Adorable original designed cut paper note card from <i><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77204606/turtle-dove-card-of-cut-paper-blank">Starfly Creations</a> </i>on etsy. </td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Three French Hens...</i></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxdcFKH70c-djsOeOmYDAL5YnoP_K9l_LANwMa0PsDPaD1-zscKK1yI3BFVLnhXH61Kmxe0Rxaog4a7H2j46ftQXNCB73Agh6JdiCiWph2lDWwDQDauN05i1CiD3d6SclKeO-LC4xcQ7sD/s1600/il_570xN.269026092.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxdcFKH70c-djsOeOmYDAL5YnoP_K9l_LANwMa0PsDPaD1-zscKK1yI3BFVLnhXH61Kmxe0Rxaog4a7H2j46ftQXNCB73Agh6JdiCiWph2lDWwDQDauN05i1CiD3d6SclKeO-LC4xcQ7sD/s400/il_570xN.269026092.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These little rubber hens are prefect for crafting and can be found in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73450236/three-french-hens-hum-the-twelve-days-of"><i>High Pie Supply's</i></a> shop on etsy.</td></tr>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">...two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree.</span></i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>On the Fourth Day of Christmas my true love gave to me</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Four Colly Birds...</i></span></div>
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(Whaaat? I thought it was calling birds. Nope. Colly Birds. What the heck is a Colly Bird? What the heck is a Calling bird? Exactly.) </div>
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A Colly Bird is an old English term for a black bird and it somehow got twisted in translation to "calling bird" in the lyrics of the song according to this enlightening article from <a href="http://www.birdwatchersgeneralstore.com/TwelveDays.htm"><i>Bird Watcher's General Store</i></a>.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">O.k., so maybe these aren't blackbirds, but they are Victorian Calling cards that have beautiful bird illustrations, and I think that should count for something. These Antique calling cards can be found in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/54153871/victorian-calling-cards-lot-5-feathers"><i>Stuff To Charm You's</i></a> etsy shop.</td></tr>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Three french hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree.</span></i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>On the Fifth Day of Christmas my true love gave to me</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Five Golden rings...</i></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVZCGLOvxHLW_RH14rCNmIsmRVvTLy0zf1I1DuU-10_v9O39VINqckhNPI82j1t9tkVZamiru4s1_6PwaeyDU6pxAMks_9Ei8nz4Hz2a2Aog_MAnXpiR-H9jqc3b_meUBSANv-_ffCO83K/s1600/il_570xN.231652028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVZCGLOvxHLW_RH14rCNmIsmRVvTLy0zf1I1DuU-10_v9O39VINqckhNPI82j1t9tkVZamiru4s1_6PwaeyDU6pxAMks_9Ei8nz4Hz2a2Aog_MAnXpiR-H9jqc3b_meUBSANv-_ffCO83K/s400/il_570xN.231652028.jpg" width="375" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Who said the gold rings had to be for your fingers? This vintage gold tone ring statement necklace is from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71120772/five-ring-bib-necklace"><i>Antiquesnoddities</i></a> on etsy.</td></tr>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">four colly birds, three french hens, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree.</span></i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>On the Sixth Day of Christmas my true love gave to me</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Six Geese -A- Laying...</i></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I literally love this original watercolor artwork by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/37286251/six-geese-a-laying-original-christmas"><i>John Tebeau</i></a> on etsy</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">And yada, yada, yada (did she just yada The Twelve Days of Christmas verse? Yes.)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>On the Seventh Day of Christmas my true love gave to me</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Seven Swans -A- Swimming...</i></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo9uyXH-YuhshFsyug158bZFiYNOELop8Q_W3FIxDLQ6Vv-MzRvOos1EGWyGuiuEdfW5pkQ-0tsyqfNsQQ3wQTaPXalW5QHGrDa1gk2R9ivdd-S8fJthNvicZj8wGWuofJi9DISlOGp1nW/s1600/il_570xN.280428082.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo9uyXH-YuhshFsyug158bZFiYNOELop8Q_W3FIxDLQ6Vv-MzRvOos1EGWyGuiuEdfW5pkQ-0tsyqfNsQQ3wQTaPXalW5QHGrDa1gk2R9ivdd-S8fJthNvicZj8wGWuofJi9DISlOGp1nW/s400/il_570xN.280428082.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gorgeous 1960's ice bucket decked out with gold swans from<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84456526/hollywood-regency-gilded-swan-ice-bucket"> <i>Dainty Rocker</i></a> on etsy.</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">you carry on with the singing...your voice is better.</span></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">On the Eighth day of Christmas my true love gave to me</span></i></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Eight Maids -A- Milking</span></i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Who needs eight milk maids when you could have one terrific vintage milk maid planter from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66002117/vintage-dutch-girl-milk-maid-planter"><i>Any Old Time's</i></a> etsy shop.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>On the Ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Nine Ladies Dancing...</i></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Well, two ladies will do. I don't really have space in my house for all nine of the dancers anyway. This original vintage photo is from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84551997/two-ladies-dancing-vintage-photograph"><i>Gwen's Sew Vintage</i></a> on etsy.</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Honestly, I can't be expected to remember all the words.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>On the Tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Ten Lords -A- Leaping</i></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Handmade leather wallet with Lads -A- Leaping, from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78754075/bi-fold-leather-wallet-leap-frog-wallet"><i>Backerton's</i></a> shop on etsy should fit the bill. </td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Stick with it, we are almost there.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>On the Eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Eleven Pipers Piping</i></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Surely this unique handmade candelabra contains at least eleven pieces of pipe. This great upcycled, industrial inspired piece is from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84869676/three-candle-candelabra?ref=v1_other_1"><i>The Artful Forger</i></a> on etsy.</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>On the Twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Twelve Drummers Drumming</i></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chippy chalkware drummer boy book ends are from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87645474/1940s-chippy-chalkware-bookends-lil"><i>The Unique Bird</i></a>, my etsy shop (just a little shameless self promotion).</td></tr>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">eleven pipers piping, ten lords -a- leaping, nine ladies dancing, eight maids -a- milking, seven swans -a-swimming, six geese -a-laying, five golden rings, four calling..oopsie, habit...colly birds, three french hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree.</span></i></div>
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Nice! What is the grand total for all of these "Twelve Days of Christmas" inspired etsy finds...(not including shipping)? Can I get a drum roll from the twelve drummers that are drumming?</div>
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I know, what a bargain!</div>
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Don't fret about getting all of these fabulous etsy finds twelve days before the 25th. The actual Twelve Days of Christmas don't begin until the 25th and last until January 6th. Happy holiday shopping!</div>
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I'm Baaaack...Hi everyone! How have you been? Golly, it has been a long time. I hope I haven't forgotten how to blog. Here goes nothin'. Are you ready for some unique picks from great etsy sellers? </div>
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Today's secret word is...Spoil. </div>
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Crap, I just spoiled it. I guess it isn't a "secret" word anymore.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It is not a secret that this handmade embroidery from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78601718/shes-filled-with-secrets-small"><i>The Great Northern's</i></a> shop on etsy, is mighty fine.</td></tr>
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I have been thinking that spoiled can be a good thing or it can be a bad thing...</div>
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Spoiler Alert: this weeks girly saga happens to be inspired by the bad kind of spoiled.</div>
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But let's start out on a good note...the good spoiled.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This sweet little pendant is a reminder, from<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/31063826/pmc-spoil-yourself-bow-series"> <i>Kayla Jane's</i></a> etsy shop, Spoil Yourself!</td></tr>
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to pamper, to indulge.. it is o.k. to occasionally feel a bit spoiled.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This spoiled society pup print, is from an original illustration by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72808558/spoiled"><i>Not-Wolf -Productions</i></a> on etsy.</td></tr>
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Massages, manicures, pedicures...these are all fantastic ways to spoil yourself.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This mighty fine pair of pedicured feet, will shake up your dining experience. These vintage salt and pepper shakers can be found in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83145115/bare-feet-salt-and-pepper-shaker-set"><i>vintagedame's</i></a> etsy shop.</td></tr>
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Don't forget the spoils...you know, the benefits reaped by the winner (another good kind of spoil).</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Good spoils. Upcycled 1939 diving medal necklace from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78322129/1939-silver-diving-medal-necklace?ref=sr_list_10&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=trophy+upcycled&ga_view_type=list&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet="><i> Jecca 's</i></a> etsy shop.</td></tr>
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And of course...since the holidays are just around the corner, sometimes it is o.k. to spoil your appetite.</div>
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Go ahead, eat some more pie.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Handmade "eat more pie" plates from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84115996/seconds-sale-eat-more-pie-plates-set-of?ref=sr_list_17&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=Pie&ga_view_type=list&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet="><i>Panopoly's</i></a> shop on etsy.</td></tr>
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Not to be a spoil sport...but sometimes spoiling can go rotten. </div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_PcsY8eAt75I78gm-1ymaU0uLQD989v7IyHdIBAQ5RoUeo0jGbShkaINRy12f-MZn4Tbj6STfxt0PSRlnQOEdkZezMQUBIsQzx1jZrxke2g_GABR_jqhM33jCWPosEnxNAOmdAavMiJ2D/s1600/il_570xN.244694313.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_PcsY8eAt75I78gm-1ymaU0uLQD989v7IyHdIBAQ5RoUeo0jGbShkaINRy12f-MZn4Tbj6STfxt0PSRlnQOEdkZezMQUBIsQzx1jZrxke2g_GABR_jqhM33jCWPosEnxNAOmdAavMiJ2D/s400/il_570xN.244694313.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Antique photograph from <i><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74245413/spoiled-rich-kid-wearing-a-mink-hood">Photo Graphica</a> </i>on etsy. This spoiled little lady may be draped in the best furs, but she certainly is a sour puss!</td></tr>
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So what do you get for someone that is spoiled rotten...this card.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdXKZZDLe9JRpQd9jluRkV02gwePbBZRuTAy_KIic-sX-UvbKHEsfRFYR2w9mNHnFTS9Y7_8nzXN4fnA19Dr65nTx83u5gnRPs2iVQRomG7GWUCrs6KkQFhTWUXpgi8KxMEjJ1N4ZGDTgn/s1600/il_570xN.265701238.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdXKZZDLe9JRpQd9jluRkV02gwePbBZRuTAy_KIic-sX-UvbKHEsfRFYR2w9mNHnFTS9Y7_8nzXN4fnA19Dr65nTx83u5gnRPs2iVQRomG7GWUCrs6KkQFhTWUXpgi8KxMEjJ1N4ZGDTgn/s400/il_570xN.265701238.jpg" width="287" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Say what you are thinking", with this great greeting card from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80280103/spoiled-bitch"><i>Blunt Bitch's</i></a> shop on etsy.</td></tr>
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Finally, there is spoiled rotten, in the most literal sense of the phrase. This is also not the good kind of spoiled. I am talking about food...when it is past its prime. At the ripe old age of thirty-something, I decided that I really should try and embrace eating yogurt. It is not my favorite, but I have found a few flavors that don't completely revolt me. I still don't often "taste" the yogurt though, because I just take a spoonful and swallow it down as fast as I can. (I know, charming image) </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rare and fantastic c.1980's scratch and sniff sticker from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80351237/vintage-mello-smello-scratch-and-sniff"><i>Vintage Sticker Love</i></a> on etsy. </td></tr>
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Back in the spring, I nearly spoiled my day of yard sailing along the National Road because I grabbed one of my yogurt cups out of the refrigerator to gobble down for a fast breakfast. I opened the container and thought it smelled funny (but in my opinion, yogurt always does). I shoveled a spoonful into my mouth and swallowed it down, but did notice that it seemed a bit sour and maybe even a little grainy. Another spoonful into the mouth...and glanced at the sell by date...um yes, it was about a month and a half past its prime. I spent the first hour and a half of the yard sailing adventure trying not to be nauseous. O.k. lesson learned. Before swallowing a cup of yogurt whole, check the sell by date on the package. But history is bound to repeat itself...last weekend, the morning before my last big craft show of the year...I found myself grabbing for a cup of yogurt. I ripped off the lid in a hurry, got the spoonful of the stuff in my mouth and then decided...maybe I should just check the date. I did it again. Luckily, I hadn't swallowed. Whew! Crisis averted...barely. Please learn from my mistakes, either regularly clean out your refrigerator, check your sell by dates before eating, or just avoid yogurt all together.</div>
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Well, Hope you enjoyed my madcap mix of etsy finds today as I explored the sometimes good and sometimes bad sides of spoiled.</div>
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Hello again! How has everyone been? </div>
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I know it has been quite a while since my last post... I just wanted to let you know that I haven't had a slack attack. Things have been hopping for <a href="http://www.theuniquebird.com/"><i>The Unique Bird</i></a> lately and I have been a busy little girly sewing, sewing, sewing...much to the chagrin of my 1982 Kenmore Ultra Stitch 12. As my little vintage sewing machine ch-chunks along, I feel it is sending me subliminal messages..."why don't you go and play on the computer and let me get some rest?". Sorry little Kenmore, we have miles to sew before we can sleep because there are some exciting things happening for The Unique Bird!</div>
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Sew, what is all the excitement about?</div>
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Our handmade wine bottle accessories have been at hit at <i><a href="http://www.vinomeza.com/">Meza Wine Shop</a> </i>in Westerville, Ohio! </div>
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We have been creating a fresh new selection of our handmade upcycled sweater wine bottle cozies and Bloomin' Wine Bottle Stoppers (exclusively sold at Meza) that are perfect for Fall. Thanks Meza! Keep selling those delicious bottles of wine and we will keep those bottles dressed in the best handmade wine bottle wraps and sweater cozies from The Unique Bird.</div>
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Last weekend we were a vendor at the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Summer-Flea-Columbus/137247892959189"><i>Fall Flea</i></a> in the Short North, in Columbus, Ohio.</div>
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I was busily adding some new handmade vintage fabric home decor accents to spice up our selection for Fall and complement our assortment of vintage home decor.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our booth at the Fall Flea October 2011.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We were so excited to feature a selection of beautiful handmade feedsack handbags and totes from our talented friends at <a href="http://www.objetadapte.com/"><i>Objet Adapte</i></a>, in our booth!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We also featured a selection of handcrafted crochet neck warmers and bracelets from Mama Bird. Yes, my super talented mom crocheted these cozy accessories for our booth! I am thinking she needs to get a shop on etsy too.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thanks so much to everyone that stopped by at the Fall Flea! </td></tr>
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If all of that isn't enough to get excited about...I am proud to announce....</div>
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You can now find unique handmade vintage fabric pillows, </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of my new vintage fabric throw pillow designs that is now available at Wholly Craft!</td></tr>
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upcycled sweater wine bottle cozies </div>
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and our signature handmade vintage fabric wine bottle wraps </div>
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at <a href="http://www.whollycraft.com/index.php/home"><i>Wholly Craft</i></a> in Clintonville, Ohio!</div>
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And starting next Tuesday, 10/18/11, you will be able to buy a selection of our handmade vintage fabric pillows, </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">vintage fabric appliqued garland</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfEdGq6VsYgMVVwiDZqESQQsh9S0GHVc_D8C9IVbCcCQdLrBJ13BOmasWeH9lKpGETRvP73DOcjxSh3_7gf7Doba-gUBDRZ8XaDbx2BvYUGCyR-Vu6R5e9tF0g8YXJywEPgXGCCLeY8rjT/s1600/Picture+189.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfEdGq6VsYgMVVwiDZqESQQsh9S0GHVc_D8C9IVbCcCQdLrBJ13BOmasWeH9lKpGETRvP73DOcjxSh3_7gf7Doba-gUBDRZ8XaDbx2BvYUGCyR-Vu6R5e9tF0g8YXJywEPgXGCCLeY8rjT/s400/Picture+189.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></td></tr>
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and unique vintage kitchen goodies </div>
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at <a href="http://celebratelocal.wordpress.com/"><i>Celebrate Local</i></a>, in Easton Town Center, in Columbus, Ohio.</div>
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Celebrate Local is a new seasonal shop at Easton Town Center that showcases the best of Ohio produced handmade and artisan goods. The Unique Bird is so thrilled to be a part of this new shop! </div>
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I hope that if you live in Columbus, or if you are just visiting our fine city, you can stop into one of these awesome retail shops and take a peek at some of our unique handmade and vintage wares!</div>
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Sew, What's Next?</div>
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Well, in a few weeks we will be a vendor in the Grandview Holiday Bazaar.</div>
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I plan on sewing up some fantastic new vintage fabric goodies for this event to amaze and excite you. (fingers crossed)</div>
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Sew, now you are all caught up on some of the exciting happenings and opportunities that have come our way!</div>
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I have not forsaken my little blog...but I am going to warn you that over the next few weeks my posts may be a little bit spotty, as the sewing factory in my nest will be in full swing. </div>
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I will try my best to post when I can and eventually I will get back on some sort of a schedule...but for right now I am just going to take my Dad's advice, "Just do the very best you can every day".</div>
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Thanks so much to my customers, readers, family and friends for your support and patience...The Unique Bird wouldn't be where it is today without all of you.</div>garage sale girlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15468444757761577115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947726191014013785.post-56617441822471868492011-09-24T12:33:00.000-04:002011-09-24T12:33:54.044-04:00This Week in History - The Kid Gets Busted<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>September 23rd, 1875</i></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fantastic 1950's Wild West Outlaws printed fabric from<i> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75257713/1950s-vintage-fabric-billy-the-kid?ref=sr_list_14&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=Billy+the+kid&ga_view_type=list&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">ErikawithaK Vintage</a></i> on etsy.</td></tr>
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On September 23rd, 1875 the Kid got busted for the first time, Billy The Kid that is, aka William Henry McCarty. What did this infamous outlaw get busted for? Let's just say the crime wasn't quite as intriguing as one might imagine from such a notorious <a href="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=scallywag">scallywag</a> . The crime that landed the Kid in the clink was stealing...not money...not guns...not horses, but a basket of laundry. Now, any criminal with aspirations of being an unforgettable bad ass knows that you can't let a basket of laundry take you down. The Kid later busted out of jail and headed out to the Wild West where he would earn his stripes as an outlaw and murderer. Yeah, it may have been embarrassing to get busted for stealing a basket of laundry but trying to out do himself on his rap sheet by allegedly murdering twenty-one people...come on Billy, don't ya think you were over compensating just a bit?</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">For more information on Billy The Kid or this date in history check out this <a href="http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/billy-the-kid-arrested-for-first-time">article</a> on <i>The History Channel</i> website.</span></div>
garage sale girlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15468444757761577115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947726191014013785.post-84594583364337802462011-09-15T16:59:00.000-04:002011-09-15T21:53:31.467-04:00Thursday's Unique Picks - Quilt Impressive<div style="text-align: center;">
"Woke up this mornin' feelin' fine..."</div>
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stepped outside and woah! (I know that isn't the way the song goes, but I am invoking artistic license)</div>
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There was bit of a chill in the breeze today.</div>
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Where did the Summer go? I cannot believe that the official start of Fall is only about a week away. On September 23rd at 5:05 a.m., Autumn officially arrives (in case you want to set your alarm to celebrate). Guess that means it is time to put away the swim suits and bust out the long johns and dive under the blankets. I am all about keeping cozy.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of my summer flea market scores, that has been added to my personal collection of vintage goodness! I can't believe I almost walked away from this pretty. My mom went back to the seller and wheeled and dealed to get this feedsack fabric quilt down to a price that I was happy with. I am not cheap, I am thrifty.</td></tr>
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I am quilt possibly one of the biggest fans of getting cozy under a quilt.</div>
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Sew in a very round about way, this lead me to this week's picks from etsy sellers. I decided to explore the wild world of quilts on etsy...but not necessarily the types that you can crawl under... </div>
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It is quilt possible to get the cozy homespun charm of a quilt in all different types of materials besides fabrics. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This beautiful handmade paper collage has been appliqued to hand quilted calico fabric from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70912607/applique-dahlia-flower-made-of-paper-on"><i>Kathryn Oaten</i></a> on etsy. </td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Pottery</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Charming vintage mixing bowl with a fantastic quilt like texture from<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77847325/vintage-mixing-bowl-yellow-waffle"> <i>Bird In Hand's</i></a> etsy shop</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Handmade quilt inspired stained glass mosaic lamp from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/52920081/quilted-pattern-stained-glass-mosaic?ref=sr_list_39&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=quilted+glass&ga_view_type=list&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=4&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet="><i>Michelle Lisa Stained Glass Mosaics</i></a> on etsy</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Metal</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is a twist on a decorative quilted throw. This sharp looking copper and brass handmade design is from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/12512591/shinny-copper-quilt?ref=v1_other_2"><i>Jay Lee Creations</i></a> on etsy.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Handcrafted wooden bowl with an exquisite quilt like decoration created from various exotic wood by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74790364/handmade-decorative-wooden-bowl"><i>tonyswoods</i></a> on etsy.</td></tr>
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I was quilt impressed by all of these unique finds on etsy. Just because <a href="http://dictionary.com/">dictionary.com</a> </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i><u>Quilt</u>: a coverlet for a bed, made of two layers of fabric with some soft substance, as wool or down, between them and stitched in patterns or tufted through all thickness in order to prevent the filling from shifting.</i></span></div>
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Doesn't mean that you can't redefine this traditional cozy homespun blanket in other fantastic materials!</div>
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garage sale girlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15468444757761577115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947726191014013785.post-68432522872283265872011-09-10T12:02:00.000-04:002011-09-10T12:26:29.753-04:00This Week In History - Meat Uncle Sam<div style="text-align: center;">
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">September 7th, 1813</span></i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fantastic Patriotic Uncle Sam Graphic on the cover of this 1913 sheet music from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77379411/vintage-sheet-music-i-am-an-american?ref=sr_list_9&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=Uncle+Sam&ga_view_type=list&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=9&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet="><i>Second Life Collectibles</i></a> etsy shop. </td></tr>
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Have you ever wondered where the United Sates got the nickname "Uncle Sam"? Well, I am about to tell you. </div>
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On September 7th 1813 the United Sates got its nickname, "Uncle Sam". The name is linked to a meat packer from Troy, New York, named Samuel Wilson. He provided barrels of beef to the U.S. Army during the War of 1812. Mr. Wilson stamped his big barrels of beef "U.S." for United Sates, but the soldiers referred to their beefy chow as "Uncle Sam". Just like today, the media was keen to pick up on a new catch phrase. Local newspapers picked up on this story and eventually "Uncle Sam" caught on and gained acceptance as a nickname for the U.S. Federal Government. </div>
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Since I am an inquiring mind, I have to ponder, why is it that the U.S. Federal Government picked up the nickname "Uncle Sam"? The media could have spun it in another direction though...we could have been calling our meat "Uncle Sam". What if that old lady in the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Where's_the_beef%3F">1984 Wendy's</a> commercials said, "Where's the Uncle Sam?"? </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">For more information on this date in history check out this <a href="http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/united-states-nicknamed-uncle-sam">article</a> on <i>History Channel</i> website.</span></div>
garage sale girlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15468444757761577115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947726191014013785.post-41123459864030438792011-09-01T15:03:00.000-04:002011-09-01T15:05:42.177-04:00Thursday's Unique Picks - You Say Tomato<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello September! Welcome to my favorite month. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Next week, I will be celebrating one of the things that makes this month so special to me...</div><div style="text-align: center;">Next Thursday, September 8th, the hubby and I will be celebrating our wedding anniversary.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage 10 year anniversary cake topper from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/51917078/vintage-cake-topper-10-year-anniversary"><i>Antiques Galore Gal's</i></a> etsy shop.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">It isn't just any old anniversary, we are entering into the double digit phase. </div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Ten years. Pretty sweet.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Then...</span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">September 8th 2001.</td></tr>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">What makes it work. Our love is like a song...</div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ya know, the classic tune written in 1937, By George and Ira Gershwin.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I say fantastic. Screen printed and hand sewn tea towel from<i> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69398199/you-say-tomato-tea-towel">Bravura's</a></i> etsy shop.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVM6Z4OBXm7JPkZEWZ2kl5lWM-sofuXflvD3gYTFpBlVVFkklE0Enz4wTZkFAHeONoIdAtu2YBHEukFj0WH6gmT7uQzijoKOtqUVvFRWQ_DW7ouxpXnApk8OufU2Xzfc55CTI-TmVaMvC5/s1600/il_570xN.128439937.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVM6Z4OBXm7JPkZEWZ2kl5lWM-sofuXflvD3gYTFpBlVVFkklE0Enz4wTZkFAHeONoIdAtu2YBHEukFj0WH6gmT7uQzijoKOtqUVvFRWQ_DW7ouxpXnApk8OufU2Xzfc55CTI-TmVaMvC5/s400/il_570xN.128439937.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Upcycled cross stitch tote with a Karen Walker quote, "You say Potato, I say Vodka", by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/42174711/you-say-potato-i-say-vodka-karen-walker"><i>Stitch Please..Ikid609</i></a> on etsy.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>"Potato, potahto, Tomato, tomahto, Let's call the whole thing off"</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wait...that sounds really bad. I don't mean, "let's call the whole thing off"...there are more words.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i>"But oh, if we call the whole thing off Then we must part<br />
And oh, if we ever part, then that might break my heart..."</i></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Told you. </div><div style="text-align: center;">SO, all I am trying to say...is that the hubby and I could have our very own version of that tune. </div><div style="text-align: center;">This week's unique picks highlight an eclectic mix of etsy finds to help me illustrate.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr0tkXY1tBiC92B-eMX-E27QHzzEQTwxu9FICcDiMh5uQAqSCKs8gcXHXJzhAr8Fi18aGMTXgnsqRde-ebzost8ou-CkZlKiBWDUQnIx1H_q7mH83aaGbQa44DXfviyNl4eyhYOmGYPlIP/s1600/il_570xN.194073375.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr0tkXY1tBiC92B-eMX-E27QHzzEQTwxu9FICcDiMh5uQAqSCKs8gcXHXJzhAr8Fi18aGMTXgnsqRde-ebzost8ou-CkZlKiBWDUQnIx1H_q7mH83aaGbQa44DXfviyNl4eyhYOmGYPlIP/s400/il_570xN.194073375.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adorable vintage mustard and relish jars from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/37195794/vintage-1950s-anthropomorphic-mustard"><i>Whimsical Vintage</i></a> on etsy.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">On hot dogs (one of our favorite foods), I say mustard, You say ketchup.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXLZgH_XQg60TBI7zAQiUrkBcagRUh4zna3AtOp0lgxYwCgfxTlpd-19LK_reKxnAz3BUfrKLV9mc1tlKt8QmX0Mon9B1DHtZqwUYCup2rgWTeXeIpjltCP4k77NqFnpXwN7qaK6n_5rgg/s1600/il_570xN.194489582.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="377" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXLZgH_XQg60TBI7zAQiUrkBcagRUh4zna3AtOp0lgxYwCgfxTlpd-19LK_reKxnAz3BUfrKLV9mc1tlKt8QmX0Mon9B1DHtZqwUYCup2rgWTeXeIpjltCP4k77NqFnpXwN7qaK6n_5rgg/s400/il_570xN.194489582.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ha ha ha! Happy Guy Wine bottle rack designed and handmade by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62302576/happy-guy-wine-holder-rack"><i>Knob Creek Metal Arts</i></a> on etsy.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Adult beverages... I say wine, You say champagne...of beers (living the high life).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7PRokUaIkQ9eymiXIolxGIWRKQKLq70II7k9Y9UAcpGhviWF9WbAHJr8V8EWShHU68RU7uMQUtVRd0flHylbh0gs6RHMsJoV2I0xkSqpWhoWY6VWylD2oc0E94XwO2QnORFrrshmngiai/s1600/il_570xN.187994961.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7PRokUaIkQ9eymiXIolxGIWRKQKLq70II7k9Y9UAcpGhviWF9WbAHJr8V8EWShHU68RU7uMQUtVRd0flHylbh0gs6RHMsJoV2I0xkSqpWhoWY6VWylD2oc0E94XwO2QnORFrrshmngiai/s400/il_570xN.187994961.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Salty 'n sweet is all the rage these days! Be on trend with this charm necklace from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60366376/sweet-n-salty-necklace"><i>pollyannacowgirl's</i></a> etsy shop.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>On Snacks...I say salty, You say sweet ( the same could be said for our personalities. He is the nice one).</div><div><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKicxkjprLD9GEj3V-c7nkRJ3uo4RxPV35LTVEUNCliKBWOduwDs9MM-sNnirfWAJkO9AGE3TaRYAY5zbwcG9o94AwhpcnJSeBiUFWEnj2y1mfG9cXFi1b4awPss9Q5mkVSfRQfLHciUZw/s1600/il_570xN.64964131.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKicxkjprLD9GEj3V-c7nkRJ3uo4RxPV35LTVEUNCliKBWOduwDs9MM-sNnirfWAJkO9AGE3TaRYAY5zbwcG9o94AwhpcnJSeBiUFWEnj2y1mfG9cXFi1b4awPss9Q5mkVSfRQfLHciUZw/s400/il_570xN.64964131.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Robot love. This wedding cake topper is handmade by <i><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/23331148/robot-bride-and-groom-wedding-cake">Builder's Studio</a> </i>on etsy.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Movies...You say Sci Fi, I say Romantic Comedy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi756_2bJBXvXwyM2Le0amHp9jz4vRyJDlOHSo9Y5lBOgYhTa3fxpSw1v1Xl_gc8j6ee-gEq6kbSd-kGUSCLQ8yWnBbhq1tqOiTKI0ZVnp4pjMjQCD0Z1_RA8qVnuaUxVVHHsHTGb3Yst9D/s1600/il_570xN.259966373.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi756_2bJBXvXwyM2Le0amHp9jz4vRyJDlOHSo9Y5lBOgYhTa3fxpSw1v1Xl_gc8j6ee-gEq6kbSd-kGUSCLQ8yWnBbhq1tqOiTKI0ZVnp4pjMjQCD0Z1_RA8qVnuaUxVVHHsHTGb3Yst9D/s400/il_570xN.259966373.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1950's-1970's collection of Football and Baseball books from <i><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78640218/vintage-collection-of-football-and">Sarahendipity</a> </i>on etsy.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">On Sports...You say baseball AND football, I say,"OK I will watch sci fi, if you don't make me watch stupid football".</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf-LaDvy2258d2nYsvICujWqCXZ5nQKpcVOdLLGaThkS8Uis7NDy1PXNjOvt7JlgOclOAEeYuI27MrSHm1yOv7c81X6Qgz7jursYQ4cx4kAxo8eQE305Y0jkhbM-2GGPC2gPu9AaZ6kGPD/s1600/il_570xN.267579229.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf-LaDvy2258d2nYsvICujWqCXZ5nQKpcVOdLLGaThkS8Uis7NDy1PXNjOvt7JlgOclOAEeYuI27MrSHm1yOv7c81X6Qgz7jursYQ4cx4kAxo8eQE305Y0jkhbM-2GGPC2gPu9AaZ6kGPD/s400/il_570xN.267579229.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">High quality organic catnip cassettes for your bad ass metal cat from<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80826461/catnip-cassettes-6-pack"><i> too bad mice's</i></a> etsy shop </td></tr>
</tbody></table><div><div style="text-align: center;">On Music...You say Metal, I say Please make it stop.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When you care enough to send the very best...choose this great greeting card from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/42864248/hatemail-you-say-tomato-i-say"><i> Junkmail Greetings from CarolLeeDesigns</i></a> on etsy.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div><div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;">We don't quite see eye to eye on every little thing...(even though my hubby is only about three and a half inches taller than me) but we seem to have made it work.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4xMsxR2Q1J8rr-mlfVl4EKMnEk1nzjXwuXdeEkLYdtZy0XLT8LjiavIJjK0yMVGh77kUHOXtp9DjQL6KysI_3BITv4ghFLuIxlrt0h36gVLSG6gcxdnzcBM_8JyP3ZDwIdvtgeSEMfxlK/s1600/il_570xN.170333262.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4xMsxR2Q1J8rr-mlfVl4EKMnEk1nzjXwuXdeEkLYdtZy0XLT8LjiavIJjK0yMVGh77kUHOXtp9DjQL6KysI_3BITv4ghFLuIxlrt0h36gVLSG6gcxdnzcBM_8JyP3ZDwIdvtgeSEMfxlK/s400/il_570xN.170333262.jpg" width="308" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sweet pint of an original pencil illustration by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55086613/clink-illustration-print-couple-of-rosy">Le Petit Elephant</a> on etsy.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Anniversary (in no particular order) to my: CFO, copy editor, best pal, and my favorite person.<br />
Husband, I am talking about you.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope you enjoyed this weeks eclectic mix of unique finds from etsy sellers and my little love story! Please stop by next week for our new blog post feature, "This week in history". I promise the historic event will not be about my wedding.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>garage sale girlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15468444757761577115noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947726191014013785.post-38787365190666183252011-08-26T16:29:00.000-04:002011-08-26T16:29:58.853-04:00This Week in History - Yer On<div style="text-align: center;">Drum roll please...</div><div style="text-align: center;">This week I am introducing a new post to my blog...Ta Da! You know, mix it up a bit.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I call it, "This Week in History". I bet no one has ever done that (please note the sarcasm in my typing).</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is just a little post with a nugget of history from a girly that loves finding out about historical events and not to mention my love for finding something fantastic from an esty seller to help me illustrate! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Without further ado...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i><br />
</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>August, 26th 1939</i></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr1Unpm_7K-H-MRN2dgN2EwxihHu2Eg7nevEAnXKWEmzOXCbjMjQPZNomh0vofCAelC9fh5z_0BR2i7aTwroojejfzRpm7jSbg0HmMyU2fnyBPHBJjf8Z2BfIUFF5_54Ls822qaaqnh2Sx/s1600/il_570xN.202329365.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr1Unpm_7K-H-MRN2dgN2EwxihHu2Eg7nevEAnXKWEmzOXCbjMjQPZNomh0vofCAelC9fh5z_0BR2i7aTwroojejfzRpm7jSbg0HmMyU2fnyBPHBJjf8Z2BfIUFF5_54Ls822qaaqnh2Sx/s400/il_570xN.202329365.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Play Ball! This great vintage planter is from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64427739/baseball-with-a-twist?ref=sr_list_37&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=baseball&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=US&ga_view_type=list&ga_language_carousel=no&ga_page=5&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage">Old Comfort Shop</a> on etsy.</td></tr>
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</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">The first televised Major League baseball game is broadcast. What teams played in this game? The Cincinnati Reds and the Brooklyn Dodgers. At that time, regular programing didn't really exist and not many people owned televisions. Only about 400 folks in the New York area were able to view this broadcast. It wasn't until 1946 when regular television broadcasting caught on and it wasn't until the mid 1950's that televisions became more common in U.S. households...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">For more information on this date in history visit this <a href="http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history">article</a> on <i>The History Channel</i> website.</span></div>garage sale girlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15468444757761577115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947726191014013785.post-64372048903325744062011-08-18T14:29:00.000-04:002011-08-18T22:30:50.086-04:00Thursday's Unique Picks - Morning Mist<div style="text-align: center;">Hi all...it feels like it has been ages. How has everyone been? Don't fret, I didn't fall off a cliff, nor have I been slacking. I have been sewing my little fingers off.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB5aG8YDPdvMXGFDENzVVhnJEZvXcd4pEKiF68sdd6ZhzEOT-rLE-I-5NUQ4aWNI9gdQ6VxjGh-dttbCzO_zch4YPlCLiIjz2tbj6pNaBw3uhgrYehJ9OTzpqfCHTPQZx23JAXJXn9hWlm/s1600/Picture+014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB5aG8YDPdvMXGFDENzVVhnJEZvXcd4pEKiF68sdd6ZhzEOT-rLE-I-5NUQ4aWNI9gdQ6VxjGh-dttbCzO_zch4YPlCLiIjz2tbj6pNaBw3uhgrYehJ9OTzpqfCHTPQZx23JAXJXn9hWlm/s400/Picture+014.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of my little projects. Wake up and smell the bloomin' bottle stoppers. Vintage fabric flower wine bottle stoppers from The Unique Bird available at <a href="http://www.vinomeza.com/">Meza </a>wine shop in Westerville, OH.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh yeah, I also was a vendor at a United Way fund raiser in New Albany, OH.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Now that we are all caught up, it is time to get back to picking out some great finds from etsy sellers.<br />
It is that time of year again...I can't believe the kiddos are already headed back to school!<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmlTKbwQ_9idE_aWeJhAId7pj4twVtjuj_2H2AlAnYKV70vchCSyT9k7OnjYUUJm_l8dwhMD73T9cKoucifZnuYRtX1L2aLqVr2_WaCyyJhg2ZoWeG8BjrnxG9-EpjQRWmpKM9LWKF7ijl/s1600/il_570xN.247698138.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmlTKbwQ_9idE_aWeJhAId7pj4twVtjuj_2H2AlAnYKV70vchCSyT9k7OnjYUUJm_l8dwhMD73T9cKoucifZnuYRtX1L2aLqVr2_WaCyyJhg2ZoWeG8BjrnxG9-EpjQRWmpKM9LWKF7ijl/s400/il_570xN.247698138.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of my favorite toys growing up, The Fisher Price school house! Find this vintage treasure in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75017659/vintage-fisher-price-school-house?ref=sr_list_3&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=School+house&ga_view_type=list&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet="><i>This, That & Other Things</i></a> etsy shop.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Uggggg, the anxiety of the start of the school year. I know it has been quite a long time since I have been in school, but I do feel for them. </div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVtrVgEyEwbiAqerrQThvHcwL46CBH1HaJAbfTNJpzYzwjpD8YsAsMxgxwnL8lIrNpJ-Zo0utX38XMQUN-jWbTOcUM0N6X2kw_Io3YccN-z3tkBFDnb0VsMWqOig3lbqdMf2dARnsFODG1/s1600/il_570xN.247926262.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVtrVgEyEwbiAqerrQThvHcwL46CBH1HaJAbfTNJpzYzwjpD8YsAsMxgxwnL8lIrNpJ-Zo0utX38XMQUN-jWbTOcUM0N6X2kw_Io3YccN-z3tkBFDnb0VsMWqOig3lbqdMf2dARnsFODG1/s400/il_570xN.247926262.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brush up on your math skills with these great vintage text books from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75083467/way-back-to-school-vintage-deco-look?ref=sr_list_31&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=back+to+school&ga_view_type=list&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet="><i>Recycling Tomorrow's</i></a> etsy shop.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">I was always a big fan of school in general, the learning and such...well, maybe not math and maybe not spelling, but I digress.<br />
For me, the worst part about school, was the waking up in the morning.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbSwpcy7otCbGR47aRJnWuHuw-86_D3I9L2-AAqYs5pPbc0Y6klIA99ELvzoFSRn1MMrsyYzOvOU6Bq-A9-gG7VAOGDTKZOONs_sQcbzijMQ9EuionDIPCI_Zvjn01BmKCGfV5b68xcIQW/s1600/il_570xN.249836612.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbSwpcy7otCbGR47aRJnWuHuw-86_D3I9L2-AAqYs5pPbc0Y6klIA99ELvzoFSRn1MMrsyYzOvOU6Bq-A9-gG7VAOGDTKZOONs_sQcbzijMQ9EuionDIPCI_Zvjn01BmKCGfV5b68xcIQW/s400/il_570xN.249836612.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Get some vintage Z's at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79170928/zzz-sleepy-vintage-metal-letters"><i>Vintage Supply Co.</i></a> on etsy.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">I have never been an early bird, and I don't really like worms. This "waking up" thing has never been my strong suit. My parents would beg me to get up in the morning. I would be awake but rarely coherent. I excel at fumbling around the house to get my act together, just to get out of the front door. It wasn't a phase, there are some things you just never grow out of.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Raise your hand if you are a morning person. Well, that is commendable.<br />
I have never been an "up and at em'" girly.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd_ihp4Ks7pfFMEUtZr4vWLBEcR_21kFfj5vEHDUlNxJ41Qn5UrkC_AHOmPdqO-zoD4sGeTAGNt8id6PYBcILPAvEbFfGEjhnny4yvdv2neTPOuhRHNyvePeYs0E5XmyIixNcZ41yl1Xz9/s1600/il_570xN.250550401.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd_ihp4Ks7pfFMEUtZr4vWLBEcR_21kFfj5vEHDUlNxJ41Qn5UrkC_AHOmPdqO-zoD4sGeTAGNt8id6PYBcILPAvEbFfGEjhnny4yvdv2neTPOuhRHNyvePeYs0E5XmyIixNcZ41yl1Xz9/s400/il_570xN.250550401.jpg" width="315" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You get the picture. This effing awesome cross stitch pattern can be found in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75848328/well-arent-we-just-a-ray-of-effing"><i>Stitch Bitch Cove's</i></a> etsy shop. </td></tr>
</tbody></table>Truthfully it isn't a matter of early or late, whenever I wake up there is a bit of an adjustment period that needs to take place in my brain.<br />
Even though the hubby doesn't like to get up early, when he wakes up, he can function fully. It takes him all of fifteen to twenty minutes to dress, brush his teeth, and make his lunch, all while surfing on the mini computer (a.k.a. the iTouch). Boom. He is out the door.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfT2pwH27cFPcNKwLLE71Jsrbf5MmIXfx0xmQ7P09cKRJ-fsaWUJeTN3DXAtVnH7pf7Z5wJTKJwQzxrlHWusTluPkxR80sbcQHkzWQHQOZ-I0qoW7dygeI1MTBgmcJgdqrFGNxfOY4PCvj/s1600/il_570xN.258126725.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfT2pwH27cFPcNKwLLE71Jsrbf5MmIXfx0xmQ7P09cKRJ-fsaWUJeTN3DXAtVnH7pf7Z5wJTKJwQzxrlHWusTluPkxR80sbcQHkzWQHQOZ-I0qoW7dygeI1MTBgmcJgdqrFGNxfOY4PCvj/s400/il_570xN.258126725.jpg" width="371" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is certainly one of the coolest alarm clocks I have ever seen! This great find is from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78091213/must-see-wake-up-clock-red-color">nakeddecor</a> on etsy.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>I, on the other hand, need about fifteen to twenty minutes just to realize that I am no longer in bed, and that my eyes are open. From a very early age, I learned that I needed to complete everything that I would need to think about for the next morning, the night before.<br />
Pick out clothes, shower, pack up any essentials I would need for the next day, etc. If I cannot pre-pack for the next day...it is essential to leave myself notes and strategically place them in front of the coffee maker.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigx8Dj09JwoeExHcI-43u_-kZgF9zCch0PO5fEw2iD2fu6pivglTkphAPSCmoIKFZrcRlRufuhVCjKkIvk6Wl7s_NUyJkUTCbZel1hOPhGaOJduCgMSiC5Eg-rvlYe8-oyRRh6JDgl5BGH/s1600/il_570xN.256056691.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigx8Dj09JwoeExHcI-43u_-kZgF9zCch0PO5fEw2iD2fu6pivglTkphAPSCmoIKFZrcRlRufuhVCjKkIvk6Wl7s_NUyJkUTCbZel1hOPhGaOJduCgMSiC5Eg-rvlYe8-oyRRh6JDgl5BGH/s400/il_570xN.256056691.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Perk up with some magic morning elixir! This awesome vintage stove top percolator is from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77473762/vintage-pyrex-flameware-stovetop-coffee?ref=sr_list_1&ga_search_submit=&ga_ref=auto&ga_search_query=vett+coffee+maker&ga_view_type=list&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet="><i>Vital Vintage</i></a> on etsy.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>While percolators brew up a mighty fine cup of joe, using such a device to brew up some magic morning elixir proves to be a bit too complicated for me. Percolators are for a.m. proficient folks. I have a programmable coffee maker. I just set it the night before and wake up to a fresh pot of coffee. Now, the only problem I am sure to have...locating my coffee mugs.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJnM04pjLS0GY5XE760zRDNX5YGVdgV6cXEa_pw9XNaZYGclS-CUbV0pJjQs9lNosjwkMa0_36t0M9zIbFd21s1yffamfJfGabXnyyhDv9rPKUyzwaV0tEhFdssHygktQD3ykh-GL-4-yN/s1600/il_570xN.217789527.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJnM04pjLS0GY5XE760zRDNX5YGVdgV6cXEa_pw9XNaZYGclS-CUbV0pJjQs9lNosjwkMa0_36t0M9zIbFd21s1yffamfJfGabXnyyhDv9rPKUyzwaV0tEhFdssHygktQD3ykh-GL-4-yN/s400/il_570xN.217789527.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Why fumble around in your cabinets for coffee cups? A great vintage mug tree on your counter top may come in handy if you are frequently overcome by morning brain fogs. This brightly colored mug tree can be found in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68247059/cups-o-cheer-vintage-mug-tree-and-mugs?ref=sr_list_2&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=vett+mug+tree&ga_view_type=list&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet="><i>The Unique Bird's</i></a> etsy shop.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Breakfast? O.k. so I can barely locate my coffee mugs, do you actually think I can handle making breakfast? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQnuwOEBheO0yYB8MZ4n55L-RVCDxKjvYA5fpJel3kssdYKuXS9fEzSQrSVYI70abBdYUY0Hg70TJz7PfR05TtoOrYLAUAFsHpPNhW4Bl_aTJpzgl02n8Bem5j8nh8U2ZK5C5Bq2eLdzgx/s1600/il_570xN.261778912.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQnuwOEBheO0yYB8MZ4n55L-RVCDxKjvYA5fpJel3kssdYKuXS9fEzSQrSVYI70abBdYUY0Hg70TJz7PfR05TtoOrYLAUAFsHpPNhW4Bl_aTJpzgl02n8Bem5j8nh8U2ZK5C5Bq2eLdzgx/s400/il_570xN.261778912.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adorable upcycled slouchy Wheaties children's tee from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79159977/the-upcycled-slouchy-t-shirt-wheaties">Brava Boutique</a>.</td></tr>
</tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: center;">If I could only find the words to sum up my mornings...<br />
"<i>Only dull people are brilliant at breakfast</i>" -Oscar Wilde.<br />
p.s. Never expect me to compile meaningful phrases or utter words for that matter when I first wake up.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCkWjy2Cu6qHVny2IZdBirBJWkOTI0eopuiN0qD8-rECQbkEFU4Ufi6UpHFxSreEeFXO-x6RijyX1StEhPw9i-EniUhJmgqksbPKH2ZgJhTYyDtIva4XhMs3XbwEWEpMWSPtbx3610G3WW/s1600/il_570xN.264540361.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCkWjy2Cu6qHVny2IZdBirBJWkOTI0eopuiN0qD8-rECQbkEFU4Ufi6UpHFxSreEeFXO-x6RijyX1StEhPw9i-EniUhJmgqksbPKH2ZgJhTYyDtIva4XhMs3XbwEWEpMWSPtbx3610G3WW/s400/il_570xN.264540361.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hand stamped vintage spoon from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78149525/only-dull-people-are-brilliant-at">Goozeberry Hill's</a> etsy shop.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Weather you are an "up and at em'" person or plagued with "morning mist" in your brain, like I am, I hope that you liked these fantastic finds from etsy sellers.</div>garage sale girlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15468444757761577115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947726191014013785.post-91074352332817364472011-08-04T16:09:00.000-04:002011-08-04T23:27:56.291-04:00Let's Celebrate!<div style="text-align: center;">Things have been hopping this week at my nest...why?</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHGM3zaWqfU8fiBwyXGX8vqivZyS9cfl-ar9W3p4JuIvfYngPdhlQX96ZN6iEf3AjKu-dyZxYzol48lZciYu13XcCjmpRpMoAXgzWuH0KmR43lcwZRAxsreUbFbWwrskrQ7a6314GMAjZ7/s1600/il_570xN.181011648.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHGM3zaWqfU8fiBwyXGX8vqivZyS9cfl-ar9W3p4JuIvfYngPdhlQX96ZN6iEf3AjKu-dyZxYzol48lZciYu13XcCjmpRpMoAXgzWuH0KmR43lcwZRAxsreUbFbWwrskrQ7a6314GMAjZ7/s400/il_570xN.181011648.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's to us! Celebrate in vintage style with these beautiful vintage champagne goblets from The Unique Bird.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Bust out the bubbly because <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/theuniquebird?ref=si_shop">The Unique Bird</a> just celebrated its two year Etsy-versary!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I still can't believe it has been two whole years since I opened. </div><div style="text-align: center;">That little Unique Bird and I have come a long way in those two years and I think we we are just going to keep trucking...</div><div style="text-align: center;">I can't thank everyone enough for all of the support!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/theuniquebird?ref=si_shop">The Unique Bird</a> on etsy.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Unique Bird's handmade vintage fabric wine bottle wraps at <a href="http://www.vinomeza.com/">Meza</a> wine shop in Westerville, Ohio</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTsHsiNQ1_pjcTL9yGbn7A-Qx-QRbAiNm67EYfaAY42ittQCB0zSsDdX2CQXIOc7TMfrOUHWo1MUHUMkYlmlqOajdeAQvtRnHsDw00oeqsCWDJezjVGF8QSGYuQW5FbBz2DCOehhq8wGZU/s1600/Picture+007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="display: inline !important; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTsHsiNQ1_pjcTL9yGbn7A-Qx-QRbAiNm67EYfaAY42ittQCB0zSsDdX2CQXIOc7TMfrOUHWo1MUHUMkYlmlqOajdeAQvtRnHsDw00oeqsCWDJezjVGF8QSGYuQW5FbBz2DCOehhq8wGZU/s320/Picture+007.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Unique Bird at the Spring Flea! in the Short North in Columbus, Ohio this spring.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"> Not only do we sell on etsy but, we sell our mix of vintage and handmade home decor using vintage materials at craft shows and bazaars AND...some of our unique handmade creations can be found locally in shops in Columbus, Ohio</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBfN8nyNzhOJisWCs8tgcsUvmszJp_Ir6SqEnld9OhFhsc7m6aJ2vm3X0Kwu4T8QcWKqEf15AQnmcxtJFeIrU603AAdhLqKlP-0rCw2Mx_AJwLYM2oaN9at87v8F48dKqPwVNqTXGjX1wZ/s1600/il_570xN.242825482.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBfN8nyNzhOJisWCs8tgcsUvmszJp_Ir6SqEnld9OhFhsc7m6aJ2vm3X0Kwu4T8QcWKqEf15AQnmcxtJFeIrU603AAdhLqKlP-0rCw2Mx_AJwLYM2oaN9at87v8F48dKqPwVNqTXGjX1wZ/s400/il_570xN.242825482.jpg" width="288" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73805273/grow-for-it-handmade-tie-wine-bottle">Grow for it</a>! This is one of our unique gift items at The Unique Bird. This is one of our original designs. These decorative gift-able wraps for wine bottles are handmade using vintage fabrics. I am pretty excited that these took off! </td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">So crazy, cool and exciting! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1klgcQ9lGXFvlOTgz5jaJi2W4NUNWXbw6ky9ZP61od6FiZMM2ilwJY4ryEu78yIY_iF37bcdcq1NgNiR2zxCtYn9s6H2oMqJZdlLuRQBW3v-zY3KqcM5DtVuI37Y3PMIZ4kXrbOWl7lMs/s1600/fb+sale.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1klgcQ9lGXFvlOTgz5jaJi2W4NUNWXbw6ky9ZP61od6FiZMM2ilwJY4ryEu78yIY_iF37bcdcq1NgNiR2zxCtYn9s6H2oMqJZdlLuRQBW3v-zY3KqcM5DtVuI37Y3PMIZ4kXrbOWl7lMs/s400/fb+sale.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">We are having a 20% off sale in our etsy shop this week to celebrate and to say, "Thank You" to all of our fantastic customers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you haven't already, I invite you to stop by our online shop and take a look around and enjoy 20% off all vintage and handmade items in the shop. Use the discount code "UBANN20" at check out. Our 20% off sale runs through Sunday 8/7/2011 at midnight e.s.t. Sorry, discount doesn't apply to shipping costs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We will be back next week with our regularly scheduled Unique Picks Blog post featuring great finds from other etsy shops. In the mean time, you should fly on over to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/theuniquebird?ref=si_shop">The Unique Bird's</a> etsy shop and check out our selection of vintage and handmade home decor and gift items!</div>garage sale girlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15468444757761577115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947726191014013785.post-80812588898043918632011-07-28T15:22:00.000-04:002011-07-29T09:05:23.650-04:00Thursday's Unique Picks - All Broken Up<div style="text-align: center;">Common questions you may be asked while at the post office:</div><div style="text-align: center;">How are you today? Fine.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you need stamps? Not today.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Is there anything fragile, perishable, liquid or hazardous in this package? No.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you need tracking or insurance on this? No thank you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Did you used to be a ballerina? Silence.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAdr5vUJTUubaOGqZTRLgmz_6W3vCfrPaG5dMhug4p1D5_GMCZ4wREW3UBCufCTMzFuYtVp8l-N9ZlmUrk2VxMc3UIVUtKR5nJ_-pUpXDUFvZvHkTYgoKJF5GD0JS0krXu4dDHUBaHvxWp/s1600/il_570xN.225047995.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAdr5vUJTUubaOGqZTRLgmz_6W3vCfrPaG5dMhug4p1D5_GMCZ4wREW3UBCufCTMzFuYtVp8l-N9ZlmUrk2VxMc3UIVUtKR5nJ_-pUpXDUFvZvHkTYgoKJF5GD0JS0krXu4dDHUBaHvxWp/s400/il_570xN.225047995.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh so sweet vintage ballerina candle holders from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69535327/sweetest-rare-pair-of-baby-blue-holt"><i>Before He Find Out's</i></a><i> </i>etsy shop.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Other than this question being extremely random and slightly awkward...it couldn't be further from the truth.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The post man said I had that "look". O.k I better stop wearing that tutu to the post office. hahahaha. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Is he joking?</div><div style="text-align: center;">As much as I wanted to hang around the post office and explain to him why this was a ridiculous assumption do to my chronic clumsiness, I decided to just leave it, say "Thank You" and sashay myself out of the post office.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzaQLIfKLOpvkzmwIfECje5BgfinkhGW8ag-c_C9wzNaYrcfi6vJEMHC85L2iytz_hxKWg_0xnXREfkyGm8uMOXH_D0h_hCP8mzOUddiCAoYk0MIcdZYvciHRjDTw_kGo8j7J7oXci4qAQ/s1600/il_570xN.176279854.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzaQLIfKLOpvkzmwIfECje5BgfinkhGW8ag-c_C9wzNaYrcfi6vJEMHC85L2iytz_hxKWg_0xnXREfkyGm8uMOXH_D0h_hCP8mzOUddiCAoYk0MIcdZYvciHRjDTw_kGo8j7J7oXci4qAQ/s400/il_570xN.176279854.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Do you like red bull? I don't need extra caffeine to do stupid stuff faster. I prefer this vintage ceramic orange bull masterpiece found in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/47444208/50-off-summer-sale-ceramic-bull-figurine"><i>Vintage Eye's</i></a> etsy shop.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">In reality, this is a more accurate visual of this girly. A bull in a china shop.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have a long history of slips, spills, trips, falls, concussions...I am an overall klutz. </div><div style="text-align: center;">So this week I am celebrating the clumsy through these great finds from etsy sellers.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivPvB1-3Q3uQLKyAK1MZ3mc9TX6D6gCkL6l1F5UzGhwcNSIfRDfgwlC-pszAEFWAdlalDROe1NVy3CvavIT14U-gI8Kih8l4d4jwRKXdoGB_TJgS_S0Tgvj8JTd9rocThQXyzhp5r9Jjnp/s1600/il_570xN.180794200.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivPvB1-3Q3uQLKyAK1MZ3mc9TX6D6gCkL6l1F5UzGhwcNSIfRDfgwlC-pszAEFWAdlalDROe1NVy3CvavIT14U-gI8Kih8l4d4jwRKXdoGB_TJgS_S0Tgvj8JTd9rocThQXyzhp5r9Jjnp/s400/il_570xN.180794200.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just tell it like it is to the klutz in your life, with this great letterpress greeting card from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/58216433/get-well-funny-snarky-greeting-card"><i>Creativity Cards</i></a> on etsy.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">While around your favorite klutz it is important to have a disaster kit on hand.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjetDGlOafJtxa_oN6x3UOKKbU3zQLK6aEN7OAk9eVscu49GKZbmlwM_KEX9dVgyGas3uSw9BLboe1TMOr0gD_E63oHfAwMv9qVYn7vba6SSTsEAWScVJFYWY5yeCxgalM8V20O4itB55Yg/s1600/il_570xN.258804411.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjetDGlOafJtxa_oN6x3UOKKbU3zQLK6aEN7OAk9eVscu49GKZbmlwM_KEX9dVgyGas3uSw9BLboe1TMOr0gD_E63oHfAwMv9qVYn7vba6SSTsEAWScVJFYWY5yeCxgalM8V20O4itB55Yg/s400/il_570xN.258804411.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1960's first aid disaster kit complete with original contents from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78294231/awesome-1960-first-aid-disaster-kit?ref=sr_list_16&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=first+aid+kit&ga_page=1&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage">Small 'n Simple Things</a> on etsy.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Don't forget the protective gear.</div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-FKsR9xuWpcf9Dts2xWZzcvoeESb5eiF4YAjWDSWnzbu_VrSj8HgxnISbAAW4MhyphenhyphenzDI-PB5hW16aCGzNuQy3FWJTFlHWFkyIMZLPjlJhPSuS_S9pkLtiw2O8rh8XtnBbFJccUdOXngnoR/s1600/il_570xN.138788734.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-FKsR9xuWpcf9Dts2xWZzcvoeESb5eiF4YAjWDSWnzbu_VrSj8HgxnISbAAW4MhyphenhyphenzDI-PB5hW16aCGzNuQy3FWJTFlHWFkyIMZLPjlJhPSuS_S9pkLtiw2O8rh8XtnBbFJccUdOXngnoR/s400/il_570xN.138788734.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An adorable protective handmade snuggly skin for the phone of the accident prone from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45221454/cell-phone-snuggly-skin-accident-prone"><i>Case Phile</i></a> on etsy.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg83D8l0wb87a7CN6HTqzsklq1hr1DZOcF2FH_fQrl263vow08dA3EYK0uu5A1I0-TLOrrQnAKE29WuyePSwmJO6SyTegiyclmWUCupKJQwGs0VRXzjyb0IVkQvNRFDofPrB38YrEoiEBOZ/s1600/il_570xN.249269788.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg83D8l0wb87a7CN6HTqzsklq1hr1DZOcF2FH_fQrl263vow08dA3EYK0uu5A1I0-TLOrrQnAKE29WuyePSwmJO6SyTegiyclmWUCupKJQwGs0VRXzjyb0IVkQvNRFDofPrB38YrEoiEBOZ/s400/il_570xN.249269788.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Outfit your klutz with a helmet. So this isn't really a helmet...it is actually a great antique colander from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75478100/that-is-not-a-helmet-french-antique?ref=sr_list_39&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=helmet&ga_page=6&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage"><i>French Melody's</i></a> etsy shop, but it would get the job done and could also drain pasta.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Bring towels, because there are bound to be spills around your favorite klutz...</div></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWBlzhAC5gGAOmZWI8u1MQlPCQDrhDwsgA_1sDDcZlNaFwYbGHxemHSCMR9XBqvnRxqBxyxXXLUKUVMWtYI8tWd_Zf0sko6gbPGtnoL60PXpNEY7-sYjoaNx4jETDeYszvGBAzxATPlBiJ/s1600/il_570xN.239469715.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWBlzhAC5gGAOmZWI8u1MQlPCQDrhDwsgA_1sDDcZlNaFwYbGHxemHSCMR9XBqvnRxqBxyxXXLUKUVMWtYI8tWd_Zf0sko6gbPGtnoL60PXpNEY7-sYjoaNx4jETDeYszvGBAzxATPlBiJ/s400/il_570xN.239469715.jpg" width="395" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Freshly over dyed vintage embroidered dish towel from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72997110/half-off-sale-vintage-whimsical-clumsy"><i>Vintage Dyetopia's</i></a> etsy shop.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">To prevent the inevitable spills though, you could try...</div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifSq-aGbWPwh8KcdOgpaOr7h7mwtAvDwDHCpN9pFKSOLktkwGnl6NoB_aZgHmhnV6luTj2i-Hg2USzt6wOcPK2mb2tnad41-OhJ3sKk0jQRr-oyDlAKrkE0hqciSqFHk51mpqGO7hqZMaT/s1600/il_570xN.210786288.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifSq-aGbWPwh8KcdOgpaOr7h7mwtAvDwDHCpN9pFKSOLktkwGnl6NoB_aZgHmhnV6luTj2i-Hg2USzt6wOcPK2mb2tnad41-OhJ3sKk0jQRr-oyDlAKrkE0hqciSqFHk51mpqGO7hqZMaT/s400/il_570xN.210786288.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A goblet for the clumsy girl. Now this fantastic goblet from <i><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63394724/clumsy-girl-goblet-in-floating-blue">Kiefer Clayworks</a></i> is designed especially with a shorter stem to help prevent spills (for those of us who tend to kick over a glass of wine every now and again). </td></tr>
</tbody></table><div><div style="text-align: center;">Now this leads me into my personal klutzy triumph from last Saturday evening. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Your ballerina in action, if you will.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4aa59gI6VhYQnTioTp3hxzdXPQ_WAJxhmXuYwA_rz6ipchC4Jld8d-tx0yGPtkyWB4InlymUL6iHe8VWn3MJWUycxVSu3zsP55CrVBb6P_cPfMppVlABJlYq6FYDyo43GVRyETrkDoUpK/s1600/il_570xN.194932248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4aa59gI6VhYQnTioTp3hxzdXPQ_WAJxhmXuYwA_rz6ipchC4Jld8d-tx0yGPtkyWB4InlymUL6iHe8VWn3MJWUycxVSu3zsP55CrVBb6P_cPfMppVlABJlYq6FYDyo43GVRyETrkDoUpK/s400/il_570xN.194932248.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Handmade post earrings by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62434799/uh-oh-posts"><i>foundling's</i></a> etsy shop.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">I was quietly making dinner...the lasagna was baking...I decided to have a nice glass of wine. Mmmm, that was tasty. I think I would like a refill. Grab the bottle from the refrigerator add a bit more to my glass...</div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Can you picture what is about to happen next?</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_2fhRGq4a9ykZr_bWjhoKxcL4SF-WAJNBLUaewUHy6tuOrJOcQ3cRzdt-Qjfa_1cxsMagqgFVKOgVsxIv1O1jWvSpJdOKWApofIUbjniXmjx3yxuVyeaIqFXNeoz5aiw5SFXKQUDHZNBR/s1600/il_570xN.151824565.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_2fhRGq4a9ykZr_bWjhoKxcL4SF-WAJNBLUaewUHy6tuOrJOcQ3cRzdt-Qjfa_1cxsMagqgFVKOgVsxIv1O1jWvSpJdOKWApofIUbjniXmjx3yxuVyeaIqFXNeoz5aiw5SFXKQUDHZNBR/s400/il_570xN.151824565.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crash. Amazing original photograph captured by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/49556065/crashing-wine-glass-photograph-11x17"><i>Matthew Hurst Photography</i></a> on etsy.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">If only I had just broken the glass...</div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Somehow between walking from the counter to the refrigerator with the bottle of wine in my hands, I dropped the bottle. The bottle basically shattered when it hit the floor. Wine shot out of the bottle that was located in the kitchen and onto the carpet in the next room. There was glass and wine everywhere in the kitchen. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Slick.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The Hubby rushed upstairs to see what had happened. With disbelief at the disaster area that I had created, he helped me clean up the mess. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwnmIN8zJtCiupX3bg4i1UPz2u2ipxYUZz95DJu6M0n5q3EgAs_DbqyyXHW7dlApjUkCYJeXcN0Z4MXIEg2IKD_NCIAe07KKBp_ZWz6eRcpZ1xROIGpc03znNqIuXbcZR56sEhiuOkbp7V/s1600/il_570xN.254137880.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwnmIN8zJtCiupX3bg4i1UPz2u2ipxYUZz95DJu6M0n5q3EgAs_DbqyyXHW7dlApjUkCYJeXcN0Z4MXIEg2IKD_NCIAe07KKBp_ZWz6eRcpZ1xROIGpc03znNqIuXbcZR56sEhiuOkbp7V/s400/il_570xN.254137880.jpg" width="313" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I should really just carry a sign like this wherever I go. This ornately framed silk doily can be found in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76913817/shit-happens-here?ref=sr_list_6&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=shit+happens&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet="><i>crumbs on the sheets</i></a><i> </i>etsy shop.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Was I worried about the glass everywhere? No. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Was I upset that I was going to have to scrub the floor and carpet in the next room? No. </div><div><div style="text-align: center;">I was angry that I waisted an almost full bottle of wine. I was all broken up.</div><div style="text-align: center;">My hubby inquired if I was o.k. I said "Yes, I am just mad at myself for wasting all of that wine," and he replied, "you should be". He can be such a gem.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9tAhZV-100pJv_bATeO7qqDsfOD7GJPegRFGm_NbCgHN3ZO-VP4opSMkV0JltXSSFFo5qIPKqjMwur1NqlOVs1d7lLvnHaOnzNYQTvfZ8Y4BYm8WDG382AVyJmhWZ2eaNG5u-0tc2k9iX/s1600/il_570xN.234778989.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9tAhZV-100pJv_bATeO7qqDsfOD7GJPegRFGm_NbCgHN3ZO-VP4opSMkV0JltXSSFFo5qIPKqjMwur1NqlOVs1d7lLvnHaOnzNYQTvfZ8Y4BYm8WDG382AVyJmhWZ2eaNG5u-0tc2k9iX/s400/il_570xN.234778989.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wine not show some love to box wine with this original acrylic painting by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71864873/boxed-wine-original-painting"><i>Carla's Funky Art</i></a> on etsy.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">I am now thinking that this butter finger ballerina should stick to box wine to avoid future disasters.</div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">You know what they say, It takes one to know one...so I guess it takes a clumsy gal to track down some great etsy finds that would be perfect for your favorite klutz.</div>garage sale girlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15468444757761577115noreply@blogger.com3