tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63125459659382032982024-02-07T01:13:05.733-05:00Musty MustsMusty Mustshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214666709904396869noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312545965938203298.post-8018483648928038972017-02-03T14:20:00.000-05:002017-02-03T14:20:09.284-05:00My Dainty, Vintage Compact Collection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Yesterday I went to an amazing estate sale, and I found two vintage compacts. Which this is a somewhat rare occurrence. I was over the moon all day! But the most exciting part is that the compacts aren't just ordinary compacts.<br /><br />The Zell compact (burgundy, floral one) is shaped like an old camera (love!) and offers rouge and powder. There is also a tube thing that comes out of the top. I'm not sure what it is for. <br /><br />The Coty compact is awesome cause of the aqua! And I like the little seal on the top. And it's just so tiny!<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> </b></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>I freaking love them!</b></span></span><span style="color: #274e13;"> </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #274e13;">As
for my collection, I am trying to recall how I started collecting
vintage compacts. hmmm. Well anyways, I collect mostly Stratton
compacts. I love these the most because of their quality and design. But I collect
other brands too, even no-namers. If it's cute and dainty, odds are, I
will love it. <br /><br />There are a few reason why I like collecting
compacts. The designs are what attract me most of all. Some designs are so ornate,
and the attention to detail screams quality. Another reason is because
of the mechanisms. The Stratton compacts and others have a spring-loaded
plate (keeps the powder in place) that pops open when you open the compact top. This extra convenience is part of that attention to detail I was talking about. I suppose the last reason I love collecting compacts is because of how dainty and feminine they are. The romance behind them really gets to me. hehe </span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #274e13;">What do you collect? And why do you collect it?</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">I collect vintage compacts (mostly Stratton) and I wanted to <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>display
them in a "cherished" way</b></span></span></span>. So I found some small random boxes around
the house, covered them with hankies and started arranging my compacts
around. I also added keepsakes from my boys, special pictures, old gloves, and vintage jewelry. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">You can easily create a keepsake or collectibles box with inexpensive items from thrift stores, yard sales, or even from things around your house. I created this one with a vintage carry-on case.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">There is really no wrong way to put it together. </span></b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;"></span></b></span></span>But there are some<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;"> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">tips</span></span></b></span> I can give:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">1. Try to create different heights for interest. I used the boxes for this.</span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;">2. Put the larger things in first. Largest then smallest.</span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;">3. Use anything you love. Create a theme or make it eclectic, like mine.</span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;">4. Try and use items with different textures, finishes, patterns. This will add interest too.</span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;">5. Make it your own. As long as you love it, that's all that matters! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Now, go create a keepsake vignette and send me a pic. I want to see your creations!</span><br />
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<br />Musty Mustshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214666709904396869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312545965938203298.post-75517702263142217232017-01-28T10:21:00.000-05:002017-02-02T16:17:53.919-05:00Classic Movie: Journey to the Center of the Earth<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: #783f04;">At first you might over-look this movie because it is a</span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>1950s Sci-fi</b></span></span></span>,<span style="color: #783f04;"> but this movie has so much to offer: action, adventure, love, wit. And don't forget about the graphics. That is one appeal of this movie. They did such a great job with the graphics considering the year it was made (1959).</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">It is probably cheesy to some, but it is more nostalgic for me. This movie and <i><a href="https://mustymustsvintage.blogspot.com/2017/01/the-teahouse-of-august-moon.html">The Teahouse of the August Moon</a> </i>had such an impact on me when I was young. So much so, that I use the three notches in <i>Journey to the Center of the Earth</i> as my painting signature. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">Now lets talk about</span> <b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Pat Boone</span></span></span></b><span style="color: #783f04;">. Handsome and smooth are two words I would use to describe Pat. He's got the looks and the voice. He makes it look so easy when he sings, and the smoothness of his voice is...well, listen for yourself. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6tWMcr-GSI">Pat Boone - My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">Give this movie a try! You don't want to miss the <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>giant lizards</b><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">, a</span></span></span><b> crystal paradise, </b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #783f04;">and let's not forget</span></span></span><b> James Mason</b></span><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">!</span></b></span></span></span><br />
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<br />Musty Mustshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214666709904396869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312545965938203298.post-36385711990134031262017-01-26T09:57:00.000-05:002017-01-26T09:57:53.694-05:00Another place for you to score great vintage<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">As you know, Zach and I love going to auctions. They are exhilarating! If you have not gone to one yet, I'm telling you, you are missing out.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">But there is another place to find vintage, and that is</span> <span style="color: #b45f06;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">online auctions</span></span></b></span><span style="color: #274e13;">. There is this auction house here in Fayetteville that used to hold live auctions, but they have recently changed to online auctions only. At first, I did not like the change. The live auctions are so much funner, and bidding online is kinda like ebay. But I realized after the fact that it is so much</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;"> easier and cheaper and faster</span></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">!</span></b></span></span> <span style="color: #274e13;">Well, at least this online auction. I have found that not many people know about regional online auctions. This can make things cheaper. So check out your area for online auctions. <a href="http://www.auctionzip.com/">This</a> is a great site to find them!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage Mid-century Side Table - $9 (excuse my pack)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I just thought Lennon's face was funny in this pic. hehe</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"> </span>Musty Mustshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214666709904396869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312545965938203298.post-30865644899544337902017-01-24T12:41:00.000-05:002017-01-24T12:41:52.694-05:00The Teahouse of The August Moon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #274e13;">THIS is one of my<span style="font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>top 5 favorite movies of all time.</b></span></span></span> I don't know how many times I've seen it, but I also own it too. It will never get old for me. I actually adore<span style="font-size: large;"> <b>Marlon Brando </b><span style="font-size: small;">and</span><b> Glenn Ford</b></span><b>.</b> Dreamy...</span><br />
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would categorize this movie as a comedy. There is so much comedic wit
and troubles. But this movie also offers<span style="font-size: large;"><b> love and admiration for the
Japanese people.</b></span> Being 1/4 Japanese, I have a thing for movies set in
Japan. <span style="color: #783f04;">(Check out <i>Sayonara. </i>Another Marlon Brando film.)</span> This is
also a war movie; I find films with a
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Set in Okinawa, a captain must enforce the new way of living planned out for the islanders by the US government. Many<b> </b><span style="font-size: small;">unexpected events get in the way</span> of this plan, such as a<span style="font-size: large;"> <b>geisha</b></span>, a <span style="font-size: large;"><b>distillery</b></span>, and an<b> <span style="font-size: large;">obsessed vegetable grower</span></b>. As I write this description of the movie, I realize how crazy this all sounds. haha. It is worth the time!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Check back in and let me know what you think of it!<span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>I would love to chat about it!</b></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Pic courtesy of http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Theatre/TheTeahouseOfTheAugustMoon </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Well</span>,<span style="font-size: large;"> Im gonna give this blogging thing a go</span></b>...again. I really do love to write. It is a great outlet when you talk to people under 7 years of age most of the day. Don't get me wrong, I looove talking with my bouncing boys, but there is something to be said for adult conversation. And blogging does that for me. lol Writing to you is like having a nice adult conversation. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Now</span>,<span style="font-size: large;"> I am adapting my blog to talk more about intangible vintage</span></b>, such as, music and movies. I love those things as well. To tell you the truth, classic movies and music make up a lot of who I am. We'll go into that more at a later date. But for now, know that I will be broadening our conversations about vintage. YAY! </span></span><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></span></div>
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<br />Musty Mustshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214666709904396869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312545965938203298.post-80287681935914881472015-10-01T13:16:00.000-04:002015-10-01T13:16:41.550-04:00My $2 Side Table<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvrWncEl0KVXX_AXmVVspwOaK1cvMBpAyhWFP6wuSUdeaszeXuJIsXhK3J412b4WyHnVGlqHIVqTCGJYxnVdXzr9wgwJonQfbEJBvhBxXbBgywMfshUloLgyCB2vTioLLE4czmUuBDW3MQ/s1600/IMAG0912.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvrWncEl0KVXX_AXmVVspwOaK1cvMBpAyhWFP6wuSUdeaszeXuJIsXhK3J412b4WyHnVGlqHIVqTCGJYxnVdXzr9wgwJonQfbEJBvhBxXbBgywMfshUloLgyCB2vTioLLE4czmUuBDW3MQ/s400/IMAG0912.jpg" width="280" /></a><span style="color: #274e13;">I found this vintage side table at a yard sale last year. It was from the side of an old vanity. When the seller said it was $2, I knew I had to snag it! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">I wish I would have taken a before pic. It had a really cool art deco design. I tried to find a way to save the design, but couldn't think of anything. So I painted it matte black and roughed it up a bit. Those nobs are original too! Love them!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">I want to put an old sign on the side. Guess I will have to wait till I find the right one. I thought about painting a sign on the side, but I really want an old rusty metal one. And the search continues...</span>Musty Mustshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214666709904396869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312545965938203298.post-84701314846897211802015-08-24T17:30:00.002-04:002015-08-25T13:34:30.697-04:00How a clean house will make you happier<span style="color: #274e13;">This is totally off the subject of vintage, but happiness is important so I thought I would tell you how I feel about a clean house. Don't get me wrong...my house is not always clean. I have two boys under 5, a not-so-clean husband, and a dog. It is impossible. I DO </span><span style="color: #274e13;">think of myself as a clean person, but not to obsession.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">For me, a clean/picked-up house makes me a happier person. Just walking into my bedroom and seeing a made bed makes me think, "Oh that's nice." You might think me silly, but I like to see pretty things. When my house is a disaster, it makes me stressed-out and irritable. So I try to keep my house picked up all the time.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJP9-f9b0NcLdyVavSGNgYhyphenhyphenEK4ELPIFWiGl-NMjb7g8s_zdawfSeKhETemWhB-BoqPz5R9OL-RTGdBaWb8lc48UevwqsnCPCULCeQe7n__GQ1hMH2sel-DAo_8fkocs8boaTZqqjJDyKA/s1600/clean-the-links.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJP9-f9b0NcLdyVavSGNgYhyphenhyphenEK4ELPIFWiGl-NMjb7g8s_zdawfSeKhETemWhB-BoqPz5R9OL-RTGdBaWb8lc48UevwqsnCPCULCeQe7n__GQ1hMH2sel-DAo_8fkocs8boaTZqqjJDyKA/s320/clean-the-links.png" width="318" /></a><span style="color: #274e13;">Let me explain what I mean by "picked-up." The one thing I can't live with is dirty dishes laying all around the house. That is one thing, mentally, I can't deal with. So I am always cleaning up dishes. As for laundry, which I hate, I try to get it done on Mondays. It's not like I picked that day to do it, I just got into a habit of doing it the first day Zach goes back to work for the week. THE TOYS...they can't be avoided. There are always toys on the floor. Of course, I want my children to be happy so I let them play with their toys wherever. And I let them get into certain things (ie my plastic container drawer for food storage) to learn and explore. To keep these said toys at bay, if you will, Cayden and I will clean them up right before Daddy/Zach gets home. Every man (I have met) likes a clean house to come home to.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Am I rambling...I think I am.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">I could go on about bathrooms and organization, but I think you get the gist.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">SO! This week just try keeping your house picked-up a little more. You will feel more accomplished and happier. And your partner will love it and will appreciate you for all your hard work. I just love when Zach praises me on how great the house looks. It's the little things...</span>Musty Mustshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214666709904396869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312545965938203298.post-70948149194273847252015-08-06T16:09:00.000-04:002015-08-25T13:20:34.956-04:00A Silly Verse About Yard Selling<span style="color: #274e13;">I walk up the lane and take in a wondrous vision. </span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;">So many different things. I am on a mission!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">I remind myself not to show my pleasure, </span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;">but I'm jumping inside at the site of these treasures.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Slowly I gaze and wonder around some more. </span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;">Oh look! Oh my! It's milk glass galore!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Another and another. I have found so many things</span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;">to fill my spirit. It's as if I had wings.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Walking away, I smile with satisfaction.</span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;">I MUST keep going. Its such an attraction. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">-Rachel Harvey</span>Musty Mustshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214666709904396869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312545965938203298.post-80114489458815152752015-08-03T12:25:00.001-04:002015-08-25T13:21:15.649-04:00Finished Foyer (Almost)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgCtGCkL2mEiENrrdliTMhws2q7ZyO2zWsWdOZiMbeAuaMmjnFOPGsslKaBjAHXYiRgQdZDSVkJkGsa8eIx2Ma4ducpr0TNfCtdxaB2CT2rYIpWUSZMA3_J38GYDfVqfOrvTUmumWeKPO4/s1600/IMAG0862.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgCtGCkL2mEiENrrdliTMhws2q7ZyO2zWsWdOZiMbeAuaMmjnFOPGsslKaBjAHXYiRgQdZDSVkJkGsa8eIx2Ma4ducpr0TNfCtdxaB2CT2rYIpWUSZMA3_J38GYDfVqfOrvTUmumWeKPO4/s400/IMAG0862.jpg" width="226" /></a><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So it has taken me quite a while to finish my foyer. Mostly because I don't like to paint walls. (It had an awful faux finish that made it look kinda dirty.) I've put it off till I couldn't stand it anymore! I do that quite often. NOW, It is painted and somewhat decorated. I say "somewhat" because I probably will add more once I find the perfect pieces, as in, the right shape, color, and size pieces.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Anyways, I am writing this post to tell you about a great website where you can print off high-quality nature paintings for free!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">John James Audubon was an amazing artist who painted all kinds of birds in a very natural and eye-catching way. I just looove his style! All you have to do to print these great paintings to to subscribe to the email list. Easy peasy! Here is the link . . . </span></span><a href="https://www.audubon.org/birds-of-america">https://www.audubon.org/birds-of-america</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I used two of his paintings in my foyer and I will probably use more around the house.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">NOW on to the items I chose and their budget-friendly prices! I like to share the price of things I've found so you can see that it is so easy to decorate on a budget. Just be patient and keep searching. You WILL find great things you can use to decorate with! Everything in this foyer was under $12 each! Check out this list...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="color: #38761d;">2.</span><span style="color: #b45f06;"> Vintage Sewing table - $10 (It got a fresh coat of paint too)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="color: #38761d;">3.</span><span style="color: #b45f06;"> Refurbished Lamp - $12</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="color: #38761d;">4.</span><span style="color: #b45f06;"> Yard Sale Orchid(faux) - $2 </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="color: #38761d;">5.</span><span style="color: #b45f06;"> 1/2 off Wreath - $12</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="color: #38761d;">6.</span><span style="color: #b45f06;"> Yard sale rug - $3 (Threw it into the washer. Good as new.)</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">7.</span><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> Coat Stand (not pictured) - $10</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span style="color: #38761d;">8.</span></span><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> Bird Prints - Free</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="color: #38761d;">9.</span><span style="color: #b45f06;"> I got the basket and violin case at an estate sale. I don't remember the cost, but I know they weren't over $10.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="color: #38761d;">10.</span><span style="color: #b45f06;"> Woven Bag - Had it for years and can't remember the cost. It was stored in a closet.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">I accumulated all these things over 6 months or so. Patients and persistence is the key. I'll post more pics when it is completely finished. At least it is pleasing to look at, for now. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Tip </span><span style="color: #b45f06;">- That empty violin case hides the lamp cord and outlet. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">After living in our new house for a few weeks we realized that the door knobs were cheap. Zach had to rig them up with some duck tape inside just so we can use them properly. WHAT A HASSLE! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">We found the same door knobs online, which were about $17 a piece. Cheaply priced, cheaply made. Then we found the good quality ones that we need to fit the door properly. $70 BUCKS EACH! Zach kept telling me to buy one every month till they were all replaced, but I couldnt bring myself to do it. I am a cheapo and we need nine door knobs total. 9 x $70 = $630 JUST FOR DOOR KNOBS!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAmXYlt5ow1-sDrP-Ch_zaPGXACQU5O1dCY8hyphenhyphenWmKxstBNkjDJiAIf5Mp9c1RiPnMFa5HQG13jP4PPQa6UilbTM-i_Cbyk7sTco7g23G-buj5WWYISCA6LAugv0o-tT3Ta29GMdfkMkh_v/s1600/IMAG0814.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAmXYlt5ow1-sDrP-Ch_zaPGXACQU5O1dCY8hyphenhyphenWmKxstBNkjDJiAIf5Mp9c1RiPnMFa5HQG13jP4PPQa6UilbTM-i_Cbyk7sTco7g23G-buj5WWYISCA6LAugv0o-tT3Ta29GMdfkMkh_v/s320/IMAG0814.jpg" width="242" /></a>I waited and waited. I started getting stuck in the bathrooms and the boys rooms, because they were falling apart. Once </span><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: #274e13;">when I got stuck in the bathroom</span>, I had to unscrew the knob plate with my tweezers. At least my two boys (5 and 18 months) were with me and I didn't have to worry about their well-being. lol Wow. This is kinda funny as I am writing all of this down.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Anyways, Zach kept telling me to buy the $70 ones. "No!" I said, "You are just going to have to push that <i>Buy</i> button, cause I can't do it." Zach got on Ebay and started to look at vintage/antique knobs. We found two for $30 total! YAY! Zach installed them, and they are great! They work perfectly and look old. WIN WIN!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">So all of our door knobs will be different, which gives our house just a little bit more personality.</span><br />
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<br />Musty Mustshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214666709904396869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312545965938203298.post-67364447298724595832015-07-14T12:22:00.001-04:002015-08-25T13:25:15.374-04:00Up and Running...<span style="color: #274e13;">Welp, our Etsy shop is up and running again. The year 2014 was a crazy year of selling/buying a house, among other things. BUT we finally got settled in our new abode and our life has slowed down a bit. So up the shop goes! YAY! I will be adding new items weekly so check back in every now and then to see if something sparks your fancy.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">I haven't really given you a proper tour of the new house and all its originality. It is OOAK (one of a kind), which I love! It really is perfect for us and our two boys. Woodsy, Private, and Spacious. And it has a wrap-around-porch. I have always wanted a wrap-around-porch!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13;">Hello Harvey Haven!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">We so believe we were meant to have this wonderful house. House buying and selling isn't easy, but everything seemed to fall into place with this house. It was the second house we looked at, and we already knew we loved it from seeing it online. Zach and I still talk about how we can't believe we live here. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">At first I thought all the wood would drive me crazy, but I find all the knots and beams interesting to look at. Another great thing is how rustic it is. I can be a perfectionist at times, especially with quality. For instance, at our old house some of the molding didn't match up perfectly, and that always bothered me. But with this house, it doesn't matter if the molding matches up, because it is rustic! And talk about the durability...especially with little boys going crazy constantly. It was meant to be!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Anyways, in the future I'll be posting new pics of completely decorated rooms. It might take a while, but it will get done! I love making my house a home for my beloved family!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13;">Good-bye First House!</span></td></tr>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil49WJupuI0s5Mat5O2vYqbCNzJUPkpF8LtnIEXPD548ZPQYnPjcLiF8IfS1LC0Q4136UnaRlPXT3TQLu_L5r6MyuHwYdqw_ltwxxNvEwqr1xWmTBV02PFjmrn_ibf5WeVMvo5ELri5TWg/s1600/IMAG1024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>Musty Mustshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214666709904396869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312545965938203298.post-3552254033590774002014-11-03T11:54:00.000-05:002015-08-25T13:25:41.564-04:00Embracing Natural Decor<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1OH9PSZrW14nh_Z2TYdKzvFhMajVJS0DqRdu5TGkZfBcNcS5C-c5JMTduT3Sivcg0TpWykrtkdZ0AFP4Frh42XJDIP-1jdw2bpF09WjpLsih24m5L5iv2PhIRxd4STjAa5_25e3PAFCpg/s1600/IMAG0057.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1OH9PSZrW14nh_Z2TYdKzvFhMajVJS0DqRdu5TGkZfBcNcS5C-c5JMTduT3Sivcg0TpWykrtkdZ0AFP4Frh42XJDIP-1jdw2bpF09WjpLsih24m5L5iv2PhIRxd4STjAa5_25e3PAFCpg/s1600/IMAG0057.jpg" width="400" /></a><span style="color: #274e13;">So lately I have been trying to decorate with things from the outdoors. There are so many lovely, unique things you can use from nature.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">For instance, Cayden and I made these wonderful ornaments from things we found outside. I want a more rustic tree this year to match the house, and I did not want to spend a ton to redecorate for Christmas. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBAjqVWFs1bk0dcwS1J5A3ZBOEUlJzwaaG9Txh9ceuM2Nbh9cNq8voCyJsWOmkqsg6xhKeWn_V96_8Wexe_Th0i1mVHyibW-JExN89qcKR3zaXoNKdXOAhCemzsokn_u6vin_fp6uH23HT/s1600/IMAG0061.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBAjqVWFs1bk0dcwS1J5A3ZBOEUlJzwaaG9Txh9ceuM2Nbh9cNq8voCyJsWOmkqsg6xhKeWn_V96_8Wexe_Th0i1mVHyibW-JExN89qcKR3zaXoNKdXOAhCemzsokn_u6vin_fp6uH23HT/s1600/IMAG0061.jpg" width="191" /></a>Check out this lovely, wintery floral arrangement, created with just an old pitcher and some branches from an evergreen tree outside. Free and festive! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">It doesn't take an artsy brain to create these decorations, just some time and a little research. Research really helps in coming up with unique and inexpensive decorations. When you research more and more, you will eventually come up with things you never thought you would before. Some of these ideas are not my own, but when I come up with something all by myself, it becomes extra special. A little childish, I know, but it's just my humanity coming out.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13;">I made this star with</span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;">fire wood scraps and twine.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">OMG! I really am the worst blogger ever! But I don't know if I consider myself a blogger. I guess I feel like I have not earned the right to be called a blogger. I feel that way about most titles. Like "mom", I am a mom, but I don't feel like I deserve to be a mom. Gees! What am I talking about. Lets save the deep conversations for later!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">I have not written in ages. I guess life just got crazy hot and you were put on the back burner. Sorry about that! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Anywho, we moved! YAY! We were going to move to Tampa, FL, but things just didn't fall into place so we decided to stay in Georgia. BUT! We bought a new house and we loooove it! Enough updating you on all this moving stuff...</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">VINTAGE! That is what you are here for right?! Our vintage shop is still on "vacation" since the move. We have not had time to set it up and organize it all yet. :( </span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">I started decorating the new abode with, of course, vintage favorites. I am going for rustic Pottery Barn. I'm hacking, obviously. ("hack" definition- going for that look, but on a more economical scale) It is taking some time to get things decorated like I want, but it is starting to look more like a home now. And I just love looking around as I am writing and seeing pretty things that I enjoy. That is most important, you know. ENJOYING what you decorate with. My motto when shopping is "When in doubt, throw it out." I learned this saying when I was a little girl, and it has really helped me syphon out the bad. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13;">In the kitchen.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">So next time you go out shopping use this motto! "When in doubt, Throw it out!"</span><br />
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<br />Musty Mustshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214666709904396869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312545965938203298.post-51860703818673963712014-03-26T11:52:00.000-04:002015-08-25T13:26:13.215-04:00The Value of Knowledge and Experience<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> photo by <a href="http://www.gregruffing.com/">Greg Ruffing</a> via <a href="http://www.wired.com/rawfile/2012/08/greg-ruffing-yard-sales/">Wired Raw File</a></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">The other night Zach and I were discussing our greatest finds. I realized that we have learned and experienced so much in such a short time.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">I remember the first time we went hunting for vintage and antiques for our Etsy shop. We didn't know what to look for. We didn't know what would sell. We just bought stuff we liked and made a lot of guesses too. I remember telling Zach that I could not wait till we knew more about vintage...the history...the popular brand names...whether it was desirable.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Now, we know what we are looking for. We know what sells. Of course, we still take risks on things we don't know about. Risk is important when learning about new things. Zach likes to take more risks than I do, and I am thankful for that. He will buy a pricey item, and I will be very skeptical. I voice my opinion, but we always seem to come out great on his buys. I think he has kinda gotten a big head about it. lol </span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">It is so exhilarating to find an item at a yard sale for pennies-on-the-dollar and then to find out it is worth hundreds! For example: I bought a vintage item for $2 at a yard sale, brand new, never used. I sold it for almost $200. This is one of my favorite finds!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><b>I encourage you</b> - <b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Go</span></b> to yard sales and estate sales. <b><span style="color: #b45f06;"></span></b></span><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Find</b><span style="color: #274e13;"> old things you love and would use yourself.</span></span><b><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="color: #274e13;"> </span>Buy</span></b> used, instead of new. <span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Haggle!</b></span> - Of course, there are bad yard/estate sale days, but it is soooo worth it when it is a good day! Ohh, it just makes my heart start thumping just thinking about it.</span>Musty Mustshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214666709904396869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312545965938203298.post-90921934493987639382014-03-07T11:53:00.000-05:002015-08-25T13:26:44.760-04:00Lennon's Vintage Camping Nursery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So the theme for Lennon's room is "Vintage Camping". I love how it turned out. Unique and repurposed. My inspirational piece for this room was the rustic rocking chair and stool. I bought it in Florida long before Lennon was even thought of. Can you believe I got it at a thrift store in excellent condition for only 50 bucks? Score!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPCuiAljk-dCz2JcbiiFjn_gn7z6uwkBWzoO4f2KDFhtWCSp3Zg1lNByo61B_JSr97BvWR5YyL6UjuU3Aaq1ECEficULLJ5aOnUQtiG1f0TzLs7M6wf4H04RZLeBiDzWUNteDFBXW-nxE0/s1600/IMAG0158.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPCuiAljk-dCz2JcbiiFjn_gn7z6uwkBWzoO4f2KDFhtWCSp3Zg1lNByo61B_JSr97BvWR5YyL6UjuU3Aaq1ECEficULLJ5aOnUQtiG1f0TzLs7M6wf4H04RZLeBiDzWUNteDFBXW-nxE0/s1600/IMAG0158.jpg" width="400" /></a>A lot of the items in the room I had around the house. And others items, Zach and I put together. Zach made me that wonderful bookshelf. I was inspired by one I saw on Pinterest, and Zach just whipped it up. He just knows exactly what I envision. I love that about him. Anyways, I painted some stripes on the paddles and the finishing touch was the map hung by some rope.<br />
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Almost everything in this room was used, except the curtains, rug, and a few decor items. The used items I bought from thrift stores, estate sales, and yard sales. It just came together so easily, with some help from Pinterest. :)<br />
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<br />Musty Mustshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214666709904396869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312545965938203298.post-27722844007636038402014-02-27T10:56:00.002-05:002017-01-26T10:43:58.389-05:00Zach The Craftsman<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKtfLCp2RvxKS7j6XxR2C1rRazVgB4uiwAXJ7lGyQRdz4cx7XBfM15LgyZ9uCWiL0n-gCq7e6pWDhVHf9x-g7aYOheH_Occm-NtIHPp69rhYvJHcrBvtBG-k0j6oQz8Av0eZUA_fYUQWw-/s1600/IMAG0046_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKtfLCp2RvxKS7j6XxR2C1rRazVgB4uiwAXJ7lGyQRdz4cx7XBfM15LgyZ9uCWiL0n-gCq7e6pWDhVHf9x-g7aYOheH_Occm-NtIHPp69rhYvJHcrBvtBG-k0j6oQz8Av0eZUA_fYUQWw-/s1600/IMAG0046_1.jpg" width="225" /></a><span style="color: #274e13;">I knew Zach was creative and talented when we got married, but the things he can do with wood are amazing! I am not being biased; this is fact!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">He makes me all sorts of things. I know he loves me or maybe he just loves making things, both I think.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Women...here's a tip to get your significant other to make things for you:</span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;">1. Ask nicely, with maybe a kiss.</span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;">2. Show him pictures of your ideas. Really inspire and encourage him. Get him excited!</span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;">3. Ask him what ideas he has and how he would put it together. Show interest in the construction. Men love to show off their smarts and skills.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">This is not manipulation, ladies. It is creatively inspiring your man to show off his manliness.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Anyways, here are the things Zach has made. I helped with the design parts and a little painting.</span><br />
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<br />Musty Mustshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214666709904396869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312545965938203298.post-2595045724434578782014-02-26T11:22:00.001-05:002015-08-25T13:28:15.363-04:00Long Time, No Read<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Welp, It has been a crazy year. Had a new baby boy! Isn't he adorable?! I just think he is perfection.<br />
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Anyways, we went to an auction for the first time in forever the other week. It was great! I have missed it! The population was low, so the prices were low. Just how I like it. I bought some adorable, feminine hankies...vintage and never used! Love them! They would look so cute framed and put in a collage on a wall. Or you could make cute, little pillow out of them. Hmm...well I was going to sell them, but now I might want to keep them. <br />
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<br />Musty Mustshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214666709904396869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312545965938203298.post-79847717483709820652013-03-08T20:48:00.003-05:002015-08-25T13:28:40.359-04:00Inspired: 1950's Dress<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #b45f06;">I am starting this new blog series, called Inspired. VERY often I get inspired to try something new and fun. And when this happened, it is the only thing on my mind for days, until I get it done. I get kinda obsessed when I'm inspired, and needless to say, it can drive Zach a little nuts. BUT he is the same way! Anyways, this is my first "Inspired" post!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">I have always wanted to make a dress. I did make a jumper in high school, but I don't count that. Fear and maybe a little bit of laziness are the reasons I have not made a dress. BUT! I am doing it now. I was inspired when one of my friends pinned a blog about making dresses out of vintage sheets. They are simply adorable! Look to the left. :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: #38761d;">So I checked out Hobby Lobby for patterns, and
they did not have anything that I liked, so I went to Etsy. I knew I
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plaid one, but with a floral print fabric and probably without the bow. I
looove bows, but I don't think I like the placement on the dress. Look
at the back, isn't it adorbs (as my sis would put it)! Can't wait to get started. I will let you know how it turns out, and I will take pictures if it is good. Wish me luck!</span></span></span></div>
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Musty Mustshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214666709904396869noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312545965938203298.post-29307847900836614862013-01-21T10:15:00.000-05:002015-08-25T13:30:48.934-04:00The Lull of Winter<div style="color: #38761d;">
Zach and I have been aching for some good auctions, estate sales, and yard sales. We had forgotten what winter brings...nothing, a lull in vintage snagging. It is quite sad. Of course, we find things here and there at thrift shops and such, but it is not like the massive snagging we do in the spring and summer. Oh spring, how I love thee! I am dying for spring to get here for more reasons than one. Let me give you a list of reasons, if you are interested...</div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">1.</span> It's spring. Who doesn't like spring!</div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">2. </span>We are building a pergola and patio on the back of our house. YAYYY!</div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">3. </span>More, more vintage galore</div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">4.</span> Gardening. We love to make our yard b-e-a-u-tiful.</div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">5.</span> The warmer weather. I am from Florida. I love the heat.</div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">6. </span>No more winter downers. If you are like me, the winter just gets you down and lazy.</div>
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<br />Musty Mustshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214666709904396869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312545965938203298.post-46159157707392058792012-12-13T14:00:00.000-05:002015-08-25T13:32:17.808-04:00My Favorite Earrings<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">I found these lovelies at a thrift store in Florida for $3 (with no missing stones)! I am in love with them, therefore, I will keep them till I die. And to beat all, I have never worn them. I just don't have an outfit worthy enough. I picture wearing them with a feminine white or cream dress...to a spring wedding or garden party (like I ever go to garden parties). Anyways, I keep them in this little box that I also found at...somewhere... I think it was Goodwill. I take them out once in a while to cherish them. Keep in mind that these earrings are only worth $15-$20, but they are worth so much more to me. I LOVE THEM!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">When I was younger, I refused to where clip-ons. I don't know why, I guess it was a pride thing. But now, it doesn't bother me. I where vintage clip-ons and screw-backs more then anything. <i>Read with a salesman voice: </i>They are relatively cheaper, better quality, and cuter.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">These earrings were made by a jewelry company called Leru. This company made a bunch of other dainty jewelry in the 50's and 60's. If you like dainty and feminine, keep your eye out for Leru.</span></div>
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Musty Mustshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214666709904396869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312545965938203298.post-88972952734129797542012-11-28T12:42:00.000-05:002015-08-25T13:33:49.024-04:00Yay! Zach finished it...Welp, Zach finished my vanity, not in a timely manner, but it looks wonderful! He painted it white and I changed out the nobs for ribbon bows. I had planned on buying glass nobs, but when we took the old ones off we noticed that there were two holes. Poo. So I looked for ideas on Pinterest and found those ribbon pulls. PERFECT! And I had the ribbon already. I am very pleased!<br />
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Musty Mustshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214666709904396869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6312545965938203298.post-70462011972628268222012-09-28T15:52:00.001-04:002015-08-25T13:34:12.576-04:00The Perfect Estate Sale<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">I just have to tell yall about the estate sale I went to today. It's hard to find a good one, but this one was excellent.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">I had plenty of fruit snacks for Cayden, so he was set to just follow me around and eat his snack. As I walk in, I notice everything is well organized and priced. Almost immediately I find something. YAY! I am walking around with things in my hands trying to find a worker to ask if I can start a pile somewhere, when a worker approaches me. She says, "Let me help you," and then led me to the garage where they had shelves with a sign that said,"On hold." They had tons of shelves where you can place your finds and then go get more. GENIUS! I have never seen that before. It was great! So I kept going back and forth. Find something, go put it on the self...find...shelf. And Cayden just kept following me around while stuffing his mouth. lol. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">What a great experience! They have 50% off on Sunday, so I am definitely going back!</span><br />
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So we went to this estate sale a couple of weeks ago. We drove thirty minutes to this sale. I was so excited! Eek! I almost left Zach and Cayden behind at the car to go find those sales inside. But I refrained, yet again. We all walked up to the garage. I took one look at a price tag on a jar, and I knew we aren't going to find much. Walking, I'm walking through. Yah, there is some great stuff, but the prices are outrageous! What are these people thinking! Of course the workers were hired to sell this stuff for the family. But come on! Don't you want to get rid of this stuff! hhh. We didn't buy a thing.<br />
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That's all I have to say.Musty Mustshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214666709904396869noreply@blogger.com0