Memorial

This weekend is Memorial weekend. The Huz doesn't have Monday off, but I do! I'm looking forward to three days off of work and at home.

I have three goals for the weekend:

1. Clean the Bathroom
After two surprise visits by each of our mothers for the sole purpose of using the facilities, I've decided it's time to get the sucker shiny and not embarrassing.

2. Sew a burlap pillow
This has been on my list for about 4 months. I have all this burlap from the wedding reception that I'm excited to play around with. But then I had sewing machine issues. Now, those have seem to be resolved and I'm ready to try again!

(we alternated dark and light burlap on each table) 

And while we're looking at some of the reception decor ... I'll snag a few photos my aunt took to share with you. 

3. Post NEW listings on Etsy. 

This has also been a goal I've had for several weeks and I've just not made the time to do it. So! Monday it will be! 

Hopefully we'll get some yardsalin' in this weekend, too. 

Sister Chic

In my forgetfulness, I forgot to actually bring my camera into the Spring Bizarre show. It sat patiently in the van up at my Mom's house. So, I snagged these photos off of Aunt Steph's blog.

It was fun to be there with the Sisters Chic. I enjoyed watching Stephanie constantly rearranging and presenting the items at their best after items were sold.

I enjoyed watching my mom interact with all the old customers as well as the new.

I enjoyed watching people get so excited at all the items there and coming back multiple times to buy more.

I didn't enjoy not selling much, but it taught me some lessons that I probably wouldn't have learned online. Like how my aunt had an old table she'd been bringing to shows for a couple years. It was super cute, but she had to keep adjusting the price and just finding the right customer.

I also learned to better understand your market and what THEY'll be looking for. My etsy shop definitely has a different market of folks and a different market of prices than a little country bizarre in La Grande, Oregon.

Anyway, it was a good show! Looking forward to trying again at the Grassroots Festival in Union, Oregon in August!

Now for the photos!

Goin to Market

Here's my prized wooden stamp finally in action! 

I got to work stamping the kraft paper tags I'd ordered a while back. 

I needed tags for the show tomorrow.  

And here is a quick and condensed picture of most of what I'm bringing to market. Not as much as my Mom and Aunt are bringing. And theirs is all cutesy and crafty! Anyway, should be fun. Stop by if you're in town. The show is at Riveria School from 9am - 3pm. 

Stalker Tuesday: Vintage Revivals

So, I know you've been missing Stalker Tuesdays - because I sure have. I'm sorry for the absentee blogging. Life just got a little too exciting there for a few weeks. BUT, I'm back and with a fabulous blog for you to stalk (creeper). 

I was introduced to Vintage Revivals by childhood friend and current blog follower, Marissa. 

Since that fine fine day (I believe it was a stalker Tuesday), I've checked the Vintage Revival blog about once a day, if not more. There's so much good stuff to read! Lots of great projects to try and Mandi writes with a lot of voice. 

She also invented a new favorite style phrase of mine, "Thrift Shop Glam." So, go peruse, say hello and don't forget to tell her who sent you. 

Bizarre Bazaar

Hate to admit it, but I just learned that there are TWO spellings for the word bizarre/bazaar. But, I think the former can fit the latter just as well! 

This Saturday, I'll be at the Something Special Spring Bazaar with my mom and aunt who make up the "Sister Chic" booth. Come look for us! 

P.S. I was out of town for a four days for my cousin's wedding. 

Here he is with his bride Nellie and mom Suci. 

We got lots of sun and loved seeing both sides of our families!

Stay tuned for some more posts before the week is through 

(I think my life is getting back to normal after a whirlwind two weeks.)