My weekend project

I still have that big order going on that I was talking about here, so I'll probably be working on that this weekend. And I need to finish Tessa's shoes, but hopefully if there's time, I hope to, at the very least, check out the thrift shops for a dress to convert into a skirt. I'm kind of doubtful though, the thrift shops here are poorly kept, dirty, and the clothes aren't in very good condition and very outdated.

Wish me luck!

 What are you doing this weekend?

Etsy purchase review #1

I don't buy things from Etsy as much as I would like to since money is tight. So, my Etsy Purchase Reviews will probably be far and few inbetween. And to be clear, I will NEVER write a bad review about anyone, it's like that old saying, if you don't have anything nice to say then don't say anything at all.

Do you remember THIS Friday's Faves post? Well, I bought that bicycle bell for Veronica! Yep, and Spoke n' Wheel was so nice, too. After I had made the blog post they offered me a 15% discount for the bike bell which mostly covered the shipping and handling. It was very kind of them, thanks again!

I received my lovely little bell Saturday, March 12th while my family was here so I didn't get a chance to check it out much. I did get it attached to my bike the next day though. Its a nice bright red with the letter "E" for Elissa on it, in the same color. It attaches like your basic bike bell and has a nice little chime. I love it. It's very me and is super cute. If your looking for a unique bike bell that suits your personality, stop in at Spoke n' Wheel.

Friday's Faves #3

Friday's Faves Theme: "Get on your bikes and ride!"

In honor of my new bicycle I just purchased, which I LOVE, this weeks theme is bicycles and what better way to start it off with some Queen lovin'.

Pink Dreams

This is so pretty. I love the softness of it and the vintage quality the Polaroid 660 land camera gives (Is there such a thing as a Polaroid 660 ocean camera? Sky camera?). You can find this print and others like it at GabrielleKai. this one is $15.

Ghost Rider Magnet Art

I just find this one comical, and the description for it is sure to bring a smile from your face, by rachelgertrude. $6.

Bike Bell, Red Swirly Initial

I LOVE this bike bell, I might just get one for Veronica! SpokeNWheel has lots of wonderful bike bells just as cool, if not cooler than this one. $16

Vintage Cruiser Tool Kit

This just oozes cool. This is a vintage cruiser tool kit but would look chic on any bike. Hey! I could use one of these... $195 at HideAndCyc

Vintage Schwinn Supper Deluxe Starjet Bike

This is such a beautiful bike, if I only had the money. How cool would you look though cruising down the street in this baby? You can find this at thestrikingmatch for $450

Vintage S Seat Schwinn Bike Seat

I like this seat. But it doesn't have be just used as a replacement for your old Schwinn bicycle seat. I'm picturing a bright, yellow, painted wall, with this seat and other vintage bicycle paraphernalia hanging on it, maybe some wheels, an old biking poster here, there, bicycle basket with some flowers... I'd do it. You can get this seat, or potential wall art at VintageNewHampshire for $45

Custom Bike Seat

As for my last piece, I thought I'd throw this beauty in. Its a custom bike seat by CarsonLehDesign. This would be a nice little treat for yourself or as a very special gift to a loved one. I love the coloring of it and how its darker at one end. And the great thing about leather is that the older and more worn leather gets the more beautiful. Just imagine what your butt could do to this baby. $120



Thats it for this Friday's Faves. I hope it will inspire you to get out there and explore on your bike, if you don't have, borrow a friends. Some cities even rent bikes out. Or you could just walk it!

Fabuloooouuus!!!!

Everything is just absolutely, fab today. Tessa has been in a good mood all day, the weather is perfect, I'm having a great hair day and I had a delicious smoothie from Jamba Juice. Yummy. I think the equally yummy Michael Buble sums it up.

 New listing today, just as promised. Its a monogrammed set of ten cards, with the letter "A" tied up in a pretty blue ribbon, the buyer will receive ten resealable envelopes along with the card. This set would be great for yourself, a loved one or a newly wed couple. I will be adding the whole alphabet eventually, only 250 more cards to go! Phew!

Here's a DIY project for you. I think this is such a great idea. Not only will it help organize those pesky papers that flood your desk but you'll be bringing an old antique back to useful life in a new way; its a vintage photo album turned file organizer. If you think this is as cool as I do you can find the instructions at countryliving.com