GeorgiaPeachez

Exciting News!!

Beth and I have a really big surprise!!

 

You can read all about it right

here.   

Handmade Holiday Help

AAAhhh, the Handmade Pledge.  Sing the praises of buying handmade for any occasion!

I'm thinking about the upcoming holidays.  I like to start seriously shopping now so that I don't obliterate my bank account in December.

A GREAT, FABULOUS, SUPER SIMPLE and did I mention EASY way to clue in anyone shopping for moi (that's you) is Etsy Favorites!!

I constantly window shop (and drool a lot) on Etsy and when I see something that I love I mark the item a "favorite". 

 Treasure Bird Cameo Earrings - Genevieve Gail

Anyone, (Mrpeachez) can go there at anytime and click on my favorites to see what turns me on and shopping is as easy as a mouse click.

So go forth, click on your favorites and spread the word to everyone that wants to honor you with a gift, especially for the upcoming holiday season.

As Martha would say, It's a Good Thing.

My DC Trip

Nothing like a little junking therapy once and a while.  My trip up to the DC area to visit my BFF Beth was a ton of fun.  We hit some estate sales and then the BIG FLEA on Saturday.

I found a fabulous vintage prom dress, but I can't seem to get a decent photo of it to save my life.

Since no one has asked me to the prom, after a gentle wash I will put her on eBay.

The BIG FLEA was a bit underwhelming this time, only one building and just a lot of the same old, same old.  All my purchases fit into one tote bag with room to spare.  Mostly jewelry.

A lot of it came from the one dollar table, boy that was a feeding frenzy.

These are the special pieces, I love the big daisy and that heart!

Now stop over to Mod Podge Rocks.  Amy is having her first giveaway, Mod Podge of course!  Also, peruse all the great projects that have been done with Mod Podge, I'm loving the ceiling fan that is on there right now.  

I'm in Luv

I'm in luv with my new necklace.  A birthday gift from my SIL and family.

She found it in my Etsy Favorites.  The shop is My Very Button and is the work of the very sweet Jaslyn.

How stinkin' cute are these???  Check out her shop, she has tons of cuteness there.  Don't be put off because she is in Melbourne, Australia either.  Shipping on these cuties is cheaper than USPS priority mail!!

This One's a Keeper

I'm keeping this one for myself.

Let's go shopping!

 

Estate Sale Whoopee!

I'm a seashell junkie. 

Living on the coast gives me easy access to my drug.  I find them all over at yard sales, estate sales and of course at the beach.  I recently inherited my MIL's beautiful seashell collection and I redecorated my wetbar to showcase it.  If you scroll down just a couple of entries you will see the dramatic before/after pictures.  Here is another "after" shot.

Did you see the giant clamshell on the counter?  I have two giant clamshells that are pretty big, this one being the biggest.  That was UNTIL this morning's estate sale.

This morning's estate sale was not too remarkable.  An entire room full of Longaberger baskets. not.  A bunch of Dept 56 christmas stuff.  yuk. 

But upstairs I found this bohemoth.  A full 18 inches across. 

That's my MIL's ruler from 1944.  so sweet.

Here is another picture with a can next to the shell so you can really get a sense of how big it is.  It came with all the shells in it too!

I also got a handful of vintage costume jewelry.

Nothing at this sale was priced.  Now I am quite aware of the value of that giant clam shell.  I was really hoping these estate sale dudes did not.

Did I mention that it is completely intact.  Frequently the bottoms of these large shells will be planed down to make them level.  That's nice for display but it destroys their integrity.  This one is perfect.

When the dude in charge at the checkout said he would take $25 for everything I THREW my money at him and ran out the door.  yippee!

Beth is in the Hood

Beth is here for a visit, the occasion being the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival.  Tomorrow we are heading to Raleigh to do some super duper shopping at Suzanna's and meet up with some blog friends.  FUN ahead!

Yesterday and today we checking out the quilt show and sale.  Serious damage was done to our checkbooks.  yup.

One of our favorite vendors is Maureen and her shop from Corning, NY, Thoroughbred Threads. 

Beth and I both whipped out the checkbook here.  Maureen never disappoints with her selection.

The quilts and artwork on display was exquisite.  This burlap gown was just over the top!

Off to bed, it's early to rise tomorrow so that we can be in Raleigh for a long day of shopping.

The best is yet to come!!

What to Pick?

I was asked by Vicki to write about favorite finds for 2008.  So I had to think about it.  There were plenty of things to write about.  I'm always looking. 

I have to say, I think my favorite find for 2008 isn't a "thing", it's a place.

This wonderful place is  Suzanna's Antiques.   Susie and Anna have the most fabulous store full of treasures in Raleigh, NC.  Mary pointed me in their direction since my travels often take me through North Carolina. 

You will meet the nicest ladies there.

Susie's daughter Jenny  has started a blog for them so check it out and definitely get over there in 2009. 

Absolutely my favorite find for 2008!

Saturday Shopping Finds

I am just in awe of some of the artists that I find on Etsy.  Perfect example is Tammy over at Homemade Circus.

I'm completely in love with her creations.  This latest one just knocked me over.

For now this wonderfulness is in her Etsy shop, but not for long I'm sure.