Starting New And Improved

Hey there! Hope everyone has had a jump start to the New Year! I know Im trying out new things... as long as effort is made right?! :D Watching the new has been sorta depressing with all the storms happening, riots, and shootings. Boy it's only been 14 days into the new year and all we are seeing are horrible things which is kind of discouraging.

Well, the new year calls for an Etsy Shop Makeover. I am soo excited to list new items because I have changed my photos. I think they look better than what I have been doing.... a little more consistent. A few more changes such as a new banner and business cards are seen in the near future. I am currently working on a new design for my business cards which is harder then originally imagined. I have an idea to use small business sized cards in envelopes with all our info on it. I want to be a little more creative with our business cards because it will make people look. I was shopping at paper zone one rainy day and I saw these small vellum envelopes. I had to pick them up because they were too cool! I read it and it said they "will fit business cards" and a lightbulb popped up in my head! That's what I'm going to do. Because we also sell cards, we will make our business cards like a real card except small enough to fit in a wallet. Now all I have to do is design it...the hard part.

Here are some unlisted items... Just showing a few new photos...any ideas on improving them? Someone might say to make them brighter or use a white background but I tried and the colors don't seem to pop as much.

The box!

-katie

Colby James West

I was watching "Claim the greatest ski movie ever" last night and had to look up this video. He is an talented skier and he is Hilarious...just wanted to share :D

Happy New Year
-katie

What a Lively Week

Winter break was a blast

it came an went really fast!

We had some special visitors from Hawaii

who came to surprise my dad.

We ate breakfast a few hours after they landed

and wasn't all that bad.

Mom made a new scarf!

Christmas day followed quickly

as we ate and got all sticky.

Greg got a book of man skills :)

We drove the the zoo and aquarium where

we got to ride a camel!

highlight of my night!

Our relatives flew from Hawaii on christmas eve

for my dad's 50th birthday so we had to throw a party.

It was also my aunts birthday so we surprised her!

Of course we had to show them around seattle :D

Their stay was a week too short :/

Everything Vintage

I know... I am absolutely obsessed with everything vintage :)

I can't stop searching through the many pages of etsy's vintage categories. Sometimes I look for so long that my eyes start to hurt...I should really have a limit to how long I search through those pages.

Here is what I found recently...hope you like it as much as mee ;D

Heartcity

LOVE... All these shoes are so classy and they can be paired with so many outfits.

LittleTuna

LOVE

DearGoldenVintage

LOVE

Spelfenmeisje

LOVE

These boots are a must have this winter

VintageTen

I know I don't wear any pins but I want to after I saw this!

GirlLeastLikely

Belts are one of the best accessories out there...you cane dress up any outfit with a belt.

luckyvintageseattle

This lamb fur hat is so sweet.

midnightflight

Perfect little black dress!

Another must have for winter... A nice pea coat with a fur collar :D

-katie

KurtHugoSchneider

Simply my Favorite singer on youtube right now!

Who is your favorite Youtube Singer?? Post a name so i can check it out :)

Cooking With Attitude

I recently started cooking a little, which is kind of odd because I was never into cooking. The first thing on the menu was enchiladas with green sauce. They tasted good, but the best part was the happiness I got out of making something that was not burnt.

As I looked through many yummy looking treats on etsy I came across a few that I just had to share.

Mmmmm Granola bars! And look they are Gluten Free :) shortbreadnyc

Delicious Baklava by DixieDainties If you have never had baklava before you have to try it. It is flakey, sweet, sticky, and just oh soo good.

Doesn't this bar of caramel look yummy? I think I have a sweet tooth! Made by Haveitconfections

Cute, cute, cute! These little cupcakes dipped in chocolate and sprinkles would make a great gift for anyone! Whipped together by Sarandipitysweets

Anyone want to share some good recipes? I am trying to stray away from the usual cooking that my mom does...in other words HELP :D

-katie

All things Vintage Deco!

Hey there! Usually I would say sorry for not blogging for some time and then I would often apologize for being busy, but this time there are no excuses. Yes, I am always busy, but I can make time to write at least a little. SO I will try harder :)

WINTER BREAK!! I have been on break for some time now and have been happily exercising my ability to sleep in. I sure am good at it! Other activities include eating, watching the T.v, and using the computer.

Today I have piled up a few vintage finds on etsy. For me it is like eye candy...I love the vintage look.

Enjoy...



Owls, owls, and more owls. Woodland creatures have been really popular lately. For sale by: julesbrzez

These super cute birthday candle holders are just adorable! I saw them among other vintage figurine listings and had to take a look. LaCasaMonina has many other vintage items to choose from. Take a look!





I know someone will put these colorful blocks to good use! You can spell something and use it as decoration. uglysanta

speaks for its self :) Modernpoverty




bluebirdheaven creates wonderful shelving space out of printer drawers. It is great for someone with cute jewels to display.

Another drawer that can be used as a shelving unit. Great way to use old drawers and create stylish organizers! By: honeystreasures





ThePerfektionist has a cute set of lotus bowls!! I think the reason I love these lotus bowls so much is because they make such a pretty flower when you put them all together. I actually saw a whole bunch of these at salvation army for about one dollar a piece....Never will I see that many at a thrift store :( should have gotten them.






A paint scratched, dented, bent, dirty looking Pepsi crate...what more could you ask for?! It gives it character and it would make a lovely planter :) domestikate

Thanks for reading!!

-kaite