Thankful

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 Look what I won from the Vintage Gypsea Mermaid!  Two really sparkly mermaid ornaments that hang from lovely, beaded wires.  She's planning a monthly giveaway, so you need to go visit her blog to join in!
I received these knitting magazines from a friend -- they are full of Jane Austen inspired projects!
Gosh, between that and a couple more surprises I have to tell you that it is so much fun going to the mailbox lately!
The weather around here has finally started acting like it's Winter, BRR.
Still -- how is it possible that Thanksgiving is next week already?!
Are you prepared?  I am NOT...but I will be.
There is much to be thankful for, but you wouldn't know it by my conversations lately.
Note to self: Express. Gratitude.
We'll be home for the holiday and I will be cooking as usual.  (I really do enjoy it.)
My arm is feeling just a little bit better, so my husband was kind enough to help me do the hardest part (punch the holes in the covers) of these Christmas-themed ephemera journals so I could finish them up and list them in my handmade shop.  It was fun working with all the Christmas red.
Have I mentioned I am really in the mood for Christmas?
There's new Christmas-y stuff in my vintage shop, like: a trio of Ardco angels...
this really fun Christmas tablecloth...
 and an unusual Alfons Walde print from the '20s -- so iconic! -- plus much more.
Ornaments from the Button Floozies Christmas Ornament Swap have begun to arrive this week, and I can't wait to show them to you, as well as the ones I made, once everyone has received theirs!
I have some estate sale/thrift store/antique market finds to photograph and show you, too!
I guess I'd better get busy!

Comments

autena said…
Oh, I love that print--how cool! Took me a few looks to realize what was in the bread pan 9of course, I though at first, that it was some yummy treat to eat).
November 16, 2012 at 9:09 AM
Anonymous said…
What a surprise to see the ornaments I made in my blog dashboard this morning! I am so glad you like them. I see a few things I like as well..the journal books and the angels. Off to check out your shop. Have a great day!
November 16, 2012 at 10:15 AM
Kathy said…
Good grief, girl, you are making me feel like a slacker! Love those journals.
November 16, 2012 at 12:57 PM
Linda said…
Oh the journals are gorgeous! love those. fun items in the shop. Happy Thanksgiving and i'm glad your arm is felling better.
November 16, 2012 at 9:22 PM
Something Special said…
Love the vintage post and the mermaid ornaments. I am also going to be cooking again this year, and looking forward to it. Many joys to you in the coming week friend!
November 17, 2012 at 7:45 AM
HI! I'm Tabitha said…
wow what a wonderful giveaway to win...happy holidays Laurie..
hugs
November 18, 2012 at 8:15 AM
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