Etsy Organization

I like to use display items to enhance the products that we list on Etsy.  Unfortunately, storing these items in boxes just wasn't working.  It was time to organize.  An old cubby holds some vintage photos, ceramic and wooden pieces. etc.  I purchased inexpensive canning jars to hold the remaining items: dominoes, game pieces, clothespins, office goods, etc.  Vintage fish bowls hold blocks and milk bottle cap magnets (which we include with each Etsy purchase) and a $1.00 box holds ribbon.  Business cards are stored in an old metal truck. Now it is easy to find what I need, when I need it.

Weather Woes

Wisconsin (like much of the country) continues to have weather woes - hot temperatures and no rain.  We keep wondering when it will end.  Is relief in sight soon?  Our lawn is dry, crunchy and yellow.  Trees are losing their leaves.  Watering is limited to potted plants (and some trees) at this time.  Viewing photos of my flowers from earlier in the summer offers some respite.  Hoping for better days soon.

Celebrate the Red, White and Blue

Happy Fourth of July...

Vintage Finds

I had a successful shopping trip to the Elkhorn Flea Market yesterday.  I was searching for items to add to my trove of goods that are headed to the Vintage Flea & Finds Market to be held on July 8th.  Here is a sneak peek at some of my vintage finds...

small chair, signs, clocks



more signs, tinware, softballs, wireware

gauges, more signs, small fence pieces

letters, flash cards, numbers

vintage bottles

More to come later...

Laundry Days

Sunny summer days are perfect for hanging laundry outside.  There are lots of items on Etsy to make this chore more fun - or to decorate your laundry room.  Check our these great finds by clicking on the links listed below each item.

findersforkeepers 

NelsonsGifts

SnapshotVintage

therunawaypancake

corrnucopia

LittleRedPolkaDots

Some laundry room ideas courtesy of Country Living

Sightings at Springfield

Just back from my junking adventure at the Springfield Extravaganza and the Vintage Marketplace in Ohio.  We enjoyed a day and a half of shopping for vintage treasures.  A great time was had by all.  Following are some of the sights of Springfield:

My junking companions: Cheryl, Susie and Julie

Spotted: a Fresh Eggs sign

Off to Springfield, Ohio

We are heading to Ohio for the Springfield Extravaganza and the Vintage Marketplace.  We hope to find lots of vintage treasures for our Etsy shop and the upcoming Vintage Flea & Finds Market.  Our Etsy shop is closed until we return.  Off and running...