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Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Teapot...Steak Knives...Vintage Bunny...Macrame Hanger

It's just so weird how one minute I can feel pretty darn good and the next I can't stay on my feet. It's nothing like before I went into the hospital, though. At least now I have a decent day now and then. This past week was a bit annoying, one of things I deal with along with many, many others is fatigue. And I don't mean just tired, I mean the type that puts you horizontal for a while. I have conceded to it because I have learned that I cannot push through it. If I try, I just get sicker and it last longer. Yesterday was one of those days, I gave in and went to bed.

I no longer envy people who have things I want, like a certain house or lots of money. Walking through the grocery store the other day, it occurred to me how it felt like I was sleep walking, watching and envying people who looked like they felt normal.

Thank goodness I discovered meditation! It helps a lot. It helps me sleep a little better, waking up every 15 - 30 minutes all night long is no fun. Meditating does help.

Here's to hoping tomorrow is a wonderful, healthy day.

Some new items I was able to get listed tonight.
Check them out. Some great items. Great gifts.

Set of Eight Vintage Simmons Steak Knives

Vintage Retro 1950s Homer Laughlin Mexicana Serving Platter

Macrame Pot Hanger

Vintage White and Blue Teapot

Handmade Bunny with Antique Crazy Quilt Overalls

Royal Minister Tea Cup and Saucer Made in England

Dark Blue and Teal Pottery Vase

Fall Colors 70" x 70" Tablecloth

Tuesday, September 06, 2016

Baked Quinoa And Chicken Parmesan and New Etsy Items

It was a crazy week last week. I am so ready for the tides to turn. We got up one morning and the pond was empty of water, about an inch left. Fortunately, we caught it in time and was able to save all the fish. We still have no idea where the water went??? We couldn't find where it ran out, no sign of it leaking out anywhere. We took the liner out of the ground washed it and set it on the concrete patio and filled it with water, waited about an hour, not a drop of water leaked out.

After putting it back in the ground and filling it and treating the water, we put the fish back in. Around 10:30 that night I went out to check and our biggest Koi had jumped out and was laying almost on the patio. No movement whatsoever! I picked him up and put him in the water, he started sinking immediately. I picked him back up and held him in the water, talking to him and massaging him for 2 1/2 hours, and finally, his tail moved a tiny bit. I just kept massaging him and talking to him, probably another 30 min. later he moved a fin just slightly. After another two hours on my knees of talking and massaging him, he started moving around a little. He still could not swim without going on his side. But with more work, he started swimming. It was 5:30 a.m. in the morning when I came in the house. Good news, he made it. He is doing great! I couldn't walk after spending the entire night bent over and on my knees, but I sure felt great knowing he made it.

I'm a firm believer that touch and words can heal!

I found a new recipe that we just love. Click on the link below to get the recipe.

BAKED QUINOA AND CHICKEN PARMESAN

Leftovers were great the next night with Spaghetti Squash.

Sweet Shabby Chic Vintage "Father" Mug / Cup. For sale here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/463421692/beautiful-vintage-shabby-chic-father?ref=shop_home_active_1

Decorative Ceramic Pepper. Click on the link to purchase: https://www.etsy.com/listing/278799852/decorative-vintage-ceramic-red-and-green?ref=shop_home_active_2

Fantastic Mid Century Table. It's here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/463397686/vintage-mid-century-metal-table-base?ref=listing-shop-header-3

King Bake Checkered Cake Pans: https://www.etsy.com/listing/476579477/vintage-king-bake-checkerboard-cake-pans?ref=shop_home_active_5

Vintage Orville Redenbacher Popcorn Bowl: https://www.etsy.com/listing/463066830/awesome-vintage-orville-redenbacher?ref=shop_home_active_9

Vintage Handcarved Rio Jesus Wood Statue: https://www.etsy.com/listing/476549559/vintage-rio-jesus-statuereligious?ref=shop_home_active_12

Haeger Gold and Brown Pottery Vase: https://www.etsy.com/listing/463061548/vintage-gold-and-brown-tone-california?ref=shop_home_active_11

Thursday, September 01, 2016

New Items Listed

I was actually looking forward to September. August was an awful month. Everything in the house and outside the house broke. I was all hyped up about September being a turn for the better, only to get up and find the pond was empty this morning. Fortunately, we caught it early enough that as of yet, we have lost no fish. We took the tub out and cleaned it and put some water back in and can find no holes or leaks? Hopefully, this was just a left over from the month of August. I'm tired.

Beautiful Vintage Brass Candleholders. Buy them here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/461928532/pair-of-andrea-by-sadek-brass?ref=shop_home_active_7

Beautiful Wood Sewing Box. Could be used for many things, craft storage, makeup, art supplies, the possibilities are endless. Buy this beautiful sewing box here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/462490252/vintage-wood-sewing-box-craft-storage?ref=listing-shop-header-0

This pair of Shabby Chic Original Paintings would look beautiful in any room. You can purchase them here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/475416957/adorable-vintage-shabby-chic-floral?ref=shop_home_active_6

And check out this beautiful NEMADJI Pottery Pot. The colors are just breath taking beautiful. Buy it here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/475968977/lovely-nemadji-usa-pottery-pot-in-earthy?ref=listing-shop-header-3

Need a Seattle City Mug for your Starbucks Mug Collection? Here you go, a perfect 1994 Seattle City Mug: https://www.etsy.com/listing/462475480/vintage-seattle-1994-starbucks?ref=shop_home_active_5

Beautiful Wicker Picnic Basket. You can purchase it here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/462484304/vintage-wicker-picnic-basket?ref=shop_home_active_2

I've got some great stuff for sale in my Etsy shop. Go take a look.

Sunday, August 21, 2016

Moments

I captured a moment in time yesterday...this leaf has been hanging from the table umbrella with a single strand of a spider web. It survived a high wind and storm on Friday night. Inspiring and impressive to watch how strong this one strand of a web is.

"Let your life lightly dance on the edges of Time like dew on the tip of a leaf." ~Tagore

It's been quite a while since I posted anything. I've been trying to take care of myself and keep my Etsy shop going. Etsy is my source for paying for my prescriptions and doctor's appointments. And now, I'm putting a few dollars back to save enough to buy a car. Not working, I want to be able to buy a car with cash so I don't have a car payment to worry about.

I've been feeling pretty good. I have days...but very thankful for feeling as well as I do. I have a new prescription for my eyes. You cannot miss an application once you start it, It's quite expensive and I want to know that I can have it for 3-4 months since it takes that long to know whether it is going to work.

On to better things, it was a wonderful summer. My kiddos came home in June and it was fantastic having them home. Would love to live close to them.

It is already having the feel of fall outside. Temps are perfect right now. I'm kind of dreading the idea of bringing my plants indoors for the winter. My house is not the best for house plants, no good lighting for plants. I can barely keep them alive until spring. With temps already so cool I'm fearing I may have to bring them inside even earlier than normal. And it is almost time to bring out the soup pot and start making soups and bread again. YAY!!!

I'm very thankful that my Etsy shop has been doing well, sales picked up this year. August has been slow? I'm guessing because of summer ending and everyone getting ready for back to school. Ready for it to pick back up. I think I am spending more on Etsy fees than what I am making, The last couple of months I have been putting some things on Craigslist, which is ok, but what a pain. You spend a lot of time emailing or texting back and forth, and then you never hear from them again. Or, you set up a time and meeting place and they never show. I only sell things I can get in my car and meet with people in a public place. I'm just not comfortable with strangers coming to my home.

Here are a few things I have listed on Etsy lately. Go check them out, you just may find something you cannot live without.:)

This retro/mid-century uplight is pretty awesome.
You can buy it here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/460171666/vintage-mid-centuryretroup-light?ref=shop_home_active_7

And then...there is this really awesome handpainted folk art plate from Greece.
And it is available here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/473477225/beautiful-folk-art-greek-handmade-hand?ref=shop_home_active_9

This sweet handmade pottery vase is here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/460161528/lovely-moderncontemporaryrusticboho?ref=shop_home_active_8

The perfect natural wood vase for the bohemian, modern, contemporary, or minimalist decor is available here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/459794004/mid-century-modern-handmade-natural-wood?ref=shop_home_active_12

Go check out my Etsy shop and find something really cool.