Becka says (1:41 PM):
why dont they make deoderants that match your shower gel stuff?
Chelsea says (1:41 PM):
what do you mean
Becka says (1:42 PM):
I have coconut shower gel, shampoo and all, then I have cucumber melon deoderant
Becka says (1:42 PM):
just doesn't make sense
Becka says (1:42 PM):
even the 'unscented' is still got a clean smell about it
Becka says (1:42 PM):
no wait, it's the original, not unscented
Becka says (1:42 PM):
anyway, why not have strawberry or coconut deoderant
Chelsea says (1:43 PM):
people probably don't want to associate BO with their food
Becka says (1:43 PM):
lol
Becka says (1:43 PM):
ok
Chelsea says (1:43 PM):
ya know how sometimes deodorant wears off and you can smell a bit of nasty with a bit of good?
Becka says (1:43 PM):
but I'm just saying it's conflicting smells
Becka says (1:43 PM):
or scents
Becka says (1:43 PM):
yup
Chelsea says (1:43 PM):
i wouldn't want to smell strawberries and mexican food at the same time (which is what all BO smells like to me)
Becka says (1:43 PM):
oh my gosh
Becka says (1:43 PM):
i just laughed so loud
Chelsea says (1:45 PM):
lol
Chelsea says (1:45 PM):
good
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
The Day Handmade Dies
Jenny from Allsorts puts it better than I can, but a reminder to all about the CPSIA ruling that goes into effect February 10th. I think the most helpful information I gleamed from her post is who should be concerned. Go on, take a gander. Maybe you'll call your state legislature now. I'll be calling tomorrow {and I already wrote them a letter!}.
Oh, and my devious little self will probably still sell things in the future...
just look for the [not intended for children under 12] disclaimer.
Oh, and my devious little self will probably still sell things in the future...
just look for the [not intended for children under 12] disclaimer.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
My First Estate Auction {and a rummage sale}
This weekend was so slow for me. It was nice, if not a little boring.
On Saturday morning I woke up way too early {for a weekend} and headed to Topeka for an estate sale I had read about. I was interested in an old china hutch to store all my serving platters and milk-glass collection. Topeka is about 30 minutes away and I'd never ventured there in the 6 months we've lived in Lawrence so I figured...why not? {It's not much - sorry if anyone who reads this lives there}
The auction was held in a ghetto mall called White Lakes Center. It was actually kind of funny. I got there and saw tons of old people walking briskly down the aisles in sweatpants. Even funnier are the signs posted throughout the mall with exercise 'route' tips. Cracked me up.
But I rounded the first corner and could hear an auctioneer spewing out more words than I could understand. So I moseyed toward the big items in the store and checked out the china hutch I was after.
It was in terrible condition and wouldn't be coming home with me.
But I stuck around because I saw a few other things that could be fun.
Like this really old chair that I paid $2.50 for. Its disgustingly dirty and water-stained fabric doesn't really scream, "come sit on me and stay awhile" but I am going to make it myfirst second reupholster job and find a home for it, possibly in our bedroom in a little nook.
I also bought some really old wooden fruit crates {forgot to take pictures earlier and I'm much too comfortable under my quilt right now to be bothered} that I'll turn on end and use to stack my fabric in. They're the PERFECT size for it. I might possibly mount them on the wall. We'll see what husband thinks.
Finally, this antique highchair. I'm not sure if I'll need to sand and stain it yet, because I really like the color, but it's not a professional job in the slightest. I just don't know if I want to go to all that work. Maybe I'll sand it down and do it a solid black - if it's not obvious by now, I love black {and just dark in general} finishes on furniture.
The auctioneer thought it flipped into a stroller but as you can see it's actually a play table/tray with beads. It has wheels to move it around easily.
The beads will need to be taken off and given a massive scrub or even replaced and I already started pulling off the small metal and plastic wheels that you can see in the second picture - they're so gross, you don't want to know - but once it's done, it will be so cute. Now I just need a baby. Going to yard sales has afforded me the opportunity to see lots of old furniture and this baby chair is in such great condition and I won it for $15.
I don't think I should be allowed to go to auctions by myself if I buy things like this.
Last weekend I went to an elementary school gym sale and almost jumped for joy when I found this little scale.
Hillary was looking for one a few years ago when she wanted to do newborn pictures and I just thought it was cool anyways. Similar scales can be found on ebay but this is in fabulous condition and was so cheap{!} that I grabbed it before anyone else could even see it!
I love old bakeware so I bought these fluted pans. I found two of the same pan. It's about 7" diameter, which would be a perfect size for a dessert for two. I'm thinking an old school jello molded into one would be fun.
This book's title caught my eye, but look how great the illustrations are. I love this type of illustration and rarely pass up a look through kids books.
Finally, a set of score cards for our favorite game.
I love new treasures.
On Saturday morning I woke up way too early {for a weekend} and headed to Topeka for an estate sale I had read about. I was interested in an old china hutch to store all my serving platters and milk-glass collection. Topeka is about 30 minutes away and I'd never ventured there in the 6 months we've lived in Lawrence so I figured...why not? {It's not much - sorry if anyone who reads this lives there}
The auction was held in a ghetto mall called White Lakes Center. It was actually kind of funny. I got there and saw tons of old people walking briskly down the aisles in sweatpants. Even funnier are the signs posted throughout the mall with exercise 'route' tips. Cracked me up.
But I rounded the first corner and could hear an auctioneer spewing out more words than I could understand. So I moseyed toward the big items in the store and checked out the china hutch I was after.
It was in terrible condition and wouldn't be coming home with me.
But I stuck around because I saw a few other things that could be fun.
Like this really old chair that I paid $2.50 for. Its disgustingly dirty and water-stained fabric doesn't really scream, "come sit on me and stay awhile" but I am going to make it my
I also bought some really old wooden fruit crates {forgot to take pictures earlier and I'm much too comfortable under my quilt right now to be bothered} that I'll turn on end and use to stack my fabric in. They're the PERFECT size for it. I might possibly mount them on the wall. We'll see what husband thinks.
Finally, this antique highchair. I'm not sure if I'll need to sand and stain it yet, because I really like the color, but it's not a professional job in the slightest. I just don't know if I want to go to all that work. Maybe I'll sand it down and do it a solid black - if it's not obvious by now, I love black {and just dark in general} finishes on furniture.
The auctioneer thought it flipped into a stroller but as you can see it's actually a play table/tray with beads. It has wheels to move it around easily.
The beads will need to be taken off and given a massive scrub or even replaced and I already started pulling off the small metal and plastic wheels that you can see in the second picture - they're so gross, you don't want to know - but once it's done, it will be so cute. Now I just need a baby. Going to yard sales has afforded me the opportunity to see lots of old furniture and this baby chair is in such great condition and I won it for $15.
I don't think I should be allowed to go to auctions by myself if I buy things like this.
Last weekend I went to an elementary school gym sale and almost jumped for joy when I found this little scale.
Hillary was looking for one a few years ago when she wanted to do newborn pictures and I just thought it was cool anyways. Similar scales can be found on ebay but this is in fabulous condition and was so cheap{!} that I grabbed it before anyone else could even see it!
I love old bakeware so I bought these fluted pans. I found two of the same pan. It's about 7" diameter, which would be a perfect size for a dessert for two. I'm thinking an old school jello molded into one would be fun.
This book's title caught my eye, but look how great the illustrations are. I love this type of illustration and rarely pass up a look through kids books.
Finally, a set of score cards for our favorite game.
I love new treasures.
valentine inspiration
from my latest issue of Martha Stewart Living
We're not big on Valentine's Day declarations around here...maybe a little gift or a thoughtful note, but I don't like dressing up and going to dinner because it's February 14th...besides, my birthday is just a week later.
But I think I'll make a batch of these.
We're not big on Valentine's Day declarations around here...maybe a little gift or a thoughtful note, but I don't like dressing up and going to dinner because it's February 14th...besides, my birthday is just a week later.
But I think I'll make a batch of these.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Note to the Blogosphere
Not everyone was glued to their tv's/internet/live feeds yesterday for the 'grand event'.
In fact, there are *some* of us that don't really care for our new president and are nervous about the impending doom.
That's right.
I'm not excited about this so-called CHANGE.
In fact, there are *some* of us that don't really care for our new president and are nervous about the impending doom.
That's right.
I'm not excited about this so-called CHANGE.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
January Craft Day Projects
Curtains aren't 100% finished, as I've mentioned. I need to add more grommets to each panel to make them pleat and hang correctly. That requires a trip to Overland Park {only about 40 min away - but still} so probably won't be done until the end of the month.
Overall I really like them. As soon as they were up we noticed how much more warm the room looked. We have another window in the room to add them to and I want to make some brown roman shades to replace the blinds. Down the road....
This pillow is huge. I LOOOVVVVEEEE it. It's 27"x27", sewn to be permanent {I'm not ready to attempt zippers} and just simply pieced. The back is a medium-weight home decorator fabric, the front is a mix of linen {brown}, home dec. {orange}, and cotton {off-white}. Oh, and old glass and plastic/factory buttons. I didn't have time to do the other 2 smaller ones. Maybe I'll take pictures of that process.
Finally, these strawberries are my new favorite dessert. They're delicious and sinful. Chocolate dipped and stuffed with a white chocolate-cream cheese filling. I think it negates any bit of healthiness the strawberries would add.
Overall I really like them. As soon as they were up we noticed how much more warm the room looked. We have another window in the room to add them to and I want to make some brown roman shades to replace the blinds. Down the road....
This pillow is huge. I LOOOVVVVEEEE it. It's 27"x27", sewn to be permanent {I'm not ready to attempt zippers} and just simply pieced. The back is a medium-weight home decorator fabric, the front is a mix of linen {brown}, home dec. {orange}, and cotton {off-white}. Oh, and old glass and plastic/factory buttons. I didn't have time to do the other 2 smaller ones. Maybe I'll take pictures of that process.
Finally, these strawberries are my new favorite dessert. They're delicious and sinful. Chocolate dipped and stuffed with a white chocolate-cream cheese filling. I think it negates any bit of healthiness the strawberries would add.
Here Comes the Bandwagon
Hurry! Jump on....
Poladroid took my existing images and made them look like developed Polaroids. Kind of a fun thing to play with. I was a little impatient after I added the pictures {you have to wait for them to 'develop'} and clicked on them, so I have a few in different stages of ready.
Fun, huh?
Poladroid took my existing images and made them look like developed Polaroids. Kind of a fun thing to play with. I was a little impatient after I added the pictures {you have to wait for them to 'develop'} and clicked on them, so I have a few in different stages of ready.
Fun, huh?
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