EARLY DISCOUNT FOR BLOG READERS

Early discount for my blog readers. This weekend,lots of ETSY shops will be having sales,me included. Starting now,11-25-09 at 10:35, any of my blog readers will receive 20% off their entire purchase. Everyone else will have to wait until Friday.

Spend $75 or more & receive the 20% discount AND you'll also receive a $10 gift certificate on your next purchase. Spend $125 & up & receive 25% off plus a $15 gift certificate on your next purchase. This little extra is only for my blog readers. In the notes to seller,please write "blog". I'll refund the discount thru paypal. The discount doesn't inc. s/h. Now,you'll get 1st dibs on the items. I'll be listing all weekend,so check back often!! If you'd like to shop 'till Sunday,just convo me. I'll combine all of your items & combine the s/h.

The photos above are a few new finds I'll be adding, except for the last photo. These are the 3 vintage bed springs I got from Salvage Nation. I love them! These have so many decorating possibilities. The service was fast & the items arrived just right! Thanks to Salvage Nation...I'll be shopping w/ you again!!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

I LOVE waking up to sweet convos on ETSY. 1st,I saw that Louise has became a follower of my blog & now she'll receive 25% off her total purchase cost. Thanks so much,Louise!!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=73027
Have a look at the treasurt featuring green items from ETSY member, ilanah. I really love the jewelry she featured!!

The Most Gorgeous Double Ruffle Ribbons

A few weeks ago, I ordered a few ribbons. I wanted sooo much more,but I'll order those soon. Most nof the ribbons I ordered are the 7/8" double ruffle ribbons & 3 of the new 7/8" bark ribbons. I couldn't have been happier when I received my package!!

Deb, from Just Because Ribbons,is one of the sweetest gals you will ever work with! I had so many questions and special requests before ordering & she was so patient & nice.

I'm in the process of learning how to sew. Once I saw the ribbons in person,I finally started trying to learn. I "hope" to make pillows w/ the ribbons from Deb. I can just see the pillows in my mind...of couse,they're all gorgeous!!

Even if it takes some time trying to make my pillows,I've decorated vintage spools w/ the ribbons. Everyone loves them! They're so soft.

Be sure to drop by her shop . If you can sew,you'll really be happy with anything & everything that you buy here. If you're like me,just learning to sew,etc.,you'll be so happy with everything. Not only will you be happy w/ the ribbons,you'll be very please w/ her customer service!

I've also ordered some business cards,matching stickers & gift certificates. I'll be bragging on this lady soon! Anyway... I'm going w/ the blue & brown colors. I love the way Deb's ribbons looks w/ my business cards! Thank you so much,Deb at JUST BECAUSE RIBBONS for such a great shopping experience!!! I'll be back again & again! This lady EARNS customer loyalty.

HELP ID THIS FABRIC and WIN A GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR MY ETSY SHOP

While shopping for vintage treasure in TN,I found this huge pair of vintage curtains. They're lined and are quite heavy. They have a nubby feel to them. In the selvedge,it says "VAT PRINTS",along w/ a little more that I can make out.

I'm "thinking" that they're bark cloth,but I want to be sure. SO...I'm having a contest!! The 1st person that can ID this fabric will receive a $20 gift certificate for my ETSY shop. The certificate is valid for 6 months,so you could use it while Christmas shopping (or buy a gift for yourself~you deserve it!). If holiday shopping,we offer gift wrapping,we'll ship to the giftee w/ a gift tag to let them know it's from you and much more! If you see something in my shop that you want to lay-away,you can use the gift certificate for that,too.

I really want to give this gift certificate away! I hope to hear from you guys soon.

Best wishes & best of luck,

B.Suzanne

P.S.~ If you love vintage fabric,I have some adorable feed sack fabric w/ gorgeous patterns and in really nice condition & LOTS of damask napkins,hand towels and more that I'll be adding to my shop soon!!

DISCOUNT FOR MY BLOG READERS!

I'm having a sale at my ETSY shop for the readers of my blog. Receive a 25% discount off of your toal purchase (not inc. s/h) by becoming a follower of my blog. When you make your purchase(s),just add "follow blog" in the notes to seller section. Your discount will be refunded by paypal.

If you're already a follower,you can still receive the 25% discount.

For my customers,I'd love to see photos of the items you purchase from my shop. Email a photo of how you decorate w/ an item,how you upcycle it,a pic of you wearing it,etc. I'll post it on my blog,along w/ any info,tips,etc. that you'd like to include.

If you have a shop or blog of your own,send that info,too. I'd love to add that to a post! Be sure to watch for some great pics of a few of my customers & a few of the wonderful ETSY sellers I've purchased from. The ETSY community has sooo many great members. I'm happy to show them off!

I'll be adding new items today & through the week. The photos above are a few of the items I'll be adding or already have added. I'll also be having special sales for readers of my blog. Stay tuned for more savings!!

XoXo,

B.Suzanne

A few of my hand made Halloween decorations

I had the best picture in my head of what these should look like. They're "kinda" close to what I tried for,but I'm not finished yet. I know so many of us ETSY sellers say that an item looks better in person...it's just so hard to get the right photo. Well,these are a few of those items.



I'm very,well,wierd when it comes to others looking at anything that I make myself. "Go ahead & show them to anybody that looks at this blog" I said to myself. I thought it would make me feel just a little better...I'm not sure if I feel better yet.



There's a few boxes of things I've made,but never showed them to anyone. OK~ I've shown a few things. For example,the faux treats/magnets. Lots of views & hearts,but no sales. None! OH~ I did have an order for a small batch,but then the flood came & I was out of service for a few weeks. So,the sale never happened. But I'm still happy the gal wanted them. I'll have to look her convo up & send her a few,just as a thank you gift. Something like that made me feel so good about myself.



Oh well, I'll just try & try again. I've got to buy new supplies before I "try & try again",but when I do,I'll post those photos,too. If anyone sees them or not,at least I know that I put them on there.



If anyone is reading this blog and has a few of their own hand made Halloween creations to share w/ me,please do! I could use the inspiration & moral support.



I have lots to show for "What I Found This Week" & some salvaged pieces that I look forward to working on,but it's getting late...I'll post about that tomorrow.



Sweet Dreams!!

SHOP DISCOUNT FOR MY BLOG READERS!!

I admit it. I can't pass by a flea market,thrift store or antique store without stopping. I have 2 rooms stocked with inventory of items I just had to have at the time. I stopped at a thrift store today & I'm going on a vintage shopping trip this weekend.

But...I love it!! I can't help myself. I think of the lady that wore that vintage necklace,wonder if it was a gift from a loved one,did she only wear it on special occasions,etc. Maybe the history (or the history that I imagine) makes the items so special & hard to pass up(?).

I have these beads from a broken necklace that my Mom gave me (pictured above). Her gret uncle gave them to her & so on. I've thought of so many stories where this broken necklace is concerned. Did it make her smile when she saw it? How did it get broken? Where to did she where it to?

I don't even know what type of beads these are called. If you do,please let me know. Maybe that will give me some type of answer to my (imaginary) story.

Ok..enough about my vintage addiction for now. I've got to make room for new vintage treasure that I hope to bring back from this weekend's shopping trip. SO...I'm offering 25% off your entire purchase in my shop to anyone that follows my blog. Just become a follower to my blog & add your "blog name" in the Notes to Seller section. I'll refund the 25% by paypal. If your purchase is $50 & over, you'll also receive a box of vintage goodies.

Hope all of you have a great weekend!!

XoXo,

B.Suzanne

Christmas in July Gift Sale

These are a few of the items in my Christmas in July gift sale

I've added a new category to my ETSY shop...Christmas in July Gift Sale! The items in this category would make a sweet gift for one of your friends that loves vintage or shabby chic decor,a collector, a Secret Santa gift,etc. Might as well start shopping early!

What I've been working on and creative sites

I've been working on several things for my ETSY store, thevanitytable. I just got my 1st order from ETSY. It's the crepe paper Festoons and they're gorgeous and fun. They came from the awesome Krisit at paperpanache.

I've also been looking thru Flickr,creative blogs and other sites that inspire me. Wow, have these people inspired me!

Right now, I'm packing to go home for Christmas, so I'll just post a few pictures. When I have more time, I'll get the links for those sites and blogs for you. They really are amazing and inspiring!!

I wish all of you the very best Christmas ever, XoXo, B.Suzanne

My ETSY shop is finally open!

My ETSY shop,thevanitytable, is finally open. I'll have a bit of everything from vintage treasure to hand made creations. If everything goes as planned, I should have custom made jewelry listed by next week...everything from charm bracelets to glitzy rings. We're also doing custom orders, so be sure to take a peek.

I've already ordered a few things from ChristopherPines and Paperpanache1. These ladies really go that extra mile for you. The prices are awesome and they are so sweet. Those are rare qualities today. I've already found so many amazing things on ETSY.