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

THE VINTAGE KITCHEN/BAKERY TREASURES I FOUND THIS WEEK!!

I get in certain moods that make me love shopping more than usual...this was one of those weeks!!! I sooo wanted to go shopping again today to buy what I had made myself pass up yesterday, but I'm doing my best to work on the computer instead.

This week, I've traveled to antique shops & various flea markets, buying quite a bit everywhere I stopped. But, I'm very happy w/ everything I found.

A few of my favorites...vintage kitchen & bakery finds. Pastry molds still in their packaging,LOTS of chocolate and/or pudding molds from Sweden,colorful serving trays im the happiest shades, the prettiest girly girl salt,pepper & sugar shaker set...believe it or not,the list goes on. And that's just the kitchen items!!!

Now I want to decorate w/ just the right touch. For that, I'll need some help. I adore Jennysbakeshop on ETSY. Her style is so recognizable & just adorable! Her blog,everydayisaholiday,shows even more of her personal style that I (like many others) love so much. So...I think I'll ask for her help in decorating w/ my vintage kitchen finds.

Now it's time to contact Jenny. I'll keep you up to date on what happens after that. Wish me luck!!

PS~ take a look at a few of the vintage kitchen finds & send your ideas!!! I'm selling some of them at my ETSY shop,The Vanity Table.

**I'm asking my customers to send a few photos,notes,etc. of how they decorate w/ any of the items in my shop & I'll post them on my blog. Also, send any links from your blogs,shops,or anything else that you'd like to show-off.**

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 found this week

My Mom gave me this old carousel. Underneath,it has the "music player" that shows the gears and there's that long handle...it's rusted,like so many places on the carousel. You can see the handle right above "PLAYLAND" on the base. Please send info & advice on cleaning this!! I already love it & want to clean it up.

I love vintage fabrics. I found this vintage panel. Does anyone have a few tips on knowing what type of fabric it is,cleaning,etc.?

Flea markets,antique shops,thrift stores...I love them all!! I love to go on the hunt for vintage treasure. Each week, I'll be posting photos and info on the items that I find. I'd love to hear from you on whatever it is I find that week. Some items will need cleaning,touch ups,etc. Any tips & advice would really be appreciated!

These are some of the items I found this week. I sell some of the items in my ETSY shop & I keep the others. The hats are already listed & I'll list the milk bottle today. I love vintage clocks,but I think I'm gonna change this one a little. Any ideas?

Be sure to take a look @ a few of my favorites this week from ETSY. They're near the bottom of the blog page.

Back to Me

A vintage hat I found a few days ago
An old cheese/storage box filled w/ hydrangeas

A few vintage finds that have that perfect "cottage" feel

Matilda trying to stay awake while watching TV ~ her favorite show is Gossip Girl!

Finally,after about 6 months,I'm starting to blog again. Have you ever lost yourself to the point that you can barely remember what your favorite things in life are,what your interests are,etc.? It's gonna take some time to get back to "me". I'm both excited & scared about it.

I've moved back to my home town in WV. It's so much better being close to my family & friends. It helps to be near the town that I grew up in. I still have my English Bulldog,Matilda. It's amazing how animals seem to have their own personality. She really has helped me so much.

Now I've got to get my home organized (that's gonna take some time), work on my ETSY shop, maybe sign up on a few other sites & try to get involved in a swap or 2.

Wish me luck!

New things from The Vanity Table1

A little canvas I painted for my Mom. It has Betty's Bakery wrote on it.


I hope all of you have the best holiday ever!! We had a great one. The older I get, them more I realize how much family really does mean to me. I have to admit, I do love getting gifts and giving gifts that really make the ones that I love happy. But seeing my family and spending time with them had to be the best part of it all.

During our time back home, my husband was offered a job making twice the money he was making here in NC. So, we're moving. I'm looking forward to being close to my family again. I'm also looking forward to working more on my ETSY shop. I've been kinda sad and "blah" for some time and since I found out that we're going home, I've been so much happier. That's really helped my outlook on things and I have more inspiration to work on my shop.

I love ETSY. The people are sooo sweet and helpful. If you haven't checked the site yet, be sure to take a look around when you have a chance. You won't be disappointed.

With that said, here's a few pics of some things I've been working on. I'd love to hear your input,tips,advice and ideas on my shop,crafts,etc.

XoXo, B.Suzanne

Faux cupcakes
Top pic: Faux treat magnets in cupcake liners.

Bottom pic: Faux candy hearts w/faux icing,glitter,etc. So cute for display!
Top pic: Chocolate cone Tussie Mussie with my favorite frilly pink festoons. Still trying to decide if I should add anything else(?). Bottom pic: another paitning I did for my Mom. The small canvas painting are so sweet to display anywhere.
Top pic: Papier Mache boxes I'm making for my shop. Bottom pic: Another view to show more detail. I'm making a few more~ these will be so cute w/ a faux candy magnet or heart inside.

A mask I'm making to list in my shop. These remind me of the masks that Marie Antoinette wore in the movie. This has vintage german glass gitter that I love. Still trying to decide how to decorate the handle. Maybe decoupage some vintage sheet music?

Of course, I have to add a photo of my English Bulldog, Matilda. Here she is wearing her reindeer antlers during Christmas. She actually loved wearing these! She loves to priss around. She would wear these outside and pose for the people going by. We had a few kids come back by to take pictures with her...so sweet!!