Working at a place called Collage, youd think I was a pro collager. However, prior to taking Basic Collage from Suki (the manager and teacher extraordinaire!), my only experience had been elmers...
This week brought one of those moments that I never thought would come! Chris and I went to a random estate sale that was advertised on craigslist (no photos) for Thursday morning. I had the morning ...
Working at collage has its benefits, I get to interact with creative people all day, see new product/ideas, and create fun new projects. I cant take credit for this little project though, it is the b...
Have you seen these tiny glass bottles? At collage, we sell them and everyone is immediately enamored! But they also beg the question: How do I use them? So I thought Id play around with them myself ...
Instead of a Flea Market Finds post today, Id like to share about Beggars Banquet from this weekend. (I also had zero time to go out to any sales this past week.) Lots of people came out and we had a...
Its a little known fact that I really enjoy having my birthday on St. Patricks Day. People are always eager to celebrate! Today it a huge day for Chris and I, Im really excited to get ou...
To be honest, Im a little disappointed in Marchs issue of Martha Stewart Living. The whole issue is gardening and cooking. Ive had to dig deep for any craft type projects. I will try out a recipe lat...
If youve been reading my blog for awhile, youve probably noticed that I cant turn away from a pretty pattern. Silk scarves have these in droves, so I unknowingly have started collecting them. W...
Today Im truly over the moon! Im so excited to share this DIY color blocked rope basket that is currently featured on Design*Sponge. Its truly led me to reflect back. D*S was the first blog I ever re...
I cant believe that Ive made it to my 200th post! Looking back, its amazing to see how much Ive grown in blogging, and how many projects and activities Ive accomplished and been able to share with yo...
This Saturday, Chris and I will be vending at a brand new Portland vintage show called Beggars Banquet. It got started in Vancouver BC and theyve decided to branch out and start up a show here in Por...
This week, I only had the opportunity to go to one sale, but it was a great one! Im still so excited about these finds, including my favorite one yet! Im still swooning over this beautiful fabri...
Today Im so thrilled to be sharing my vintage pyrex collection on Gather and Hunts blog today! I met Danae at Alt and we immediately hit it off! She picks for her own booth at the Fremont Antique Mal...
A couple of months ago, I picked up this stripy sweater at a flea market for one dollar. I couldnt resist turning it into a pillow. Its really easy to do, you could do this with any type of sweater.S...
Things have been a little quiet around here lately. Over the weekend, Chris had a booth at the Antique & Collectibles Expo. Between working at Collage and Expo, I didnt have any time for me and m...
On this snowy day in Portland, Darcy is stopping by to share with us more about the beautiful cowl she knitted! Darcy and I work together at Collage, and we bonded over blogs we both read and writing...
For the past few months, Ive been more and more intrigued by watercolor. Its definitely trending among most of the blogs that I read. Ive never been much of a drawer, but what I love about watercolor...
Since working at Collage, Ive learned a lot about many of the local businesses here in town. If dont carry something, we try to always recommend a local store in town that may have it. Ive found myse...
This weeks items came from a few shopping trips over the last few weeks. This weekend, I holed up and practiced watercolor...more about that later this week. Vintage cameras were never something...
I couldnt resist sharing with you all the cowl that Im currently knitting today. I first stumbled across the pattern from the amazing Purl Bee (they have such amazing ideas, check out their site if y...
Pinterest has been spreading like wildfire! Many of you have an account and are addicted to Pinterest! Ive talked to lots of gals who love scrolling through on their phone and computer looking and pi...
Todays DIY Love post is by my husband Chris. He is a full time picker who buys mid century furniture, industrial items, and makes repurposed furniture. You can read all about his fin...
Once I saw this idea of adding ribbons unto necklaces in the February issue of Martha Stewart Living, I couldnt believe I hadnt done this myself, yet! Ive added hair bands to my necklaces to lengthen...
Last Thursday, Chris and I headed out again to another estate sale. This one was right up my alley. Yes, there was a line of over 100 people, but it wasnt as competitve for specific peieces. In fact,...
Last night was Portland Modern Quilt Guild, this year we decided to make quilted name tags to wear at each meeting. First, I looked all over the web for inspiration. I was strongly inspired by Fresh ...
Meet Lillian! She authors the blog Unstiched, where she writes about all the things that unstitch her! Check out her amazing travels, well-curated columns on travel, interiors, and creative date idea...
Card-Making is probably my all-time favorite craft. Its quick, simple, and beautiful! These pop-up cards are a perfect quick Valentine Card to make. If you havent gotten a card for your valentin...
Last Friday morning, I found myself standing in the rain waiting in line for an estate sale to open. There were easily forty people crammed into this front yard, ready to get inside and slap sold tag...
Upon arrival home from Alt, I immediately signed up for a Wordpress 101 Class from Nicoles Classes. Wordpress is a blog platform, similar to the one Im using now, Blogger. Nicoles Classes offers...
One of the major perks of being on the Portland Modern Quilt Guild board is getting to hang out with the amazingly talented Susan Beal! She is such a sweet gal and is kind enough to spread around her...
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