29th
END OF NOVEMBER SNEAK PEEK
Hey! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Mine was spent with friends at my apartment stuffing my face with delicious food and watching A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. I’ve been laying low this weekend due to a cold I’ve been fighting but did manage to go out and find some great items. All will be appearing soon (along with everything in the last post) in my etsy shop next month.
25th
I've been tagged!
The lovely Karen, over at Small Earth Vintage, recently tagged me in a little survey. I love these kinda of things because I love getting to know my favorite etsy sellers better. Here are my answers:
1. Your hair? In that awkward middle stage of growing aka in a pony tail.
2. Your favorite food? Nothing is better than a crispy thin crust cheese pizza. Yes, I’m 12.
3. Your favorite drink? Currently it’s Lindemans Pêche Lambic.
4. Your dream/goal? Like Karen, I really want to travel more. Also to be able to sell vintage and live comfortably is my ultimate dream (and own a bulldog or two).
5. Your hobby? Thriftin’.
6. Your fear? Zombies and losing my marbles.
7. Where were you last night? Caught up on Sons of Anarchy with the boys and went to grocery shopping for Thanksgiving.
8. Something you say all the time? Awesome.
9. Something that you’re not? Organized.
10. Wishlist item? An English Bulldog.
11. Last thing you did? Drank coffee.
12. What are you wearing? Comfy outfit consting of worn in jeans, magenta vneck shirt, black hoodie, and black converse.
13. Your pets? Toulouse, a pure bred himalayan that my friends rescued from the streets.
14. Friends? Are my family.
15. Missing someone? Friends that have moved away.
16. Something you’re not wearing? Pants? Just kidding!
17. Your favorite store? Amvets!
18. Your favorite color? All kinds of blues.
19. The last time you cried? When I finished The Road by Cormac McCarthy.
20. Whens the last time you laughed? Earlier today whilst watching the Muppet’s Bohemian Rhapsody video.
21. One place that I go to over and over? Work and the post office
22. Where do you eat? Home and all over Buffalo, especially India Gate!
So there you have it. I’m now passing this lovely little gem onto:
Zach of NODtoMOD Vintage
Gina of Huzzah! Vintage
Stephanie of Harlow Monroe
Jessica of Lola Vintage
Lindsay of Shrimp Salad Circus
Lisa of Vintage Shoe Love
22nd
MEGA SNEAK PEEK!
This sneak peek is my biggest yet! I’ve been trying to organize my vintage room lately and been totally overwhelmed with all the items that I haven’t photographed yet. Going through most of my barware finds, it looks like I’ve raided Don Draper’s office. Luckily the sun was out today and I took full advantage. Here is just a tiny glimpse of what’s coming in my etsy shop this holiday season.
9th
NOVEMBER SNEAK PEEKS!
It’s been above 60 degrees here in Buffalo for the past few days, which is CRAZY. I took advantage of the sunlight and snapped some pictures of a few items that will be appearing in my etsy shop soon. However, my photo shoot didn’t last long since I had to go out and enjoy the sunshine…
2nd
NO WIRE HANGERS, EVER!
Happy Halloween! Ok, ok, I’m a couple days late, but better late than never! I ended up going to two parties this year, so of course I had to have two different costumes. The first party was on the 30th and I had needed a quick costume, so I went through my closets and came up with this:
A representation of the grungy 90s! What screams grunge more than a flannel, baby doll dress, ripped tights, combat boots, and a little barrette than that?! Also that vintage hand beaded swan bag is one of my favorite finds. (and yes, my friend is dressed up as Daisy of Love…)
As for Halloween, I went as one of my favorite characters of all time, Mommie Dearest.
I had to get the wire hanger in every picture possible.
….and Halloween wouldn’t be complete without some tasty treats!
Old-Fashioned Soft Pumpkin Cookies (Halloweenified!)
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened
1 cup Pure Pumpkin
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
chocolate chips!
GLAZE: COMBINE 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, 1 tablespoon melted butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in small bowl until smooth, (I added red food coloring for a bloody touch)
COMBINE flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in medium bowl. Beat sugar and butter in large mixer bowl until well blended. Beat in pumpkin, egg and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets. BAKE for 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are firm. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Drizzle Glaze over cookies.
yummy, yummy glaze!
18th
SUPER SNEAK PEEK!
The sun was shining all day today, so I took full advantage. Here is just a small taste what’s going to be in stock in Rust Belt Threads etsy shop.
11th
SNEAK PEEK!
Hey hey. Here is just a little sneak peek of what will be in my etsy shop this week.
It looks like someone else is already trying to claim this dress….
6th
BUSY BUSY BUSY
Hey, long time no see. This basically sums up my life right now.
I’ve been working my normal day job, (which is in front of a computer) and then I come home and continue working on album artwork for my friend’s band. Don’t even get me started about how nuts my apartment is right now. I’ve been living out of boxes and laundry baskets for two months now, BUT! now I have three chairs, a couple of tables, a cute love seat, and a lamp verrrrry similar to this one (most thrift/estate sale finds):
I’ve been looking for one (on the less pricey side) forever! Anyway, when I’m not at work, working on freelance projects, or (not) unpacking, I’ve managed to put a few small things in my etsy shop.
I know it’s small, but once everything calms down, I’ll be back in full force. Trust me, just because I haven’t been listing as frequently, doesn’t mean I haven’t been out searching. Check out the above items and more at www.rustbeltthreads.etsy.com
(top image found at dropular.net . I cannot get enough of this site.)
18th
ALMOST BACK!
Hey everyone! I know I haven’t posted in forever, but I’ve been so busy. Here’s why:
This is just a tiny bit of my new apartment. I’m moving above two of my best friends who own the entire house. They have been awesome enough to give me a brand new bathroom, and on top of some other major updates, the option of painting my walls. (I’ve lived in 9 previous apartments before, and never had the option to paint….so I kinda went overboard. See above picture.)
Although I’ve been super busy working on my apartment and working back at my old job, I have had a little bit of time to do some much needed thriftin’. The pictures I took of all my finds are pretty sub par, but I couldn’t wait any longer…I just had to share my finds! Here is just a quick look at what is going to be appearing in my etsy store VERY soon!
I hope to be relisting in the next couple of weeks! Stay tuned! :D
7th
MOVING SALE
Rust Belt Threads etsy shop is having a MOVING SALE!
+ 25% OFF EVERYTHING
+ Now through July 6th
+Just leave “MOVING” in the message to the seller, & I’ll send you a refund via PayPal.
+ Please note: Prices DO NOT reflect discount. Your discount will be refunded via pay pal after payment is complete. (Discount does not apply to shipping costs.)
HELP ME MOVE! www.rustbeltthreads.etsy.com
