Floral Finds and Other Tidbits

So, I'm at home now, in my comfy bed, with my cat!  Theoretically I should be trying to sleep while I still have a chance (boo work), but that is easier said than done most of the time for me.  Anyway, I thought I would take the chance to share a collection of my latest thrifty finds.

So, first we have the cutest vintage sewing basket, but I'm going to use it for keeping my yarn contained when using multiple colors in a project.  Then we have that great green enamel tray.  It's pretty big, so I'm going to have to rearrange some things to keep it out.  I found another fun plate for my random plate collection.  I forgot what the marking was on the back, but even though it isn't vintage Mikasa, it still goes well with my other pieces.  Under that, there are some really cute glassbake bowls.  They have a blue floral pattern, and were a steal at 25 cents a piece.  The wall plaque says "try a little kindness" which is something we all need to remember.  One of my favorite things is the bright, yellow Fire King bowl.  It is in great shape, and the biggest piece I have so far. The trivet is so colorful, and I'm totally in love with the floral print on that one.  Finally there is the serving tray/stand.  I bought it because it reminded me of my grandmother.  The best part about all of this stuff....total, I spent less that 15 bucks!  Amazing!


Last week I went a bit OCD and swatched all of my nailpolishes.  I also made a list of each color, and it is stored on my phone, so hopefully I will stop buying duplicates.  It did not, however, stop me from buying another 10 bottles over the weekend....In my defense CVS paid me to take them out of the store.  In case you were wondering each wheel holds 18 swatches, and I have another one that wasn't photographed....yeah.

I also made what I am considering my first Christmas craft over the weekend.  I'm obsessed with decorating themed trees, and one of mine is vintage themed.  I have all these great vintage buttons, but most of the time they just sit in their jar, so I thought it would be cute to make a garland with them.  I know it's going to look great on my tree, which is white, so the string will blend right in.  After I'm done, I can just cut them off, and they'll be ready for my next project.

I have to go in to work tomorrow and get my schedule for the rest of the week.  I'm really concerned about how it is going to affect my Black Friday shopping, I might have to rethink my battle plans.  I also have to fit in time to see Breaking Dawn again, and The Muppets.  Plus, there's that whole Thanksgiving thing....