Gehring Road

etsy finds... gifty

Reclaimed Wood Love Sign from PBJstories Etsy Shop

I'm days away from dropping loads of money on classes for next semester and we're now days away from Christmas... stresser? A little. We try really hard to pair down the holidays and do small things for each other here in our home, though Rob's "something little" last year was my iPad... I'm spoiled. I've also given up on trying to hand make a little something for everyone, I did that a few years ago and found myself not necessarily enjoying the moments of the holiday but trying to spend every waking moment finishing too many projects. Actually I was scary... and then Rob got shingles... so this year, I'm just going with things I really love for the people I really love in my life... small things, useful things and hopefully, thoughtful things. There is no end to the window shopping though! I find myself falling in love with "sure that's useful" things on a daily basis... luckily in a few short weeks, I'll be preoccupied with school... who am I kidding, I'll still be pinning, favoriting and sharing them with you. Here are some lovelies found lately... add them to your list for Santa... 

Astrological Maps Bracelet from Anthropologie

Dandelion Flower Letterpress from Sweetharvey Etsy Shop

Vintage Sunshine Yellow Wooden Lemonade Crate from Epochco Etsy Shop

Many Mittens Garland from Anthropologie 

Set of 10 Origami Christmas Trees from Paper in the Pocket Etsy Shop

Typography Pride and Prejudice Dishtowel from Brookish Etsy Shop

 Two Vintage Metal Coffee Cans from Randy as Seller and Buyer Etsy Shop

Blue Aquamarine Earrings from Orit Naar Etsy Shop

Vintage Orange Crush Sign from Camp Hobachee Etsy Shop 

I Heart Hope Poster Print by William Dohman Etsy Shop

I Heart the United Kingdom Necklace from Truche Etsy Shop 

Rob is off to Denver for work this week and weekend, so I'll be adding to my list for Santa... via Pinterest, Amazon and Etsy respectively. The plan is also to get the Christmas tree this weekend (Saturday is looking like a balmy 44 degrees... which is about 40 degrees warmer than it was last year when we got the tree) and deck the halls... I've got some great little details up my sleeve this year. Can't wait to share. Happy Tuesday, what are you spying online? 

etsy finds... on a sunday

Red Tartan Plaid Tote with Upcycled Leather and Brass Chain from By Loom and Hyde Etsy Shop

Happy October! The last few weeks have been a bit rainy and a bit gloomy around these parts so we used a break in the pouring rain to grab mums, corn husks and pumpkins today. No pictures though, and a good thing too, everything was soaking wet... but beautiful. The front porch is decked and it is feeling like fall... finally. Here are some fall-ish picks I've been spying...

Craspedia bunch from Flores del Sol Etsy Shop 

Milk Bottle Wall Vase from Mary Ober Etsy Shop 

Mid Centry Vintage Teacher's Stand from 86 For the Home Etsy Shop 

French Advertising Tin Box Red/Gold from Lucie Tales Vintage Etsy Shop 

Wool Coin Purse Yellow Plaid from Oktak Etsy Shop 

Metal Bread Box from Cynthia's Attic Etsy Shop

Quilt Ladder from Surveyor's Corner Etsy Shop 

Vintage Blue and White Metal Dutch Boy Pail from Kelly Street Vintage Etsy Shop 

Antique Wood Shoe Shine Box from Frog Goes to Market Etsy Shop 

Lidded Bee Bowl from Circa Ceramics Etsy Shop 

The Rucksack in Cinnamon Brown from Infusion Etsy Shop 

I want to grab that rucksack, the little lady and the guy and head out for a leaf peeping picnic, but today it's more like napping, grading papers and trying to move as far away from the sound of Rob's uber-drill (I can't begin to describe the sound of this concrete drill...aparently I'll try...it's like a cross between a scream and a cat fight) as possible. Such is life. I need to carve some more time out in front of my sewing machine... until then, back to contemplating some grading. I hope you are having a beautifully relaxed and lazy weekend! 

etsy finds for the first time in ages

1948 Vintage JR Bauman Dress Form from Old New House Etsy Shop 

My last quiet day at home and I'm spending it alternatively snuggled up and sewing... not so bad, I'd say. I thought as a farewell to this space for a bit, I'd share with you some amazing Etsy finds, ones I've been spying on for some time. Enjoy!

 Light Grey Sideboard from Poppyseedliving Etsy Shop 

Vintage French Country Basket from Lapomme Etsy Shop (my best find this summer!)

Vintage Ice Cream Freezer Bucket from Bellalulu Etsy Shop 

Painter Antique Wood Easel from 86 For the Home Etsy Shop 

Library File Card Cabinet from Concept Furnishings Etsy Shop 

Vintage Rulers in Antique Fabric from Unique Shiny Etsy Shop (ps, this seller is so wonderful!)

Vintage Oak School Library Ladder from AmSuarezFl Etsy Shop 

Print Mounted on Tin Home Sign from EM Rooney Etsy Shop 

Cape Cod Cranberry Box End or Side from CCWashashore Etsy Shop 

Wise Old Owl Tree//Minerva Embroidery Handbag from Cindy Mars 7 Etsy Shop 

 

Some rain heading towards us this weekend, I'm thankful for that as my last moments of summer can be spent not feeling guilty for enjoying time spent in front of the sewing machine... a lovely and happy Wednesday to you! 

etsy finds tuesday... it's a royal wedding!

Commemorative Tote Bag of Royal Wedding Procession from House That Lars Built Etsy Shop

I'll be waking up on Friday (normal time for this lady!) at 5 am to catch a glimpse of the royal wedding... truth be told, I'm a wee bit excited about it and I haven't really a clue as to why.  We're planning some celebratory scones and tea for breakfast one of us (that's me) will be glued to the telly (it's a telly on Friday you see) faking a British accent and commentating on the dress, the flowers, the pomp, the royals, the Beckhams... and one of us will be rolling his eyes. Luckily Etsy has my Royal Wedding mini-obsession covered and someone needs to convince me that I don't need that tote bag for my knitting supplies, it's too sweet... here are some finds for your crack of dawn viewing party...

Royal Wedding Paper Chains Union Jack Pattern from Nicola Luke Etsy Shop

Royal Wedding Engagement Ring Dessert Plate from House That Lars Built Etsy Shop

London Town Earrings from Signature by Natonia Etsy Shop

Royal Wedding Tea Towel from The Screen Prince Etsy Shop

Set of Six Royal Wedding Souvenir Postcards from Claryce Design Etsy Shop 

Royal Wedding Wills & Kate Coffee Cosy from Cosy Up UK Etsy Shop 

Keep Calm Print from 3 Lambs Graphics Etsy Shop 

Vintage Union Jack Flag and Crown Bracelet from Rezin 8 Designs Etsy Shop 

William and Kate Royal Wedding Print from Taylors Type Etsy Shop

If you're watching on Friday, bleary eyed and barely awake... we're right there with you. I can't wait to feast on the pageantry, though I hope in the midst of it all, Kate and her Prince are able to steal a few moments for themselves.  My guy will likely be sweeping me off my feet with his scones... and our Welsh import will likely be alternately snuggling and sleeping and growling... not so glamourous but so perfect. Happy viewing... Cheers! 

etsy finds... pops of color

Vintage 50s Ceramic Cuckoo Clock from Twin Hearts Vintage Etsy Shop 

Birds all around here... I recently discovered the Angry Bird Ap, thought this is strange and installed it on my iPad. There follows the fastest three hours of my life, I looked at the clock wondering how one spends three hours flinging cartoon birds at objects and officially called it a bit of a habit. I'm limiting time spent with cartoon birds... really all birds (they are not my favorite).

We're also under attack by one lone robin here in our home.  He is seeing his reflection in the doors (garage and home), windows (woke up to robin giving us the stink eye in the bedroom window this morning... interesting) and really anything reflective.  He shows up in the strangest places... giving you a certain look through one eye, it's... unsettling. So, paper has been put up, screens have gone in, and we have some window washing to do this week (the forecast says 78 on Monday!). 

I have an eclectic group of Etsy finds for you today. It has been a while since we've done this here, last time it was ode to brown and right now, with the sun (that isn't blocked for robin) and things popping up from the ground... there are many bright pops of color in my Etsy favorites... here are a few...

Vintage Red Enamel Pitcher from La Pomme Etsy Shop

Distressed Blue Chair with Flower Fabric Seat from Darling Octopus Etsy Shop

Vintage Ohio Art Tin from Call Me Jasper Etsy Shop

Delicious Ice Cream Screenprinted Shopper from MrPS Etsy Shop

Rare Blue and White Porcelain Liptons Tea Sign from Vetromile Etsy Shop 

Mint Vintage Tammis Keefe Towel from Call Me Jasper Etsy Shop

Vintage Wood Fruit Box from Haven Vintage Etsy Shop 

Passport Cover Retro Paris Metro Map from Two Polka Dots Etsy Shop 

Can't Shake the Blues Side Table from Spruce Home Etsy Shop

Urban Throw Pillow NY from Nesta Home Etsy Shop

Vintage Daisy Angel Handkerchief from NeatoKeen Etsy Shop

Zippered Cases from Pilosale Etsy Shop 

Salt Air Hair Print from The Wheatfield Etsy Shop 

Vintage Malted Milk Soda Fountain Container from Solstice Home Etsy Shop

Off to enjoy the weekend... Rob is off to spend the day in the woods getting some firewood cut and split for the season.  I'm banned from such activities as my physical therapist noticed my tender shoulder was "sitting wrong" in its socket after last week's cutting and stacking. So, finalizing grades for the third quarter (we currently have only 40 school days left, not that I count such things) and possibly heading to a knitting class today is on the agenda... and of course a little bird dodging peeping as it happens.  Back tomorrow with some changes here on the blog and a bit of exciting news.  Happy Weekend to you and yours, I hope the sun and warm weather find you too... 

etsy finds... embracing brown

 Connecticut State Pillow from Love California Etsy Shop 

I'm celebrating the grey and brown that has been popping up outside... soo much better than the white and brown that has been the standard since, well, December.  We can actually see brown areas of earth for the first time in a very, very long time and it is renewing my belief that yes, spring will come, and yes, the snow will come to an end.  So in celebration of brown and grey, here are my finds...

 Vintage Carved Wood Box from Haven Vintage Etsy Shop 

 Wood Rocking Horse from Hindsvik Etsy Shop

 Linen Pincushion Crochet Motif from Namolio Etsy Shop

 Vintage Retro Splatter Gooseneck Lamp from Bellalulu Etsy Shop 

 Postal Sorter File Box from Long Barn Mercantile Etsy Shop

 Vintage Horseshoe from Uncommon Vintage Etsy Shop 

 Antique Ironstone Pitchers from Zinnia Cottage Etsy Shop 

  US Mail Box from Bellalulu Etsy Shop

  Vintage Letterpress Drawer from Havenvintage Etsy Shop

 Lambswool English Rose Fingerless Gloves from VKnit Etsy Shop

...I know, that last one is not so grey and brown but they're lovely and oh so spring-y. The steps, sidewalk and even the mailbox have reemerged from the drifts of snow... exciting, I tell you.  Almost time to plan the garden... the coming season feels so welcome, it feels like we're almost there... almost. 

etsy finds on a friday... nordic

 The Perfect Folk Cape from Shop Grandma June Etsy Shop 

Today is a perfectly moody day, rain, fog, very wrap yourself up in a gorgeous cape kind of weather... or in my case, wrap yourself up in a sweater and trace single girl templates... finally. My Etsy finds are inspired by all things Nordic.  My bucket list tells me I should head to Scandinavia, someday... hopefully someday soon. Anyway, here's Scandinavia Etsy style...

 Large Biscuit Basket with Double Handles from JasperJane Etsy Shop

 Bluebird Sweethearts at Home from Moxiekin Etsy Shop

 Hand Knit Scandinavian Mittens from Finnish Weaver Etsy Shop 

 Omri Contemporary Folk Art Owl from Cart Before the Horse Etsy Shop

 Vintage Apple Red Kerosene Lantern from BD Vintage Etsy Shop

 Vintage Turi Design Market Plates from The Wild Plum Etsy Shop

 Vintage Ruffled Edge Ceiling Lamp from Lucky Little Dot Etsy Shop

 Fine Irish Linen and Lace Scarf from Knit Frekkles Etsy Shop

 Royal Copenhagen Denmark Fajance Bird Dish from Monki Vintage Etsy Shop 

 Red Swedish Candle Holder from Bit of Butter Etsy Shop

 Blue Sewing Roll Cross Stitch Chart from Shakespeare's Peddler Etsy Shop

 Arabia Finland Bull Pitcher from Found Vintage Style Etsy Shop

 1970s Royal Copenhagen Ceramic Butterfly Box from Mascara Jones Etsy Shop

 

Off to pad around in the loft a bit today. We're looking forward to the Oscars this weekend and the much anticipated return to work happens on Monday. This week also brings a fancy new water heater into our home... more on that this week. I hope this Friday finds you looking forward to the weekend ahead and enjoying what the day brings your way.  Happy Friday everyone. 

etsy finds on a wednesday... cozy home

  Vintage Scottish Wool Throw from Comet Wreckage Etsy Shop 

The weather has kept me at home the past few days, really the past few weeks and I've had oodles of time to scour Etsy for some really cozy finds for the home.  There isn't much to do besides sew, sit by the fire and read (I just recently finished The Help on my iPad, it was wonderful...) and try to get the smell of snow-blower exhaust out of my hair with repeated washings... man those fumes linger! So here are my picks... that I keep putting into and taking out of my cart at Etsy... to further cozy up this home that I've been spending oh so many hours in...

  Vintage French Enamel Cream Coffee Pot from Wyncott Etsy Shop 

  Old Farmhouse Cabinet Wood Crate from Polka Dot Home Etsy Shop 

 Vintage Church Bench by French By Design Etsy Shop

 Shabby White Painted Buffet/Sideboard from Royal Oak Cottage Etsy Shop 

 Vintage Pewter Pitcher from Charleston Picker Etsy Shop 

 English Tea and Dessert Setting from The Fox and the Spoon Etsy Shop 

As I sit here and watch the rain freeze to nearly everything outside (including our power lines) I'm reminded that really the things that make a home most cozy are the people in it.  You would absolutely need to add a small and incredibly sweet snuggeler of a Jack Russell Terrier or other suitable four legged friend to make the scene as cozy as it is right now... and on that note, I'm off to snow blow the driveway again... Happy Wednesday friends... good news, Phil didn't see his shadow, just the glare of 50,000 cameras... I was hoping for Phil to match my current mood and take a nice big chunk out of his wrangler's hand... too negative? Very possible.  Anyway, I'm going to remind myself of Phil's prediction frequently... especially while ridding myself of exhaust fumes.  

etsy finds tuesday... bright

 Sew in Love Print from A Life Through the Lens Etsy Shop 

Just when I think the snow removal is behind me for a bit... Winter Storm "Benedict" threatens with 15-20'' of snow expected... sigh. At least it looks like I'll be home snug as a bug in a loft with my little lady at my side tomorrow.  I'm thinking pajama pants, sewing, a roaring fire, more period films and watching the snow while lingering over some tea at say, 10 am... delicious. All this white has me dreaming of color though... here's what I've been peaking at, not at 10 am and not at work... ahem. 

  Off to See the World Wall Art from Three Red Apples Etsy Shop 

 Salmon Sweets Silver Earrings from Lilyja Etsy Shop 

Refurbished Vintage GE Fan from Fishbone Deco Etsy Shop

 Complete Set of 1962 Seattle World's Fair Frosted Tumblers from The Fancy Lamb Etsy Shop

 Berry Bowl Colander (perfect for cherries!) from Cheryl Wolff Etsy Shop

 High Tide Enamel Post Earrings from Verre Encore Etsy Shop

Scandinavian Style Screen Printed Cushion Cover from Jane Foster Etsy Shop

 Vintage Souvenir Tammis Keefe Central Park Handkerchief from EG Vintage Etsy Shop 

Some brights in the midst of what promises to be a bit of grey, a lot of white, and plenty of sore back! Is it snowing where you are? Don't tell me if it's sunny and anything over 50 degrees... I prefer to deny such weather exists! Then again, if it was sunny and 50, my Wednesday would be oh so different and oh so less filled with glorious sewing... there's always silver lining... and a silver snow-blower gassed and ready! Let it snow!

tape

Japanese Tape Wrapped Package from Everley James

How I wish I was at the wrapping gifts stage of gift-giving, instead, I'm waiting for some fabric to arrive to finish the backing of a quilt and have a pattern for a bag calling my name from the loft.  I love the idea of handmade gifts, but the execution of my gifts needs a bit of a rethink over the summer... a bit of joy is taken out of the season when the last-minute panic ensues, but I'm trying (and succeeding, I think, ask Rob) to keep it to a minimum and enjoy the gift making this year. 

Of course not being in the gift wrapping stage (yet...) all I can think about is how wonderful it would be to go crazy with some Japanese masking tape.  I'm seeing it everywhere lately and loving it.  

 Tags from The Haystack Needle 

Mint Business Cards found here

I just love these tapes, they're really sweet and make a huge impact.  As I'll be (cross your fingers) basting and quilting on Tuesday... here are some tape Etsy finds, a wee bit early...

Japanese Washi Masking Tape from Littlehappythings Etsy Shop

New Masking Tapes from Littlehappythings Etsy Shop

Pack of 6 Washi Masking Tapes from Littlehappythings Etsy Shop 

Japanese Masking Tape Set of 4 Plaids from Studio Koizumi Etsy Shop 

Japanese Masking Tape Grey and Purple from Pretty Tape Etsy Shop

Pretty Oriental Pattern Tape from Pretty Tape Etsy Shop 

So wherever you are in your merry-making, I hope this finds you enjoying every moment of the season. I'm going to go answer the call of that Amy Butler pattern... happy interfacing to me!