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I look forward to this time every year when the longest yard sale essentially is a mile away from my house. There is a fair bit of junk but always a lot of treasures to be found. Someday I hope to find someone who loves thrifting as much as I do to take the roadtrip with me. Several days and states of treasure hunting! I spent only $10 and came home with lots of vintage thread and patterns, a vintage Better Home and Gardens Sewing Guide from 1962 and several other little goodies for the princess to play with while we went on our little adventure.
The weekend for me was not as sweet as it usually is coming right after the diagnosis of Emily. But, it has brought out the best in others. I was overwhelmed at the support of so many who are willing to make something and donate it for a benefit for Emily and her family. I have flapped my gums about this to everyone I know locally and what started as a little fundraiser through Etsy has turned into a massive response from our local church and community who want to contribute their goods and services as well. It is awesome to see people “pay it forward” and give from their hearts for someone whom they have never met. I am touched and humbled at your support! From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
We will be setting up a date for the benefit soon and as soon as I get back from vacation I will start the etsy store with 100% of the profits going to Emily’s family to help with her medical expenses. If you would like to contribute to either of these benefits please leave a comment and I will email you details. You guys are awesome and I feel honored to be a part of a crafting community who give so selflessly and freely. I hope you are all blessed in abundance for your willingness to help others.
I am more than a tiny bit happy with my yard sale find today! I have collected miniatures my entire life and even though my tastes have changed throughout the years my love of all things “mini” never changes. I still have my little 2 inch smurfs and strawberry shortcake miniatures among other little child of the 80’s momentos. They have a new life as the princess thinks they are hers but it brings me joy to see something that I have loved and collected be played with by my daughter. Well, today I found these fabulous little miniature collection at a yard sale. They were packaged in 2 sets in a ziploc bag and each was marked $2 each. So for $4 I am reeling in tiny happiness!
I also think I have been reading a little too much of Miss Amelia’s blog since I am feeling a little compelled to give my new little mini’s a name. I want to begin with my favorite and my new muse! The little turtle! It has inspired a mini giveway! Leave your suggestions my tiny turtles name the and the winner will be sent one of my new little finds! Good luck!
And unwrap it whenever I have a rough day. This weekend started off to a great success of waking up to warm breath on my nose. No, not a puppy. It was princess Alaina patiently waiting for her mama to wake up. I happily obliged when she kissed my nose when she saw my eyes open. No amount of sleepiness could have kept me in bed against that encouragement to get up. We quickly got dressed headed for a quick stop at the ATM and McDonalds for her juice and my Diet Coke and to which were then fully ready to hit the yard sales. We weren’t didn’t find as much as we usually do but the few little things I did find brought me much joy! My favorite find were vintage embroidered pillowcases. I had originally passed by this yard sale but on my way back I decided to give it a chance. I was giddy as I thumbed through her large collection of embroidered sheets, hankerchiefs and pillowcases. I wanted to bring them all home with me. But, I resisted and only purchased a few. Upon bringing them home I was baffled on what to do with them as they were much to pretty to just go on any old bed. Which is when I had the idea to move my craft room to the basement and turn that space into a special guest room in which I could decorate with all of my lovely vintage finds. My taste is pretty eclectic so I am excited to find things I love all summer to create this room of handmade and vintage goodness! The fact that my dear husband agree to let me do this is even more amazing! I love that man!
On a funnier note, my lovely and very silly daughter, gave me a piece of blue cardstock from a project that I had been working on in which she insisted I make into a dolphin. I told her that mommy didn’t know how to make a dolphin and she looked perplexed. She then told me to try because Mommy can make everything. My sweet girl made me tear up that she held me that high of esteem that she thought I could do anything. I just may try to make her a dolphin because even though it may not be my craft forte, it will be much loved by the princess. I know someday that she will realize that I can’t do everything but in the meantime I will hold on tight to these tender toddler moments for as long as she will let me.
