Cheap Old Crap.

Things seem to suddenly be going pretty well in my Cheap Old Crap shop which is good because anyone who knows me knows I have plenty of cheap old crap. If there is anything you are looking for in the way of old ephemera or vintage wares let me know so I can provide it. Chances are I have it. Until then enjoy this cute little elephant who just found his way into my store....

Hookie hookie hookie.

I totally played hookie today. It has been so freaking hot I just couldn't bear sitting in my 700 degree store for 8 hours. So mom dad Molly and I went to Plymouth and Sheboygan thrift shopping. Oh my did I score the great finds. I spent a total of about $150 but man did I get a lot of stuff. That Plymouth Vinnie's ROCKS! I got a really cute little bird cream pitcher there that was my favorite purchase of the day. Some of the other stand out buys are of course tons of old books and magazines, a Barbie prom game, and a potty chair for Molly. Yep it's about that time...oh joy. Anyhow I am melting so I am going to shower now. I will post pictures tomorrow of all my good loot. PS..sorry if you tried to shop today...I really needed a day off.

Do my new shoes look like trouble to you?

Because my friend Annettee thinks they do. I am going out with my friends from high school tonight and decided to go out and actually get something to wear from a real store. So I found a really cute wrap dress that was way more than I normally spend but it is a real simple design that I can maybe bring to Grandma and have her make more for me with all this vintage fabric I've been hoarding. I found the shoes at Shopko/Payless for only 12.99! Plus it's BOGO time so I got a little pair of Keds for Molly too. It was kind of fun girly power shopping. I really never ever do it anymore because I don't see the point in spending so much money on clothes I just get full of paint and glue.

I just realized I totally forgot to post yesterday! I had a dentist appt. and it totally screwed up my day. There is a Lakeshore Lucky Ticket shopping extravaganza going on in town this weekend so I rearranged and cleaned up for the big sale. So far it's been good but with 40% off all vintage I am finding myself wanting to cry a little when I'm selling vintage tablecloths for $6. People are really getting some good deals! I went to Salvation Army this morning before opening and it's a little sad. Everything is now 75% off so I got a few books for 1.50. I will miss that store alot.

A Perfect Productive Lazy Day.

It has just been a very pleasant not too busy but getting a whole lot done kinda day. I bought these white boring shoes awhile ago and intended on prettying them up ages ago. Well in my closet they sat until last night when I picked up a Country Living and they embroidered some Chuck's and wahla ... I was inspired. They really look nothing at all like the ones in Country Living but the idea of embroidering shoes made me want to make them. I have been hoarding vintage fabric for sometime now and decided this project was worthy. I of course only have to use small pieces so it makes it easier. I have a long way to go yet ,I really want to fill those babies up with stuff. I asked Glenn if he liked them and he choose not to answer at all. He did ask if the other one is going to be the same? Yeah I'm guessing not.

So besides my cool shoes we also spent a hefty sum on plants and dirt today at Roorbachs. The planters look just like I wanted them to. I love how they turned out. Hopefully we can make it through the summer without any major destruction!

Readers galore at the Salvation Army Store!

So I totally hit the mother load today at the Salvation Army Store! I got over a dozen reader's from the 40's and 50's!!!

Such fantastic pictures for ATC's and other collage stuff! There is a sad side to this story however...Salvation Army is closing. They did a study and found that the organization could use the money needed to run the store in better ways. I will miss it. At least I still have St Vinnie's on the block.