More Antique Stuff.

I'm sitting in front of an almost empty tray of Toffifees, the last of the last of Holiday garbage I will tolerate. I am literally two Toffifees away from normal.
I didn't say anything about wine though, I'll see Two Oceans through till New Year's Day where I will be at home, quietly sorting through my tax stuff like a real adult.


Here are some new feature items from the 'ol antique shop lovingly photographed on our crappy phone.

Early 20th century photograph, this is my favorite thing in the store right now...

Close-up of mysterious canoe dudes:

No-Snowmobiles-Allowed sign:

Humans Crossing metal sign:

Parrot cage:

Medicine cabinet, hot seller!

Wood frame mirror:

Metal gate:

40's Peruvian poster:

1 Toffifee!

A Champagne Fueled Experimental Post!

It's Christmas Eve and I have just eaten almost an entire container of dill pickle dip. Peedge is in the kitchen whipping up the Holiday Pasta. As usual, we are in full Todd and Margo mode, hunkering down in our decoration-less adult apartment, "celebrating" Christmas by default.
I tried to not do anything at all today but dagnabbit if laundry didn't get in the way. It's such a two day ordeal, darks one day, whites the next. Up and down the stairs, separating, hanging to dry, folding, putting away, organizing. You know that feeling when you've finally balled the last pair of socks and you feel like, wow I nailed it, I won't have to do laundry ever again!

I talked to Edith yesterday, she got to open my present TWO full days early. I got her something she wanted, a Barbie Glam Vacation Home. I didn't even know she was into Barbie? I had one Barbie and one Ken when I was little but I don't remember ever wanting them. They were in these satiny white and gold disco outfits and the only thing I ever did with them was switch their heads around. I was really more of a Jem girl- at least she actually did something cool with her life.
Hi, I'm Barbie, I have everything including this BEAUTIFUL pink DREAM vacation house with a flat screen tv that I can watch MYSELF on all day on my zebra print duvet and I haven't done JACK all to earn it!!!





I checked in with my brother today, the BGVDH is still currently being played with and has not been thrown onto the Island of Unwanted Toys. Even my nephew gets to bring his superhero figures over to "hang out" with Barbie and her sexy little friends. Edith was worried that Santa might get her one too by accident and that she would have two Dream Homes to contend with. Don't worry, I assured her, Santa doesn't make those kind of mistakes! My brother thinks that she isn't really buying this whole Santa thing anyway....

Anyhoo, have a great holiday doing the things that you really love, no judgement here.
*wink*

Antiquities of the Moment.

Red metal lamps:

Glass-top patio table with floral dish set:

Yellow step stool/chair:

Glass jar- mysterious essence included:

Floaty business guy portrait:

Wooden bust:

This print encapsulates everything I like right now:

Loch Ness Monster whiskey container:

You could stare at this 20's photo forever, so many babes and weirdos:

Close-up:

Deco cabinet:

The paint job on this Deco kitchen cabinet is perfection:

The End.

Beer Thursday.

I'm at my antique shop right now, huddled next to my space heater. The door keeps blowing open and ushering in pigeon feathers and garbage. It's Beer Thursday which means nothing really, just that I have a beer with Ron from the shop next door. It's a new tradition.

I slept like hell last night and had to cancel my morning plans. I'm doing this new thing where I don't stress myself out morning, noon and night seven days a week. Total Zen Zone here, sorta.

Going on a date after work with you-know-who, the Romance never ends.....

xoxoxox

Joo-ree.

New jewelry in the shop....

Delicate sterling silver claw necklace:




Jessica's pick! Adjustable silver bird skull and floral ring:

Bronze mini brain:

Weighty anatomical heart pendant:

Aghh! I love this but the two I have are too big for my carrot stick fingers:

Oxidized eagle talon necklace:

Mini sterling silver bird skull necklace:

Limited quantities, prices range from $35- $60.... message me for deets!

***Happy Birthday***

Today is my Grandma's 90th birthday. A few weeks back, she celebrated the milestone with about 200 friends and family. My uncle put together an amazing display of photos documenting her entire life. As you can see, she was a mega babe with killer style.
Today is also the last day she will ever drive a car. Her license expired and she decided not to renew it. I asked her how she felt and she said she didn't know. That she'll probably wake up tomorrow and reach for the keys, ready to go. I guess this marks the end of a certain independence and freedom for her. Staying positive and resilient as ever, she assured me she would find ways of getting around.
Happy Birthday to the Grandma with Staying Power!
xoxoxo

Faux Real!

Some fur samples in the shop right now....


Fox wrap:



Black rabbit. Don't have a cow, they've been dead for a long time:






Coyote? Fox? I'm not a fur expert. It has leather strip inserts:





Faux lambskin:

Faux white w/ pompom:

Real denim, faux leopard:

Faux w/ chevron pattern:

Antiques New In.

Cozy lamp scenario:

Pair of velvet cushion chairs:

Metal floral lamps:

Mid century side tables:

Cabinet (shelves inside):

Bay-esque wool blankets:

Cool frame:

Wood rocker:

Wood army box:

Card table and kitchen cabinet:

"C. Dickens" etchings:

Wall mount shelf:

Victorian folk landscape:

Taxidermy puffer fish:

Evil pig vase:

For slides or whatever you want: