A Little Housekeeping and Self Confession

First off I need to thank my buddy Pam from One Gal's Trash for a great stash of goodies.  Pam and I meet about once a month over an awesome bowl of oatmeal at a local restaurant called "Gravy" to catch up with one another.  The past visit I got fun stuff from her...what a nice surprise.

A couple of old Halloween decorations. (Pam knows I am a sucker for any decoration with paper honeycomb...like the haystack). A vintage valentine - with another honeycomb on it, a beautiful parrot for my bird collection in the bathroom (bird addiction post) and a funny bobbling parakeet that will keep your living bird company (lower right corner, pink and blue). 

I don't have a living bird, so it will join my collection of old bird items and keep my vintage fake bird company.

Secondly I want to thank Annabelle from 1938 Elm Street for awarding me this award.  Totally sweet...

And now for the self confession.  I have a t.v. out in my studio to keep me company.  I don't necessarily watch it, but like the background sound of voices etc.  However, I usually have Ellen on in the afternoon and whenever she breaks into dance at the beginning of her show - that is my cue.  I put down my glue gun and break into dance with her.  Alone. in my studio.  If a neighbor were to come looking for me I would be mighty embarrassed.  Do other people break into solo dancing with Ellen?  Also be aware of the fact that I really have little rhythm, but hey, it makes me happy.

Comments

[tammyCA]

I'm so happy to have found you in blogland! I happened upon your blog tonight after checking one of my regulars (Beth Holcombe)and, just randomly clicking on one of her sidebar links.
You see I have your magazine feature torn out and saved in my inspiration scrapbook for a few years now...when I first saw your studio I went, "that's what I want - how I want my fantasy studio to look like." This was way before I discovered blogs last year and even 'tho I have looked thru many blogs & visit many regularly I never came across yours and wondered sometimes if you had one.
So Hi there and I can't wait to look back thru all your archives...I see you have birds, too! I have a few vintage ones that I put in a painted cage - I adore them. :)
You also started me in collecting metal trays! When I saw them on your walls I just loved 'em and had to look for some - not easy to find where I live, but I have a few. Discovering the crafting blog about a year ago has been like finding "my kind"...I don't have one myself...but, maybe one day. There are so many lovely ladies I've gotten to know thru their blogs.
okay, I better get back to making my kids Halloween costumes. :)

[Kim]

So funny. I love Ellen's dancing. However I don't get to watch her much. I'll think of you now whenever I see her.

[My Shabby Roses]

You're to funny! I don't break out in dance when I'm in my studio, maybe because it's to tiny. But, I can definitely relate to having background noise. I too enjoy having a movie going or watching shows on the internet while crafting. I love your ever growing vintage bird items, it looks like a fun collection.

[Heidi German]

I just found your blog by clicking through a few others...I love it! I added you to my Bloglines because I can't wait to see more drool-inducing photos of your great finds. :)

[Dot]

Cukoo Ethel!
Thanks for the nice mention. Would love to hear more about your trip north. Maxine's looks just amazing. Definitely not the flower shop I visited in Seattle.
Ellen always makes me smile too. Have a nice Wednesday!
xoxo
Dot

[Annabelle]

Hey, "fellow dancing in the studio with Ellen sister"! I used to watch Ellen all the time. How can you not dance with her? My studio TV is usually on HGTV.

[Annabelle]

Hey, "fellow dancing in the studio with Ellen sister"! I used to watch Ellen all the time. How can you not dance with her? My studio TV is usually on HGTV.

[Mom]

Dancing to Ellen??!! Are you not my daughter who shakes her head when I get my groove on to the Kmart musac??

[barbara]

The similarity of our tastes is starting to scare me. I own that exact honeycomb cornshock. (Actually two of them.) But the scarecrow creeped me out, so I snipped him off. (I'm usually so against that kind of thing!) Love the cornshocks as is, though, and I can use 'em through Thanksgiving.

[Crystal]

How incredibly ironic! First the cardboard church, now the bobble head bird toy! I had that exact same one in my cage for long time! At least the birds took out their frustrations on it one too many times and it's head popped off! I still have it and will get around to fixing it one of these days.
I can't wait to see what other goodies you bring home! :)