Magpie Ethel

Holiday Show Madness..Crazyville

My first show is this weekend and my living room is full of holiday inventory.

I am in crazy prep mood. Boxes of goodies. Pricing and sorting so things can head to my various shows.

I am hoping to list holiday Etsy and have it up the week of the 17th.  I will have a heads up on my blog like usual.

Some people have throw pillows on their couch. I have tinsel wreaths.

I have a total of 5 shows this year plus Etsy.  There is a list on my sidebar if you are local.  I am sharing a booth again with Amy at Monticello Antique Mall. I am also doing Plucky Maidens will will be fun to combine my found holiday stuff with that which I make.

My first show this weekend is At All Saints Church (Saturday, Nov 8th, 9-5, 39th and NE Glisan). I have done this show a number of years. It is my smallest show, but it gears me up to get ready for rest of the shows that will be right behind it.

Tis the season for craziness at my house.  I also must confess that Kate's room is full of inventory as well...luckily I have an understanding husband and a daughter away at college.

Collection Challenge #229 - Vintage Sweater Guard

Teeny collection today.  I only have three, but three is the magic number for a collection.  I wear cardigans quite a bit and love to give a vintage twist to my outfit with a sweater guard.

A sweater guard is basically a little clip with a chain that is worn clipped from one side of the cardigan to the other.  Usually they are worn near the top of the cardigan. (my photos show it a bit lower than where I usually wear them).  

They usually either pin on or clip on (like an old style clip on earring). This is the the back of them. I prefer the clip on style.

This is my fanciest sweater guard with the cameo dangler.

This is my most recent find.  As you can see the price tag is still attached and I got a bargain on it.  It is missing a center gemstone, but I am crafty enough to figure out a replacement.

A fun little twist to wearing the usual pin on my sweater.  If you have an idea for a future collection challenge, leave me a comment and finish the sentence "Show me your collection of _____."  A big collection or a little collection...something new each Tuesday!

My Month of October on Instagram

October was a crazy busy month.  (Is a month ever not crazy?) Lots of Halloween decorating. Lots of holiday crafting. I hit a big antique show and some decent estate sales.  I helped with decorating for Plucky Maidens Gets Hitched Bridal Show. I worked at an estate sale. Kate turned 21. I found $20 in the street. I hit 1500 followers on Instagram. It was a good month.

 

Lots of snippets from the past month. This is only a portion of what I post.  I usually share about 4 or 5 photos a day. If you want to see more you can always follow me on Instagram!

Happy Day!