{ Finds Category }

Sew Awesome

This handheld sewing machine seems crazy! Does it work? I think I’ll have to buy this guy and find out! It might come in handy for quick hemming or craft projects….

smartek_handheld_sewing_machine{Pocket change price tag: $15}

Oh, but I would love to have this industrial-looking machine! Straight out of 1930…

singer_vintage_sewing_machine{Yikes! $300}

Wow, I’m loving the sewing goods that Urban is now promoting. My mom said that sewing was really popular in the ’70s and it looks like there’s a resurgence, especially if sewing supplies are being sold at mainstream stores.

vintage_sewing_helper{This looks like a tool from Edward Scissorhands’ home; $12}

{Image via Urban Outfitters}

Take Shelter

Yay! A new ashleyg print! Great coincidence, since it’s been pouring rain all day here!

ashleyg_take_shelter_print“Take Shelter”

Animal Head Vintage

Delectable purple flutter dress from etsy store, Animal Head Vintage…

animalheadvint_purpleflutterdress

{More about the seller via permanently disco.}

Vintage China

I have a soft spot (vulnerable obsession?) with vintage China wares. Plates, saucers, teacups, platters… My collection is small and eclectic (nothing matches and no full sets), but I would love to expand with some of these I found on etsy:

$7 for two {vintage goodies}

$8 for five! {vintage goodies}

$7.50 for two Homer Laughlin dessert plates {Kitchens of 1956}

$48 for six Paris salad plates {Eddie Ross!}

Gift List Rundown

Love the really cool + quirky gift lists on blog, A Cup of Jo. Such clever ideas!

Santa Mugs

These little Holt Howard winking-Santa mugs would be a cute holiday gift for a little one…with some hot chocolate of course! {And tons of whipped cream. And maybe some chocolate shavings…and a cookie, or two…} I’ve already spontaneously bought collected two of these mugs, you know, for my unborn children. {Yes, I’m that kind of person.}

{$12 for a set of 4; vintagegoodies}

{More found, here.}

Cozy Cowl

Love this handmade chunky + cozy cowl neck sweater/scarf from etsy store, Splatters and Jayne. {Great gift idea, too!}

Squirrel Vases

I’m an admiring fan of Joanna’s vases + creatures and now she has these new squirrel vases for sale on her etsy store, pretty random objects. Too cute! These would look adorable in a child’s room, or even on a fireplace mantel for the holiday season {especially with those berry branches!}.

{$65; pretty random objects}

R + R for the Eyes

I’ve always loved the subtle scent of lavender, especially on my bed linens and pillows — so relaxing! And now I can use these cute little Amy Butler fabric-covered flaxseed + lavender eye pillows, from Home Grown Pillows, for some extra R + R. {These would be great gifts for a mom/sister/friend for the holidays. Plus they are handmade!}

Movie Projector

Wow! This would be so neat to have! How cool would it be to show old 8mm films on this? Totally wish I had space for this in my apartment…

{Etsy; $75}