It's A Madcap Life: The Happening Home, Thanksgiving Throw Down

It's A Madcap Life: The Happening Home, Thanksgiving Throw Down: Lori Howard - DyJo Designs - Facebook -  Pinterest - In my home Thanksgiving is a huge affair.  I obsess over the menu though it rarely change...

Colonial meets Degas....

 I just wanted to share this blog with you and brag that my Gold Horse Statue was featured on the Colonial meets Degas post. 

http://california-peach.blogspot.com/

Wanderlust: October giveaway, $64 prize package!

Wanderlust: October giveaway, $64 prize package!: Hi! This month we offered an awesome prize package to one lucky wanderlust reader! The first prize is a photo print from Taylor. "Hell...

July Giveaway Winner is....

Freddie is the winner in this months Giveaway. A big Thank You to all who entered. Please stop by and try again next month.

Blessings
Judy and Nimble

It's time for another Giveaway

Welcome to my July Giveaway

Below are the instruction to enter to win these 2 Awesome Beaded Necklaces

They are a matching pair and are 18" long

One has pink beads with a larger burgundy bead encased in gold

And the other is burgundy beads with a larger pink bead encased in gold (see how they match)

They are really beautiful and I'm sure you'll love them.

 

 

 

 This offer is open to everyone, everywhere


TO ENTER: 

1- Follow this blog

2- Follow my Facebook fan page www.facebook.com/NimblesNook1 & say HI while your there.

3- Follow me on Twitter and Mention this Giveaway 

 

4- Favorite an item from my shop you like and comment HERE to let me know what you've done it.

5 - Leave your contact info so I'll be able to reach you to let you know YOU WON

6 - Pin or Stumble this Giveaway

If you've entered my giveaways in the past you probably already have done or do the first 3 steps so just let me know that and move on to step 4.

 

Giveaway will End on July 30th, 2012

Good Luck to Everyone

Blessings from 

Judy and Nimble

Random Photo's around the shop after a recent rain storm.

Blessings
Judy and Nimble

Winner of my May Blog Giveaway IS....

Congratulations to Bloomers AKA Kirsty Fox...
We want to Thank Everyone for entering this months Giveaway, It sure was a fast one. I've got another giveaway planned for This month as well so stay connected to learn more.
Nimble and I want to wish Everyone a Safe Summer full of Whimsy and fun adventures. 
Hugs to you all
Judy

ENTER TO WIN THE MAY GIVEAWAY

 WOW !!!
I can't believe I'm so far behind, here it is Memorial Day weekend and I just remembered I haven't posted the May Giveaway yet.  My apologies to everyone that it is so late. So anywho, you don't have much time to enter but why put it off anyway. It's not hard to enter and hey, you just never know...

The giveaway is this very cute Condiment Dish and Spoon from Avon:

 The spoon is marked Avon and is marked stainless steel Japan

It has a beautiful porcelain inlay that matches the dish.

The dish is fine porcelain with a gold trimmed edge and beautiful strawberry design
and has a sticker that reads Made in Japan John Wagner & Sons

 It would be perfect for Strawberry Preserves for your breakfast table.

And it's the perfect for little mouths because it has a nice smooth edge on the spoon. 

 The dish is 3 1/2" wide and 1 1/4" deep

 The spoon is 5" long

TO ENTER: 

1- Follow this blog

2- Follow my Facebook fan page www.facebook.com/NimblesNook1 & say HI while your there.

3- Follow me on Twitter and Mention this Giveaway 

4- Take a look at my shop, Favorite an item you would like and comment HERE

5 - Leave your contact info so I'll be able to reach you to let you know YOU WON

6 - Pin or Stumble this Giveaway

If you've entered my giveaways in the past you probably already have done or do the first 3 steps so just let me know that and move on to step 4.

Giveaway will End on May 31th, 2012

Good Luck to Everyone

Blessings from 

Judy and Nimble

Unadvertised Coupon Code for Nimble's Blog Friends

Get 25% off your entire order by using this COUPON CODE - blogger05 -
http://www.etsy.com/shop/NimblesNook?ref=si_shop

It's unadvertised and for eyes only. I hope you enjoy the discount, it's my way of saying THANK YOU for following.

Blessings
Judy

The WINNER IS.....

The winner of this month's blog giveaway is Cindy from Hellcatvintage.
A big Thank You goes out to Everyone who entered.

The May Blog giveaway starts soon......

Blessings
Judy

APRIL BLOG GIVEAWAY

If you like this bag or know someone that would, Please Consider Entering my April Blog Giveaway

Vintage Raffia Woven Bag

This Vintage Bag is perfect for those days enjoying fun in the sun.

Light weight, colorful and sturdy.

Measures 16" x 17" and is 7" thick

TO ENTER: 

1- Follow this blog

2- Follow my Facebook fan page www.facebook.com/NimblesNook1 & say HI while your there.

3- Follow me on Twitter and Mention this Giveaway 

4- Take a look at my shop, Favorite an item you would like and comment HERE

5 - Leave your contact info so I'll be able to reach you to let you know YOU WON

6 - Pin or Stumble this Giveaway

If you've entered my giveaways in the past you probably all ready do the first 3 steps so just let me know that and move on to step 4.

Giveaway will End on April 30th, 2012

Good Luck to Everyone

Blessings from 

Judy and Nimble

Thrifting with a Friend

So continuing on the Road Trip I took to Maryland a couple weekends ago. Wendy, Nimble and I took it slow through Pennsylvania.  We came upon this Great Thrift Store in Gap, PA. I recommend this shop, It was organized, clean, Friendly and In Expensive....

The upstairs is packed full of all kinds of Household Items, I bought a few as you can imagine. 

There is a Great Dinner in Gap about 1/2 mile up the road on the same side of the street as this shop. They make a Great Philly Cheese Steak .....

Next stop Pottsville, PA on the return trip

Blessings
Judy and Nimble

What's a little Thrifting amoung Friends.

I left home at 5:30 Saturday Morning (last weekend) with an empty Ford Escape and 2" of snow on the ground and more falling.  I was all Excited about my road trip Thrifting Adventure with my BFF -  destination East New Market, Maryland by way of Lancaster PA.

We arrived at The Main Street Closet in Strasburg PA Outside of Lancaster around 10ish

http://thrift.mcc.org/shops/strasburg-thrift-shop

This isn't a very big shop but it had a lot to offer and it was clean and well kept. The proceeds from this shop benefit people all around the world through MCC Mennonite Central Committee

This is Wendy my BFF from elementary School Through Graduation and beyond. She is owner operator of her own Etsy Shop selling Vintage Fashions  http://www.etsy.com/shop/LilaCInspirations?view_type=gallery

Wendy can sure spot a great piece of Vintage Fashion at Record speed, just look at how fast that hand is moving through the dresses on that rack. 

I managed to find a couple items for my Vintage Etsy Shop. I'll be listing this Great Pitcher from Portugal and Loaf Pan this weekend.

I'm getting Hungry by now but have one more stop before we can eat, because they close early.

Till Next time

Blessings
Nimble and Judy

The Winner of the March Giveaway is Judysdesigns

The Winner is JUDYSDESIGNS.................... Thank You all for entering and please enter my April Giveaway coming soon...... Judy Please send me your mailing address so I can ship this bedspread right out to you. Blessings Judy

I MADE THE FRONT PAGE TODAY.. I'm doing the HAPPY DANCE

It's times like these I'm glad I don't have Brink-and-Mortar Shop

Well it's been 5 days since I've had a sale in my Etsy shop. I looked back at my stats and found I haven't went that long with out a sale Since May of last year...  I've tried analyzing the reasons why the lack of sales, I've Phoned a friend, Phoned Home mostly to wine and have someone tell me it will be OK.  I've even thought about Group Therapy or even going on a Vacation to get away.

I've searched for inspiration, tried smudging (burning white sage), Searched Etsy for answers, Read more about Google and SEO.

The only thing different that I have done is change the name of my Etsy Shop in the past 30 days.  I am under the impression that Etsy would direct traffic to my shop for 45 days if anyone used the direct link so That doesn't explain the lack of sales either, and anyway my views haven't went down just the sales. 


So I've decided to do the only thing I can do..... Light some incense, do some Positive affirmations and start my Spring Cleaning......  and remember what my mother always said  "a watched pot never boils".

So it's times like these I'm Thankful I don't have a Brick-&-Mortar shop........

Blessings
Judy and Nimble

March Blog Giveaway

Have you noticed that I have changed my Blog Name,Etsy Shop Name, Facebook, Stumble, Twitter and Pinterest. 

Previous name was (thisthatotherthings now it's NimblesNook) So to gain awareness of that

Nimble has chosen to Give away this Marvelous Anokhi Handworks Bedspread/Tablecloth: 
 

This gorgeous bedspread has an exotic print that works well with many bedroom colorings due to the beautifully tones. It is a  queen/king size: 108" x 108".

Tan back ground with Brick Red, Gold and Taupe Print and border.

This Could also be used as a Table Cloth or a Picnic Throw.

 

Easy care, made of substantial weight 100% cotton, and featuring a decorative complementary border. Also the perfect weight for a tablecloth. 

This is in Excellent condition It appears to be like new.

No odor, stains or tears.  

Made of 100% Cotton

Hand Block printed 

Hand Wash on warm 

Value is over $100 

 TO ENTER TO WIN:

1. Follow this blog (on the right hand side).

2.  Like me on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/NimblesNook1

PS: leave a FB comment that you've enter this giveaway 

 Note: my facebook page has changed so if you liked my FB page before as (This, That Other Things) you must go to my New FB page and like that.

3. Either Tweet, Stumble or Pinterest This Blog Giveaway and  Post the URL here in the comment Section.

4. Leave your contact information so I can let you know.

After you have done all of the above, sit back and see if Nimble chooses your entry to win. 

Entries will be accepted until March 31, 2012, Midnight EST. I will notify the winner the following day! You will have 48 hours to claim your prize or I will have to pick another winner.

Thank You so much for entering

Blessings

Judy and Nimble

Primary Color Wedding....


I was looking around and my eyes stopped on my prized Pyrex Primary Color Mixing bowls just sitting on my shelf in the Kitchen. 

I love the Primary colors, so I  started browsing around Etsy to find some Primary color Vintage Gowns. I took it even further when I decided to put together some Photos for a Vintage Primary Color Wedding. 

 http://www.etsy.com/listing/89895512/vintage-pyrex-primary-colors-mixing?ref=sr_gallery_6&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=primary+color&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage

http://www.etsy.com/listing/89336208/vintage-flapper-style-wedding-gown-lace

http://www.etsy.com/listing/81462665/free-d-shipping-yellow-lily-tulle-floral

http://www.etsy.com/listing/80897917/sale-black-velvet-and-green-taffeta

http://www.etsy.com/listing/93882677/1950s-vintage-ruby-red-taffeta-white

http://www.etsy.com/listing/71169770/vntg-80s-gown-dress-southern-belle

http://www.etsy.com/listing/89038578/primary-color-leather-peep-toe-pumps?ref=sr_gallery_1&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=primary+color&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage

http://www.etsy.com/listing/51256444/small-wood-blocks14-wooden-alphabet?ref=sr_gallery_17&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=Primary+Colors&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_page=4&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage

http://www.etsy.com/listing/74484924/primary-color-confetti-blue-yellow-green?ref=sr_gallery_21&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=Primary+Colors&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=

http://www.etsy.com/listing/74375052/custom-wedding-invitation-bold-modern?ref=sr_gallery_5&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=Primary+Colors+wedding+invitations&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=

http://www.etsy.com/listing/94135468/glittered-birthday-candles-primary?ref=sr_gallery_1&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=Primary+Colors+candles&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=

http://www.etsy.com/listing/93791610/bright-rainbow-white-garter-with-feather?ref=sr_gallery_2&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=Primary+Color+garter&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_spelling_corrected=Primary+Color+garder&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

http://www.etsy.com/listing/94017790/big-17-party-balloon-primary-colors?ref=sr_gallery_1&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=Primary+Color+&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=

I was having way to much fun cruising Etsy for some Great Primary Color Items. I found that the possibilities are Endless.......


Let me know if there is a Primary Color Wedding in your future. 

Blessings
Judy

Nimble thought now would be a great time to start the Spring Sale and I  agreed. So every Item is marked down 20% some even further than that. 

Nimble's Nook is open 24/7 and offers great customer service. 
http://www.etsy.com/shop/NimblesNook?ref=si_shop 

See ya There!!

Blessings
Judy

Many Thanks:

I've got to say Thank You to Amanda for designing my Etsy banner, Avatar and Creating this beautiful picture of Nimble for my Blog. I don't know the right words to describe how Thankful I am for such a wonderful Job. 
I'm adding the link to her website http://razzdazzdesign.com/  so you can go and check her out. 

Blessings
Judy  

Name Change in the making:

Since Etsy now gives shop owners 1 chance to change the name of their Etsy shop, I have made a decision to Change my Name from This That & Other Things (thisthatotherthings)  to Nimble's Nook (nimblesnook) http://www.etsy.com/shop/NimblesNook?ref=si_shop&view_type=gallery. 

Nimble is a little character that comes along on all my Thrifting adventures and gives me gentle nudges and whispers on where to look for the hidden treasures and suggestions on what to purchase for the Nook. 

She is my alter ego, the fun loving fairy that flutters about sharing her tremendous knowledge of vintage Treasures with me. She has a terrible sense of direction and doesn't seem to be organized at times but I can always expect to have a Great time with Nimble as we search for Vintage Treasures together.

Please stay tuned for more adventures from Nimble. 

So Expect changes over the next few weeks. There is much to do from Changing my Etsy shop name, to creating a banner, avatar, business cards, Changing Stumble, twitter, pinterest and FB names. Not to mention my .com and blog.

Nimble and I are going to be very busy but will keep you all informed as we go. 

Thanks for your support

Blessings
Judy

Just a Little Something

 Hi Everyone:

I'm having a hard time believing that January is over in a few short days.  I didn't even get my January Giveaway off the ground. Oh well, I will come up with some Awesome Giveaway for February I promise.  For those of you that don't know I went back to work full time at a Desk Job in July, it's been 6 months.  Working full time and running my Etsy Shop takes up a lot of my time, leaving very little for family and friends. I want to Thank them for being patient with me and not kicking me to the curb or writing me out of the will.

I'm gonna try to do better with this blog thing and Monthly Giveaways.

Blessings
Judy