And the WInner of the Autumn Crisp Giveaway is Mandy and Justin.

Congratulations Mandy and Justin !!!!!!!!!

And Many Thanks to you for entering and to Clairesfaire for providing the wonderful vintage items this month.

Blessings
Judy

Autumn Crisp Giveaway from ClairesFaire

 This months giveaway is coming from Arlena, CEO of ClairesFaire on Etsy.
 Arlena is currently running 3 shops on Etsy and that is no easy task. I have come to know that Arlena is a women of great integrity and strength. She is upbeat and delightful to talk to with great spirit and intuition.
Arlena and I are Vintage Market teamates on Etsy (vmteam) and she has always been a big supporter of mine, so I was so happy when she agreed to host this months give away.

I've gotta say that in the past 4 weeks I have realized that a friend is anyone who can touch you from a distance and leave a mark that will never be forgotten. And Arlena is one of those friends.


Below are the links to all her shops and they all hold different and unique treasure's for you to enjoy.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ZinniasOldfangles?ref=pr_shop

 http://www.etsy.com/shop/claireschristmas

And to finish up with

 http://www.etsy.com/shop/ClairesFaire?ref=pr_shop

Here are some words from Arlena:

For me, vintage is all about the love, the history and honoring the past.

My mother came to this country from Germany in the early 1950’s as a new bride. She brought nearly nothing with her, so the vintage I own is what she collected as a young wife and new mother in the late 50’s and 60’s. These are the things I use, the things I love. This is what brings vintage meaning to me. She passed away four years ago…what she touched, what she cooked with, are my treasures.

What I sell in ClairesFaire and ZinniasOldfangles are pieces from the more recent past, the 60s through the 80’s. These are the things I decorated with as a young wife. I love sparkle and shine and color!

I left my career in resort management 6 years ago to care for my mom full time. I decided to take a different direction in my life after she passed away. While pondering what I wanted to do, I spent time at estate sales and flea markets, adding to already extensive collections. I was so happy to find Etsy and open a shop that allowed me to share some things that make me smile, things with meaning and with a little extra sparkle and twinkle.

Thank You
Arlena

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Blessings
Judy

Arlena has offered these great Vintage Items for my Autumn Crisp Giveaway this month:

Dress up your holiday table with these 4 items to be given away.

• The Autumn table cloth is 38"x38" and is hand embroidered golden leaf cloth. 

• The 2 cups are Cascade by Cambridge Glass Co 1950s

• And the little bowl is Capri by Hazel Ware from the 1960s.

  

 
As usual there are a few things you will need to do to qualify to win these great items.

To Enter: You have 4 things to do, count them four. 

1. Leave a Comment here on what Item or Items you love in any of Arlena's Etsy shops (links to all her shops are above) and don't forget to leave your contact information so I can let you know if you are the winner.
      
2. Be a Follower of this Blog. If you already follow my blog then I Thank You.

3. Like my Facebook page or Follow me on Twitter,  Facebook  or Twitter   If you already follow me on twitter please leave a tweet directing people to this giveaway (my twitter name is @ttotshop) or Leave a post on my FB page letting me know that you entered the Giveaway if you prefer. 

4. Now this is the big one, You must tweet a link to this giveaway using @Clairesfaire in the link.



Giveaway Ends on September 23, 2011 - The first day of AUTUMN

Blessings
Judy

Sharing some Garden Pictures with my Friends

AND THE WINNER IS .....

Freddie is the winner in my AUGUST giveaway.
I want to Thank Everyone for entering and Stay tuned for the September Giveaway.

Blessings
Judy

It's a Tea Time Giveaway

There has been a change in plans for this months Giveaway. 

This months giveaway is coming from my own personal Vintage Stash. 

Hopefully Next Month ClairesFaire will be featured in my September Giveaway.

This teapot is the Giveaway this month.

 

   Tea for You

To Enter: You have 3 things to do, count them 3 three.

1. Leave a Comment here on what Item or Items you would like to have from my Etsy shop and please leave your contact information so when you win I can contact you.        This That Other Things on Etsy

2. Be a Follower of this Blog. If your already follow my blog it helps to spread the word about this giveaway on FB or Twitter and leave me a link to follow.

3. Like my Facebook page or Follow me on Twitter Facebook  or Twitter - If you already are a friends on my FB page please leave me a post letting me know you entered this giveaway AND if you already are my twitter pal then please send a tweet out letting me and the world know you Entered my Great Giveaway.
My twitter id is - ttotshop

Giveaway Ends August 31, 2011

Blessings
Judy

Meet Eudora and Shane

I know I'm a few days late getting this post done, but this working full time is kicking my butt. But I'm Forever Grateful for the butt kicking. (wink with a smile)

This months Blog Feature is a wonderful new shop on Etsy called the JunkHouse http://www.etsy.com/shop/JunkHouse?ref=seller_info&view_type=gallery it's been open since May 2011 and is located in the Seattle Washington area. Eudora and Shane combine there love for vintage and their talent of  bringing that love to us. I've enjoyed looking around the Junk House and have spotted some treasures I'd never seen before. (must be a west coast thing) 

Below is a note from Eudora in her words:

 http://www.etsy.com/listing/79129700/iron-starburst-wall-sconce-set-of-two

http://www.etsy.com/listing/78423539/green-franciscan-carafe-pitcher-marked 

Shane and I started our Etsy shop from Seattle in May of 2011. After realizing early on in our relationship that we both had the thrifting bug, visiting local second hand stores garage sales became one of our favorite ways to spend time together. Naturally, we had amassed a good deal of stuff since we started dating two years ago, and upon moving in together this year, we decided opening an Etsy store would be a great way to find new homes for some of our many treasures. As we are both particularly fond of mid century modern design, a large portion of Junkhouse is filled with items from the 40s - 60s. And being in Seattle, where a large Scandinavian seafaring community once thrived, Scandinavian design has become one of our favorite aesthetics to collect.

Prior to focusing on accumulating mid century housewares together, we each had our own thrifting interests that developed in our teenage years; I was enthralled by 50s and 60s vintage clothing, and Shane was an avid record collector. But, after stumbling across a vibrant patterned bowl in a local thrift store, and doing some research after bringing it home, we discovered it was a Cathrineholm design, and the housewares bug was planted.

Etsy is not currently our primary source of income, as we both work part time jobs and have several other ventures on the side.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/78814504/rare-fire-king-vegetable-pattern-2-bowls

We are continuously inspired by the idea of deriving new use from items that have such a robust history. And needless to say, we draw a lot of inspiration from the Etsy community. Being a part of so many passionate individuals has been such a treat, and we so look forward to our future with Etsy! We are slowly adding items from our collection to our shop, with new items being added weekly.

Warm regards,
Eudora

I think it's always nice to bring new shops out into the light, I for one know how difficult it is to be seen on Etsy. I want to Thank Eudora and Shane for giving me this opportunity to feature there new and upcoming shop and wish them years of enjoyment and success. 

Blessings

Judy

This Months Blog Feature is (drum roll...) Ablemabel

I've decided, (i'm a great decision maker) to Feature a shop or Artisan on my Blog once a month. That is along with my Fun and exciting Monthly Giveaway (I just love them).

This month it is Ablemabel on Etsy http://www.etsy.com/shop/ablemabel?ref=pr_shop

This wonderful shop is a creation of two sisters Jen and Leann, who found inspiration and creativity from their parents. They've mixed their father’s dry sense of humor and their mother’s artistic abilities, and come up with imaginative makings.

This shop is full of handmade items that are fun, fresh, fashionable and functional. 

"I am inspired by everyday things around me...family, nature, colors, emotions, moods, etc. Give me a fun piece of fabric, paper or beads and it's off to the races! I love finding the "unusual" and making it into something functional!"     Leann

  This Great Pouch fits 3 diapers or a pack of Travel Wipes, Functional and Fashionable.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/36963464/flowers-diaper-pouch

I'm Thinking these Fun, Fresh Fobs would make Great Stocking Suffers or even a Gift for the Bus Drivers, Teachers, Etc 

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62279074/fabric-keychain-fob-in-green-freshcut 

These Snuggle Blankets are Fun and Functional as well, with bright colorful designs and a soft backing for comfort.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/77907970/24x24-baby-girl-blanket-toddler-blanket 

This item is my personal favorite, I love the colors and the functionality of the item.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/65790277/smoky-light-blue-and-white-flourish

I want to Thank You all for taking the time to Look around Ablemable on Etsy.

And hope you find just the right item for yourself or someone special. 

Blessings

Judy

The WINNER for the JULY give away is Just Jingle

Congratulations to Just Jingle http://www.justjingle.blogspot.com/

And Thank You to everyone that Entered, I'll be having another Great Give Away for August. And don't miss my Etsy Shop Feature next week.

Thanks again
Blessings to you and yours
Judy

I had a Garage Sale, ya wanna see

Well, I've been cleaning out my store room and my home of unwanted items for the past 3 weeks. I mentioned on twitter and face book a few days ago that I am getting rid of everything that doesn't serve a purpose in my life, my husband got a little worried but was quick to pitch in and help. (smart man)

I wanted to show you some before pictures of what the sale looked like, this was at  7 a.m. before people started arriving. It wasn't as busy as in past years, but I was told a neighboring town had their community sales so that explains it. But I ended the day with more money than I started it with and less STUFF.

We're are skipping Church tomorrow to remain open and hopefully sell more stuff, I really really don't want to pack it up. I plan on giving my 10% to the church, so it's a win win. 

Bruce's (my husband)  birthday is tomorrow also, so I'm taking him to the fireman's All You Can Eat breakfast at 7 a.m. Serving Pancakes, Bacon, Sausage, Eggs, Juice, Applesauce, Coffee and Tea and then open the doors at 8 a.m.  Fingers crossed it will be more successful than today was.

Oh, If you see something you like let me know, if I still have it it's yours for the garage sale price plus shipping of course.

 Well, I'll let you know how the day goes tomorrow, and wait to hear from you.

Blessings
Judy

July Giveaway

This month I've picked something blue for the good Old Red, White and Blue.

This is a vintage set of Tupperware Nesting / Mixing bowls.
I believe these were a hostess gift in the late 80's early 90's.
The blue covers do not seal, they are like a plate or a lid you just set on top of the bowl.

Previously owned but in wonderful condition, with only minor scratches.


To Enter: You have 3 things to do, count them 3 three.

1. Leave a Comment here on what Item or Items you love in my Etsy shop and your contact information.
       This That Other Things on Etsy
2. Be a Follower of this Blog. If your already follow my blog it helps to spread the word about this giveaway on FB or Twitter and let me know.
3. Like my Facebook page or Follow me on Twitter Facebook  or Twitter

Giveaway Ends July 23, 2011

Blessings
Judy