tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873240506306936422012-03-12T20:57:58.842-04:00Post-College Working GirlIt's a lifestyle.Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.comBlogger4981100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-20406166729119559192012-03-12T00:31:00.001-04:002012-03-12T00:31:39.065-04:00Weekend ThriftiesOk so the thrifting/picking was primo this weekend. I ventured all the way to Charlotte, NC and found some things....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8cOhbuzYiQo/T11xRRwAnAI/AAAAAAAADhQ/7cWrDPGXigk/s1600/photo_5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8cOhbuzYiQo/T11xRRwAnAI/AAAAAAAADhQ/7cWrDPGXigk/s400/photo_5.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Found this one in the bario...there were only tiendas and hispanic stores in this area. Not only did I get some delicious tacos, but I found this awesome vintage bamboo lamp in a thrift store for $10. Yes, $10. It pays to go every type of neighborhood.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--IdfoQL591E/T11yEByU_lI/AAAAAAAADhY/TyD2RoLLUiI/s1600/photo_4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--IdfoQL591E/T11yEByU_lI/AAAAAAAADhY/TyD2RoLLUiI/s400/photo_4.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was in love with this couch. It was immaculate, had a great fabric, and there were dragons on it. Regretting not having the towing capacity to get it home. It was priced ridiculously low. Let's move on because I can't bear to talk about it any more.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xKKeyOj6r8o/T11zSkdcW4I/AAAAAAAADhg/_p8_70Or_Zc/s1600/photo_6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xKKeyOj6r8o/T11zSkdcW4I/AAAAAAAADhg/_p8_70Or_Zc/s400/photo_6.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Saw this for $200, was dying, dying to buy it. Someone had it on hold. They have my number to call me if that person doesn't take it. I have visions of one of these lamps in my living room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RU6XTAXqJdQ/T114CkXI7EI/AAAAAAAADho/IJ86Hbh5Q8k/s1600/photo_3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RU6XTAXqJdQ/T114CkXI7EI/AAAAAAAADho/IJ86Hbh5Q8k/s400/photo_3.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We made an appt. to get into this warehouse space that is essentially packed to the gills. It's not open to the public, and you have to know who to call to get in and have to crawl over chairs and rugs to get around. It's now going to be one of my best kept secrets. This person has multiple warehouses that are just like this all over the state. It was heaven. Oh and you can see A in the back looking at stuff!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a07PiiQItWA/T115mUvRHnI/AAAAAAAADhw/NF2O4D5Iedk/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a07PiiQItWA/T115mUvRHnI/AAAAAAAADhw/NF2O4D5Iedk/s400/photo.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Got this great blanc de chine lamp and original artwork from the space.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fG3o6u3g6MI/T116JCNUzjI/AAAAAAAADh4/Y4MRe41vxjY/s1600/photo_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fG3o6u3g6MI/T116JCNUzjI/AAAAAAAADh4/Y4MRe41vxjY/s400/photo_2.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And this Dora Maar Hollywood Regency 8 face vase. I love it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This isn't even the tip of the iceberg from this weekend. So much more goodness coming and some photos of what I envision it looking like in a space!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-2040616672911955919?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-16341950618709500872012-03-09T10:26:00.000-05:002012-03-09T10:26:15.757-05:00Thrifting Knowledge = Thrifting Power<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1lal3mJcanE/T1ogfaf9WeI/AAAAAAAADhI/vUPSXRBJets/s1600/green+midcentury+chairs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1lal3mJcanE/T1ogfaf9WeI/AAAAAAAADhI/vUPSXRBJets/s400/green+midcentury+chairs.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stylebyemilyhenderson.com/blog/ready-to-be-jealous.html">THIS</a> is a great article, from <a href="http://www.stylebyemilyhenderson.com/">Emily Henderson's blog, </a>about thrifting. I couldn't have said it better myself. I'll be thrifting in Charlotte, NC this Saturday....watch out!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-1634195061870950087?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-17489735161487307022012-03-08T22:52:00.000-05:002012-03-08T22:52:03.177-05:00Pygmy HipposCan we just take a moment and discuss whether or not you think I could find a pygmy hippo on the black market? <br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="437" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/itPDKIebAos" width="600"></iframe><br /><br />My dog reminds me of a pygmy hippo....but I also have a thing where every animal I see reminds me of my dog....do you do that too? I mean cows, pigs, cats, you name it, they all remind me of my dog.<br /><br />On another front, these are things in my apartment that are currently making me happy.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uLSkP_h0T2Q/T1l5xJy0LBI/AAAAAAAADgA/6PRaPF4IlVE/s1600/IMGP8089.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uLSkP_h0T2Q/T1l5xJy0LBI/AAAAAAAADgA/6PRaPF4IlVE/s400/IMGP8089.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Orange elephants on my window sill</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LpwiIqpMOFc/T1l7H9mSxRI/AAAAAAAADgI/BO4ek5h7dRk/s1600/IMGP8090.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LpwiIqpMOFc/T1l7H9mSxRI/AAAAAAAADgI/BO4ek5h7dRk/s400/IMGP8090.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Little table in my office.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-imNcD_l8Nms/T1l75EbdJHI/AAAAAAAADgQ/LEFNge-i2go/s1600/IMGP8092.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-imNcD_l8Nms/T1l75EbdJHI/AAAAAAAADgQ/LEFNge-i2go/s400/IMGP8092.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I came home Sunday night and decided to re-arrange my entire living room configuration. We are now featuring a catywompus couch to wall relationship.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--UZW7_I_toM/T1l8Z9K7clI/AAAAAAAADgY/i8gPY2ykFtQ/s1600/IMGP8094.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--UZW7_I_toM/T1l8Z9K7clI/AAAAAAAADgY/i8gPY2ykFtQ/s400/IMGP8094.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Azaleas are blooming!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-goClC1Xd-Do/T1l9Rfux0pI/AAAAAAAADgg/pDGwGerROvo/s1600/IMGP8096.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-goClC1Xd-Do/T1l9Rfux0pI/AAAAAAAADgg/pDGwGerROvo/s400/IMGP8096.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Added a little pink lantern to the hallway with my Mr. Blackwell print.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Gf0HfRY5Oy0/T1l99MNSKcI/AAAAAAAADgo/y33lFuzIPw4/s1600/IMGP8095.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Gf0HfRY5Oy0/T1l99MNSKcI/AAAAAAAADgo/y33lFuzIPw4/s400/IMGP8095.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And this guy. This guy always makes me happy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What's tripping your trigger in your house right now? Any good flowers blooming where you are?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-1748973516148730702?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-82718940502940634782012-03-06T22:31:00.004-05:002012-03-06T22:32:40.947-05:00Mirror, MirrorWe are mirror rich in the booth, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/findsbooth?ref=tn_tnmn">FINDS</a>, right now. Mirror rich I tell you.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UnNhr5R1ZSE/T1bSxMhB4lI/AAAAAAAADfU/IbR8bJU2ttg/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UnNhr5R1ZSE/T1bSxMhB4lI/AAAAAAAADfU/IbR8bJU2ttg/s400/photo.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$155</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And this also....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6OdgO4LfKWI/T1bTe83zCOI/AAAAAAAADfc/l3_xCdRcMmk/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6OdgO4LfKWI/T1bTe83zCOI/AAAAAAAADfc/l3_xCdRcMmk/s400/photo.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$160</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can you imagine it painted with either gold or white to highlight the Greek key-esque raised parts? I can't stand how good it is.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And then there is also this...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BnHcJmYwzKA/T1bVPIRvrKI/AAAAAAAADfk/GqwoJe95DYA/s1600/IMGP7902.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BnHcJmYwzKA/T1bVPIRvrKI/AAAAAAAADfk/GqwoJe95DYA/s320/IMGP7902.JPG" width="212" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$95</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think all are good deals, especially when a good mirror can just MAKE a space. You know what I mean? Of course you do, we're homies like that.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8QZfyPReBls/T1bV1RL3iRI/AAAAAAAADfs/0Ahmzae139Q/s1600/164662930095235524_HGaAJGky_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8QZfyPReBls/T1bV1RL3iRI/AAAAAAAADfs/0Ahmzae139Q/s400/164662930095235524_HGaAJGky_f.jpg" width="257" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jh4SAXY8xW4/T1bWIRDNYTI/AAAAAAAADf0/aRBFIvoVHBY/s1600/33495590948094717_ZdX5pIUl_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jh4SAXY8xW4/T1bWIRDNYTI/AAAAAAAADf0/aRBFIvoVHBY/s400/33495590948094717_ZdX5pIUl_f.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I feel like everyone has a mirror that they love or that they are searching for. What mirrors are on your radar right now?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-8271894050294063478?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-55658448136874325862012-03-02T10:09:00.002-05:002012-03-02T10:09:49.188-05:00Friday MusingsJust got my year end bonus today. I will be saving the majority of it, for that rainy day in the future, but I did treat myself just a weeeee little bit. This is what I got:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3W4zKxGSny0/T1DfUtahn_I/AAAAAAAADd8/yN8Y-2qK5Js/s1600/server.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3W4zKxGSny0/T1DfUtahn_I/AAAAAAAADd8/yN8Y-2qK5Js/s400/server.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Navy lace top</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_feature/NewArrivals/shirtstops/PRDOVR~68394/68394.jsp">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YI0UHXn6PWw/T1DfhTHZZ6I/AAAAAAAADeE/Yu3Ywywh2gE/s1600/server.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YI0UHXn6PWw/T1DfhTHZZ6I/AAAAAAAADeE/Yu3Ywywh2gE/s400/server.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Nude Wedge Espadrilles</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_feature/NewArrivals/shoes/PRDOVR~64498/64498.jsp">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_Y2Cnes8ctk/T1Df9-d_9II/AAAAAAAADeM/wryl3Wfkxlc/s1600/63440158_OW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_Y2Cnes8ctk/T1Df9-d_9II/AAAAAAAADeM/wryl3Wfkxlc/s400/63440158_OW.jpg" width="285" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Color Blocked Dress</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://shop.mango.com/US/p/mango/clothing/dresses/sleeveless-straight-cut-dress/?id=63440158_OW">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZVscir3X5gI/T1DgJJ4JhTI/AAAAAAAADeU/guyzdNp-B4c/s1600/image1xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZVscir3X5gI/T1DgJJ4JhTI/AAAAAAAADeU/guyzdNp-B4c/s400/image1xl.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pink Clutch</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Fliplock-Envelope-Clutch/wz72a/?iid=1758933&cid=8730&sh=0&pge=5&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Fuschia&mporgp=L0FTT1MvQVNPUy1GbGlwbG9jay1FbnZlbG9wZS1DbHV0Y2gvUHJvZC8.">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What are you looking forward to treating yourself with? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also newly added to the shop:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZeJm51u2v3s/T1DhJdf4L7I/AAAAAAAADec/iD6jzQIoimM/s1600/IMGP8073.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZeJm51u2v3s/T1DhJdf4L7I/AAAAAAAADec/iD6jzQIoimM/s400/IMGP8073.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/94269366/vintage-brass-horse-head-bottle-opener">Vintage Brass Horse Head Bottle Opener</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$16.00</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-akHu90U0wOg/T1DhkWL-q0I/AAAAAAAADeo/BPzPFYjPv8s/s1600/IMGP8080.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-akHu90U0wOg/T1DhkWL-q0I/AAAAAAAADeo/BPzPFYjPv8s/s400/IMGP8080.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/94269860/vintage-pink-velvet-and-brass-pin">Vintage Pink Velvet Pin Cushion</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$20.50</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o0MYc3plDMk/T1DiLaBs0gI/AAAAAAAADew/3l0eEnFf9Hc/s1600/IMGP8087.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="288" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o0MYc3plDMk/T1DiLaBs0gI/AAAAAAAADew/3l0eEnFf9Hc/s400/IMGP8087.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/94270475/vintage-white-dog-painting">Vintage White Dog Painting</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$35.50</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy weekend everyone! And for those of you who are like me, GO TARHEELS!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-5565844813687432586?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-22580272309893783422012-03-01T11:18:00.000-05:002012-03-01T11:18:35.467-05:00Banner MakeoverI decided that it was time to spiff up my Etsy banner yesterday. You know, give it a marketing makeover.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oFJP-vtWFtw/T0-fJy1LbWI/AAAAAAAADdk/CDBtZtZVNfQ/s1600/iusb_760x100.9499131_1njf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="83" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oFJP-vtWFtw/T0-fJy1LbWI/AAAAAAAADdk/CDBtZtZVNfQ/s640/iusb_760x100.9499131_1njf.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The fun part was that I was able to do it myself. I followed the instructions in the<a href="http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2009/seller-how-to-banner-tips/"> Etsy suggestions page </a>and used Power Point to make it. I love when I can get things done without having to use fancy software!<br /><br />I also updated the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Curate/225541520843871?ref=tn_tnmn">CURATE facebook page </a>photo:<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PhHAt5fZ43c/T0-f-NFeSUI/AAAAAAAADds/nptnHlTIWL8/s1600/426611_304739749590714_225541520843871_860965_983492471_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PhHAt5fZ43c/T0-f-NFeSUI/AAAAAAAADds/nptnHlTIWL8/s400/426611_304739749590714_225541520843871_860965_983492471_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What do you think?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Be sure to go like the CURATE facebook page, now that I have gotten the retail booth, FINDS, squared away for a while I'm about to add a whole slew of new items from estate sales to the Etsy shop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Including but not limited to:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A vintage dog painting, ornate pink velvet pin cushion, 60's desk accesories, and a fun brass horse head bottle opener.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Be sure to keep checking in, or if like us you'll just have it sent directly to your news feed...easy, just the way I like it.</div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-2258027230989378342?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-7448227747786316142012-02-28T22:46:00.001-05:002012-02-28T22:46:57.833-05:00Faux Bamboo Weekend FindsI went to the most amazing estate sale this weekend. I have been stalking it for about 2 months and salivating over some bamboo furniture. My friend C and I showed up at 5 in the morning, no joke, and we were the 5th in line. We knew that we had a goal in mind and that was the bamboo furniture. Some lady in front of us was apparently on a show on HGTV and when we were reaching for the furniture tags, she literally shoved me out of the way! I ended up only getting two pieces out of the set, but I'm so in love with them!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LxteBr7G7lc/T02bNb2YAVI/AAAAAAAADdI/zX33lU5uTmA/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LxteBr7G7lc/T02bNb2YAVI/AAAAAAAADdI/zX33lU5uTmA/s320/photo.JPG" width="238" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The faux bamboo furniture didn't end there....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6RO7lJUjnJ4/T02cVSSWGyI/AAAAAAAADdQ/DbA4zGHuYi0/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6RO7lJUjnJ4/T02cVSSWGyI/AAAAAAAADdQ/DbA4zGHuYi0/s400/photo.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wammVB-aUBs/T02cjh4jL4I/AAAAAAAADdY/0Y1zizR-XNI/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wammVB-aUBs/T02cjh4jL4I/AAAAAAAADdY/0Y1zizR-XNI/s400/photo.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All are for sale in the booth, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Finds/217159045023708">FINDS</a>, this week!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-744822774778631614?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-18875915867016482552012-02-23T09:19:00.001-05:002012-02-23T09:19:35.831-05:00Side Table LoveAdded some really funky little mid-century modern tables to the shop<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Finds/217159045023708"> FINDS</a> the other day:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v2w5qSLRjqE/T0ZITE8IlnI/AAAAAAAADck/tr_RvUitjb8/s1600/5Na5F15Jd3Ia3M83N5c17d9c32bc5f7ab1567.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v2w5qSLRjqE/T0ZITE8IlnI/AAAAAAAADck/tr_RvUitjb8/s400/5Na5F15Jd3Ia3M83N5c17d9c32bc5f7ab1567.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Umm I love them and really had to struggle to not put them in my house.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think in a funky room like this they would be magic:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2jrcAOi_EHg/T0ZKUVnMetI/AAAAAAAADcs/b4LxEk-5gJQ/s1600/45880489923342418_hqoqVHNh_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="340" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2jrcAOi_EHg/T0ZKUVnMetI/AAAAAAAADcs/b4LxEk-5gJQ/s400/45880489923342418_hqoqVHNh_f.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also on my radar:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wKPA1mv7M54/T0ZKkhL1cwI/AAAAAAAADc0/u8H4V3fNB34/s1600/205687907950831117_AfYeo106_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wKPA1mv7M54/T0ZKkhL1cwI/AAAAAAAADc0/u8H4V3fNB34/s400/205687907950831117_AfYeo106_f.jpg" width="286" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finding some tables like these. Fabulous.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-1887591586701648255?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-49593143399860602802012-02-22T08:30:00.000-05:002012-02-22T08:30:51.031-05:00Before and After: Great Silhouette Newly StainedSorry for the silence! I went on a little vacation to Charleston, SC where I gained 2 lbs but enjoyed every. single. minute. Grits, late night pizza, booze, I'm talking to you. I have been paying for it dearly this week though. <br /><br />I meant to share this with you last week, but it's better late than never. Eliza Jane from the blog <a href="http://elizaoverthemoon.blogspot.com/">Over the Moon </a>was kind enough to share a <a href="http://elizaoverthemoon.blogspot.com/2012/02/restoration-furniture.html">project she had tackled</a> after being inspired by a few projects that had been completed on this blog.<br /><br />She found (or rather her platonic flat mate found) this awesome vanity.<br /><br />BEFORE:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g7yzdl5xlX8/T0TskBGzNzI/AAAAAAAADcQ/ASG4dEknXVo/s1600/desk+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g7yzdl5xlX8/T0TskBGzNzI/AAAAAAAADcQ/ASG4dEknXVo/s400/desk+1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She didn't like the lighter wood look, which is often how I feel so she transformed it with a little bit of stain. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">AFTER:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oHApZzSQNoA/T0Ts6k5Sz7I/AAAAAAAADcY/Ro-DLNC8TYM/s1600/desk+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oHApZzSQNoA/T0Ts6k5Sz7I/AAAAAAAADcY/Ro-DLNC8TYM/s400/desk+2.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Excellent job!! My biggest motto is that if you like a piece of furniture but don't like the wood, buy it because the wood can always be painted or stained. Ugly wood cannot hide a great silhouette!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Go tell Eliza what an awesome job she did and read about her adventures of being a Canadian in Australia.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you ever complete any projects inspired by something you've seen here at Post-College Working Girl, send them my way, I would love to share!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-4959314339986060280?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-9069261525634115242012-02-15T18:25:00.000-05:002012-02-15T18:25:48.271-05:00View From My Couch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fmplsISTv7M/Tzw-LU6tDhI/AAAAAAAADb4/QB2_m9JY9Zc/s1600/IMGP8070.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fmplsISTv7M/Tzw-LU6tDhI/AAAAAAAADb4/QB2_m9JY9Zc/s640/IMGP8070.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is what I see when I'm sitting on my favorite spot on my couch, no styling, just how it looks everyday. Roses from my valentine, turquoise foos, gold bamboo mirror I'm selling, my office, and my sweet puppy who always manages to make it into every picture. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not an ambitious post....it's been a looooong day.</div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-906926152563411524?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-85302016515445729142012-02-14T14:21:00.000-05:002012-02-14T14:21:19.744-05:00Poetry and ElephantsHappy Valentines Day! I am looking forward to making some heart shaped pizzas with my boyfran' tonight, nothing too fancy! What about you, will it be a low key night or are you going all out?<br /><br />In honor of the day of love I thought I would share two things that I love with you. <br /><br />The first, my favorite poem by William Butler Yeats. It is really a little bittersweet, the way most great love stories are:<br /><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br /></div><br /><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; text-align: center;"><b>When You Are Old</b></div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"> W<span>HEN</span> you are old and gray and full of sleep, </div><div style="text-align: center;"> And nodding by the fire, take down this book, </div><div style="text-align: center;"> And slowly read, and dream of the soft look </div><div style="text-align: center;"> Your eyes had once, and of their shadows deep;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> How many loved your moments of glad grace, </div><div style="text-align: center;"> And loved your beauty with love false or true, </div><div style="text-align: center;"> But one man loved the pilgrim soul in you, </div><div style="text-align: center;"> And loved the sorrows of your changing face;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> And bending down beside the glowing bars, </div><div style="text-align: center;"> Murmur, a little sadly, how Love fled </div><div style="text-align: center;"> And paced upon the mountains overhead </div><div style="text-align: center;"> And hid his face among a crowd of stars.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">The second is a new piece available in CURATE! A wicker elephant table...I decided it was time to bring my elephant table goodness to the masses! </div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kpkVqSOAJ8o/TzqzoR09-zI/AAAAAAAADbs/FlZyo9JTrOM/s1600/IMGP7907.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kpkVqSOAJ8o/TzqzoR09-zI/AAAAAAAADbs/FlZyo9JTrOM/s400/IMGP7907.JPG" width="396" /></a></div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$150</div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/92638407/vintage-wicker-elephant-table">HERE</a></div></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-8530201651544572914?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-80510831912227684902012-02-13T08:00:00.000-05:002012-02-13T08:00:10.949-05:00A Dog Party!Don't judge, but this weekend I threw my dog, Lewis, a birthday party. He turned 5...and that's a pretty big deal.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dcDHa7l47Ag/TziG5XEepfI/AAAAAAAADaw/p0TfiDTNQQ8/s1600/IMGP7938.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dcDHa7l47Ag/TziG5XEepfI/AAAAAAAADaw/p0TfiDTNQQ8/s400/IMGP7938.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u1jGqOPbY-Q/TziLIErZu7I/AAAAAAAADa8/rjenBCsvR4I/s1600/IMGP7915.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u1jGqOPbY-Q/TziLIErZu7I/AAAAAAAADa8/rjenBCsvR4I/s400/IMGP7915.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">my mom made a dog cake!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RlgOeEPnJ2U/TziLjaTLFxI/AAAAAAAADbE/v-cAf1EI9fI/s1600/IMGP7927.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RlgOeEPnJ2U/TziLjaTLFxI/AAAAAAAADbE/v-cAf1EI9fI/s400/IMGP7927.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">guests wore party hats</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kQ4U5m-f_KA/TziL4AyQPAI/AAAAAAAADbM/fMwmed1bJgo/s1600/IMGP7993.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="295" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kQ4U5m-f_KA/TziL4AyQPAI/AAAAAAAADbM/fMwmed1bJgo/s400/IMGP7993.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ietbcDO1Fjk/TziMWwzAmVI/AAAAAAAADbY/XoTw0ZMhH50/s1600/IMGP7921.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="341" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ietbcDO1Fjk/TziMWwzAmVI/AAAAAAAADbY/XoTw0ZMhH50/s400/IMGP7921.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Rn5au5aLhu4/TziMsxQ423I/AAAAAAAADbg/oeTM2SheX6U/s1600/IMGP7916.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Rn5au5aLhu4/TziMsxQ423I/AAAAAAAADbg/oeTM2SheX6U/s400/IMGP7916.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All received party favors!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Am I the only one who has every done this? haha...maybe. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you are interested in throwing a dog birthday party here is a really easy dog cake recipe:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; border-collapse: collapse;"></span></div><ul><li><h1 class="htext" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">1 cup flour</span></span></h1></li><li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">1tsp baking soda</span></span></li><li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">1/4 cup peanut butter</span></span></li><li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">1/4 cup vegetable oil</span></span></li><li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">1 cup shredded carrots</span></span></li><li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">1 tsp. vanilla</span></span></li><li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">1/3 cup honey</span></span></li><li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">1 egg</span></span></li></ul><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Mix flour and baking soda. Add remaining ingredients. Pour into greased 8" round cake pan and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Let cool. Puree cottage cheese in blender for icing. Decorate with more peanut butter and carrots.</span><br /><hr /><center></center><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-8051083191222768490?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-89921193235537174662012-02-09T11:00:00.002-05:002012-02-09T11:00:52.156-05:00DIY-mazingI am rarely one to re-blog another blog post, but when I saw this one the other day on Little Green Notebook, I had to share. <br /><br />This project is something that I have done/ still continue to do, but THIS has taken it one step further....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OCQ0ily0-NQ/TzPpmRWxG4I/AAAAAAAADaI/l5HMqbDzTMg/s1600/hisugarplum6772430043_79939f5ecf_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OCQ0ily0-NQ/TzPpmRWxG4I/AAAAAAAADaI/l5HMqbDzTMg/s400/hisugarplum6772430043_79939f5ecf_z.jpg" width="391" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cassie over at <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2012/02/diy-animal-bookends.html">Hi Sugarplum</a> created these amazing bookends by taking a plastic toy, spray painting it, and gluing it to a rock. Seriously. I have<a href="http://eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com/2011/03/before-and-after-thrift-store-elephants.html"> spray painted some elephants before</a>, and other various items, but I hadn't thought to add the rock, which I think is a genius move.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xep981OzMxI/TzPq67O1qQI/AAAAAAAADaQ/x7-RJSeCSR8/s1600/hisugarplum6772428787_7e19254147_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xep981OzMxI/TzPq67O1qQI/AAAAAAAADaQ/x7-RJSeCSR8/s400/hisugarplum6772428787_7e19254147_z.jpg" width="355" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j_19OS8W558/TzPrFXbkgqI/AAAAAAAADaY/3OqUUB4_JNo/s1600/hisugarplum6772430457_cc6a0a7b4a_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j_19OS8W558/TzPrFXbkgqI/AAAAAAAADaY/3OqUUB4_JNo/s400/hisugarplum6772430457_cc6a0a7b4a_z.jpg" width="263" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can we discuss how amazing this bookshelf is? Things that I check off on my list of awesome:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1) Great pattern</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2) pictures hung on the front of a bookshelf</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3) Excellent use of plants in combo with fun items (sea urchins, bird, books, vases)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4) There are elephants, duh.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I see little plastic animals all the time in the thrift stores and I think it would be cute to make bookends with mis-matched animals.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I feel so inspired by this, I would love to do this and maybe add the animal to a lucite base? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What do you think of this DIY? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-8992119323553717466?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-20274820427388361302012-02-08T08:00:00.000-05:002012-02-08T08:00:06.414-05:00On The Cheap: Urban Outfitter ItemsI was perusing the Urban Outfitters website (of all places!) and I found some things that I decided I really must have.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cEFmQCRc1ak/TzHqS8uHfBI/AAAAAAAADZc/USbPCvI-Zlc/s1600/23518475_095_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cEFmQCRc1ak/TzHqS8uHfBI/AAAAAAAADZc/USbPCvI-Zlc/s400/23518475_095_a.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Would be fantastic in my kitchen.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$24</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=23518475&color=095&itemdescription=true&navAction=jump&search=true&isProduct=true&parentid=A_FURN_RUGS">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-InojA68TqNE/TzHyQFJmySI/AAAAAAAADZ8/und6fnVDyJE/s1600/23743255_012_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-InojA68TqNE/TzHyQFJmySI/AAAAAAAADZ8/und6fnVDyJE/s400/23743255_012_a.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Loving this sweet little lace top that wraps in the back.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$109</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=23743255&color=012&itemdescription=true&navAction=jump&search=true&isProduct=true&parentid=W_APP_BLOUSES">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cgQL0qkX4VE/TzHsD62zdTI/AAAAAAAADZk/3mM3XhtmNpw/s1600/23603251_027_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cgQL0qkX4VE/TzHsD62zdTI/AAAAAAAADZk/3mM3XhtmNpw/s400/23603251_027_a.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I need one of these in my bedroom stat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$64</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=23603251&color=027&itemdescription=true&navAction=jump&search=true&isProduct=true&parentid=A_FURN_LIGHTING">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JqH0lWmsTsI/TzHwRymavAI/AAAAAAAADZ0/Bsg6PuuzO7U/s1600/23471105_080_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JqH0lWmsTsI/TzHwRymavAI/AAAAAAAADZ0/Bsg6PuuzO7U/s400/23471105_080_a.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wouldn't mind the rain so much if I had one of these bubble umbrellas. Pick a color. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$18</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=23471105&itemdescription=true&navAction=jump&color=080&selectedProductSize=false">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dpTjlvnFTHA/TzHu_i0te-I/AAAAAAAADZs/oeSpAtlYxdM/s1600/23670862_905_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dpTjlvnFTHA/TzHu_i0te-I/AAAAAAAADZs/oeSpAtlYxdM/s400/23670862_905_a.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Signet rings are my fave.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$20</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=23670862&itemdescription=true&navAction=jump&color=905&selectedProductSize=false">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can you believe the deals?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-2027482042738836130?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-18928029800706742882012-02-07T11:17:00.000-05:002012-02-07T11:17:59.064-05:00Chinese Chippendale Fabulous-nessSomewhere, someone is selling these 4 bad boys for $50. I might be driving a total of 8-10 hours to go get them this weekend. Keep your fingers crossed. I know, to drive that long, I must have issues. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rw0lmitMmHw/TzFNLIpuJFI/AAAAAAAADY8/L0O7Kr1cVoE/s1600/5Ke5Hb5J13Id3M33l0c263c13c589543019d7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rw0lmitMmHw/TzFNLIpuJFI/AAAAAAAADY8/L0O7Kr1cVoE/s400/5Ke5Hb5J13Id3M33l0c263c13c589543019d7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But would you look at them? Perfect bamboo Chinese chippendale perfection. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is what I imagine....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cHw_YZSrXTc/TzFN72Yv-9I/AAAAAAAADZE/kECQAN1fmSY/s1600/112238215682852790_CZbDP6cH_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cHw_YZSrXTc/TzFN72Yv-9I/AAAAAAAADZE/kECQAN1fmSY/s400/112238215682852790_CZbDP6cH_f.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-treUddrBjqU/TzFOB7SF_JI/AAAAAAAADZM/diIfIkAL4Kg/s1600/137430226098494442_OVWrKRi1_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-treUddrBjqU/TzFOB7SF_JI/AAAAAAAADZM/diIfIkAL4Kg/s640/137430226098494442_OVWrKRi1_f.jpg" width="396" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gIwl3BnL_UI/TzFOIDy-lsI/AAAAAAAADZU/Yq-Sa2tmXTM/s1600/59883870014714285_CCQNAMsb_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="350" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gIwl3BnL_UI/TzFOIDy-lsI/AAAAAAAADZU/Yq-Sa2tmXTM/s400/59883870014714285_CCQNAMsb_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh it could be so good. Those chairs and I would be SO happy together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let's just hope I'm not disappointed like I was this past weekend.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes I'm giving you the stink eye Salvation Army of Smithfield, NC.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-1892802980070674288?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-54275817565755131082012-02-03T12:13:00.000-05:002012-02-03T12:13:13.171-05:00YouTube Friday: So Much Love To DoHappy Friday. I'll be making dips for the Super Bowl, yoga-ing, and general weekending. What about you?<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="437" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gZO0ZzC73dI" width="600"></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-5427581756575513108?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-45854707218117938272012-02-02T14:15:00.000-05:002012-02-02T14:15:24.428-05:00ThingsTwo new things:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a9R_TqsQhLk/TyreQ0SO7kI/AAAAAAAADYY/XvS1Z7_leHU/s1600/IMGP7885.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a9R_TqsQhLk/TyreQ0SO7kI/AAAAAAAADYY/XvS1Z7_leHU/s400/IMGP7885.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm finally ready to part with these Foo Dogs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Selling them in the<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/eviebdixon?ref=si_shop"> Etsy shop.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$165</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm adding this mirror to<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Finds/217159045023708?ref=tn_tnmn"> the booth:</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g3nvYBmns6s/Tyret6Leb4I/AAAAAAAADYg/M7MO-fQeH3A/s1600/IMGP7902.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g3nvYBmns6s/Tyret6Leb4I/AAAAAAAADYg/M7MO-fQeH3A/s400/IMGP7902.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$95</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fantastic faux bamboo. Painted it gold which I love. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Found a pair of the exact same mirrors on the <a href="http://circawho.com/">Circa Who website</a>:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EhcX-osrTgw/TyrgEvshI3I/AAAAAAAADYo/tbDu52lLgBI/s1600/5731.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EhcX-osrTgw/TyrgEvshI3I/AAAAAAAADYo/tbDu52lLgBI/s400/5731.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$650 for the pair...crazy expensive!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-4585470721811793827?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-48739213486292766012012-02-01T10:11:00.001-05:002012-02-01T10:12:19.214-05:00V is for....Valentine's Day!! ...don't lie, other V words crossed your mind and one of them was Vagina. <br /><br />Now that it is February I feel that it is ok to indulge in a little bit of V-Day talk. I LOVE this holiday, not because I have a boyfriend, I just personally love it. Any holiday that centers around pink, and doilies, and flowers, and hearts. I'm in. I'm all in. If I was single I would get all these things for myself, hell I might still get them all for myself...aaaaaannnnnddd cue Destiny's Child "Independent Women"....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PgUhrmrsMaY/TylO_7i8UuI/AAAAAAAADXY/0cvnbi5sLjg/s1600/112941903125007333_hoAsys27_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PgUhrmrsMaY/TylO_7i8UuI/AAAAAAAADXY/0cvnbi5sLjg/s320/112941903125007333_hoAsys27_f.jpg" width="274" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3ZHfHk_lx8w/TylOmIq6TeI/AAAAAAAADXQ/xKTUEQqSfr0/s1600/206602701625465907_iAjE2Bjg_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="201" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3ZHfHk_lx8w/TylOmIq6TeI/AAAAAAAADXQ/xKTUEQqSfr0/s320/206602701625465907_iAjE2Bjg_f.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uPUkHEHNhgI/TylOcIj5-uI/AAAAAAAADXI/Bu1UagPig64/s1600/59602395037958191_qIy2mJXn_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uPUkHEHNhgI/TylOcIj5-uI/AAAAAAAADXI/Bu1UagPig64/s320/59602395037958191_qIy2mJXn_f.jpg" width="249" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-widpb5xx8KI/TylPfj3I_QI/AAAAAAAADXg/xcBxXajnCf4/s1600/33988172157288518_XXRxhr7i_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-widpb5xx8KI/TylPfj3I_QI/AAAAAAAADXg/xcBxXajnCf4/s320/33988172157288518_XXRxhr7i_f.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IjBwfC3kLMk/TylVW6FqO0I/AAAAAAAADYQ/S1rRW7e7nuo/s1600/valentine-doily-hearts-via-this-is-glamorous.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="258" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IjBwfC3kLMk/TylVW6FqO0I/AAAAAAAADYQ/S1rRW7e7nuo/s320/valentine-doily-hearts-via-this-is-glamorous.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3CX_Cx38bWg/TylRG2UDziI/AAAAAAAADXo/5RSYOoNH6X4/s1600/tumblr_lai6pm3R021qz8mws.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3CX_Cx38bWg/TylRG2UDziI/AAAAAAAADXo/5RSYOoNH6X4/s320/tumblr_lai6pm3R021qz8mws.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--QnSFhJ_YIY/TylSPvCHWxI/AAAAAAAADX4/R391bLvNQoc/s1600/dusty-rose-j-crew1.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--QnSFhJ_YIY/TylSPvCHWxI/AAAAAAAADX4/R391bLvNQoc/s200/dusty-rose-j-crew1.bmp" width="200" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-irPFKBjO3iA/TylRWBtfVwI/AAAAAAAADXw/h153yAi4igs/s1600/cupcake-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-irPFKBjO3iA/TylRWBtfVwI/AAAAAAAADXw/h153yAi4igs/s200/cupcake-3.jpg" width="200" /></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wmQqXQRsKY4/TylUgR7koYI/AAAAAAAADYI/BbmFk6x5DhA/s1600/189010515580972484_xwe2vuis_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="221" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wmQqXQRsKY4/TylUgR7koYI/AAAAAAAADYI/BbmFk6x5DhA/s320/189010515580972484_xwe2vuis_f.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This last photo is from my blog friend Tiffany's Blog, <a href="http://stellaholiday.blogspot.com/">HOLIDAY</a>, and I feel so inspired to go add little heart elbow patches to a sweater. What about you, what are you most looking forward to this Valentine's Day? Are you single or attached?</div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-4873921348629276601?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-80776730026690905262012-01-31T09:58:00.000-05:002012-01-31T09:58:34.309-05:00FINDS: Hand Painted Chinoiserie TablesThis past weekend I acquired a little sumpin' sumpin'....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--7vl-On-q8Y/Tyf6Vc2UGgI/AAAAAAAADWU/ta-LFctZMb0/s1600/IMGP7882.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--7vl-On-q8Y/Tyf6Vc2UGgI/AAAAAAAADWU/ta-LFctZMb0/s400/IMGP7882.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These lovely side tables...with hand painted chinoiserie scenes! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I squeal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They are printed on the back that they were made in 1955.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is the closeup:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NU6Z1CSKLSE/Tyf7D-t7g5I/AAAAAAAADWc/pMG3Vo42g2g/s1600/IMGP7878.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NU6Z1CSKLSE/Tyf7D-t7g5I/AAAAAAAADWc/pMG3Vo42g2g/s400/IMGP7878.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can you stand how fabulous the greek key handles are? The place that I rescued these beauties from had a WHOLE set. Two large dressers, two desks, and these two side tables. One of the handles was broken on one of the side tables so I convinced them to let me take a handle from one of the large dressers, which was major.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also snagged a desk. All of which are available for sale in my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Finds/217159045023708">BOOTH.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have tried to find comparable furniture on the internet, but I can't find any like it! Instead I found some fab images which come from the same year these tables were made....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RYzd3CSrPT4/Tyf-YWCphoI/AAAAAAAADWo/GUr17RkBYB8/s1600/1950s-Fashion-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RYzd3CSrPT4/Tyf-YWCphoI/AAAAAAAADWo/GUr17RkBYB8/s400/1950s-Fashion-01.jpg" width="295" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jtmm5VerHmE/Tyf-oQKU7lI/AAAAAAAADWw/jDpI44cn8sY/s1600/weloveit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="323" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jtmm5VerHmE/Tyf-oQKU7lI/AAAAAAAADWw/jDpI44cn8sY/s400/weloveit.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eRYXb-QvPwc/TygAoKyFssI/AAAAAAAADW4/GKxJ0IGAx3I/s1600/0_around_edinburgh_-_waverley_market_ideal_home_exhibition_gas_1955_000-000-039-619_768.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="313" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eRYXb-QvPwc/TygAoKyFssI/AAAAAAAADW4/GKxJ0IGAx3I/s400/0_around_edinburgh_-_waverley_market_ideal_home_exhibition_gas_1955_000-000-039-619_768.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1n5FgNiypiM/TygA_xUpPwI/AAAAAAAADXA/yMtzZDhajfc/s1600/1952+livingroom%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1n5FgNiypiM/TygA_xUpPwI/AAAAAAAADXA/yMtzZDhajfc/s400/1952+livingroom%5B2%5D.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What do you think of the 1950's style?</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-8077673002669090526?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-57631323973681622952012-01-30T08:15:00.000-05:002012-01-30T08:15:00.075-05:00Thrifted: Coffee Table and AccessoriesI had posted two weeks ago about coffee tables and some general thoughts on them. I also hinted that I had recently acquired a new coffee table and that I would be revealing my attempt at decorating it. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IJfgIECia3E/TyYmpxKj4RI/AAAAAAAADVk/rNg1KMriCK4/s1600/IMGP7869.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IJfgIECia3E/TyYmpxKj4RI/AAAAAAAADVk/rNg1KMriCK4/s640/IMGP7869.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I got this brass and glass coffee table for $28! A steal. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of my inspiration photos included this great, albeit expensive, Hermes tray:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FmvMBHT8ZEM/TyYotXO-KlI/AAAAAAAADV0/qKMVG6tWFn0/s1600/72972456431727725_rNx313CV_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FmvMBHT8ZEM/TyYotXO-KlI/AAAAAAAADV0/qKMVG6tWFn0/s400/72972456431727725_rNx313CV_c.jpg" width="385" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I searched the thrift stores for something similar and the tray on my coffee table is a $1 find that I am in love with! It's vinyl with lucite handles and is designed</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> by famed barware designer Georges Briard.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LtDUGjD1JCQ/TyYphXWeKrI/AAAAAAAADV8/bzDicitHLmI/s1600/IMGP7871.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LtDUGjD1JCQ/TyYphXWeKrI/AAAAAAAADV8/bzDicitHLmI/s400/IMGP7871.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I put some magazines in the bottom of the table a la this inspiration photo:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vv_7hxObni4/TyYoLuh7lNI/AAAAAAAADVs/gR3pKO1GfxM/s1600/111464159496975001_PlpCD8lB_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vv_7hxObni4/TyYoLuh7lNI/AAAAAAAADVs/gR3pKO1GfxM/s400/111464159496975001_PlpCD8lB_c.jpg" width="328" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The elephant is available <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80173477/antique-hand-painted-elephant-figurine">for sale</a> in the Etsy shop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also, the orchid was purchased from Trader Joe's for $9. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm pretty pleased with my budget coffee table transformation!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What have you decorated on a budget lately?</div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-5763132397368162295?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-24898213860226448462012-01-26T09:00:00.000-05:002012-01-26T09:00:09.429-05:00On The Cheap: Smoothie Ideas From PinterestLately I have found myself more and more intrigued by things I find on Pinterest...I try to play it cool, but every time I get on the website it sucks. me. in. Ok so I shared with you the <a href="http://eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-cheap-at-home-microdermabrasion.html">DIY at home microdermabrasion</a> that I found on the site, and now I'd like to share something else that I tested out and have found worthy.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-75JfjhKjQGA/TyDVxoRRDlI/AAAAAAAADUw/KwWQkyYmclQ/s1600/89720217546205803_UzSlGzxn_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-75JfjhKjQGA/TyDVxoRRDlI/AAAAAAAADUw/KwWQkyYmclQ/s400/89720217546205803_UzSlGzxn_c.jpg" width="285" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This smoothie idea from the blog <a href="http://laceyinloveblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/diy-smoothie-packs.html">Lacey In Love</a> is genius AND couldn't have come at a better time for me since my friend C and I are going head to head in a weight loss challenge (more on that later!). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The idea is that she pre-proportioned and packaged smoothies so that all she had to do was pop them in the blender when she was ready to whip it up. Smart AND economical. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Like her, I froze tablespoon (loose measurement as it was not leveled off after scooping) portions of yogurt (I used Greek cause I love it), but unlike her method I used cupcake liners so I wouldn't have any cleanup or issues with getting the yogurt out of the mold:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K6fYYj2VrOE/TyDXTnn-rtI/AAAAAAAADU4/kB0qst5k0l0/s1600/IMGP7812.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K6fYYj2VrOE/TyDXTnn-rtI/AAAAAAAADU4/kB0qst5k0l0/s400/IMGP7812.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once those were frozen I added two "cubes" of the yogurt to freezer baggies along with roughly a cup and a half of frozen fruit. My fruit selection equivalent was about 3 whole frozen strawberries and a handful of blueberries....also I popped in a half a banana, but that can be added when you make the smoothie without being frozen.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-enhv-rtbBdA/TyDYQzjzR5I/AAAAAAAADVE/sJzuGchKCH8/s1600/IMGP7815.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-enhv-rtbBdA/TyDYQzjzR5I/AAAAAAAADVE/sJzuGchKCH8/s400/IMGP7815.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since I'm a vegetarian and can always use more protein and I am trying to get the max benefits from all my toning and boot camp classes I also added whey protein to my smoothie (not to the freezer pack though). I'm doing the smoothie as a meal replacement for one meal a day. I'm not a dietician or a nutrition expert, so if there is something you have a question about the best thing to do is Google it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J5qjUFE3M2A/TyDZKWVGedI/AAAAAAAADVM/a51wohCoARc/s1600/IMGP7814.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J5qjUFE3M2A/TyDZKWVGedI/AAAAAAAADVM/a51wohCoARc/s400/IMGP7814.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When you are ready to make your smoothie, pop in the contents of your pre-proportioned freezer pack, add a splash of juice, milk, or water and you are ready to blend! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aoT4W63vIgA/TyDZwhX0gPI/AAAAAAAADVU/wLP7jqhXJlA/s1600/IMGP7816.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aoT4W63vIgA/TyDZwhX0gPI/AAAAAAAADVU/wLP7jqhXJlA/s400/IMGP7816.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So easy right? Do you have a tried and true smoothie recipe? Are you getting all sorts of awesome ideas from Pinterest too? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some other great ideas for things you could add to the smoothie:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Flax seed</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oatmeal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Spinach</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wheat Grass</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The list goes on, really anything goes!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-2489821386022644846?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-13201205525924119742012-01-25T08:46:00.002-05:002012-01-25T08:47:29.104-05:00Before and After: Green Campaign DresserIf you follow my booth, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Finds/217159045023708?ref=tn_tnmn">FINDS</a>, on Facebook then you know that I've been hinting at a campaign re-do for two weeks now. Well....it is finally done. Of course I forgot to take a solid "before" picture. I only have this from when I triumphantly hauled it home in my car. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-876HEdQu2OQ/TyAB7BcyczI/AAAAAAAADT0/QOZe4he-Bes/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-876HEdQu2OQ/TyAB7BcyczI/AAAAAAAADT0/QOZe4he-Bes/s400/photo.JPG" width="297" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There it is shyly peeking out from my back seat. It had reason to be shy too. The previous owner had tried to stain it and did a terrrrrrrrible job. There were stain drips everywhere, there was stain all over the hardware, it was nasty. There was a lot of work. I sanded, I polished, I used lacquer thinner, then I used some rub n' buff to give the hardware it's luster back. I taped, I primed, and thennnn</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was all worth it, because the ugly duckling turned into a swan...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gHdt1rxKFa8/TyAFc9Hg8bI/AAAAAAAADT8/YpeZg_xkb8g/s1600/IMGP7807.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gHdt1rxKFa8/TyAFc9Hg8bI/AAAAAAAADT8/YpeZg_xkb8g/s400/IMGP7807.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Roh0PqAnX90/TyAHKXxFt9I/AAAAAAAADUg/T4IL92-WQA0/s1600/IMGP7809.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="326" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Roh0PqAnX90/TyAHKXxFt9I/AAAAAAAADUg/T4IL92-WQA0/s400/IMGP7809.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3C9Zt85TuXo/TyAHb1969uI/AAAAAAAADUo/py5QsRwOUDQ/s1600/IMGP7811.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3C9Zt85TuXo/TyAHb1969uI/AAAAAAAADUo/py5QsRwOUDQ/s400/IMGP7811.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did a quick little photo shoot of the finished 3 drawer dresser. A little bit of staging because I thought that it looked best in front of my white door. I mean this will be dynamite with a white wall! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did have a little inspiration for this project, which came from Pinterest and what I started to call the "green campaign dresser campaign." </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s9gxWE1oOJo/TyAGS3_h7ZI/AAAAAAAADUI/kPPrBqTIqWs/s1600/128282289355630779_vfMTaZ1N_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s9gxWE1oOJo/TyAGS3_h7ZI/AAAAAAAADUI/kPPrBqTIqWs/s400/128282289355630779_vfMTaZ1N_b.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Kw5pampSFRE/TyAGYvwvpZI/AAAAAAAADUQ/N3vb_QQiTYM/s1600/128282289355630775_4Pj6wQKj_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Kw5pampSFRE/TyAGYvwvpZI/AAAAAAAADUQ/N3vb_QQiTYM/s400/128282289355630775_4Pj6wQKj_b.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a-98K0oiTfM/TyAGgliWFjI/AAAAAAAADUY/An8EJngJ9o8/s1600/128282289355630771_tvaGkVzo_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="368" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a-98K0oiTfM/TyAGgliWFjI/AAAAAAAADUY/An8EJngJ9o8/s400/128282289355630771_tvaGkVzo_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm thinking I should add a little black tassel to the top dresser pull.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It will be available in my booth for $140!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-1320120552592411974?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-67233656290696254982012-01-23T12:31:00.000-05:002012-01-23T12:35:03.763-05:00Discount Headboard Source!When I graduated from college, my parents sent me on my way to "adulthood" with a smattering of furniture and pots and pans that they had saved for me or no longer needed. One of those pieces was a gorgeous wooden bed that was my bed in high school and a family heirloom that is at least 100 yrs. old. It's beautiful, it's dramatic, it's finely carved, and it was falling to pieces. I mean I would get on the bed and the slats would fall right out from beneath it, much to my frustration and the absolute horror of my dog who sleeps right beside my bed. <br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CVjy6VAGweM/Tx2WUSZrbGI/AAAAAAAADTM/MivASDATMec/s1600/IMGP6169.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CVjy6VAGweM/Tx2WUSZrbGI/AAAAAAAADTM/MivASDATMec/s400/IMGP6169.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I knew I needed a new bed. I would still keep the old one in storage but I needed something modern that wouldn't make me wince with fear that it would fall every time I sat on it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Lxo_h6TeFuA/Tx2aKOFjiLI/AAAAAAAADTo/M7eJ2N4jjsI/s1600/IMGP7801.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Lxo_h6TeFuA/Tx2aKOFjiLI/AAAAAAAADTo/M7eJ2N4jjsI/s400/IMGP7801.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ta-Da!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I got this new hotness along with a new queen-sized mattress (finally!) for Christmas. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A and I sat on it yesterday just to see how much more we could spread out on it, laughing at the insane amount of room compared to the old bed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8t7BDgyCNEE/Tx2Xkf_t1fI/AAAAAAAADTc/kx_Jeut022M/s1600/IMGP7802.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8t7BDgyCNEE/Tx2Xkf_t1fI/AAAAAAAADTc/kx_Jeut022M/s400/IMGP7802.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the grey velvet with brass nailhead trim. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The headboard came from <a href="http://www.wayfair.com/">wayfair.com</a>, and they shipped it unbelievably fast. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They even sent me the wrong headboard at first and immediately sent me the correct one, and they aren't coming back for the first one saying that I can do whatever I want with it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's just like mine, but only has one row of nailhead trim on the outside and the nail heads are silver. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You better believe I will be selling it in the booth!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am not being paid to advertise for Wayfair...they just have<a href="http://www.wayfair.com/Headboards-C414870.html?redir=headboard&rtype=6&dept=1"> a whole bunch of awesome and reasonably priced headboard</a>s and you need to know about it...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-6723365629069625498?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-41668896369894077552012-01-20T11:18:00.003-05:002012-01-20T11:18:53.820-05:002 Year BloggiversaryThe blog is 2 years old today. I can't believe it. Where has the time gone? Let's look at some gratuitous pictures of cake, but not eat any because that would go straight to our hips.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JG3bJdkzuN8/TxmTQX8coqI/AAAAAAAADSY/9Afg6dJM4kY/s1600/1688918579865667_trDwElom_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JG3bJdkzuN8/TxmTQX8coqI/AAAAAAAADSY/9Afg6dJM4kY/s400/1688918579865667_trDwElom_b.jpg" width="264" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a91sogYhbEM/TxmTVcdjlPI/AAAAAAAADSg/9zxZ2SgzcMk/s1600/230387337157271625_SnMIMuGY_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a91sogYhbEM/TxmTVcdjlPI/AAAAAAAADSg/9zxZ2SgzcMk/s400/230387337157271625_SnMIMuGY_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hpKsz_MlBxc/TxmTbeSF-GI/AAAAAAAADSo/rKrEH5zknts/s1600/65161525828116508_OF8hytYT_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hpKsz_MlBxc/TxmTbeSF-GI/AAAAAAAADSo/rKrEH5zknts/s400/65161525828116508_OF8hytYT_b.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2N0NfExe5hM/TxmTh628flI/AAAAAAAADSw/OcHV5Hfuo7k/s1600/111675265729559134_nskg2NyQ_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2N0NfExe5hM/TxmTh628flI/AAAAAAAADSw/OcHV5Hfuo7k/s400/111675265729559134_nskg2NyQ_b.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9bGBDHD00Nw/TxmTm49PmwI/AAAAAAAADS4/3Pb-BjFelug/s1600/234750199296289560_7xvM5TTC_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9bGBDHD00Nw/TxmTm49PmwI/AAAAAAAADS4/3Pb-BjFelug/s400/234750199296289560_7xvM5TTC_b.jpg" width="269" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GyREPpm7zhs/TxmTuVLZ9iI/AAAAAAAADTA/-zCwxro6zTY/s1600/214906213438190482_1UNlRWRz_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GyREPpm7zhs/TxmTuVLZ9iI/AAAAAAAADTA/-zCwxro6zTY/s400/214906213438190482_1UNlRWRz_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy 2 years to all of my fabulous readers. Y'all are the reason I keep blogging!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Friday too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-4166889636989407755?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-45701474216786969152012-01-18T21:37:00.001-05:002012-01-18T21:37:53.355-05:00On My Etsy RadarI was going to post about world peace today, but instead let's go through some of my "favorites" on Etsy. Maybe we'll tackle world peace tomorrow.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PnYR55zbGeM/TxcdwmgF3yI/AAAAAAAADRs/R1JcGjAkJDE/s1600/il_570xN.265023356.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PnYR55zbGeM/TxcdwmgF3yI/AAAAAAAADRs/R1JcGjAkJDE/s400/il_570xN.265023356.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lovely print from artist Janet Hill. I spent about an hour looking through all of her work, in love.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$38</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80388901/glenda-was-not-a-good-listener-open">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ev1uEZzL0XQ/TxdzRrCK4aI/AAAAAAAADR0/MhWJRuqFuVY/s1600/il_570xN.302006818.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ev1uEZzL0XQ/TxdzRrCK4aI/AAAAAAAADR0/MhWJRuqFuVY/s400/il_570xN.302006818.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This needs to happen for this summer. Custom fit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$85</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66521520/seersucker-bow-bandeau-set-made-to-order">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RTLJMmoEnU8/Txd1c7swG6I/AAAAAAAADR8/fMf91_qvgK0/s1600/il_570xN.304162935.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RTLJMmoEnU8/Txd1c7swG6I/AAAAAAAADR8/fMf91_qvgK0/s400/il_570xN.304162935.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vintage Nieman Marcus Monkey Glasses. They are throwing popcorn, I can hardly stand it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$50</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84252297/vintage-monkey-drinking-glasses-nieman">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rmnzhq-P3TI/Txd7jXNPqNI/AAAAAAAADSE/EwyDIE4NgcQ/s1600/il_570xN.264904574.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rmnzhq-P3TI/Txd7jXNPqNI/AAAAAAAADSE/EwyDIE4NgcQ/s400/il_570xN.264904574.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Digging these retro chalkware lamps. Matching bedside lamps maybe?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$68</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79777069/retro-kitsch-pair-50s-asian-chalkware?ref=sr_list_16&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=asian&ga_view_type=list&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=4&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F83NK-OXH78/TxeBfg-BqiI/AAAAAAAADSM/e-q2OaYVSkg/s1600/il_570xN.297756274.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F83NK-OXH78/TxeBfg-BqiI/AAAAAAAADSM/e-q2OaYVSkg/s400/il_570xN.297756274.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can't get enough trays. This color is unbelievable.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$10</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/89134836/vintage-round-blue-metal-tray-with-gold?ref=sr_list_35&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=tray&ga_view_type=list&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You have been told.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-4570147421678696915?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-8621679699483889702012-01-17T08:30:00.000-05:002012-01-17T17:22:59.491-05:00Chevron at Target?I decided to pop into Target yesterday on my lunch break to see what sort of goodies were hanging around waiting for me to want to purchase them. It seems that every time I go into Target I always come out spending around $100 on items that I had no intention of purchasing when I walked <i>into </i>the store. It doesn't even matter what I buy it's somehow always flirting with $100....toothpaste and a dress: $100, loaf of bread, some shoes, and some archer farms cereal (that stuff is soooo good): $100, some tampons and a feather down mattress topper: $100. Today was no different...but the goods were truly worth it:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--phLNTlyZHM/TxUD70QN9sI/AAAAAAAADRM/2ABg3TRsaq4/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--phLNTlyZHM/TxUD70QN9sI/AAAAAAAADRM/2ABg3TRsaq4/s320/photo.JPG" width="238" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A gold and white chevron lamp shade for $20, are you kidding me? There were chevron pillows too, and this gold leather tufted ottoman... unreal. Apparently they are selling out like hot cakes, get them while you can!! They also had foo dogs...but in my opinion they were very poorly done. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CNTaC__w6Ak/TxUEgcLxCBI/AAAAAAAADRY/hGAPkhwMQ2A/s1600/13795135_265x265_pad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CNTaC__w6Ak/TxUEgcLxCBI/AAAAAAAADRY/hGAPkhwMQ2A/s1600/13795135_265x265_pad.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The ottoman, looks even better in person.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$49</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.target.com/c/brand-shop-Sabrina-Soto-golden-days-collection/-/N-56hrx#?lnk=Grid_DecCo_010112_X0Y0W4|X0Y0W4&intc=371616|null">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They also had all sorts of great side tables.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dEHg_iMKpBE/TxUE2Ozp5HI/AAAAAAAADRg/ashTWATZQfc/s1600/11210449_265x265_pad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dEHg_iMKpBE/TxUE2Ozp5HI/AAAAAAAADRg/ashTWATZQfc/s1600/11210449_265x265_pad.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Like this mirrored number which would look soooo pretty with some colorful lamps and trays next to your bed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$89</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.target.com/c/brand-shop-Sabrina-Soto-golden-days-collection/-/N-56hrx#?lnk=Grid_DecCo_010112_X0Y0W4|X0Y0W4&intc=371616|null">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was so excited to get my shades home and put them on my vintage elephant lamps beside my bed. I have a pair but here is a photo of just one. I was so excited I didn't even take the time to clear off my bedside table. That's what it looks like every day folks, totally not styled at all. Sorr. But side note, the flowers in the milk glass vase are Freesias from Trader Joes and they were cheap and smell fantastic!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JQqkYv0kDAk/TxUD2c20bfI/AAAAAAAADRE/dagTzaaUbWs/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JQqkYv0kDAk/TxUD2c20bfI/AAAAAAAADRE/dagTzaaUbWs/s400/photo.JPG" width="297" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What do you think of this new Target collection? Does the fact that Target is now doing chevron make you feel like the trend has reached it's pinnacle now that it can be purchased by the masses? Or do you still love it just as much as ever? I think I'm in the latter group, but tell me your thoughts on it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-862167969948388970?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-44422707700887290082012-01-16T08:08:00.000-05:002012-01-16T08:08:00.741-05:00Before and After: Peacock ChairI have always had a thing for peacock chairs. I have a print in my house with a lady sitting in one. They are all drama drama drama....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qylmP97_JCI/TxOa6mclaBI/AAAAAAAADQE/0Yvu8cYBfy4/s1600/peacock-via-verandahhouse-blogspot.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="380" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qylmP97_JCI/TxOa6mclaBI/AAAAAAAADQE/0Yvu8cYBfy4/s640/peacock-via-verandahhouse-blogspot.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VVO9Lj_XIxk/TxObEu-VeNI/AAAAAAAADQM/3sKMdyvsKCA/s1600/peacock-via-decorista.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="632" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VVO9Lj_XIxk/TxObEu-VeNI/AAAAAAAADQM/3sKMdyvsKCA/s640/peacock-via-decorista.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j1QMsc7k0gI/TxObQnC7FYI/AAAAAAAADQU/b2DWewv0glU/s1600/peacock-catpower.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="476" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j1QMsc7k0gI/TxObQnC7FYI/AAAAAAAADQU/b2DWewv0glU/s640/peacock-catpower.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s3DeqgOg1jQ/TxObbsouq1I/AAAAAAAADQc/LMPBwv35KZQ/s1600/peecocks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="416" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s3DeqgOg1jQ/TxObbsouq1I/AAAAAAAADQc/LMPBwv35KZQ/s640/peecocks.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know, love them right?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br />I popped into one of my favorite thrift stores the other day and I was pleasantly surprised when I found this:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0j1sds6cKnE/TxOcCkK68DI/AAAAAAAADQk/rsHVB2kP7vw/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0j1sds6cKnE/TxOcCkK68DI/AAAAAAAADQk/rsHVB2kP7vw/s640/photo.JPG" width="506" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was ALSO on sale...half off. Booya.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now it is painted a pretty white lacquer and is available in<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Finds/217159045023708"> the booth</a>. I picture it with some high drama pillows.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3aOBM4YS2Bc/TxOdIaBpaAI/AAAAAAAADQs/XfwcLpu2O98/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3aOBM4YS2Bc/TxOdIaBpaAI/AAAAAAAADQs/XfwcLpu2O98/s640/photo.JPG" width="476" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$90</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-4442270770088729008?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-52363913006235277232012-01-10T10:26:00.000-05:002012-01-10T10:26:52.708-05:00A Little SecretI need to let y'all in on a little secret of mine. It's like that time I told y'all about my <a href="http://eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com/2011/03/feature-scratch-remover.html">Old English scratch remover secret</a>....but maybe even a little bit better. The secret has to do with Craigslist. Love it or hate it, it is a great resource for people like me who are trying to find a great deal on a piece of furniture either to keep for yourself or to fix up and re-sell. I get a lot of questions from people about where I find all of my furniture for the booth, and my answer is always estate sales, thrift stores, and Craigslist. It's great to type in a search word and find a truly amazing piece, but it takes a LOT of looking to find that one diamond in the rough. WELL, one website has made all of that easier....<br /><br /><a href="http://www.searchtempest.com/">Search Tempest.</a><br /><br />Yes this website is my secret weapon. You type in your zip code, set a mileage parameter (I usually do 200 miles because I'm willing to travel) and type in your search term. It will bring up all of the relevant results from not only your local Craigslist, but all of those other towns around you, and its all on the same page. <a href="http://www.searchtempest.com/">GO CLICK IT</a>! Try for yourself. It's amazing. You're welcome. <br /><br />The other question that I get is what search terms do I use? So glad you asked...<br /><br />BAMBOO:<br /><br />My favorite search term. It's great because even if you don't know that you have amazing chippendale chairs....you know that they have a bamboo look. Lots of potential to find great items where people don't know what they have.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xuG0utI18uA/TwumyHMLJYI/AAAAAAAADPc/lGRgeypWwEM/s1600/5N55Lc5K43Ge3K93N7bct15f2169dac4b155c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xuG0utI18uA/TwumyHMLJYI/AAAAAAAADPc/lGRgeypWwEM/s400/5N55Lc5K43Ge3K93N7bct15f2169dac4b155c.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$150 for 3 chairs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.searchtempest.com/results.php?location=27608&maxDist=200&region_us=1&search_string=bamboo&keytype=adv&Region=na&cityselect=zip&page=0&category=8&subcat=sss&minAsk=min&maxAsk=max">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">ATOMIC:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">An interesting search word that will usually turn up some interesting items. A lot of times really unique mid-century pieces have this key word in their description. I like this fantastic chandy that popped up in my search. I think that if you shined the metal up a little bit and hung it in a more traditional or hollywood regency space.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U6sYVlWjY0g/Twur3u_rptI/AAAAAAAADPk/lIMiC0LzwYU/s1600/5Le5G85Mf3If3m83J3c122ffdd276803d18d1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U6sYVlWjY0g/Twur3u_rptI/AAAAAAAADPk/lIMiC0LzwYU/s400/5Le5G85Mf3If3m83J3c122ffdd276803d18d1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$45</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.searchtempest.com/results.php?search_string=chandelier&category=8&Region=na&cityselect=zip&location=27608&maxDist=200&region_us=1&srchType=&keytype=adv&minAsk=&maxAsk=&subcat=sss">HERE</a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">ASIAN:</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A great search word, even the most unknowledgeable sellers will know that they have an "Asian" item. This time I was able to find this fantastic red cabinet and some lamps for an unreal deal. This term will turn up a lot of results and a lot of them fabulous.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Tlq60HmLAww/Twuu7VdXLvI/AAAAAAAADPs/sE6-OTJNKBo/s1600/5Y65Q25W03kc3m53ldbc10c5943e82ad71b09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Tlq60HmLAww/Twuu7VdXLvI/AAAAAAAADPs/sE6-OTJNKBo/s400/5Y65Q25W03kc3m53ldbc10c5943e82ad71b09.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$140</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.searchtempest.com/results.php?search_string=asian&category=8&Region=na&cityselect=zip&location=27608&maxDist=200&region_us=1&srchType=&keytype=adv&minAsk=&maxAsk=&subcat=sss">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8abFcKC2LLw/Twuvo0lkr2I/AAAAAAAADP0/exKs8s8unME/s1600/5Ld5K35H53Ke3m43Hac13f3da589af1a2110e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8abFcKC2LLw/Twuvo0lkr2I/AAAAAAAADP0/exKs8s8unME/s1600/5Ld5K35H53Ke3m43Hac13f3da589af1a2110e.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$40 for pair</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.searchtempest.com/results.php?search_string=asian&category=8&Region=na&cityselect=zip&location=27608&maxDist=200&region_us=1&srchType=&keytype=adv&minAsk=&maxAsk=&subcat=sss">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A few other key words that I like to search for include: BRASS HARDWARE (think campaign!), UPHOLSTERED CHAIR, ESTATE SALE, RETRO, and ELEPHANT(because I love them).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I usually do not use words like Hollywood Regency, Campaign, or any other term that someone in the know would use, the deals tend to be not as good, or you'll get a dealer who is advertising on Craigslist.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What are your favorite search terms? Would Search Tempest help you?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-5236391300623527723?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-27091927601035567262012-01-04T08:25:00.000-05:002012-01-04T08:25:54.848-05:00What Does Your Coffee Table Say About You?Good morning everyone! It has started out as one of those days for me where I almost used my iPhone as a coffee coaster and I seriously considered just getting back in bed. Instead I forge through, staring at my coffee mug which is sitting on my brand new coffee table. I found it yesterday, it was a steal, pictures to come later this week and tales about the fate of my old coffee table will be told. <br /><br />I am perplexed though. This new coffee table, without pictures just imagine it in your head as a very large round brass and glass thing with two levels, has me completely at a loss as to how to style it. I think mastering the art of the "vignette" is akin to mastering french or the art of painting your own fingernails...very difficult. Your coffee table says something about you as a person, it is the first thing I look at when I go into people's homes. So you can imagine the pressure I'm feeling here to do it up right. I did a little research on Pinterest (all images are from there, go search "coffee table") and came up with some inspiration and thought I would discuss my thoughts with you.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ukcRk8Z6VUU/TwRON_pfwjI/AAAAAAAADOk/T4Q_4aswd7k/s1600/228698487296907213_oF09DEvC_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; clear: both; color: black; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ukcRk8Z6VUU/TwRON_pfwjI/AAAAAAAADOk/T4Q_4aswd7k/s1600/228698487296907213_oF09DEvC_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="276" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ukcRk8Z6VUU/TwRON_pfwjI/AAAAAAAADOk/T4Q_4aswd7k/s400/228698487296907213_oF09DEvC_c.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; clear: both; color: black; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">This one caught my eye because I love the chippendale cutouts around the table. The white lacquer is also a win. This one tickles me though, it's like they said "hmmm what can I do with this round coffee table space? I know, I'll set a tray down and put a huge f*cking pig in the center." I laugh and think they are either way more clever than I am or way more dumb. Either way, it's not for me.</div><div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; clear: both; color: black; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; clear: both; color: black; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; clear: both; color: black; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nv1Sj5Qvhfs/TwRN6wUSd6I/AAAAAAAADOY/wKSMZT6jtmQ/s1600/85990674104608769_ZCQJEIyz_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nv1Sj5Qvhfs/TwRN6wUSd6I/AAAAAAAADOY/wKSMZT6jtmQ/s400/85990674104608769_ZCQJEIyz_b.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really like this coffee table. Mirrored, good lines. I even like the simple little vase of flowers, but this is seriously boring. If your favorite flavor of ice cream is vanilla, this coffee table setup is for you. Would a little color hurt? I think not. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MekEu_if3tA/TwRPLjTs8pI/AAAAAAAADOw/bzDcz8emdtg/s1600/194851121347446638_T3SZoMfe_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MekEu_if3tA/TwRPLjTs8pI/AAAAAAAADOw/bzDcz8emdtg/s400/194851121347446638_T3SZoMfe_c.jpg" width="377" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Alright, let's just admit that this is a beautiful room, there is a LOT that I dig about it. I even give them props for the style of coffee table. I like the levels that they have created with the books and how they have brought a little bit of greenery to the scene. I think that I will definitely have to have a plant on my coffee table. What I don't like is how expensive this table would be to keep looking this way. Potted things like an orchid that would last a while would be great, but fresh bunches of tulips etc....WAY out of my budget (sadly). Also still slightly boring.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4OnA6a0Lxwg/TwRQMy-7TxI/AAAAAAAADO8/PJ5uUNNhhlc/s1600/111464159496975001_PlpCD8lB_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4OnA6a0Lxwg/TwRQMy-7TxI/AAAAAAAADO8/PJ5uUNNhhlc/s400/111464159496975001_PlpCD8lB_c.jpg" width="328" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ok, we are getting warmer. Love the lucite and brass vibe going on here. One simple vase of flowers, some pretty books, and interesting looking crystal paperweight, I heart paris coaster (way better than an iPhone coaster) and it is colorful and shows some personality. Let us not forget to mention the amazing collection of shelter mags neatly stacked on the bottom level. Seeing as my coffee table has two levels this might need to be copied. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e-Vhlnkkn7Y/TwRQz0DBj7I/AAAAAAAADPI/go2KExSnuAg/s1600/72972456431727725_rNx313CV_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e-Vhlnkkn7Y/TwRQz0DBj7I/AAAAAAAADPI/go2KExSnuAg/s400/72972456431727725_rNx313CV_c.jpg" width="385" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">DING DING DING, we have a winner! Alright, while the coffee table itself is not my favorite, what is happening on top of it is. There are some interesting and colorful books, a nice vase of flowers, a TRAY (I think trays are huge, I could put them everywhere), and some interesting little objects. While I could do without the skull, it's a little to macabre for my taste, I love the use of small little objects like a brass figurine or a unique crystal rock. The yellow tray sets off all of the other colors in the room too. Hermes trays are a little out of my price range, but I will look for something similar. The right amount of personality, color, and styling....tis a thing of beauty.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For me I think the key to this whole coffee table vignette thing is proportion, color, and finding things that you love for whatever reason as striking a balance between the three....oh and I suppose a little bit of functionality wouldn't hurt either.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have you looked at your coffee table lately? Do you like what you see? Does it say something about you as a person or as a family? Have you mastered the art of vignette?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-2709192760103556726?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-6497273533646829572012-01-03T07:45:00.000-05:002012-01-03T07:45:01.955-05:00Craigslist Frustration and New ListingsI have been taking a little holiday hiatus from blogging, but buying and shopping for CURATE and FINDS has been in full swing. Thrift stores, eBay, and Craigslist have been seeing a lot of yours truly. I am currently frustrated though...I found the most amazing listing on the good ole' CL and they WILL NOT RESPOND to me! Look at what I'm talking about and you'll agree...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PnhDl0ZjJ1M/TwJ9u_3cXJI/AAAAAAAADNg/BndukNQtndw/s1600/5O45T05R43Fe3p63oebcff353b5302ebb133b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PnhDl0ZjJ1M/TwJ9u_3cXJI/AAAAAAAADNg/BndukNQtndw/s400/5O45T05R43Fe3p63oebcff353b5302ebb133b.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$100...for the whole set of 6 chairs and the table. I don't need the table, just the fabulous chippendale bamboo chairs a pair of which painted with new upholstery goes for much, much more. And yet, they WON'T email me back! I'm dying!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Seriously, don't post on Craigslist if you can't use your email. This is like dangling meat in front of a lion and NEVER giving it to them....ever. Fingers crossed they just inadvertently listed something right before they went on vacation to a remote location without internet and they will be returning shortly....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In other news, I've added a few new things to the Etsy shop...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WjLRdgGULY0/TwJ-zAPpNxI/AAAAAAAADNs/RiRJhGfevfQ/s1600/IMGP7762.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WjLRdgGULY0/TwJ-zAPpNxI/AAAAAAAADNs/RiRJhGfevfQ/s400/IMGP7762.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Asian Lamp, formerly my desk lamp! </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/89615210/vintage-colorful-asian-lamp-w-dragons">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3nL3dm-S9Rc/TwJ_2YJGwrI/AAAAAAAADN4/quBHADPnQS4/s1600/IMGP7728.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3nL3dm-S9Rc/TwJ_2YJGwrI/AAAAAAAADN4/quBHADPnQS4/s320/IMGP7728.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Great retro black and gold enamel earrings, not for the faint of accessory!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/89615210/vintage-colorful-asian-lamp-w-dragons">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9S3U2h3sIPQ/TwKAvpJLLDI/AAAAAAAADOI/ZtpK9ULVYIU/s1600/IMGP7717.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9S3U2h3sIPQ/TwKAvpJLLDI/AAAAAAAADOI/ZtpK9ULVYIU/s400/IMGP7717.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pair of brass pineapple containers/ candle holders</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/89614448/vintage-brass-pineapple-containerscandle">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Glad to be back in the swing of things...happy 2012!</div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-649727353364682957?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-75979396837064209432011-12-22T11:18:00.001-05:002011-12-22T11:19:06.519-05:00FINDS: Campaign Desk and Other SchtuffJust a quick little post before I go walk the dog and attempt to make ginger snaps. This is what I have been doing lately in the booth, and these things deserve being noted:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cxvkqCflXbU/TvNW4zKBVgI/AAAAAAAADMs/Dgl9eVCDOaI/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cxvkqCflXbU/TvNW4zKBVgI/AAAAAAAADMs/Dgl9eVCDOaI/s640/photo.JPG" width="476" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just added this awesome campaign desk. Lots of styling to do. Need to get another lampshade for the lamp pair. Might consider painting that white mirror, it is fabulous but I don't think that anyone sees it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8lmCi03h1tA/TvNXUDcIFNI/AAAAAAAADM4/mY3hYPP2KVo/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8lmCi03h1tA/TvNXUDcIFNI/AAAAAAAADM4/mY3hYPP2KVo/s640/photo.JPG" width="476" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We got this really pretty robin's egg blue floral chintz fabric and mom just finished making a pair of pillows with black pom trim from it. They might have to be snuck back into my apartment...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vgKU5X1EDQs/TvNXo3pCO6I/AAAAAAAADNI/WAaKvm6gY4Y/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vgKU5X1EDQs/TvNXo3pCO6I/AAAAAAAADNI/WAaKvm6gY4Y/s640/photo.JPG" width="478" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We have the cutest set of 5 vintage coasters in the booth and I'm shocked that no one has picked them up....they are $5. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bargains...we have bargains I tell you!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-7597939683706420943?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-77376422483160744592011-12-20T10:31:00.000-05:002011-12-20T10:31:25.636-05:00CURATE: Dragons and Owls and Brass, Oh My!Newness in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/eviebdixon?ref=si_shop">the Etsy shop</a>. On a side note I'm going to see the Nutcracker ballet tonight and I couldn't be more excited!!! Ok on to the goods....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LAHJWCjsMkY/TvCoAz3S4II/AAAAAAAADME/AOWonX80GK4/s1600/IMGP7662.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LAHJWCjsMkY/TvCoAz3S4II/AAAAAAAADME/AOWonX80GK4/s400/IMGP7662.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vintage Dragon </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/88987754/vintage-gold-dragon-figurine">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$19.50</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rnm6cehF-Ew/TvCoZ5Jg42I/AAAAAAAADMM/G5Cj_OlYki0/s1600/IMGP7667.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rnm6cehF-Ew/TvCoZ5Jg42I/AAAAAAAADMM/G5Cj_OlYki0/s400/IMGP7667.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Brass Owl Bookends</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/88989013/vintage-brass-owl-bookends?ref=v1_other_1">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$35.50</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wg6afZiUpqM/TvCo-dE6B4I/AAAAAAAADMY/bpE-RHXOpyQ/s1600/IMGP7626.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wg6afZiUpqM/TvCo-dE6B4I/AAAAAAAADMY/bpE-RHXOpyQ/s400/IMGP7626.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vintage Iron Fleur De Lis Gate Post Toppers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/88793079/vintage-iron-fleur-de-lis-pair">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$28.00</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O-glLseKa0Q/TvCpgyYJS6I/AAAAAAAADMg/4uI6-70WG3g/s1600/IMGP7632.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O-glLseKa0Q/TvCpgyYJS6I/AAAAAAAADMg/4uI6-70WG3g/s400/IMGP7632.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vintage Brass Asian Sconces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/88793615/vintage-brass-pair-of-asian-longevity?ref=v1_other_1">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$52.00</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-7737642248316074459?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-86931433751980998192011-12-19T12:08:00.002-05:002011-12-19T12:09:19.456-05:00Before and After: Hand Carved BookendsWelcome back from the weekend! I just have a quick little makeover to share with you this Monday. It is a lesson too, a lesson in looking at an ordinary object and imagining what it could be. A lot of times it is hard to look past an ugly wood color on furniture, or a tacky finish of some sort. The key to getting over this is by looking at the overall shape of an item. If it has a great shape the cosmetic can be overcome. Take these bookends for example:<br /><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">BEFORE:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g_-n9zlTt6c/Tu9sYynbEgI/AAAAAAAADLo/YnvjEoljDsI/s1600/IMGP7625.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g_-n9zlTt6c/Tu9sYynbEgI/AAAAAAAADLo/YnvjEoljDsI/s400/IMGP7625.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As you probably know I have a weeee obsession with elephants. I saw this pair with their unique hand carved details and I knew that I could take their blah wood finish and paint it to make them fabulous. I'm not sold on the wooden bookend look personally. I also loved the fact that they had a leather "saddle" on their back, but I had already used painters tape to cover it when I realized that I needed a before picture, typical.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">AFTER:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gTcKyfBFqAQ/Tu9tj1Ig3_I/AAAAAAAADLw/5Sk6MCnN3lE/s1600/IMGP7646.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gTcKyfBFqAQ/Tu9tj1Ig3_I/AAAAAAAADLw/5Sk6MCnN3lE/s400/IMGP7646.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VH6vIxVal0Q/Tu9uhtGrOzI/AAAAAAAADL8/SjK48fbJc8s/s1600/IMGP7642.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VH6vIxVal0Q/Tu9uhtGrOzI/AAAAAAAADL8/SjK48fbJc8s/s400/IMGP7642.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bla-bling!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They are now in the Etsy shop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/88792727/vintage-elephant-bookends">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-8693143375198099819?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-47944753289405440532011-12-16T11:14:00.000-05:002011-12-16T11:14:02.636-05:00YouTube Friday: All of the LightsUgh Friday, you could not have come soon enough...I think because I'm taking a week off (ha...just from my "real" job I will probably be working on the other two shops non-stop) after Christmas this week has been dragggggggging. So. This weekend I'm getting a visit from my old roomie, doing some buying for the shops, and maybe going with the boy to see the new Sherlock Holmes movie. I also secretly want to see that movie with Charlize Theron in it. Maybe that will be a lone excursion.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z8vJeEIaXXI/Tutt6XDeg4I/AAAAAAAADLc/sy2880ONY6U/s1600/spirographchristmaslights.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z8vJeEIaXXI/Tutt6XDeg4I/AAAAAAAADLc/sy2880ONY6U/s320/spirographchristmaslights.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Oh, A and I will be going to see a Christmas lights show, because we love to drive around the neighborhoods and see all of the decorations and I know we are listening to Christmas music but in my head I'm singing this song. <br /><br />I know it's so 10 mins ago but I love it.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="335" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/HAfFfqiYLp0" width="600"></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-4794475328940544053?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-17030123417804428922011-12-14T08:10:00.000-05:002011-12-14T08:10:00.357-05:00FINDS: New IshSome stuff in the booth.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B7dzcs8MfUI/TugPX0FFHdI/AAAAAAAADLE/UMr8_fAHv5w/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B7dzcs8MfUI/TugPX0FFHdI/AAAAAAAADLE/UMr8_fAHv5w/s640/photo.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Newly lacquered chippendale chairs!</div><div style="text-align: center;">$175 for the pair</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All they are missing is a pair of really cute pillows with black pom pom trim....which are in the works...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In between the chairs is the table that I showed y'all Monday. I styled it with some other items in the booth:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w2ESLLCTRf0/TugPxueYoVI/AAAAAAAADLM/uJNZHHuQ7yI/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w2ESLLCTRf0/TugPxueYoVI/AAAAAAAADLM/uJNZHHuQ7yI/s640/photo.JPG" width="476" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Loving the gold topped table...it was a good decision me thinks.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-1703012341780442892?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-64357168778011704422011-12-13T18:02:00.000-05:002011-12-13T18:02:55.627-05:00On The Cheap: At Home Microdermabrasion?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LfIyQ35oAh0/TufYioO0quI/AAAAAAAADK8/k12Tlf1EN1M/s1600/126241595774342182_ou92lWwk_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="377" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LfIyQ35oAh0/TufYioO0quI/AAAAAAAADK8/k12Tlf1EN1M/s400/126241595774342182_ou92lWwk_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ok, so I know that this has been circulating around Pinterest. I'm just here to say that I tried it, and while I don't have a professional makeup artist or fantastic lighting like LC here, it really made my skin look and feel good.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did 3 tablespoons of baking soda and 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl. Pretty simple and would be great for right before a big holiday party.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thought this was too good not to share. I'm afraid it came off sounding like an informercial, but whatevs, just try it, you'll like it.</div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-6435716877801170442?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-73188842790652381362011-12-12T08:00:00.000-05:002011-12-12T08:00:15.169-05:00Before and After: A New Blog Look and a Cloverleaf TableIf you haven't noticed already a BIG before and after has occured....the Post College Working Girl header has gotten jazzed up. I have had the final proof in my mitts for a week now and it has just been all I could do to not put it up...but I have been waiting to reveal it so I could give a proper shout out to its creator and my friend, Kate Sykes!<br /><br />Kate is an awesome designer, she works at a fabric company designing fabrics for major retail chains. She has gotten to work with amazing people like David Tutera and Genevieve Gorder. Kate also shared with me that she found that someone had used one of her fabrics on Etsy to make something hand made.....a reusable menstruation pad. I just about peed my pants laughing when I read that one! Side note: does anyone actually use reusable menstruation pads....seeeeriously? <br /><br />This is not to suggest that Kate's work isn't top notch though, because honestly look what she did to just my header? She is also starting a bag company with her friend in Australia and they have started a blog about their endeavors for the company, called<a href="http://www.elizabethhampton.blogspot.com/"> Elizabeth Hampton</a>. CHECK <a href="http://www.elizabethhampton.blogspot.com/">the blog</a> out, it is sure to be a great sneak peek behind the scenes and a look into what inspires a designer.<br /><br />Have you been thinking about having a blog makeover too? Have you seen how expensive the prices are to have that done? Like $200 is not unheard of, and people will charge you for consultations to get ideas about what you want. Kate is crazy talented and for a custom blog header she is charging an unbelievably reasonable $50. She seriously took all of these crazy adjectives and existing blog headers that I threw at her and created this blog header which I love. I mean, $50, let's categorize this as a blog header "on the cheap," and you know I love that.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Kate can be reached for consultation at Katehsykes@gmail.com.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So in honor of the new hot blog header, I give you another hot makeover....a table I recently found at my favorite secret thrift store which I'm never revealing the location of. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">BEFORE:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ENZlgGeM2mI/TuWJbn7YibI/AAAAAAAADJw/3F67oKpsPgE/s1600/IMGP7607.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ENZlgGeM2mI/TuWJbn7YibI/AAAAAAAADJw/3F67oKpsPgE/s400/IMGP7607.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Really cute cloverleaf table. The wood was in not so great shape, I loved the shape of the table, and even though I could restore the wood I thought it would look awesome painted. Also, it had this huge crack in one of the legs:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RcbnyWYEA6c/TuWKGEJaQwI/AAAAAAAADKE/fjp54gk-Pnw/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RcbnyWYEA6c/TuWKGEJaQwI/AAAAAAAADKE/fjp54gk-Pnw/s400/photo.JPG" width="297" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The crack went allllll the way down the leg. So I pulled out my trusty friend....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zgsfy0ETCH8/TuWJ6UlOs8I/AAAAAAAADJ8/CAZRmZTdSBU/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zgsfy0ETCH8/TuWJ6UlOs8I/AAAAAAAADJ8/CAZRmZTdSBU/s320/photo.JPG" width="238" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Technically for this project I didn't need stainable wood filler since I was painting, but it still got the job done. I squirted the filler into the crack and pushed it in with my finger making sure that there was filler enough to be over what would be level with the leg so I could sand it down after it dried.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The bottom got a black lacquer paint, and afterwards I taped off the top and spray painted that a metallic gold!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">AFTER:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lKFQ2WsDeQI/TuWLIxKsChI/AAAAAAAADKM/M2lJICINDRw/s1600/IMGP7623.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lKFQ2WsDeQI/TuWLIxKsChI/AAAAAAAADKM/M2lJICINDRw/s400/IMGP7623.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m4dJj9QQbfk/TuWLcXdkHKI/AAAAAAAADKU/FtBeCnlN860/s1600/IMGP7622.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m4dJj9QQbfk/TuWLcXdkHKI/AAAAAAAADKU/FtBeCnlN860/s400/IMGP7622.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the black/gold combo and now this piece is dying for some swanky accessories like lucite trays, geode bookends, and bamboo lamps. OR something like that. I'm putting it in my mom and I's booth, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Finds/217159045023708">FINDS</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$68</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What do you think of all the makeovers going on today? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-7318884279065238136?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-8698186648354718802011-12-09T08:00:00.000-05:002011-12-09T08:00:00.493-05:00YouTube Friday: 40 Day DreamFriends, take one last look at the blog Post-College Working Girl...no no I'm not taking it down, but it is going to be getting a makeover! It will be one of the most satisfying before and afters to date! I am SO excited to show you the new look on Monday...but for now I will just have to settle on giving you a Friday tune.<br /><br />This is on repeat now:<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="335" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/_e46GBxmoeU" width="600"></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-869818664835471880?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-50080209746931619272011-12-08T11:30:00.001-05:002011-12-08T12:09:56.780-05:00All I Want for Christmas....This year is going to be a quiet Christmas, I'm "being an adult" and getting a new mattress from my parents, and A and I are getting gifts for children on an "angel tree" instead of getting gifts for each other. However, that doesn't mean that I can't create a list of things that I think that would make great Christmas gifts for others this year! <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0d1o-EZfZAA/TuDoimne2zI/AAAAAAAADI0/LYcwboakiuE/s1600/iomoi_2187_124749890.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0d1o-EZfZAA/TuDoimne2zI/AAAAAAAADI0/LYcwboakiuE/s400/iomoi_2187_124749890.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://iomoi.stores.yahoo.net/shoes.html">$395</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">iomoi...I can't get enough of pretty much everything that they make, but these slippers in particular speak to me. Pretty much everything that iomoi makes speaks to me. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't want to spend that much but still want the essence of iomoi awesomeness?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gEX09IL6S_I/TuDpRej4ujI/AAAAAAAADI8/XIfg5ElPmdE/s1600/iomoi_2185_24919757.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="283" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gEX09IL6S_I/TuDpRej4ujI/AAAAAAAADI8/XIfg5ElPmdE/s400/iomoi_2185_24919757.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://iomoi.stores.yahoo.net/greatgiftsunder50.html">$28</a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Great notebook and bamboo pen set!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DUgYC9sVXUw/TuDqY2YUU8I/AAAAAAAADJE/N2KVtnAtD8U/s1600/PugSoap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DUgYC9sVXUw/TuDqY2YUU8I/AAAAAAAADJE/N2KVtnAtD8U/s400/PugSoap.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i-wAh9fNoGE/TuDqjS_97UI/AAAAAAAADJM/uHANHPuUAbQ/s1600/PoodleSoaps.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i-wAh9fNoGE/TuDqjS_97UI/AAAAAAAADJM/uHANHPuUAbQ/s400/PoodleSoaps.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.giannarose.com/animal-shaped-soaps.aspx">$21 per soap set</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are amazing Gianna Rose Atelier animal shaped soaps. I love the pug and the poodles, but she has a variety of other animals (think pigs, bunnies, frogs, ducks) and non-animal products.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Sm1j9LwTQ2k/TuDsqAiChhI/AAAAAAAADJU/hi4J4Iur6Dk/s1600/spin_wheel_tea_towel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Sm1j9LwTQ2k/TuDsqAiChhI/AAAAAAAADJU/hi4J4Iur6Dk/s400/spin_wheel_tea_towel.jpg" width="291" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.leifshop.com/product/spin-wheel-tea-towel">$26</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A fun new tea towel is a great, inexpensive way to spruce up the look/coolness of your kitchen. Love this one from LEIF shop called "spin wheel."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hUYwAxsVXkQ/TuDt3Z5VUEI/AAAAAAAADJc/43bNuz3QKmg/s1600/2R70061__1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hUYwAxsVXkQ/TuDt3Z5VUEI/AAAAAAAADJc/43bNuz3QKmg/s400/2R70061__1.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.natori.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ISC_Category=NatoriCaftan_Edo&ISC_ParentCategory=Lingerie&ISC_SubCategory=Caftans">$180</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This amazing lounge caftan from Josie Natori (who yes just recently did an awesome sleep wear line for Target) is adorned with geishas and makes me giddy. Go check out her whole website...it's fab.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3jAqHH6iR1I/TuDuVjmxNBI/AAAAAAAADJk/rv2BqDGEweg/s1600/il_570xN.289399169.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3jAqHH6iR1I/TuDuVjmxNBI/AAAAAAAADJk/rv2BqDGEweg/s400/il_570xN.289399169.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/86922718/vintage-staffordshire-dogs?ref=af_circ_favitem">$53.50</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ok yes these are somewhat of a shameless plug since they are from A's Etsy shop...but seriously these Staffordshire dogs are awesome and are a great price!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What are you hoping to get for Christmas? What are you really excited to give someone?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-5008020974693161927?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-56433844833496791392011-12-07T07:58:00.001-05:002011-12-07T08:15:31.965-05:00I Dream of Pleather....Just doing a little browsing on the C-list and I found this chair. I'm contemplating getting it for the booth, but I was curious, what do you think?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0neItzVU17k/Tt9jrWkT4lI/AAAAAAAADII/2kwLrdvZRrY/s1600/5Y45Q55X03p23o33l5bbt4c1ce1d3ff851a0a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0neItzVU17k/Tt9jrWkT4lI/AAAAAAAADII/2kwLrdvZRrY/s400/5Y45Q55X03p23o33l5bbt4c1ce1d3ff851a0a.jpg" width="314" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xaPBaM6TDjA/Tt9jwugCfyI/AAAAAAAADIQ/oy-3-2LpasA/s1600/5Y15Z15W43kf3p23l7bbtfaa2cd14c2f61bc5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xaPBaM6TDjA/Tt9jwugCfyI/AAAAAAAADIQ/oy-3-2LpasA/s400/5Y15Z15W43kf3p23l7bbtfaa2cd14c2f61bc5.jpg" width="385" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's definitely vintage. What would be the most you would be willing to pay for a tufted vintage pleather chair? Throw some numbers my way so I can decide if I should put it in the shop...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are the hopes and dreams I have for the chair...I mean I might start a college fund for this chair I want to adopt it that badly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F74j54IZMQ0/Tt9mUTpc6pI/AAAAAAAADIY/Rtqdi8RAu84/s1600/218354281902812973_hJwW1vJH_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="303" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F74j54IZMQ0/Tt9mUTpc6pI/AAAAAAAADIY/Rtqdi8RAu84/s400/218354281902812973_hJwW1vJH_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZEThD3OM4wE/Tt9mals6BHI/AAAAAAAADIg/0ec_WI9UcVM/s1600/214835844693970142_a3RyK2Ql_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZEThD3OM4wE/Tt9mals6BHI/AAAAAAAADIg/0ec_WI9UcVM/s400/214835844693970142_a3RyK2Ql_c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RujgR0hWz7E/Tt9miUHSgKI/AAAAAAAADIo/owP_Ut7EI9Y/s1600/233342824412676123_C3WecLR9_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="371" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RujgR0hWz7E/Tt9miUHSgKI/AAAAAAAADIo/owP_Ut7EI9Y/s400/233342824412676123_C3WecLR9_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-5643384483349679139?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-34661466968459716452011-12-06T21:44:00.001-05:002011-12-06T22:05:01.502-05:00GIVEAWAY: Over at Cabin FeverI rarely blog about giveaways, but this one is so awesome that I feel compelled. A sorority sister of mine, Georgia, from the days when I was just a College Girl has started a blog and is having an amaze giveaway. Her blog is called <a href="http://www.cabinfeverinatlanta.com/">Cabin Fever</a> and it is fantastic so you'll want to be a follower anyway, but if you go follow and enter her <a href="http://www.cabinfeverinatlanta.com/2011/12/get-organized-giveaway-kate-spade.html">GIVEAWAY here</a> you could win this:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3h0CuHkbfuo/Tt7WpSpTxkI/AAAAAAAADIA/LmtuuV7x9dg/s1600/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3h0CuHkbfuo/Tt7WpSpTxkI/AAAAAAAADIA/LmtuuV7x9dg/s400/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpg.jpg" width="347" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A beautiful Kate Spade planner...yes I know, it excites me too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Go<a href="http://www.cabinfeverinatlanta.com/2011/12/get-organized-giveaway-kate-spade.html"> enter</a>, tell Georgia hello, and follow Cabin Fever!</div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-3466146696845971645?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-9705744273873976872011-12-05T08:00:00.000-05:002011-12-05T08:00:11.121-05:00FINDS: Weekend TreasureA little treasure hunting went down this weekend. Some of it was in search of the perfect matching cardinal and rhinestone bespeckled denim shirts that A and I wore for a tacky Christmas party and some of it was for some goodies. I will be in trouble if I show pictures of the denim shirts, but I can share pics of the treasure for the booth.<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DIBbWJ4eiyU/TtxLYhuCdMI/AAAAAAAADHk/zFtfmcbtr1s/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DIBbWJ4eiyU/TtxLYhuCdMI/AAAAAAAADHk/zFtfmcbtr1s/s400/photo.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fell hard for this pair of chippendale chairs. I'm going to be painting them with a black lacquer and putting them in the booth for $150/pr. I imagine them with some fantastic pillows...a chiang mai would be unreal. Check out<a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Schumacher-Fabric-Cushion-Cover-Chiang-Mai-Dragon-Linen-Mocha-/110775528336?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Cushions_Throws_LE&hash=item19cabc6b90#ht_840wt_956"> this unreal deal on some chiang mai pillow covers</a> from England...I have two coming in the mail in aquarmarine!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z24vDnfeO34/TtxRQEIaqmI/AAAAAAAADHs/8xhv39J1Qw8/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z24vDnfeO34/TtxRQEIaqmI/AAAAAAAADHs/8xhv39J1Qw8/s400/photo.JPG" width="297" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can't tell you how cool this vintage lampshade is. The inside is like a pale pink satin and there are alternating fabrics with interesting patterns and the seam between each has this beautiful trim. The shape is to die for. I think it would make for a fantastic pendant light. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6toK7MD9ETo/TtxSemji9II/AAAAAAAADH0/6S4kkeK3VDc/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6toK7MD9ETo/TtxSemji9II/AAAAAAAADH0/6S4kkeK3VDc/s400/photo.JPG" width="297" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Great pair of caned chairs. Considering trying to re-upholster these myself. This may be crazy. I also want to paint them....white?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Did you go on a treasure hunt this weekend? Please share your booty!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-970574427387397687?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-79546947851457063652011-12-01T15:07:00.001-05:002011-12-01T16:02:41.134-05:00In My Brain<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e42KMKtyAHw/TtflmOP_z_I/AAAAAAAADGg/35Lf7zHIxnk/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e42KMKtyAHw/TtflmOP_z_I/AAAAAAAADGg/35Lf7zHIxnk/s400/photo.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Almost bought this chair for $200 because it reminds me of <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=A21387741&catId=HOME-FURNITURE&pushId=HOME-FURNITURE&popId=HOME&navCount=36&color=080&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-FURNITURE-LIVING">this Anthro chair</a> for $1900...and I think I even might like the $200 chair better...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5_4xdOP0MsM/Ttfl1iVdafI/AAAAAAAADGo/f3Q_fleQtBM/s1600/A21387741_080_b.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5_4xdOP0MsM/Ttfl1iVdafI/AAAAAAAADGo/f3Q_fleQtBM/s400/A21387741_080_b.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My amaryllis ended up being super stubby this year because I think there is something wrong with the bulb. It has decided to have awesome pink blooms never-the-less. Considering putting a Viagara pill in the soil...that would work right? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sDPmOwiWkSQ/TtfmKA2ZsrI/AAAAAAAADGw/2iFczZw38V0/s1600/IMGP7596.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sDPmOwiWkSQ/TtfmKA2ZsrI/AAAAAAAADGw/2iFczZw38V0/s400/IMGP7596.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also repainted these<a href="http://eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com/2011/03/before-and-after-thrift-store-elephants.html"> thrift store elephants</a> orange and set them on the windowsill behind my desk. They make me happy. (click the link to see their transformation!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I recently acquired these. Debating between selling them or keeping them. If I sold them they would be $68 which I think is a bargain.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s5A4HEnl3cs/Ttfm27CXvjI/AAAAAAAADG4/vN1ziZAlLA8/s1600/IMGP7601.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s5A4HEnl3cs/Ttfm27CXvjI/AAAAAAAADG4/vN1ziZAlLA8/s400/IMGP7601.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just added<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87610166/vintage-brass-bird-figurine"> this guy</a> to the Etsy shop. He is awesome and under $20. You need to buy him for someone for the holidays.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oL7MM5aiWWQ/TtfnX-8tmGI/AAAAAAAADHE/4_sXIctXWsg/s1600/IMGP7590.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oL7MM5aiWWQ/TtfnX-8tmGI/AAAAAAAADHE/4_sXIctXWsg/s400/IMGP7590.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This just went into <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Finds/217159045023708">our retail location, FINDS</a>. It is an awesome blue willow terrazzo with a pagoda motif. I think it would be banging as a general all purpose tray in the house. It is also under $20.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In other news I'm bringing the word "banging" back.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VI0nZHHmGhU/TtfnqilS9mI/AAAAAAAADHM/yCdhymdSlTc/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VI0nZHHmGhU/TtfnqilS9mI/AAAAAAAADHM/yCdhymdSlTc/s400/photo.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gWLcL-I8g9k/TtfoE4qhogI/AAAAAAAADHU/9WvX2XLpnug/s1600/photo_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gWLcL-I8g9k/TtfoE4qhogI/AAAAAAAADHU/9WvX2XLpnug/s400/photo_2.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think re-creating<a href="http://www.leifshop.com/product/gemstone-magnets"> these </a>magnets might be in order. Wondering where to get some geodes and agate slices. Sets of these would be a great addition to both the Etsy shop and the booth.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Your thoughts?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Gf3UGrwVVtE/TtfounZzn7I/AAAAAAAADHc/Wt-uICDOyuk/s1600/gemstones_magnets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Gf3UGrwVVtE/TtfounZzn7I/AAAAAAAADHc/Wt-uICDOyuk/s400/gemstones_magnets.jpg" width="281" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-7954694785145706365?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-85029381268355691992011-11-27T22:58:00.001-05:002011-11-27T23:26:36.698-05:00Before and After: Elephant Side Table Take 2I have this elephant table that was acquired this weekend. Painted it a Krylon semi-gloss white.<br /><br />BEFORE:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9Ef_UjnI5eQ/TtMITdnGrfI/AAAAAAAADFc/Da9u7P-hk64/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9Ef_UjnI5eQ/TtMITdnGrfI/AAAAAAAADFc/Da9u7P-hk64/s400/photo.JPG" width="297" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">AFTER:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tPzhtE7rc94/TtMIhnTDD9I/AAAAAAAADFk/MfI0UXUlN94/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tPzhtE7rc94/TtMIhnTDD9I/AAAAAAAADFk/MfI0UXUlN94/s400/photo.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I feel like this elephant before was all like "I feel so dirty please clean me" and now he's all "I'm so fresh and so clean clean," and honestly I inhaled enough spray paint fumes today he might have really said that.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know I have been doing a lot of elephant side tables lately, but really, can one ever have too many? Style it up pretty with a tray full of fabulous items or just use it to set your drink and a magazine on. Perfection.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This guy is in the booth, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Finds/217159045023708">FINDS</a>, for $70.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-8502938126835569199?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-25504189152634737552011-11-25T15:34:00.001-05:002011-11-25T15:47:45.348-05:00CURATE: SALE!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DyNwqbCB9xQ/Ts_99IsbD-I/AAAAAAAADFM/KWs2QTlvcTA/s1600/174373816791855086_EQhnmKNX_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DyNwqbCB9xQ/Ts_99IsbD-I/AAAAAAAADFM/KWs2QTlvcTA/s400/174373816791855086_EQhnmKNX_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Yo homegirls and boys. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/eviebdixon?ref=si_shop">CURATE</a> is having it's first sale! Cyber Monday approach-eth and I have responded accordingly. In the Etsy shop enter code CYBER10 at check out to receive 10% off the entire store. And because I just went for a post-Thankgsiving run to combat the amounts of pie I ate yesterday I am feeling some post workout endorphins and I've decided to have the sale last a whole week until Dec. 2. Tell yo' frans and THANK YOU for all of your support!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-2550418915263473755?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-4268568900918399842011-11-23T11:22:00.001-05:002011-11-23T11:28:49.545-05:00Small Business Saturday?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JTdZaNlnQLs/Ts0dpxdhRkI/AAAAAAAADFA/ahfZ4BmpgIc/s1600/276805_167641889920409_1965539937_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JTdZaNlnQLs/Ts0dpxdhRkI/AAAAAAAADFA/ahfZ4BmpgIc/s400/276805_167641889920409_1965539937_n.jpg" width="160" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have you heard of small business Saturday? Well apparently this coming Saturday will be the 2nd annual small business Saturday, an idea that has evidently sprung from the popularity of "Black Friday." It purports that "when we shop small, it will be huge." </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now that I am a small business owner of my Etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/eviebdixon?ref=si_shop">CURATE</a> and the small retail booth here in my native Raleigh, NC <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Finds/217159045023708?ref=pb">FINDS</a> I perked up when I saw this<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SmallBusinessSaturday?sk=app_183558821725512"> Small Business Saturday page on Facebook</a>. I think it is a really cool idea, and if nothing else a sign of the times. You know I am all for getting bargains and deals which are sure to be plentiful on the Friday after Thanksgiving, but I think it's important to support the smaller, local economies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Maybe a good way to spend time with your family this weekend and a great way to support your town.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pass it on!</div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-426856890091839984?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-49753867895429359592011-11-22T13:25:00.001-05:002011-11-22T13:38:27.466-05:00CURATE: New Items from South CarolinaNew in the Etsy shop from my travels down in South Carolina this past weekend!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-teodPenaslg/TsvpRQF3XGI/AAAAAAAADEQ/feBHoM_oxk4/s1600/IMGP7568.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-teodPenaslg/TsvpRQF3XGI/AAAAAAAADEQ/feBHoM_oxk4/s400/IMGP7568.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Beautiful 5 opening white porcelain vase</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/86676935/vintage-white-porcelain-5-opening-vase">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OYj72c3KER4/TsvphUshFHI/AAAAAAAADEY/v0zN9oo9IEE/s1600/IMGP7585.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OYj72c3KER4/TsvphUshFHI/AAAAAAAADEY/v0zN9oo9IEE/s400/IMGP7585.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zvy65TZ12Os/Tsvpv6gx90I/AAAAAAAADEk/K8KaoSp4TFI/s1600/IMGP7589.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zvy65TZ12Os/Tsvpv6gx90I/AAAAAAAADEk/K8KaoSp4TFI/s400/IMGP7589.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">LOVE these brass pineapple candlestick holders. Perfect for a holiday table!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/86698986/vintage-small-brass-pineapple?ref=v1_other_2">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KdBYIqZg6os/Tsvqq4FIouI/AAAAAAAADEs/VFZTRr3rQGA/s1600/IMGP7581.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KdBYIqZg6os/Tsvqq4FIouI/AAAAAAAADEs/VFZTRr3rQGA/s400/IMGP7581.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vintage toast rack/letter holder</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/86699221/vintage-toast-rack-letter-holder-silver">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rq4rJdKiNAE/TsvrHJi2HdI/AAAAAAAADE0/TLESoYvEZpg/s1600/IMGP7540.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rq4rJdKiNAE/TsvrHJi2HdI/AAAAAAAADE0/TLESoYvEZpg/s400/IMGP7540.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">cah-yute japanese import little salt and pepper shakers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/86676078/vintage-salt-and-pepper-shakers-asian?ref=v1_other_2">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And so many others, be sure to check. it. out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-4975386789542935959?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-56352886201679564762011-11-19T09:31:00.001-05:002011-11-19T09:31:01.484-05:00Tweeting the Good StuffToday I will be live tweeting all of my finds here in South Carolina for CURATE and FINDS! To get a sneak peek or to claim an item follow along on twitter @eviebdixon !<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-5635288620167956476?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-26581270590039895502011-11-18T08:36:00.000-05:002011-11-18T08:36:00.433-05:00YouTube Friday: Don't Stand So Close To MeDoes anyone else find it hard to believe that Thanksgiving is next week? I think I might need to learn how to make these...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O128nzJEJk4/TsW3BU6uBNI/AAAAAAAADDo/bv_ND9ARHi4/s1600/187417223_VtrezvQg_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O128nzJEJk4/TsW3BU6uBNI/AAAAAAAADDo/bv_ND9ARHi4/s400/187417223_VtrezvQg_b.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">or these....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_-nlS00Hzso/TsW3IPmevAI/AAAAAAAADDw/KZhu7Qha3OU/s1600/175783296_HrMrvLmP_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_-nlS00Hzso/TsW3IPmevAI/AAAAAAAADDw/KZhu7Qha3OU/s400/175783296_HrMrvLmP_b.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">or get a little of this action going on...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6BaQeYGx9WI/TsW3QbEDWcI/AAAAAAAADD4/aImFWFlf8rg/s1600/216902806_FZZYTYKT_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6BaQeYGx9WI/TsW3QbEDWcI/AAAAAAAADD4/aImFWFlf8rg/s400/216902806_FZZYTYKT_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">beautimous. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">People always ask me since I'm a vegetarian if Thanksgiving is not fun for me (ie no turkey lurkey). WRONG. It is very fun for me. 1) The holiday is not about the food, it's about getting together and counting blessings 2) my parents make some bomb-diggity vegetarian sides and 3) I plan on consuming mass quantities of vino whilst watching football and the parade. Don't even ask me if I plan on eating tofurky (tofu turkey) that mess is gross.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anywho, A and I have BIG weekend plans...we are going south...south of the border...the North Carolina border that is. We are traveling through South Carolina this weekend hoping to pick up some great stuff for both his and my Etsy shops and for the retail space FINDS. Imagine us like American Pickers only less...annoying.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am totally going to make us a road trip mix too...A will be lucky if there is not some Beyonce on there. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This song will probably be on there. It is one of our faves to belt out in the car.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="437" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/KNIZofPB8ZM" width="600"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">God I love Sting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a good weekend everyone!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-2658127059003989550?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-90915969839802824202011-11-15T21:10:00.001-05:002011-11-15T21:41:48.785-05:00FINDS: A Peacock Blue Chair Before and AfterWe had story time a while back about the <a href="http://eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com/2011/03/feature-scratch-remover.html">magic of Olde English scratch polish</a>. Well let's consider this chapter 2. Chap dos. Chapter-o two-o. Ok, so I found this chair in a thrift store...a very secret thrift store that has all sorts of goodies and I'm afraid to tell other people about it. This chair was ahhhhmazing but the legs needed a little work. <br /><br />BEFORE:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dqibDVtM-UY/TsMdYsdDc3I/AAAAAAAADCc/5DfFs8xdUSU/s1600/IMGP7526.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dqibDVtM-UY/TsMdYsdDc3I/AAAAAAAADCc/5DfFs8xdUSU/s320/IMGP7526.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SSBEYSrfp6E/TsMenTsnWCI/AAAAAAAADCk/nil9JC4RR38/s1600/IMGP7527.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SSBEYSrfp6E/TsMenTsnWCI/AAAAAAAADCk/nil9JC4RR38/s320/IMGP7527.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">AFTER:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x223gPUJPH4/TsMfR63m_FI/AAAAAAAADCw/M6LQ3r2k7w8/s1600/IMGP7531.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x223gPUJPH4/TsMfR63m_FI/AAAAAAAADCw/M6LQ3r2k7w8/s320/IMGP7531.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UbKG4dMosw8/TsMgEUndHvI/AAAAAAAADC4/sBY4yDlZwdo/s1600/IMGP7529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UbKG4dMosw8/TsMgEUndHvI/AAAAAAAADC4/sBY4yDlZwdo/s320/IMGP7529.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not bad eh? The best results could be achieved with Restore-a-finish but I thought this was a nice quick fix. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let's get a look at this beautifully restored chair shall we?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-c-uoAexYj5g/TsMhlWHbEQI/AAAAAAAADDM/PLJJOl87FdU/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-c-uoAexYj5g/TsMhlWHbEQI/AAAAAAAADDM/PLJJOl87FdU/s400/photo.JPG" width="336" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Barrel back, peacock blue, carved wood feet. </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm in love. I put a grey greek key pillow on it, but a whole bunch of other funky fabrics would look great on it. OR just plain white, it's so versatile like that.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fp0HkAdONnk/TsMgxMfhlQI/AAAAAAAADDA/x8lBvD0WXpQ/s1600/IMGP7534.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fp0HkAdONnk/TsMgxMfhlQI/AAAAAAAADDA/x8lBvD0WXpQ/s400/IMGP7534.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's going in the booth. Just $75 and this beauty could be yours!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-9091596983980282420?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-17809901662677315632011-11-13T22:03:00.001-05:002011-11-14T07:15:22.187-05:00FINDS: Weekend Small Town FindsThis weekend ended up being a huge success. A and I went to an estate sale that was touted as a "Mid-Century Modern" bonanza and it was all that and a bag of chips (imagine me shaking my head and snapping my fingers three times in a row). I had seen one item in particular on the sale's website that I had my eyes on. It was the only thing that I really, really had to have. I had a number in my head that I would want it for and if it was anywhere near my magic number I would get it. A and I ended up being the second and third person in line so when the sale opened at 9 I raced in and saw that my item was in my magic number price range and I snagged it in the blink of an eye. I think maybe you would have too...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wIWL29BJ_mI/TsCGAhxtyEI/AAAAAAAADB8/e_GTdMJfCfA/s1600/IMGP7518.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wIWL29BJ_mI/TsCGAhxtyEI/AAAAAAAADB8/e_GTdMJfCfA/s400/IMGP7518.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This chinoiserie faux bamboo mirror was only $75! Different versions of this mirror go for a minimum of $300 on eBay! I was glad I was so quick on the draw, apparently many people had come from far and wide for a chance to get this mirror. It made getting up at 6:30 on my Saturday worth it! I was going to sell it in the booth, but I think it needs to live with me for a while.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Driving around this small town in NC after the estate sale also yielded some goodies. I actually think goodies might be an understatement seeing as I sat down in these chairs and did a giddy little bouncing up and down dance when I got them back home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1J6LM8qu4qw/TsCG9ztfJfI/AAAAAAAADCE/c5kEitJWdQE/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1J6LM8qu4qw/TsCG9ztfJfI/AAAAAAAADCE/c5kEitJWdQE/s400/photo.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VI3nuqtVMuw/TsCHI9KVtfI/AAAAAAAADCQ/_tFTnao8aaI/s1600/photo_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VI3nuqtVMuw/TsCHI9KVtfI/AAAAAAAADCQ/_tFTnao8aaI/s400/photo_2.JPG" width="297" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I spotted these on the side of the road outside of a "One Stop Shop," whatever that means. These minty green velvet wingback chairs called to me with a siren song. The men who had them seemed like they were more at home with trucks and fishing poles than finely upholstered furniture, but I was able to talk them down to a deliciously irresistible price. However, I almost had a heart attack when they lifted them into the car with their lit, ashing, cigarette dangling a mere inch from the upholstery. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These will be going to the booth...only because they clash with my couch, otherwise I would have to maybe keep these too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I need to stop this trend of wanting to keep everything I find...I mean the name of the booth is FINDS not HOARDS. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What did you do this weekend? Did you get any good "finds"?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-1780990166267731563?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-31934889197893110232011-11-11T09:44:00.001-05:002011-11-11T09:57:18.355-05:00YouTube Friday: The GreatestThis weekend will be nice and relaxing since I'm taking the day off and getting mah hurr did and working on the booth. Tonight my Carolina Tar Heels will be playing a basketball game on an aircraft carrier and I couldn't be more excited to watch! Tomorrow A and I will be hitting up maybe the most ahmazing looking <a href="http://www.estatesales.net/estate-sales/231330.aspx">estate sale</a> I have ever seen....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C0u94MCa7Fs/Tr02UakWDVI/AAAAAAAADBo/Hklh6e-uFoQ/s1600/3790056.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C0u94MCa7Fs/Tr02UakWDVI/AAAAAAAADBo/Hklh6e-uFoQ/s400/3790056.jpg" width="187" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is the house that time forgot. I mean would you look at that carpet! Lots of mid-century modern goodies to be gotten.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These have been on my radar as well. Iomoi iPhone covers. To die for...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-waM7E7eIYyU/Tr029mP__fI/AAAAAAAADBw/k0D4nlBDBV8/s1600/phonecaseoverview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-waM7E7eIYyU/Tr029mP__fI/AAAAAAAADBw/k0D4nlBDBV8/s400/phonecaseoverview.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know right?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ok. Some Friday tunes. A friend of mine posted this yesterday and I forgot how much I love this song. Enjoy and everyone have a great weekend! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="335" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YEY98bERWWA" width="600"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-3193488919789311023?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-55432806014086747472011-11-10T21:41:00.001-05:002011-11-10T22:35:13.458-05:00FINDS: A Booth Update and a New Find<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kN1fHzcfgWU/TryLMwB_tNI/AAAAAAAADBQ/xVd77nm_nrQ/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kN1fHzcfgWU/TryLMwB_tNI/AAAAAAAADBQ/xVd77nm_nrQ/s640/photo.JPG" width="478" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A little peek at the booth in its current state. Mom and I were finally able to get over to the<a href="http://bridgetjadwick.vpweb.com/"> Cheshire Cat Gallery</a> and get things set up a little bit more. We are calling this table our "Holid-ay Part-ay" table with all of our barware goodies. I also added this little corner with my newly refreshed side table:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zaAS5Xg95Zg/TryONjk-BMI/AAAAAAAADBY/aCEBlL72O0c/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zaAS5Xg95Zg/TryONjk-BMI/AAAAAAAADBY/aCEBlL72O0c/s400/photo.JPG" width="297" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We put some shades on the lamps. Added a real plant in a very lovely brass planter. That pillow was hand stitched by moi from a vintage handkerchief way back in the day when I was still dreaming about having a booth...can't believe I finally do!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also, just found this piece in a thrift store on a day where all furniture was 50%...I mean...my jaw just about dropped to the floor...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zTW9Z1UiVNA/TryVxN0DRFI/AAAAAAAADBg/0uO5AO5P8vo/s1600/33yaz.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zTW9Z1UiVNA/TryVxN0DRFI/AAAAAAAADBg/0uO5AO5P8vo/s320/33yaz.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I pick it up tomorrow and bring it to the booth...that is if I can't contain myself and have to paint it...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am still pinching myself!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-5543280601408674747?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-52369116369068150472011-11-09T21:37:00.000-05:002011-11-09T21:37:33.153-05:00Before and After: Drexel Side TableIt is the week of white paint before and afters. I could write an ode to white paint. It would be Shakespearian in nature and Krylon-esque in content. So here is the back story. Found this piece piled, I mean it was piled, on top of a whole bunch of other furniture.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7CVffRuSwZE/TrstuMP0pkI/AAAAAAAADA8/3QCzntfMLWY/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7CVffRuSwZE/TrstuMP0pkI/AAAAAAAADA8/3QCzntfMLWY/s400/photo.JPG" width="297" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There it is...upside down...buckled into my back seat. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What attracted me to it was the campaign-esque hardware on the corners, and these fantastic pulls that had a bamboo feel, which I get giddy about. I looked at the drawers and saw that they had dovetailing so I knew it was a well constructed piece albeit the fact that it had water damage, a dingy yellow color, rusted hardware, and some spots of....something. ewww. It also didn't hurt that on the inside of the drawer it said it was made by Drexel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thought about painting it a crazy color, but decided that it needed a classic treatment...some Krylon dual primer+color spray paint annnnnd....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mAKVH9v5jPM/TrswBoNGaJI/AAAAAAAADBE/3iNcVTKlWOM/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mAKVH9v5jPM/TrswBoNGaJI/AAAAAAAADBE/3iNcVTKlWOM/s400/photo.JPG" width="297" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There she is in the booth!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I shined up the hardware with a metallic wax by Rub N' Buff. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is for sale now in Raleigh over at the <a href="http://bridgetjadwick.vpweb.com/">Cheshire Cat Gallery</a>...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That is, after I removed some places where my black jeans decided to stain the white paint... I mean I know I like cheap jeans, but daggum it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-5236911636906815047?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-76719113384539287042011-11-08T15:30:00.000-05:002011-11-08T15:30:13.217-05:00CURATE: BraceletsIt's raining vintage gold toned bracelets in CURATE. It's not as cool as when it rains men, but these won't ever leave their towels on the bathroom floor or drink all the milk in the fridge...yes you know who you are :)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-giinL05y5sw/TrmO2l6DFOI/AAAAAAAADAY/p801Wyb6TxE/s1600/IMGP7503.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-giinL05y5sw/TrmO2l6DFOI/AAAAAAAADAY/p801Wyb6TxE/s400/IMGP7503.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85524567/vintage-gold-tone-clamper-bracelet-with">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WGCVrrUNgR8/TrmPLUvJdPI/AAAAAAAADAg/fBb_YOKqrdc/s1600/IMGP7507.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WGCVrrUNgR8/TrmPLUvJdPI/AAAAAAAADAg/fBb_YOKqrdc/s400/IMGP7507.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85525898/vintage-clamper-bracelet-gold-tone">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dEt3yAIGA4M/TrmPehdxB0I/AAAAAAAADAo/F4dufTi0k1M/s1600/IMGP7512.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dEt3yAIGA4M/TrmPehdxB0I/AAAAAAAADAo/F4dufTi0k1M/s400/IMGP7512.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85527082/vintage-gold-tone-faux-clasps-bangle?ref=v1_other_1">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They would also make for great Christmas gifts...or holiday gifts...or just because...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-7671911338453928704?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-73039254017438937222011-11-07T08:30:00.000-05:002011-11-08T08:02:30.344-05:00Before and After: Elephant Side Table<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I found this guy on a recent trip to Greensboro. Someone had half-way and half-assed painted him. I knew he needed to get spiffed up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">BEFORE:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hxddmN5KtRE/TrdWjZQlViI/AAAAAAAADAE/nYWMn2eE9zw/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hxddmN5KtRE/TrdWjZQlViI/AAAAAAAADAE/nYWMn2eE9zw/s400/photo.JPG" width="297" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes, this is what we call a bad color scheme with an even sloppier paint job. This elephant is not fit to be living inside where he so desperately wants to be...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">AFTER:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UuulHaSZIpE/TrdXKPNPszI/AAAAAAAADAM/wRdZgTs7ts0/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UuulHaSZIpE/TrdXKPNPszI/AAAAAAAADAM/wRdZgTs7ts0/s400/photo.JPG" width="297" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ah-thank you white paint. After a fresh coat of glossy white he was placed in the booth, given his cute purple leopard-spot FINDS tag, and then my friend R purchased him. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's important to find good homes for stray elephant side tables. I love a good second chance story with a happy ending.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-7303925401743893722?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-55203044464752936832011-11-01T08:07:00.000-04:002011-11-01T08:07:00.524-04:00The Booth: First PicturesYesterday was a long day. It began by visiting my parent's storage unit where I had stashed an old thrift store find of mine. I got it without having any space or need for it, but when you see it you will understand why I went to the trouble....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LClc3DaY3DA/Tq9UpAqMBfI/AAAAAAAAC_U/5MkKnpZK7KU/s1600/photo_2_2_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LClc3DaY3DA/Tq9UpAqMBfI/AAAAAAAAC_U/5MkKnpZK7KU/s400/photo_2_2_2.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The first part of the day was spent using Restore-a-Finish to get the paint and scratches off of this un-loved beauty. We restored it to it's original glory and off it went to the booth. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HAc8t9PJ1xc/Tq9YyiodGXI/AAAAAAAAC_c/vifB7if-SKk/s1600/photo_2_2_2_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HAc8t9PJ1xc/Tq9YyiodGXI/AAAAAAAAC_c/vifB7if-SKk/s400/photo_2_2_2_2.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here it is in it's eeeeeaaaarrrllly stages. There is a lot of work to be done. We need to have some peg boards made and painted so we can hang things like that distressed faux bamboo mirror in the corner...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nKkwd2pqBeE/Tq9ZHvhV4RI/AAAAAAAAC_k/s5sjIUvSatg/s1600/photo_3_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nKkwd2pqBeE/Tq9ZHvhV4RI/AAAAAAAAC_k/s5sjIUvSatg/s400/photo_3_2.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some of the merch in the chippendale secretary. Including these lamps...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V1QMzSrPUkk/Tq9ZbthydPI/AAAAAAAAC_s/adDPDH_tVsI/s1600/photo_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V1QMzSrPUkk/Tq9ZbthydPI/AAAAAAAAC_s/adDPDH_tVsI/s400/photo_2.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gYZs_Ut1MwE/Tq9ZiULL6sI/AAAAAAAAC_0/0jfbSa93XE4/s1600/photo_2_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gYZs_Ut1MwE/Tq9ZiULL6sI/AAAAAAAAC_0/0jfbSa93XE4/s400/photo_2_2.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">SO excited to finally have a space! Tonight it hit me though....I technically now have 3 jobs. My real job, my Etsy shop, and now the booth. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Things just got real people.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-5520304446475293683?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-33401300286793185592011-10-31T08:04:00.000-04:002011-10-31T08:04:29.141-04:00We finally have a name for the new booth! It will be called FINDS. This weekend I made a lot of good "finds" including an amazing lamp at a Salvation Army and an elephant side table. Good things are coming today is the set up day, pictures tomorrow! Here are the tags we will be using...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J0zmfi4Ys00/Tq4Gr_BlC3I/AAAAAAAAC_A/RPvvl0YSkDo/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J0zmfi4Ys00/Tq4Gr_BlC3I/AAAAAAAAC_A/RPvvl0YSkDo/s400/photo.JPG" width="297" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made them using this amazing create your own stamp set that Martha Stewart is hawking. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pm2rVMiEIgw/Tq4Ilh4r4RI/AAAAAAAAC_I/Uymfs5DHcg0/s1600/41p9FowRgzL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pm2rVMiEIgw/Tq4Ilh4r4RI/AAAAAAAAC_I/Uymfs5DHcg0/s400/41p9FowRgzL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Get it <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Martha-Stewart-Crafts-Your-Stamp/dp/B0046NPE5I">HERE.</a> You'll be glad you did.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-3340130028679318559?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-7204370830853294932011-10-29T09:29:00.002-04:002011-10-29T09:29:46.492-04:00YouTube Friday: ChurchAbout to go on a major excursion with my friend C. We will be looking for things for her new house and for my booth. We might have to stop and get McDonald's Ice Cream Cones....you know to keep up our strength.<br /><br />Have a good weekend!<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="335" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/iFpsAfNvUkw" width="600"></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-720437083085329493?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-18190050811697197892011-10-27T09:22:00.001-04:002011-10-27T09:22:33.698-04:00Exciting News!So if you follow me on twitter then you might have heard me talking about an exciting extension of my Etsy business, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/eviebdixon?ref=si_shop">CURATE</a>. Well...it's time to let the cat out of the bag...my mom and I have signed up to have our own booth at the local vintage/antique mall! It's called the <a href="http://bridgetjadwick.vpweb.com/">Cheshire Cat Gallery</a> and it is located in Cameron Village which is right in the heart of Raleigh, NC.<br /><br />We start our lease on November 1st and I have been scrambling around like a mad woman trying to get things together to put in the shop. We don't even have a name for our shop yet...so first things first. <br /><br />Here is a quick sneak peak at some things that are going to go in our booth:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eY9goMfu75Q/TqlaMYo31fI/AAAAAAAAC90/3RJyNmYxasU/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eY9goMfu75Q/TqlaMYo31fI/AAAAAAAAC90/3RJyNmYxasU/s320/photo.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lots of really great lamps. Need to get lots of shades that are equally as cool and covered in their plastic sleeves.</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UonjyPeg3tI/TqlaFsoczII/AAAAAAAAC9s/mpCc0zpebdY/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UonjyPeg3tI/TqlaFsoczII/AAAAAAAAC9s/mpCc0zpebdY/s320/photo.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This crazy awesome 70's chandelier. It works.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mom will be bringing a few more traditional items like blue willow, canton, imari, and other china. You can expect to see a lot of re-finished furniture and well priced oriental rugs. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We will also have a chippendale hutch/desk with a serpentine front going in. Hand made pillows will follow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am SO excited about this new venture. If you are local or in town I hope that you will visit!</div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-1819005081169719789?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-31438026636305332212011-10-21T10:29:00.000-04:002011-10-21T10:29:18.146-04:00YouTube Friday: Nat King ColeI have been listening to a lot of 40's-60's jazz lately. It's really perfect for the fall weather. It's mellow and makes me want to get into a cozy sweater. This weekend might include an estate sale...and will definitely include some sleep and cozy sweaters. Hope everyone has a great weekend!<br /><br />Nat King Cole is one of my favorites, my dad always had it playing in the house when he and my mom threw parties. When I was 8 or so dad took me to see his daughter, Natalie Cole, in concert. I knew all the words and decided to sing along with her and dad had to tell me that the people around us were "here to see Natalie sing" and not me! Now I just save that sort of singing for my car...<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="437" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/8kP8jPa1wCg" width="600"></iframe><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="437" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/qXVWwJaF6pc" width="600"></iframe><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="437" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/JErVP6xLZwg" width="600"></iframe><br /><br /><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-3143802663630533221?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-35091700163358615672011-10-20T10:03:00.000-04:002011-10-20T10:29:33.409-04:00URBAGESo I have been sitting on a little secret. I just got permission to release it, so I had to share in this fabulousness with you. As you know, I frequently have a thrifting/estate sale/antiquing partner and that is my boyfriend, A. Which is great that we share in this hobby, and some of you have said just as much, but what you don't know is that he also has his own Etsy shop! <br /><br />His style is very similar to mine, but he definitely has his own eye for things so we aren't competing for items.....that much! He really digs mid-century modern and 50's and 60's barware. He has great taste (I mean, he dates me so obviously...haha ok joking but still sort of serious), so I thought I would share a few things from his shop, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/URBAGE">URBAGE</a> (great name right?).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m5ZavSfNPDA/TqAnySINEpI/AAAAAAAAC84/3n2t7ltKkrI/s1600/il_570xN.276123518.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m5ZavSfNPDA/TqAnySINEpI/AAAAAAAAC84/3n2t7ltKkrI/s400/il_570xN.276123518.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vintage Hand Painted Italian Ceramic Elephant Bookends.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some lady in Helsinki has her eyes on these so if you want them I would snatch them up now!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83077714/pair-of-vintage-hand-painted-italian">HERE</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mSBuozALXkg/TqAoccsipzI/AAAAAAAAC9A/UxRJowwbjLs/s1600/il_570xN.273732651.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mSBuozALXkg/TqAoccsipzI/AAAAAAAAC9A/UxRJowwbjLs/s400/il_570xN.273732651.jpg" width="247" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">An awesome vintage seltzer bottle perfect for your retro bar.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82586068/vintage-30s-sparklets-syphon-seltzer">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2rxu8bezMM4/TqAovb0EABI/AAAAAAAAC9I/V3DQka0Yv8c/s1600/il_570xN.271993496.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2rxu8bezMM4/TqAovb0EABI/AAAAAAAAC9I/V3DQka0Yv8c/s400/il_570xN.271993496.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">THESE...I can't get over how much I love these. Vintage Bronze Foo Dog-y things.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82077728/pair-of-vintage-hollywood-regency-bronze">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A6MGbYh0NZA/TqApELjmWUI/AAAAAAAAC9Q/aYWb0aqcw_U/s1600/il_570xN.271529946.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A6MGbYh0NZA/TqApELjmWUI/AAAAAAAAC9Q/aYWb0aqcw_U/s400/il_570xN.271529946.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Amazing vintage green and blue glasses set with gold carrying tray that has this great Greek key detail on it's side.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81945694/beautiful-set-of-mid-century-green-and?ref=v1_other_2">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What do y'all think of URBAGE? I love it, but then again I'm slightly biased...but even if he wasn't my main squeeze I would think he had some really cool stuff.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will take a picture of his store room next week, y'all will not even believe the stuff he has that he hasn't even listed yet. It will blow your mind.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Please go check out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/URBAGE?ref=seller_info">URBAGE</a> and add him to your favorites...it would make his day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-3509170016335861567?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-55441692212550212932011-10-18T08:00:00.000-04:002011-10-18T08:00:11.788-04:00Splurge Urge: iPhone CaseMy old Blackberry kicked the bucket two months back and I decided to complete my little Apple family and get an iPhone. Lately I have been obsessed with finding a really cute case for it and I found that Etsy has been a surprisingly great source. I have a hard time shelling out lots of cash for something that is just meant to protect an already expensive device, but I justify it by telling myself that I use it multiple times EVERY day. So, let's peruse shall we?<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wuYr7wLS-Is/Tpze-9tii_I/AAAAAAAAC8Q/IZYQvBZCx58/s1600/il_570xN.277675041.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="258" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wuYr7wLS-Is/Tpze-9tii_I/AAAAAAAAC8Q/IZYQvBZCx58/s400/il_570xN.277675041.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Poppymint Series of cases, I really like the Ikat and the one on the far left</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83710842/personalized-modern-iphone">$60</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g4_AF1nrCcQ/TpzguUxNmFI/AAAAAAAAC8Y/Iu95S-UlxVk/s1600/il_570xN.259501141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="322" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g4_AF1nrCcQ/TpzguUxNmFI/AAAAAAAAC8Y/Iu95S-UlxVk/s400/il_570xN.259501141.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Like the orange and this one has a space for your ID and cash when you are going out...a plus</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77253859/iphone-4-4s-case-cover-id-mix-and-match">$54</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_gSDsmjCIVQ/Tpzip4gpbiI/AAAAAAAAC8g/Lswr6sVo43Q/s1600/il_570xN.228363872.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_gSDsmjCIVQ/Tpzip4gpbiI/AAAAAAAAC8g/Lswr6sVo43Q/s400/il_570xN.228363872.jpg" width="222" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dig the multi-colored chevron</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82579528/personalized-multi-chevron-iphone-case?ref=v1_other_1">$55</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4LTBZbz01bI/TpzkBRyqtqI/AAAAAAAAC8o/0-ft2maC0Eg/s1600/il_570xN.279014263.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4LTBZbz01bI/TpzkBRyqtqI/AAAAAAAAC8o/0-ft2maC0Eg/s400/il_570xN.279014263.jpg" width="382" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love the bunting!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84086843/iphone-4-or-4s-case-personalized-banner?ref=sr_list_16&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=personalized+iphone+case&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=US&ga_view_type=list&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">$50</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2okfoVN6gkw/Tpzkp1bsxNI/AAAAAAAAC8w/gPPWHT01Kd4/s1600/il_570xN.255093218.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2okfoVN6gkw/Tpzkp1bsxNI/AAAAAAAAC8w/gPPWHT01Kd4/s320/il_570xN.255093218.jpg" width="181" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can't go wrong with Greek Key.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77199568/cursive-greek-key-custom-iphone-case?ref=sr_list_23&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=personalized+iphone+case&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=US&ga_view_type=list&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">$55</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What do you think? Would you spend the cash on this accessory?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-5544169221255021293?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-74240658591964861892011-10-17T21:49:00.000-04:002011-10-17T21:49:50.465-04:00A Catch UpI have been a bad blogger again. Let's sit down and catch up shall we? <br /><br />Last weekend I went to an estate sale at a veerrrrry old established home. I managed to drag myself out of bed and get in line...but somehow A and I still weren't the first people there. It wasn't a bad wait outside the house though since the air has turned cool and crisp. I picked up a few things that I have added to the shop:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FyXYpyKC5bg/TpzO3TtuTWI/AAAAAAAAC7E/3pGcAOvTm_Q/s1600/IMGP7382.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FyXYpyKC5bg/TpzO3TtuTWI/AAAAAAAAC7E/3pGcAOvTm_Q/s400/IMGP7382.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pair of Asian Style Tin Snack Trays</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84066784/vintage-asian-style-tin-trays-set-of-2">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YI2wKbuQDIw/TpzPgTPQ6NI/AAAAAAAAC7M/CMcSnipLwkE/s1600/IMGP7397.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YI2wKbuQDIw/TpzPgTPQ6NI/AAAAAAAAC7M/CMcSnipLwkE/s400/IMGP7397.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vintage Repro Staffordshire Dogs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84071814/vintage-hand-painted-staffordshire-dogs">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--MjxRAJ2css/TpzR4ouVv5I/AAAAAAAAC74/-Pz27bvflU8/s1600/IMGP7389.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--MjxRAJ2css/TpzR4ouVv5I/AAAAAAAAC74/-Pz27bvflU8/s400/IMGP7389.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Large Pink Magnolia Tin Tray</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84067404/vintage-pink-tin-tray-w-magnolia">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have been putting pumpkin seeds on everything.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1IJ3OQf3hK8/TpzWIVowNtI/AAAAAAAAC8A/LE_0unB6UnI/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1IJ3OQf3hK8/TpzWIVowNtI/AAAAAAAAC8A/LE_0unB6UnI/s400/photo.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And Lewis decided that one bed was not enough...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cZa8v7_l71Q/TpzYAw5tj7I/AAAAAAAAC8I/QW_SDdnZiZk/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cZa8v7_l71Q/TpzYAw5tj7I/AAAAAAAAC8I/QW_SDdnZiZk/s400/photo.JPG" width="297" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I got my desk chair recovered and I added a zebra rug to my office that I got with work award points so it was freee. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And that's what you've missed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-7424065859196486189?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-64895453890874011032011-10-09T21:10:00.000-04:002011-10-09T21:10:01.280-04:00New HotnessSorry I went MIA last week, I just needed some time to regroup and focus on my real work life...<br /><br />Here is some new schtuff I got going on in the shop:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6zrB5ZVpD0o/TpJCcc7TGQI/AAAAAAAAC6o/9_wwAPfQXzQ/s1600/IMGP7371.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6zrB5ZVpD0o/TpJCcc7TGQI/AAAAAAAAC6o/9_wwAPfQXzQ/s400/IMGP7371.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are some crazy cool foo dogs. They are LARGE too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83392913/vintage-foo-dogs-unique-hollywood">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fRdX7d8w2IM/TpJC8npi89I/AAAAAAAAC6s/Wyw2iaI68mg/s1600/IMGP7364.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fRdX7d8w2IM/TpJC8npi89I/AAAAAAAAC6s/Wyw2iaI68mg/s400/IMGP7364.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Neat 50's glasses in pink, white, and turquoise.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83046024/vintage-50s-glassware-set-of-6-in-pink">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fFkd6WpEIwE/TpJD9wvezLI/AAAAAAAAC6w/Y2OA4PF4Jic/s1600/IMGP7303.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fFkd6WpEIwE/TpJD9wvezLI/AAAAAAAAC6w/Y2OA4PF4Jic/s400/IMGP7303.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Set of 4 vintage Japanese bowls.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82903897/vintage-japanese-bowls">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p65u-XP8_IY/TpJEjFMHhJI/AAAAAAAAC64/4U5UMjcXpWI/s1600/IMGP7326.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p65u-XP8_IY/TpJEjFMHhJI/AAAAAAAAC64/4U5UMjcXpWI/s400/IMGP7326.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another pair of these amazing brass Asian Character Wall Sconces!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82905700/vintage-brass-octagonal-asian-character">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">More coming later this week!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-6489545389087401103?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-67924681202109157922011-09-30T19:12:00.000-04:002011-09-30T19:12:08.441-04:00YouTube Friday: Gimmie DatI'll be learning this dance this weekend. SO many great things about this. When I'm not learning the dance I will be sewing myself a custom "FLY" fanny pack...<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="437" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/MakgTQ_Ubzs" width="600"></iframe><br /><br />Have a great weekend errebody.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-6792468120210915792?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-69958841511074843172011-09-29T10:14:00.000-04:002011-09-29T10:14:18.394-04:00Splurge Urge: Pretty Rugs and a Gold Chair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RTMTO6Kbd3o/ToR72KiswvI/AAAAAAAAC6M/8EBH-Uc8CCw/s1600/il_570xN.266847504.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RTMTO6Kbd3o/ToR72KiswvI/AAAAAAAAC6M/8EBH-Uc8CCw/s400/il_570xN.266847504.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80609347/amazing-kilim-rug-5-x-8">Kilim Rug</a>....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">or</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cEeWB5PWuAk/ToR8NYASJkI/AAAAAAAAC6U/oCbtPxJc1iI/s1600/il_570xN.268230202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cEeWB5PWuAk/ToR8NYASJkI/AAAAAAAAC6U/oCbtPxJc1iI/s400/il_570xN.268230202.jpg" width="301" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81000065/antique-imperial-chinese-orange-rug-335">Imperial Chinese Rug</a>....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And place this gold <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80670005/antique-50s-hollywood-regency-marilyn">Hollywood Regency Budoir chair</a> on either.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2qA9bT0JX2c/ToR8gpAgh2I/AAAAAAAAC6Y/UutILzqVUaU/s1600/il_570xN.267032939.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2qA9bT0JX2c/ToR8gpAgh2I/AAAAAAAAC6Y/UutILzqVUaU/s400/il_570xN.267032939.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Out of my price range, but a girl can dream no?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-6995884151107484317?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-11337849945086556962011-09-27T21:59:00.000-04:002011-09-27T21:59:26.836-04:00How I DoThis is what a lot of my days are looking like...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gDCKAVVl-LM/ToJ8o6-mATI/AAAAAAAAC6A/wPt8KH9yyr4/s1600/IMGP7293.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gDCKAVVl-LM/ToJ8o6-mATI/AAAAAAAAC6A/wPt8KH9yyr4/s400/IMGP7293.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And this is how I do this...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-anf0jckwhSg/ToJ9S9VoYSI/AAAAAAAAC6E/fVn6blH-HyA/s1600/IMGP7294.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-anf0jckwhSg/ToJ9S9VoYSI/AAAAAAAAC6E/fVn6blH-HyA/s320/IMGP7294.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pretty tissue paper and my bitness card. Bam.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-1133784994508655696?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-13551634234492727312011-09-26T08:29:00.000-04:002011-09-26T08:29:35.028-04:00CURATE: Na New Na NewSo the antiques fair turned out to be a huge bust. Not only was it a mess because the rain came and soaked the giant field where it was, but the prices were high. It was days like that when I wish I still had my Jeep and it's four wheel drive instead of my little company car. The mud was errewhere and A and I ended up having to chuck our mud drenched boots in my trunk and I can't even bear to even think about beginning to clean them off. I did manage to find a few things in spite of the dreary conditions....I present to you the latest in the CURATE lineup...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OaGts0fIjJA/ToBtdhQAbCI/AAAAAAAAC5c/LRt6mGWrWbA/s1600/IMGP7278.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OaGts0fIjJA/ToBtdhQAbCI/AAAAAAAAC5c/LRt6mGWrWbA/s400/IMGP7278.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vintage Glassware Set of 4</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82557345/vintage-gold-and-white-glasses-set-of-4">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rVUjzjPJbkA/ToBt1lkb8BI/AAAAAAAAC5g/xHZgIc24nZo/s1600/IMGP7279.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rVUjzjPJbkA/ToBt1lkb8BI/AAAAAAAAC5g/xHZgIc24nZo/s400/IMGP7279.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Art Deco Salt and Pepper Shakers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82559416/art-deco-salt-and-pepper-shaker-set?ref=v1_other_1">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BoEFAlc4m_k/ToBuJWWWHTI/AAAAAAAAC5o/yxPsTGkmPJo/s1600/IMGP7284.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BoEFAlc4m_k/ToBuJWWWHTI/AAAAAAAAC5o/yxPsTGkmPJo/s400/IMGP7284.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This already sold in a matter of hours but I had to show it to you anyway...it was this amazing blue glass vintage seltzer bottle. If you are interested I might be able to get my hands on a few more in October...let me know.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R1f6FQQvT7o/ToBujWe1_3I/AAAAAAAAC5s/uX4R5mzH5Jg/s1600/IMGP7289.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R1f6FQQvT7o/ToBujWe1_3I/AAAAAAAAC5s/uX4R5mzH5Jg/s320/IMGP7289.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Really neat tiger planter...but I think he would be cutest on your desk to hold pens etc.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82556028/vintage-tiger-planter">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8jAMAByJ3Ys/ToBu5XQ27PI/AAAAAAAAC5w/_UQihNxERYA/s1600/IMGP7260.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8jAMAByJ3Ys/ToBu5XQ27PI/AAAAAAAAC5w/_UQihNxERYA/s400/IMGP7260.JPG" width="245" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vintage Brass Letter Opener with Dancing Bull</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82366479/vintage-brass-letter-opener-with-bull-on">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ccznMD9nhn4/ToBvNTseSwI/AAAAAAAAC54/1-fGx9Kb5e0/s1600/IMGP7250.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="395" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ccznMD9nhn4/ToBvNTseSwI/AAAAAAAAC54/1-fGx9Kb5e0/s400/IMGP7250.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vintage English Tin Tray with Asian Theme</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82362710/vintage-asian-tin-tray-by-daher">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">10 bonus cool points to anyone who gets the reference in the title of this post!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-1355163423449272731?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-7829465399141231932011-09-23T09:30:00.000-04:002011-09-23T09:30:25.758-04:00YouTube Friday: A Brand New ColonyThanks so much to everyone for your comments on my bathroom makeover! I am excited to have a few days off to actually be at home and enjoy it. This weekend I will be going to the Liberty, NC Antiques Fair...hoping to pick up some new goodies for the shop! I did add a few new things last night....be sure to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/eviebdixon?ref=si_shop">check it out</a>...especially the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82365719/vintage-blue-and-white-elephant-teapot">elephant teapot</a>...which is to die for.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k1axej3M6Ec/TnyJKVKpuDI/AAAAAAAAC5U/GqnMcz6_ns0/s1600/IMGP7271.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k1axej3M6Ec/TnyJKVKpuDI/AAAAAAAAC5U/GqnMcz6_ns0/s400/IMGP7271.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I could totally see him as not only a teapot but also a vase for flowers...maybe some pretty pinks and oranges and greens!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This weeks YouTube Friday is an old song but a new favorite of mine. There isn't a video, boo, but there are pictures that change, yay!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="437" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/AcqQDM-qOG0" width="600"></iframe></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-782946539914123193?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-69134350380569045642011-09-22T09:40:00.001-04:002011-09-22T09:42:08.606-04:00Before and After: Two-Tone Bathroom Take 2So, you know me, I begin to itch if I don't have some sort of new home improvement project in the works. Last night was no exception because I have had a bee in my bonnet for a while about the color of my bathroom. I mean, don't get me wrong, I really liked the old color, or two-tone color, but it had grown stale. The pretty aqua blue combined with my pink walls in the living room began to appear juvenile to me and maybe a little too bright? I had painted the bathroom a bright color because it is small and thats what you are supposed to do with small rooms right? However, this quote from Celerie Kemble, or at least I think it was her, kept swirling around my brain: "I know you are not supposed to paint small spaces a dark color, but every time I do it I have never regretted it." Or something along those lines. So I got kinda crazy on my Wednesday night before watching my DVRed episodes of "New Girl" and "Modern Family":<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">BEFORE</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X6lBYJaohT4/TRzO5vUVWZI/AAAAAAAAB1U/pbKpVX7cD4s/s1600/IMGP2571.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X6lBYJaohT4/TRzO5vUVWZI/AAAAAAAAB1U/pbKpVX7cD4s/s400/IMGP2571.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And AFTER</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1v6106G97_4/Tns486cCMuI/AAAAAAAAC5I/S4OpqfJjFVU/s1600/IMGP7247.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1v6106G97_4/Tns486cCMuI/AAAAAAAAC5I/S4OpqfJjFVU/s400/IMGP7247.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IY0AbsENdYk/Tns5NZ7iEuI/AAAAAAAAC5M/cpQbhgUMkhM/s1600/IMGP7248.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IY0AbsENdYk/Tns5NZ7iEuI/AAAAAAAAC5M/cpQbhgUMkhM/s400/IMGP7248.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes I painted the top part of the walls AND the ceiling a color called "charcoal sketch." And guess what? I do not regret the dark color at all! In fact I think that it actually makes the bathroom appear bigger. To keep the dark feeling feminine I have a few touches of pink along with some gold toned accessories.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What do you think? Would you go dark in a small space? How do you feel about painting the ceiling? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-6913435038056904564?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-48835028241713942702011-09-20T11:30:00.000-04:002011-09-20T11:30:06.652-04:00CURATE: Graphic Vintage Fabric Pillows<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A couple of weeks ago I was up in Virginia shopping for CURATE and I came across a yard of this great vintage fabric. I wish that you could tell more from these pictures that it is a basket weave with both pink and red. I decided to make a pair of 14" X 14" pillows out of some of the fabric. They are graphic and really fun, and in my opinion a great bargain since they are already stuffed and you won't have to buy an insert for them in addition to the pillow cover.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-La4Rj_C8Fws/TnivxSkZAOI/AAAAAAAAC48/YwaexNLWmBI/s1600/IMGP7213.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-La4Rj_C8Fws/TnivxSkZAOI/AAAAAAAAC48/YwaexNLWmBI/s400/IMGP7213.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-t_pHoBChC6E/TniwFAMs-II/AAAAAAAAC5A/RDANjJttBPU/s1600/IMGP7215.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-t_pHoBChC6E/TniwFAMs-II/AAAAAAAAC5A/RDANjJttBPU/s400/IMGP7215.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$30</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81642059/pair-of-vintage-fabric-throw-pillows-14">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-4883502824171394270?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-82709062680986388012011-09-19T20:18:00.001-04:002011-09-19T20:18:00.646-04:00Splurge Urge: Silk Crepe Cheetah Tunic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TY_dRCb0RrI/TnammamCe-I/AAAAAAAAC4o/v5l8nNb0pWs/s1600/il_570xN.270922318.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TY_dRCb0RrI/TnammamCe-I/AAAAAAAAC4o/v5l8nNb0pWs/s400/il_570xN.270922318.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Za9POd9dlSw/TnamtC16d_I/AAAAAAAAC4s/zFlEqfgsADw/s1600/il_570xN.270922296.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Za9POd9dlSw/TnamtC16d_I/AAAAAAAAC4s/zFlEqfgsADw/s400/il_570xN.270922296.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81768859/silk-crepe-cheetah-tunic?ref=af_you_favitem">$210</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I LOVE this silk crepe cheetah tunic. Check out her Etsy shop, it reminds me a lot of EmersonMade...only everything in her shop is actually IN stock.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I just got this scarf this weekend from Target...a nod to this look for less...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NVG6YF-a-aE/TnantCey2YI/AAAAAAAAC4w/QD02ycmwyFU/s1600/13542138_is.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NVG6YF-a-aE/TnantCey2YI/AAAAAAAAC4w/QD02ycmwyFU/s400/13542138_is.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$12.99</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.target.com/p/Merona-174-Bamboo-Fiber-Woven-Print-Ivory/-/A-13542138">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-8270906268098638801?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-37821932499980375792011-09-16T09:00:00.000-04:002011-09-16T09:00:11.624-04:00YouTube Friday: It Started To RainIt just got pleasantly cool here in NC and even a little rainy. I hope it holds off enough for me to enjoy the Carolina football game tomorrow and maybe make a couple of estate sales... <br /><br />Today's YouTube Friday is one of my long time favorite songs. It sort of has a fall vibe to me so I thought it would be a refreshing choice.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="335" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cpcJA6POKvA" width="600"></iframe><br /><br />Also, here is the album version:<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="437" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YXR2kgTRgeE" width="600"></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-3782193249998037579?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-18310183335776531082011-09-15T11:21:00.000-04:002011-09-15T11:21:54.746-04:00CURATE: Lion's Head Earrings Are In!If you have been following the blog for a while you might have noticed I have a thing for lion's head detailing...like <a href="http://eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com/2011/05/heads-of-lions.html">HERE</a> and <a href="http://eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com/2011/05/craigslist-100-cabinet.html">HERE</a>.<br /><br />This fall animal prints are going to be a huge trend to watch, and in my personal opinion some animal themed jewelry is going to show up as well.<br /><br />I found some more lion's head goodness and knew that I needed to add them to the shop...share with the people and all that jazz...and I think that they are both BARGAINS!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aUcO_NLT8X8/TnIV6qAdeSI/AAAAAAAAC4M/W5q7qkYk4bQ/s1600/IMGP7225.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aUcO_NLT8X8/TnIV6qAdeSI/AAAAAAAAC4M/W5q7qkYk4bQ/s400/IMGP7225.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These earrings are Kenneth Jay Lane for Avon and they are awesome. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I discovered the exact same pair in three other shops on Etsy, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77795946/kenneth-lane-kjl-earrings-lion?ref=sr_list_1&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=KJL+earrings&ga_view_type=list&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage">one charging</a> $40, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80392597/vintage-kjl-for-avon-lion-doorknocker?ref=sr_list_10&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=KJL+earrings&ga_view_type=list&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage">one charging</a> $30, and the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76094774/vintage-1980s-kenneth-j-lane-for-avon?ref=sr_list_34&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=KJL+earrings&ga_view_type=list&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage">other charging</a> $50. I'm offering these up for....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$18.50</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81802612/kjl-for-avon-lions-head-door-knocker">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also on the market are these Lion's Head Studs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KnSdliYYXog/TnIWjAgQPOI/AAAAAAAAC4Q/26FJyPUK-VU/s1600/IMGP7221.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KnSdliYYXog/TnIWjAgQPOI/AAAAAAAAC4Q/26FJyPUK-VU/s400/IMGP7221.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So if the "door knocker" style isn't your thing these would be perfect for you!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$13.50</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81801910/vintage-gold-tone-lion-head-earring">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-1831018333577653108?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-48119233602538116342011-09-14T08:47:00.002-04:002011-09-14T15:02:34.711-04:00CURATE: Hobnail Chenille BedspreadYou may remember a while back when I found what I considered to be a steal when I got my vintage chenille bedspread....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GX-UHjMJ2sE/TflCdiiWUII/AAAAAAAACoE/ZOFtvzV_gNU/s1600/IMGP6207.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GX-UHjMJ2sE/TflCdiiWUII/AAAAAAAACoE/ZOFtvzV_gNU/s320/IMGP6207.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well...I found another one! It is tagged that it is made by Bates, which is famous for their chenille bedspreads and it is in fantastic condition! I am offering it up in the shop for a STEAL. I like to pass my bargains along....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8EfdMSA_04o/TnCiNHXtElI/AAAAAAAAC4A/TJ45xW01cSg/s1600/photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8EfdMSA_04o/TnCiNHXtElI/AAAAAAAAC4A/TJ45xW01cSg/s400/photo.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81760294/vintage-white-chenille-hobnail-bedspread">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">38.50</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">***** UPDATE: Item has sold!******</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-4811923360253811634?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-90264674962377533062011-09-12T10:35:00.000-04:002011-09-12T10:35:20.062-04:00On The Cheap: Lamp Look for Less<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vQ43umY0dWk/Tm4V4s4eBsI/AAAAAAAAC3o/97KEkMkMZdw/s1600/pineapple+lamp+girl+meets+glamour.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vQ43umY0dWk/Tm4V4s4eBsI/AAAAAAAAC3o/97KEkMkMZdw/s400/pineapple+lamp+girl+meets+glamour.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Great use of the retro white pineapple lamp. Really like the wall paper and green/white combo and the stack of books with the glass snail, great vignette.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But how can you get this look on the cheap?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K9exsALiYP0/Tm4Wb7pYbkI/AAAAAAAAC3s/Udgxhn0FQvk/s1600/IMGP6941.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K9exsALiYP0/Tm4Wb7pYbkI/AAAAAAAAC3s/Udgxhn0FQvk/s400/IMGP6941.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80438364/large-retro-white-pineapple-lamp-mid">LARGE white pineapple lamp available in CURATE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$52.50</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think this lamp is perfect to copy the look above. I got it at an estate sale so it is legit vintage. It is a great deal too because this lamp is literally 2 1/2 feet tall. Bang and style for your buck!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tiYyD1rGUxw/Tm4Xe22gl8I/AAAAAAAAC3w/0q1ZQH5ls1M/s1600/pineapple+lamp+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tiYyD1rGUxw/Tm4Xe22gl8I/AAAAAAAAC3w/0q1ZQH5ls1M/s320/pineapple+lamp+1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This one is available on <a href="http://www.mosmarketplace.com/2011/08/hollywood-regency-vintage-pineapple.html">Matters of Style Marketplace</a> (which I really admire!) but their price is </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$150</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So for about $100 less...I know <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80438364/large-retro-white-pineapple-lamp-mid">which one</a> I would choose....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-9026467496237753306?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-12072648539562756542011-09-12T08:59:00.000-04:002011-09-12T08:59:38.119-04:00Weekender: Flags + Kites + Screens<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I woke up Saturday morning and found the fire station across the street from my place with the American flag draped over my street. On September 11th around noon they made the sirens on the fire truck wail as they looked at the flag lowered to half mast. It was pretty emotional to watch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NRqLIcrd_DM/Tm390AVJ59I/AAAAAAAAC24/Wkt0kAfulE4/s1600/IMGP7207.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NRqLIcrd_DM/Tm390AVJ59I/AAAAAAAAC24/Wkt0kAfulE4/s400/IMGP7207.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I went to an estate sale this weekend as well, and because A had to wait for some guy to get some weight equipment he had sold on Craigslist we arrived a little late. The house was totally picked over by the time we got there, and it STILL pains me that I missed my opportunity to buy this mod room divider. I liked what was going on in this kitchen with the wallpaper/ room divider combo so I thought I would share. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5JUNFlTC3BM/Tm3_DH3XKfI/AAAAAAAAC3E/rlV9MDAK2LQ/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5JUNFlTC3BM/Tm3_DH3XKfI/AAAAAAAAC3E/rlV9MDAK2LQ/s400/photo.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I liked these kites I saw hanging in an antique warehouse. Storing that in my design idea file.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Sq9kRn3IS_8/Tm3_l-suUFI/AAAAAAAAC3I/DknmX15TubQ/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Sq9kRn3IS_8/Tm3_l-suUFI/AAAAAAAAC3I/DknmX15TubQ/s400/photo.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I fell in love with this vintage dress I found. I literally tried it on over my target slip dress in the store. Alas it didn't quite fit, and I would have bought it for CURATE but it was too expensive. Still deserves to be remembered.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-84o0XRE81DI/Tm3_0v8NNTI/AAAAAAAAC3M/TsYswV9ooN8/s1600/photo_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-84o0XRE81DI/Tm3_0v8NNTI/AAAAAAAAC3M/TsYswV9ooN8/s400/photo_2.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lewis decided that he wanted to be my co-pilot.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ab_RM_IynZ4/Tm4BKRdvJkI/AAAAAAAAC3Q/oMkS9YmjRoM/s1600/photo_3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ab_RM_IynZ4/Tm4BKRdvJkI/AAAAAAAAC3Q/oMkS9YmjRoM/s400/photo_3.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I ended the weekend dining al fresco at my parent's place. Dad forgot to replace the outdoor light bulbs so we had to eat by candle light.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IT5qzzgaX-s/Tm4BZbw02uI/AAAAAAAAC3U/LhRQn3HJddc/s1600/photo_4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IT5qzzgaX-s/Tm4BZbw02uI/AAAAAAAAC3U/LhRQn3HJddc/s400/photo_4.JPG" width="375" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What did you do this weekend?</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-1207264853956275654?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-72671544257577778442011-09-08T22:30:00.000-04:002011-09-08T22:30:34.804-04:00Splurge Urge: New Longchamp Donut Purse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZBHCSDGwZXA/Tml5LJ2XQ3I/AAAAAAAAC2s/cAcdrWnQ1vQ/s1600/donut2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="260" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZBHCSDGwZXA/Tml5LJ2XQ3I/AAAAAAAAC2s/cAcdrWnQ1vQ/s400/donut2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lagarconne.com/store/item.htm?itemid=12601&sid=191&pid=#">Longchamp Le Pliage Bag by Bless</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So this is outrageously expensive, but I can't help but love it's cleverness. The bag folds up into it's own donut shaped handles when you are not using it. If you saw the purse that I carry around to work you would be horrified. It's so ratty and terrible and I need to get a new one but I know that I am reallllly hard on my purses. I don't like to change purses either so I keep the same one for a while until it eventually gives out. However, that being said, if you ever need anything like a stain stick, box cutter, coupons, batteries, or tape I more likely than not can pull that out of my purse o' tricks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What is your purse like? Is it a rats nest like mine where you have to fumble around for an hour before finding what you are looking for, or do you keep it clean? </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-7267154425757777844?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-34348080470950975972011-09-08T07:28:00.000-04:002011-09-08T07:28:00.794-04:00People Who Are Talking About It.A big thanks to Leah over at <a href="http://www.couturearabesque.com/">Couture Arabesque</a> (aka my Etsy mentor....let's call her the Etsy whisperer shall we?) for blogging about new items up in CURATE! More importantly, let's check out some fabulousness that she has in her Etsy shop, ViviBell Vintage:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-maAet-3CE-Y/TmfjP1L0MPI/AAAAAAAAC2g/g8fJQ4YX_cY/s1600/il_570xN.235795563.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-maAet-3CE-Y/TmfjP1L0MPI/AAAAAAAAC2g/g8fJQ4YX_cY/s400/il_570xN.235795563.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1980's Pierre Cardin Sparkle Sweater.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72110249/1980s-pierre-cardin-sparkle-sweater">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3-uoBePqctA/Tmfkbv2tPiI/AAAAAAAAC2k/ik7qDGwOwg8/s1600/il_570xN.221612130.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3-uoBePqctA/Tmfkbv2tPiI/AAAAAAAAC2k/ik7qDGwOwg8/s320/il_570xN.221612130.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Black Suede Marquise Pumps</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68712930/black-suede-marquise-pumps-with-gold?ref=v1_other_1">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ok, these are a huge fall staple. Let's review: Top -it's cowl neck, it's black, and it's got a little bit of swank going on with it's sparkles. Shoes- Suede, gold bows, glam-tastic. Instant fall/winter outfit. Pair with dangly earrings and jeans. Done.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also, one of the most common questions that I get is "where do you get the stuff for your shop?" The answer is something that Leah turned me onto a few months back and I have been addicted to ever since...<a href="http://www.estatesales.net/">Estate Sales</a> (this website is aaaahhhmazing). Yup, it can be kind of weird going through a house that hasn't changed a bit since the 70's where the owner has passed away, but sometimes it's just someone trying to downsize. It's important to remember too that you are helping them out by taking away things for them. Let me just tell you though, the things you find are PHENOMENAL! What do you think of estate sales? Have you ever been to one? Would you ever go to one? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Discuss.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-3434808047095097597?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-18963508453481565872011-09-07T09:16:00.000-04:002011-09-07T09:16:08.525-04:00On The Cheap: Rhino LoveI love rhinoceroses. I wish that I could call them rhinocerii but apparently this is not correct. I'm even considering being a rhino for Halloween this year (yes I realize having horns on my head all night would prove to be a logistical nightmare. worth it.). <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VIuMKZrAhgs/Tmdr7ZiPI6I/AAAAAAAAC14/jykRT0z1pzk/s1600/117278183_39KvUr0I_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="245" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VIuMKZrAhgs/Tmdr7ZiPI6I/AAAAAAAAC14/jykRT0z1pzk/s320/117278183_39KvUr0I_c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I mean, look at that.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qYrvGYL2l7I/TmdsBnnaDjI/AAAAAAAAC18/9J9GF2vQAYA/s1600/8973240_w78ZXMun_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="198" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qYrvGYL2l7I/TmdsBnnaDjI/AAAAAAAAC18/9J9GF2vQAYA/s320/8973240_w78ZXMun_c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In my opinion they are far under-appreciated as a species, and I know I'm a die hard elephant fan, but seriously, it's the rhino's turn. Here are some examples of good use of the rhinoceros:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NmqNmT2K6Fs/Tmdsd0mJfvI/AAAAAAAAC2A/xjwQXO8YlzM/s1600/163717056_dtB6mCoE_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NmqNmT2K6Fs/Tmdsd0mJfvI/AAAAAAAAC2A/xjwQXO8YlzM/s320/163717056_dtB6mCoE_c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rhinoceros desk. I die.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m8HcNZecy2k/TmdskGIilNI/AAAAAAAAC2E/4sTeYgW4S2s/s1600/7013987_A204NESC_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m8HcNZecy2k/TmdskGIilNI/AAAAAAAAC2E/4sTeYgW4S2s/s400/7013987_A204NESC_c.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hanging out on some books.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SqefRXvrsXA/Tmdsq0_tUDI/AAAAAAAAC2I/jdoqraKisfs/s1600/11431040_ImQmepdl_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SqefRXvrsXA/Tmdsq0_tUDI/AAAAAAAAC2I/jdoqraKisfs/s400/11431040_ImQmepdl_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rhino and kitteh.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IOiAnQOokzY/Tmdsw9VtfDI/AAAAAAAAC2M/HGXYQJHKJLY/s1600/114286765_W0XV2tVH_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IOiAnQOokzY/Tmdsw9VtfDI/AAAAAAAAC2M/HGXYQJHKJLY/s400/114286765_W0XV2tVH_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rhino lamps. Big thumbs up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--agixNc-mss/Tmds2anU3rI/AAAAAAAAC2Q/v8R0n3P-mA0/s1600/5103090_EHOn37QF_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--agixNc-mss/Tmds2anU3rI/AAAAAAAAC2Q/v8R0n3P-mA0/s400/5103090_EHOn37QF_c.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rhino ring. Must have.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r4U51ynzcbo/Tmds9_eWI3I/AAAAAAAAC2U/xPtbMyc_MU0/s1600/105320980_NHJISn5E_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r4U51ynzcbo/Tmds9_eWI3I/AAAAAAAAC2U/xPtbMyc_MU0/s400/105320980_NHJISn5E_c.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pink rhino way in the back there. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And last but not least, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/eviebdixon?ref=si_shop">CURATE</a> is offering up a rhino planter for your purchasing pleasure...and in Post-College Working Girl Style it is a deal....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E858_cfEDHQ/TmdtVK1btfI/AAAAAAAAC2Y/SUvmjjz_3vM/s1600/IMGP7130.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E858_cfEDHQ/TmdtVK1btfI/AAAAAAAAC2Y/SUvmjjz_3vM/s320/IMGP7130.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zwqQz745DVA/TmdtlpB3qDI/AAAAAAAAC2c/Hbjcac63Q7o/s1600/IMGP7131.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zwqQz745DVA/TmdtlpB3qDI/AAAAAAAAC2c/Hbjcac63Q7o/s320/IMGP7131.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$13.50</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81110930/vintage-rhinoceros-planter">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Go tell it on the mountain....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-1896350845348156587?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-54644446179184270472011-09-07T07:28:00.001-04:002011-09-07T08:36:53.265-04:00I Can Haz Snuggleburger?Your daily dose of cats doing cute things. You're welcome.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HGU5lMKWXXI/TmdVQXf2HtI/AAAAAAAAC10/YAZmkD0-azc/s1600/162722601_XGYQ3WCk_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HGU5lMKWXXI/TmdVQXf2HtI/AAAAAAAAC10/YAZmkD0-azc/s400/162722601_XGYQ3WCk_c.jpg" width="303" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-5464444617918427047?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-88459157114315751252011-09-06T14:13:00.000-04:002011-09-06T14:13:34.125-04:00Caftan Newness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have added some FABULOUS vintage caftans to the store this week. I mean, really to die for, I will be really sad to let them go. Do you caftan? I imagine lounging around in one, cocktail in hand, music playing, and all other sorts of general glamour. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u8DnyVzAzrw/TmZeC99Wt0I/AAAAAAAAC1c/i6IBcGyM5Hk/s1600/IMGP7112.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u8DnyVzAzrw/TmZeC99Wt0I/AAAAAAAAC1c/i6IBcGyM5Hk/s400/IMGP7112.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hand Made. Felt. Stunning Color.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81118088/vintage-caftan-hand-made-of-felt">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dma1EiaB_eQ/TmZhPABlo_I/AAAAAAAAC1s/hbd1mbJtisw/s1600/IMGP7113.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dma1EiaB_eQ/TmZhPABlo_I/AAAAAAAAC1s/hbd1mbJtisw/s400/IMGP7113.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fantastic Pattern. Silk. Amazing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81118815/vintage-caftan-made-of-silk?ref=v1_other_1">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some great caftan moments....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NOA_QYR6f7M/TmZggU4X4bI/AAAAAAAAC1g/GjlgsNG8S8c/s1600/07_elizabeth-taylor-home.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NOA_QYR6f7M/TmZggU4X4bI/AAAAAAAAC1g/GjlgsNG8S8c/s400/07_elizabeth-taylor-home.jpg" width="368" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Liz Taylor's dressing room filled with her many caftans. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y_n7JC9WOjI/TmZgkQOB2pI/AAAAAAAAC1k/Awg4ZoLHiPQ/s1600/C-SEPT-GETTY-10X-300x224.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y_n7JC9WOjI/TmZgkQOB2pI/AAAAAAAAC1k/Awg4ZoLHiPQ/s400/C-SEPT-GETTY-10X-300x224.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lounging outdoors in a caftan.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-v1E5zl2fkYk/TmZg5woN8TI/AAAAAAAAC1o/nS4dITJGc6c/s1600/jessica-simpson-500x375.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-v1E5zl2fkYk/TmZg5woN8TI/AAAAAAAAC1o/nS4dITJGc6c/s400/jessica-simpson-500x375.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You-know-who's in their caftans.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What do you think of caftans? Would you lounge around in one?</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-8845915711431575125?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-89963387338578210012011-09-02T07:55:00.000-04:002011-09-02T07:55:00.566-04:00YouTube Friday: Kesha Beatles MashupYes. This is good. You need to listen.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="480" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/NOZG8zUqIPM" width="600"></iframe><br /><br />I'm off to do lots of work for the shop. Hallelujah for a long weekend! A and I shall be headed to Hillsville, VA for some outrageous flea market that happens once a year. Good pics to come! <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-8996338733857821001?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-82110400153422232242011-08-30T10:22:00.000-04:002011-08-30T10:22:45.941-04:00Before and After: Kitchen CountertopsAs promised I have a small little kitchen makeover tid bit for y'all today. Before we start I need to note that full credit for this idea came from my friend H. I walked into her apartment (which is the exact same type of unit as mine) and exclaimed, did you get your kitchen remodeled?! Jealousy took over, I wanted MY kitchen to be remodeled too. I had to figure out her secret. She calmed me down and said that no, her kitchen had not been remodeled, but she had painted the countertops. I was shocked to see that such a simple solution made the ENTIRE kitchen look remodeled. Since H also works for the apartment's where I live I knew that it was ok for me to recreate the look AND she was nice enough to give me her leftover paint. So now friends, it is time for me to share the secret with you!<div><br /></div><div>Alright, here is my kitchen before:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lz1pKADmqJo/TaPGX0rHD3I/AAAAAAAACTk/tYNemPFa9Gg/s1600/IMGP5211.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lz1pKADmqJo/TaPGX0rHD3I/AAAAAAAACTk/tYNemPFa9Gg/s400/IMGP5211.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eQ_nJtYfBXc/TaPF1ugImmI/AAAAAAAACTg/CvXkkU3eoKk/s1600/IMGP5212.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eQ_nJtYfBXc/TaPF1ugImmI/AAAAAAAACTg/CvXkkU3eoKk/s400/IMGP5212.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Please note the color of the countertop. What you can't see is that it was also really dingy and had stains. Also, you might remember that I painted my cabinets with chalkboard paint.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Weeeeellll I made a few changes. After:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vO4P6H1Mr9o/TlzunJXr9YI/AAAAAAAAC0Q/4nDEWc52Scs/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vO4P6H1Mr9o/TlzunJXr9YI/AAAAAAAAC0Q/4nDEWc52Scs/s400/photo.JPG" width="297" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I went back and painted the cabinets white and....PAINTED the countertops grey!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I would show you the rest of the kitchen countertops...but there are dirty dishes. Welcome to my life.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So before you get all in a tizzy and think I just used normal paint, let me say that this is a special kind of countertop paint from Rustoleum. It required about 2 coats and it reeks to high heaven so you'll need to make sure that you do it before you go out of town. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LSjxWV0wW5c/Tlzxgij7PBI/AAAAAAAAC0U/IS8ZQnHacN0/s1600/counters+rustoleum.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LSjxWV0wW5c/Tlzxgij7PBI/AAAAAAAAC0U/IS8ZQnHacN0/s320/counters+rustoleum.jpg" width="228" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What do you think of this quick and easy makeover that makes a big impact? Would you ever paint your countertops?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-8211040015342223224?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-9901400769386809942011-08-29T08:54:00.000-04:002011-08-29T08:54:24.387-04:00Freshy FreshAlright, I have been a bad blogger lately. I'm not one who is keen on excuses, but let me offer this: it's because I have been gang busting getting my shop in tip top shape. So, with a promise to have some really good posts this week, including a quick kitchen fix for not a lot of $$, I give you some of the newness in the shop.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o0V05hyKU8o/TluJlwa0H2I/AAAAAAAACz4/mpe0S5suJ9k/s1600/IMGP7013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o0V05hyKU8o/TluJlwa0H2I/AAAAAAAACz4/mpe0S5suJ9k/s400/IMGP7013.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Banko Elephant Teapot</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80680947/antique-japanese-elephant-teapot">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4wLfDuCL40c/TluJ_xU5VrI/AAAAAAAACz8/INdvyjvPD4Y/s1600/IMGP7033.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4wLfDuCL40c/TluJ_xU5VrI/AAAAAAAACz8/INdvyjvPD4Y/s400/IMGP7033.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vintage Set of 4 Kitchen Canisters "Flour, Sugar, Coffee, and Tea" w/ Lucite Knobs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80683145/vintage-set-of-4-everedy-stainless-steel">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_BTDtv5BcNI/TluKu7pNCXI/AAAAAAAAC0E/AbtBYvmqVh4/s1600/IMGP7028.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_BTDtv5BcNI/TluKu7pNCXI/AAAAAAAAC0E/AbtBYvmqVh4/s400/IMGP7028.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vintage Eyewear Holder</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80678902/vintage-hollywood-regency-eyewear-holder">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Sm6RVmlNon4/TluLHWVK5lI/AAAAAAAAC0I/GFJcaRokhKo/s1600/IMGP7063.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Sm6RVmlNon4/TluLHWVK5lI/AAAAAAAAC0I/GFJcaRokhKo/s400/IMGP7063.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vintage Mad Men Bar Set</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80686019/vintage-60s-bar-set-w-tongs-ice-bucket">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are lots of other new things too! Go check it out, then tell your friends.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-990140076938680994?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-11401651324334304262011-08-23T15:12:00.000-04:002011-08-23T15:12:30.637-04:00Earthquake?Here's to the trembling. I am kind of sad that I didnt' feel it :( I've always wanted to know what one is like...you know...in a completely safe way.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="480" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/hoHuxpa4h48" width="600"></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-1140165132433430426?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-88955782413027227392011-08-22T08:32:00.000-04:002011-08-22T08:32:00.158-04:00The Monday NewnessShop newness. Y'all I have been buying like a crazy woman for the shop this weekend. Even more goodies to come.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b4q_N2BUGSU/TlGkIcQKI_I/AAAAAAAACzU/3CoQprWIs2Y/s1600/IMGP6863.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b4q_N2BUGSU/TlGkIcQKI_I/AAAAAAAACzU/3CoQprWIs2Y/s400/IMGP6863.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Foo Dogs. White. Fantastic.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80172008/white-porcelain-hollywood-regency-foo">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-twHT_SIEaKU/TlGlXusWmjI/AAAAAAAACzc/4osj9qeJ0YU/s1600/IMGP6873.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-twHT_SIEaKU/TlGlXusWmjI/AAAAAAAACzc/4osj9qeJ0YU/s400/IMGP6873.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vintage Glass Ice Bucket w/ Carrier and Tongs. SO Mad Men. Bar Chic.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80172981/rare-blue-and-gold-glass-ice-bucket-with?ref=v1_other_1">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e6dTCWa_tkE/TlGmRYKPzuI/AAAAAAAACzg/GooRoBpGc9M/s1600/IMGP6893.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e6dTCWa_tkE/TlGmRYKPzuI/AAAAAAAACzg/GooRoBpGc9M/s400/IMGP6893.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pair of Turquoise and Gold Mid-Century Modern Lamps.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80172458/1960s-pair-of-retro-turquoise-and-gold">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Wj1ijvnu62U/TlGmysqsxGI/AAAAAAAACzk/Lj6SIfD2zvM/s1600/IMGP6892.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Wj1ijvnu62U/TlGmysqsxGI/AAAAAAAACzk/Lj6SIfD2zvM/s400/IMGP6892.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Really neat Ferris Wheel style vintage tumbler set with glass tray for snacks/ice bucket.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80187833/60s-glass-tumbler-carrier-w-ice-bucket">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KaRuMxsndXE/TlGnPLNy6lI/AAAAAAAACzs/0_Djd61-iQg/s1600/IMGP6908.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KaRuMxsndXE/TlGnPLNy6lI/AAAAAAAACzs/0_Djd61-iQg/s400/IMGP6908.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">LARGE green retro mid-century mod lamp we affectionately call "Big Green."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80171155/large-retro-green-ceramic-lamp">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What do you think of the items I'm vending? Anything you would like to see more of?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-8895578241302722739?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-44935227917304000102011-08-18T07:51:00.000-04:002011-08-18T07:51:00.162-04:00Giveaway: Couture ArabesqueI love a good giveaway and I would be remiss to not pass this one along. Leah over at <a href="http://www.couturearabesque.com/">Couture Arabesque</a> is giving away not one but TWO vintage Oscar de la Renta pieces! She has a fabulous vintage <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/vivibell?ref=af_circ_favitem">Etsy shop</a> but to celebrate the 1 yr. anniversary of her blog she is giving away two signed ODR pieces valued at $100. Fun double fun.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yh7-qvDh5pI/Tkxx_Uy6HFI/AAAAAAAACzM/JXShyOx-x1w/s1600/DSC00382.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yh7-qvDh5pI/Tkxx_Uy6HFI/AAAAAAAACzM/JXShyOx-x1w/s400/DSC00382.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.couturearabesque.com/2011/08/couture-arabesque-oscar-de-la-renta.html">Go enter here</a> for a chance to win...I see these being a staple for fall!! </div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-4493522791730400010?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-30339953100035590352011-08-17T16:59:00.001-04:002011-08-17T17:00:08.915-04:00How Does One Make a Lamp?Remember <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79878130/vintage-asian-styled-set-of-3-english">those Asian tins</a> that I added to the shop yesterday? Well I found the same thing on another Etsy shop...just made into a lamp. I thought it was really cool and that I would share. I wonder how hard it would be to make a lamp from a tin canister? I can't imagine too hard....but then again I have no clue. If someone bought my tins and made them into 3 lamps they would be getting a steal!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_QhsH_JidPE/TkwrCZOnB0I/AAAAAAAACzI/dhU5vUtxDvc/s1600/il_570xN.248049841.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_QhsH_JidPE/TkwrCZOnB0I/AAAAAAAACzI/dhU5vUtxDvc/s400/il_570xN.248049841.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$65</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75108456/asian-tin-tea-cannister-lamp-asian">HERE</a></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-3033995310003559035?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-63028581021789651652011-08-16T12:32:00.000-04:002011-08-16T12:32:54.137-04:00Some New NewI think I've started a pattern of beginning the week with new items added to the shop and I hate to break a good pattern so here are the new news.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B5TQ4tlDPQM/TkqaXHpyIQI/AAAAAAAACy8/0EOH-YWJ7Wc/s1600/IMGP6810.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B5TQ4tlDPQM/TkqaXHpyIQI/AAAAAAAACy8/0EOH-YWJ7Wc/s400/IMGP6810.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I adore these Asian Character Hollywood Regency Wall Sconces. If these don't sell I already have a place picked out on my wall for them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79877345/antique-brass-asian-octagonal-character">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hNODxhOmKh4/TkqayW5BEHI/AAAAAAAACzE/vgK7_1A46tk/s1600/IMGP6818.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hNODxhOmKh4/TkqayW5BEHI/AAAAAAAACzE/vgK7_1A46tk/s400/IMGP6818.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I kind of have a thing for vintage English Tea Tins, they all have these fabulous patterns and colors on them. Would be great for the kitchen.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79878130/vintage-asian-styled-set-of-3-english?ref=v1_other_1">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-6302858102178965165?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-89938974984440741332011-08-12T08:37:00.000-04:002011-08-12T08:37:01.679-04:00YouTube Friday: Young FolksLove this song. Love this video. I'm heading to the beach with A. Looking forward to a long weekend and hitting up some new places to procure more items for the shop!<br /><br />Have a great weekend everyone!<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="480" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/OIRE6iw-ws4" width="600"></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-8993897498444074133?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-72664138457605222662011-08-11T07:27:00.001-04:002011-08-11T07:27:00.098-04:00Sequins for a Cause!Alright, so you know that I love sequin dresses and you also know that I love The Bachelor/Bachelorette. I got a message last night that made me super excited because it combined the two. I know, it's too much to stand right? Remember my friend from back in the day, Ashley Spivey, who was on the Bachelorette?<br /><br />Here she is with Brad getting the first impression rose:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jNsxIDHcfzk/TkNBLiecryI/AAAAAAAACyc/hWA1H8JE6OI/s1600/thebachelor_ashley_spivey_bradwomack_640_abc_rick_rowell.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="237" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jNsxIDHcfzk/TkNBLiecryI/AAAAAAAACyc/hWA1H8JE6OI/s400/thebachelor_ashley_spivey_bradwomack_640_abc_rick_rowell.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ashley tweeted me a message last night after I posted about my sequin dress to let me know that she was auctioning off three of her personally owned dresses as part of the <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/eDrop-Off/Reality-For-Red-Cross-/_i.html?_fsub=2554617017&_sid=141246247&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322">Bachelor/Bachelorette charity auction to raise money for the Red Cross</a> and asked if I could help get the word out. Pretty great. Of course I can!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4LsQ2eQvTmY/TkNDThNzntI/AAAAAAAACys/KZIhcqib_nY/s1600/Bachelorette_header.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="182" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4LsQ2eQvTmY/TkNDThNzntI/AAAAAAAACys/KZIhcqib_nY/s320/Bachelorette_header.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So all of her dresses are....SEQUINED! Check them out....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cNifZWBQfkQ/TkNDE5vzUuI/AAAAAAAACyg/6g-u_fXZRuI/s1600/13140562.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cNifZWBQfkQ/TkNDE5vzUuI/AAAAAAAACyg/6g-u_fXZRuI/s400/13140562.jpg" width="137" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Bachelors-Ashley-Spivey-Aidan-Mattox-Gold-Gown-/220825353688?pt=US_CSA_WC_Dresses&hash=item336a377dd8#ht_2758wt_1026">The one from the first meet and greet!</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sFur87ZwOa4/TkNDJocrObI/AAAAAAAACyk/lIw5xDbcGaI/s1600/13140533.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sFur87ZwOa4/TkNDJocrObI/AAAAAAAACyk/lIw5xDbcGaI/s400/13140533.jpg" width="236" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Bachelorette-Ashley-Spivey-Aidan-Mattox-Gold-Dress-/280720082361?pt=US_CSA_WC_Dresses&hash=item415c3885b9#ht_2337wt_1026">Ashley's "Women Tell All" dress!</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dMxsvhh2kA8/TkNDNzR6skI/AAAAAAAACyo/lqxx3dhPoy4/s1600/13140411.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dMxsvhh2kA8/TkNDNzR6skI/AAAAAAAACyo/lqxx3dhPoy4/s400/13140411.jpg" width="192" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Bachelors-Ashley-Spivey-Aidan-Mattox-Sequin-Dress-/280720084881?pt=US_CSA_WC_Dresses&hash=item415c388f91#ht_2505wt_1026">I swear if I were a size 0 I would make sure this one was mine!</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>There are plenty of other clothing items and accessories from Bachelor/Bachelorette contestants like Emily Maynard, Trista, Jillian Harris, Ed Swiderski, Shawntel, Molly Mesnick, and many many more! All proceeds are going to a good cause...if you are like me you know you want to own a piece of Bach history so <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/eDrop-Off/Reality-For-Red-Cross-/_i.html?_fsub=2554617017&_sid=141246247&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322">check it out!</a><br /><br /><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/187324050630693642-7266413845760522266?l=eviesindependentliving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Eviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13988569630969427053noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187324050630693642.post-31762904888780301992011-08-10T22:12:00.000-04:002011-08-10T22:12:38.478-04:00Sequins Sequins Sequinsummmm so I warned that there would be some vintage sequin dresses coming because I think that they are all sorts of fabulous. Here is what I am currently offering up. More to come!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g3YSHrrpLiU/TkM3wMYuVRI/AAAAAAAACyM/RHGwd_bLvRA/s1600/IMGP6791.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g3YSHrrpLiU/TkM3wMYuVRI/AAAAAAAACyM/RHGwd_bLvRA/s400/IMGP6791.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><