Black Friday & Thanksgiving

So Happy late Thanksgiving! Ours was pretty good, but the turkey was dry. Couldn't find the bulb to the baster, so I didn't baste very often. Last year it was so flavorful, juicy and tender. The gravy turned out good tho, so that helped.

So no Black Friday shopping for me. In bed with heating pad, need I say more? Just starting to feel a little better. Maybe the Midol helped.

I have had the desire to crochet and knit but no energy. However, I did get the living room completely cleaned and rearranged for the Christmas Tree we will finally be putting up this weekend. Wanted to get it up early but we didn't.

Exciting news - HOBBY LOBBY opened here in Northeast Phoenix in the old Mervyn's building. Cam went there today and said it was HUGE!!! Oh boy! And they have FABRIC!!! I picked up a bunch of retro patterns for $1.00 each (regularly about $15) a couple of months back, and I can't wait to sew up some "Mad Men" inspired dresses and little jackets.

My sister Jan got me hooked on Farmville and it got to be too much, so now I am only planting crops that take between two to four days. lol. It is fun tho! Check back in soon!

Late on Shop update

Sorry, I haven't been able to update my shop yet. Now Jaiden and I are both sick. Feeling very weak and tired. How long is this going to go on. Ugh! I will let you know when I finally do get it updated! Thanks!

Updating Etsy Shop

I have designed and crocheted some new items and I plan to have a shop update tomorrow. I am very excited with some new designs. I have to finish a few items and then get them photographed. I am working with grays, reds and plums.

I am also excited to start working on some polymer clay christmas ornaments. I want to do some really retro designs!

1951 Stroock

1951 Stroock, originally uploaded by myvintagevogue.

Another vintage look that I just love - the oversized collar, the color. Everything.

1940's

1940's, originally uploaded by myvintagevogue.

I love this outfit! I want it!

Yvonne DeCarlo

Yvonne DeCarlo, originally uploaded by myvintagevogue.

Gotta love the vintage

1954 Jonathon Logan

1954 Jonathon Logan, originally uploaded by myvintagevogue.

I have some Butterick Retro patterns similar to this! I must get some vintage fabric and make some.

Bubble chairs in the family room

Bubble chairs in the family room, originally uploaded by Fifilynn.

I love this house!

Flamingo

Flamingo, originally uploaded by sanji16.

I love flamingoes. I collect flamingo Christmas ornaments. I just think they so beautiful and magical. Very inspirint

I miss Autumn

, originally uploaded by ~ASHL€Y~.

Living in Phoenix, it is so different that living in Missouri, where the river bluffs are ablaze with color so intense and so beautiful. This photo really made me miss it!

Supra Shoes

Supra Shoes, originally uploaded by Greyson Esprit.

One of Greyson's (my oldest son) pictures. I just like it.

Rare CATHRINEHOLM LOTUS salt and pepper shakers

Rare CATHRINEHOLM LOTUS salt and pepper shakers , originally uploaded by TheDanishCollector.

LOVE

Catherine Holm

grad present, originally uploaded by emilyloohooo.

I love Catherine Holm designs. I would love to get some of her bowls. Classic.

Tuesday

So today I am going to photograph some more of my crocheted and knitted items formy Etsy Shop, RetroModernSusie. I plan on doing a little house cleaning, some laundry and developing my idea for my next painting. I also have some chunky, fun green yarn that I LOVE and Iam trying to figure out what it wants to be.


I am having a bit of hard time figuring out how to post several internet photos on one post. I guess for now, they will have their own post. At least until I figure it out! I'll just post some of my Etsy stuff.

Monday, Monday

So my oldest child will turn twenty in less than two weeks. Yikes! It's true that they grow up so incredibly fast. He took a picture with me yesterday during a photoshoot for my Etsy shop. He is rockin' a new look. It reminds me kind of a beatnik/ratpack/nerd mash-up. LOL!

Today I will continue to photograph my items for my RetroModernSusie etsy shop. I also will be posting a couple of mixed media paintings. I can't wait to get more and more stuff up!

WOW! I am so excited that I finally got my Etsy shop up and running today! I've been taking photos of my items and uploading them. I still have a ton more to do! I think my favorite is the Santa Hat, but I love all of them! It is so much fun to make them!

I have been dreaming of opening this shop for a long time, and now it's finally happening. Just wanted to make this post because I am so excited! Now back to work uploading photos!