Amelia Earhart

What happened to Amelia Earhart was one of the great mysteries of the last century. A daring, brave, and beautiful woman, she was greatly admired by many and still is today. The new movie about her starring Hilary Swank and Richard Gere celebrates her life and brings her story back into the public eye. With that said, you'll can just imagine the excitement I felt when I found this sweet vintage Amelia Earhart train case. Until that moment, I didn't even know Amelia Earhart had a line of luggage. No mirror or key, but it still is in very good condition. Just sweet!

Sewing Patterns

I sell patterns, all types, all brands. I love the pictures on the pattern packages and envision what can be made from them if only there was enough time in a day. Since I don't have enough time to sew (and I am not near as talented as some of the people I sell patterns to), I love to see the creations of some of my customers. I just wish more customers would let me see what they create. It is part of the fun. Here's a few of my customers: Maisy Brown creates some of the most scrumptious outfits with a rockabilly, vintage look that I've ever seen. BebeChic's Boutique has cuddly, sweet baby items like burp clothes and receiving blankets. AlltheNumbers has cute, original clothes and quilts and Gbellasmom makes cool aprons. http://www.MaisyBrownReproRetro.etsy.com http://www.Bebechicboutique.etsy.com http://www.All the Numbers.etsy.com http://www.Gbellasmom.etsy.com

Vintage Luggage

There's a picture of my grandmother at an airport that comes to mind whenever I look at vintage luggage. The picture is from the 40's and she is standing there in her glamorous glory, tall and thin (she was, just didn't pass it down to me), with a cape that came to her hips, and a train case in hand. She looked like a movie queen so beautiful and chic! Today's luggage is much lighter in weight and doesn't have the longevity or the glamour of the older pieces. Sure, I can toss a tote over my shoulder but a train case shouts "I'm Glamourous!" I think of old Audrey Hepburn movies, Idewild Airport before it became JFK, and grandma. I just posted the orange suitcase in my shop. It might have been a child's bag since it is small but it has a mirror inside. It is so cute and ready for upcycling or just being left the way it is...wonderful.

Team EtsyChai and Judaica

I guess it had to happen. I finally filled my home with so much yard sale finds that I had to take a break. Taking a break to me means finding something else to do since I never could keep still. Creating is just my nature. As a member of Team EtsyChai, I always felt sort of lame since I usually don't do much in the way of Judaica,that is, until now. I make these absorbent, thirsty stone coasters and thought "What if I write some sort of Hebrew phrase on them? That would be Judaica!" From that humble beginning, the Shalom stone coasters was born. I do other coasters of the local wildlife, too, but this is my first venture into Judaica. EtsyChai is a great team. It is the Etsy Jewish Street team. We have members representing all types of arts and crafts. It is inspiring, and for a person living far from my peeps, it gives me the sense of belonging I needed. Here are some things from some of the members.

A New Treasure Unearthed

I am a collector. I collect different things like old percolators, compacts, bottles, cast iron skillets, deviled egg plates, and cornbread pans. Cornbread pans are the coolest looking thing I have on my walls. I just love them. Today, while out and about, I came up with this beauty, a Beauty Bake glass cornbread pan in excellent condition. It makes 6 corn muffins shaped like ears of corn and has "Beauty Bake" written on both sides. It is incredible. Now, I just have to find a place to hang it on the wall....