Sunday, November 27, 2011

More Holiday at All That Jazz


The holiday season is rolling on...through Black Friday, Plaid Friday, Small Business Saturday etc.
Very soon every shopping day leading up to Christmas will have a name! 

I didn't buy anything over the weekend but 2 $5 Christmas CD's and a cell phone because I had to switch plans. The phone doesn't really count since it's a NECESSITY. That's what I'm thinkin' anyway. Gotta keep that phone handy for customers who want a lower price on the spot. I had one last week. I accidentally left a Goodwill sticker on the back. OOPS. Not the first time that's happened but I usually catch them. I swear they put at least 3 on everything. So this lady sees the sticker and wants the item, a framed chicken print, but she wants it for the price I paid for it. NO WAY.  I think she didn't take the time to realize I had to pay tax, gas to get there, my time to do the shopping,  paint and labor costs because I painted the frame 3 times and I have to take pay a commission on everything I sell. I offered her $3 off the price I had on it, but when I went in a few days later she didn't buy it. It's not like I was making bank off the picture. I probably would have cleared about 2-3 dollars on it. Some people, jeesh.



The reindeer are all lining up. I can never remember all their names. Can you? I always forget Dancer.



I saw this idea on Pinterest and thought it was really cute. Trees in a jar. Toss in some Epsom salts and you have winter in a glass. It smells divine too, the salts are eucalyptus scented.



Cute right. I almost kept this for myself.



No furniture sales recently I'm afraid, but lots of smaller items flying out the door.



Pretty little reindeer waiting for a new home. Maybe this is the elusive Dancer...



Santa is hiding out in another part of the shop, Abundance Vintage. Watching over all...making his list of naughty and nice.



More vintage goodies.



This space and the one below belong to another vendor. She's new to the shop and I love her stuff!



Isn't this FUN! Makes me want to crawl right into that picture, walking in the
snow I'm craving some serious snow. We only got a sprinkling last year.

I'm hoping to get the Christmas stuff up this week, work on some small things for Jazz and do a lot of walking since we are expecting some nice weather after a week of icky rain.  Let's just say a few pounds or 10, have been added since last year and I want to make them go away.

Have yourselves a great week!

Friday, November 25, 2011

Pink Saturday


Happy PINK Saturday!

I watched the movie "The Patriot" last night and drew inspiration for my pink post from the movie. They had some amazing clothes for the era. The craftsmanship was just beautiful. I am guessing if you had the money to pay for it! Most people probably wore much simpler clothes without the silk fabrics and embroidery.



Isn't this beautiful. I think you could wear this today paired with a pair of jeans and cowboy boots.



I am amazed at how WHITE the whites are. Really? How did everyone stay so clean back then? I think a lot of it may be the magic of Hollywood. I bet they didn't really stay so pristine day in and day out, even if you had servants and lived in the city.



This dress dates about 100 years later but I thought it was stunning.



This one is from the 1920's. I love the pop of pink flowers on the side and the fabric looks gorgeous. I am sure the ladies and gentlemen from the 1770's and 1880's would have been SHOCKED!



Thank you Beverly for hosting. Be sure to visit How Sweet The Sound to find all the pink links! Happy Pink Saturday and have a great weekend!

~SARES


Thursday, November 24, 2011

Sending Many Blessings To You...



I hope you all had a beautiful and blessed Thanksgiving Day!

Now we can OFFICIALLY get our Christmas on without feeling guilty.

Let's Go Girls!