Today I had a great lunch with Alli B and Susan. Sushi, yummm. Then Susan came back to pick up a jacket from Kitty's Vintage she'd seen a few months ago. Along with the jacket, she left with a green shirt dress, 4 super cute dandelion glasses and 4 pieces of Crazy Daisy Pyrex dishware.
Thanks for a fun afternoon of sushi, girl talk and playing dress up. Hope you enjoy all your new goodies!!
Friday, September 17, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Time Flies
I know, it's been a month since I last posted!! Well, today I finally got back into the swing of things. I took my mannequin into the backyard and I dressed and redressed her about 20 times photographing all the dresses that will soon grace the pages of etsy. I was really proud of how the pictures turned out. Here is a preview of all the dresses and 4 fantastic swimsuits!
These dresses range in size from xs-xl, so if you see one you like, check the store soon! And I think the swimsuits are just fabulous, my favorite is the floral halter, probably because it contains my 2 favorite colors, red and turquoise!!
I've been working hard each day getting things ready to be listed, now all I need is a copy of Microsoft Office, which I should be getting from a friend in a few days.
Don't worry my friends, by the end of the month I hope to have everything in my possession listed for sale, lofty goal I know, but it's something I need to accomplish, not only for myself but to prove to the world that I can really do what I set my mind to.
P.S. If you look really hard at dress #8, you can see my little helper, Magnolia!!
Friday, August 13, 2010
Setting Up Shop
Things are moving right along with the "re-opening" of Kitty's Vintage. Last night some shelves were hung to store the handmade pedestals and hopefully after a weekend of hard work much more will be unpacked and accessible!
My last day of work is next Thursday, so hopefully before September all the items will be unpacked, photographed and online for your viewing pleasure! Keep checking back as sales will be announced here first.
Happy Friday!
Friday, July 30, 2010
Changes
In 14 more working days I'll be done! I'm sitting here, in my office, with no hope of finding something to do today. All my responsibilities have been taken away and I'm just being paid to sit here. Sounds fun, but I'm the kind of person who needs something to do. I'd much rather be a little stressed, but busy than bored stiff! I'm really glad this is all happening to me though, it really makes you take a step back and look at your life and what you truly want out of it. And I truly don't want to work in this setting. It's all a little pointless to me. We have meetings to talk about what to talk about in other meetings.
I am more pumped than ever for Kitty's Vintage to really get off the ground and get the jump start it needs. This change will have such a profound influence on my life, I just wish it could happen tomorrow.
I can't wait to start my new life and put this one of sitting behind a desk and going to pointless meeting after pointless meeting behind me!
I am more pumped than ever for Kitty's Vintage to really get off the ground and get the jump start it needs. This change will have such a profound influence on my life, I just wish it could happen tomorrow.
I can't wait to start my new life and put this one of sitting behind a desk and going to pointless meeting after pointless meeting behind me!
Monday, July 26, 2010
Pets and Responsibility
Today's post is a little off topic, but I think it's very important to talk about.
I am an animal lover, more cats than anything, but certain dogs are alright, especially if they are trained not to jump or slobber! But, still, I can't stand to see a dog suffer any more than a cat.
Last Friday, Boyfriend got up and was leaving for work, about 5:30, and he came back inside telling me that someone had tied a dog to the utility pole in the front yard. I threw on some shoes and ran into the front yard, only to find a scared cocker spaniel tied to the pole. We quickly unchained him and put him in the backyard with our puppy to play.
When I got to work I asked all around the office trying to find a home for this poor little guy, telling his sob story of being abandoned in my yard. No one wanted him. All the no-kill shelters were full. I was beginning to panic, wondering what the fate of this sweet dog would be. I checked craigslist to see if anyone was missing a black, male cocker spaniel. No one was. Finally I placed an ad myself on craigslist and had many biters! So many people were reaching out to give him a good home.
It was such a great feeling to know he was going to be loved by a family, not chained to someone's yard. When the couple saw him for the first time, they were just so happy! I know he went to a good home.
I just don't understand how someone could do that to a pet. I'm asking you today to not just throw out your cat/dog/bird/rabbit and expect it to be ok, find it a loving home, like it deserves. My little angel cat was looking out for the dog that day and led him to my door, she knew her mama would find it a good home. I just hope this doesn't turn out to be a regular thing!!
Getting a pet is like having a child, it has certain needs that must be met and in adopting that pet, you are agreeing to care for it, for life. If a situation changes are you are no longer able to care for it, please find it a home where it can be loved and appreciated.
I am an animal lover, more cats than anything, but certain dogs are alright, especially if they are trained not to jump or slobber! But, still, I can't stand to see a dog suffer any more than a cat.
Last Friday, Boyfriend got up and was leaving for work, about 5:30, and he came back inside telling me that someone had tied a dog to the utility pole in the front yard. I threw on some shoes and ran into the front yard, only to find a scared cocker spaniel tied to the pole. We quickly unchained him and put him in the backyard with our puppy to play.
When I got to work I asked all around the office trying to find a home for this poor little guy, telling his sob story of being abandoned in my yard. No one wanted him. All the no-kill shelters were full. I was beginning to panic, wondering what the fate of this sweet dog would be. I checked craigslist to see if anyone was missing a black, male cocker spaniel. No one was. Finally I placed an ad myself on craigslist and had many biters! So many people were reaching out to give him a good home.
It was such a great feeling to know he was going to be loved by a family, not chained to someone's yard. When the couple saw him for the first time, they were just so happy! I know he went to a good home.
I just don't understand how someone could do that to a pet. I'm asking you today to not just throw out your cat/dog/bird/rabbit and expect it to be ok, find it a loving home, like it deserves. My little angel cat was looking out for the dog that day and led him to my door, she knew her mama would find it a good home. I just hope this doesn't turn out to be a regular thing!!
Getting a pet is like having a child, it has certain needs that must be met and in adopting that pet, you are agreeing to care for it, for life. If a situation changes are you are no longer able to care for it, please find it a home where it can be loved and appreciated.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Seasons
Every year I find my self looking to the future seasons. I love the one I'm currently experiencing, but there is always something to look forward to.
Right now for example, in the 100+ degree Southern summer, I'm enjoying the fireflies, the fresh produce, the longer days, the sunshine, the memories of carefree summers gone by; but I'm actively awaiting the cooler autumn days. I'm excited for hot spiced (and spiked) apple cider, pumpkin treats, cooler nights, spending time by the fire, camping, friends hanging out in the cooler night air...and the holidays to come.
I'm very much the kind of person that loves to be around a group of friends, always wanting to entertain, always wanting to cook for people. Fall embodies that mindset to me. You've got weekly football games to watch, cooler weather to be out in, camping, sitting around the fire pit, weekend hiking... And then the ultimate of friend and family time, the holidays. Thanksgiving, Christmas (or whichever religious holiday you celebrate), and New Years.
I'm not wishing away the time now, well, maybe I'm wishing for the time to pass until I can fully start my Kitty's Vintage venture (30 days and counting!), but I'm enjoying the summer and looking forward to the fall and the cooler weather to come!!
Right now for example, in the 100+ degree Southern summer, I'm enjoying the fireflies, the fresh produce, the longer days, the sunshine, the memories of carefree summers gone by; but I'm actively awaiting the cooler autumn days. I'm excited for hot spiced (and spiked) apple cider, pumpkin treats, cooler nights, spending time by the fire, camping, friends hanging out in the cooler night air...and the holidays to come.
I'm very much the kind of person that loves to be around a group of friends, always wanting to entertain, always wanting to cook for people. Fall embodies that mindset to me. You've got weekly football games to watch, cooler weather to be out in, camping, sitting around the fire pit, weekend hiking... And then the ultimate of friend and family time, the holidays. Thanksgiving, Christmas (or whichever religious holiday you celebrate), and New Years.
I'm not wishing away the time now, well, maybe I'm wishing for the time to pass until I can fully start my Kitty's Vintage venture (30 days and counting!), but I'm enjoying the summer and looking forward to the fall and the cooler weather to come!!
Monday, July 19, 2010
Moving
I seemed to have developed a pattern of moving every 12 months or so. I've been living in Alabama for 5 years and have lived in 3 different apartments and 2 different houses, going on 3 houses. This is one pattern I'd be happy to break, moving is stressful!
Things are going well, about half of the house is there and ready to go, I've been trying to move some, unpack, move a little more, unpack more, so that when we're actually there for good the unpacking won't be quite so overwhelming. I still have way too much stuff, even though I'll be taking a truck load to the Greater Huntsville Humane Society Thrift Store this afternoon. 2200sqft to 800sqft is a huge change!! Currently Kitty's Vintage is stuffed into a closet, all boxed and wrapped. I'm having to combine 2 very large rooms into one really small one, it's going to take time, but my masterful organizing skills will be put to the test, even though the boyfriend is quite skeptical.
There are still 2 full weeks before house #1 has to be vacant and there's not a whole lot left to move except for the essentials, which we can't move until the cable is turned on!! I'll keep you posted on the move progress and when I can unbox Kitty's Vintage!!
Things are going well, about half of the house is there and ready to go, I've been trying to move some, unpack, move a little more, unpack more, so that when we're actually there for good the unpacking won't be quite so overwhelming. I still have way too much stuff, even though I'll be taking a truck load to the Greater Huntsville Humane Society Thrift Store this afternoon. 2200sqft to 800sqft is a huge change!! Currently Kitty's Vintage is stuffed into a closet, all boxed and wrapped. I'm having to combine 2 very large rooms into one really small one, it's going to take time, but my masterful organizing skills will be put to the test, even though the boyfriend is quite skeptical.
There are still 2 full weeks before house #1 has to be vacant and there's not a whole lot left to move except for the essentials, which we can't move until the cable is turned on!! I'll keep you posted on the move progress and when I can unbox Kitty's Vintage!!
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