I'm a twenty-six year old 
I’m over at my parents’ house writing this because my power cord has completely died. I had been able to hold it in with one hand to use the computer, but it gave up yesterday. I am not pleased. I’ve also been working a ton, running errands for people, and generally not having a single moment to myself. Oh, and my twenty year old sister has the flu. Probably The Flu. Yep, that one. Who wants to bet I come down with it in less than a week?
As promised last week, here is my FF entry with all sorts of things that make me think of the upcoming season. I plan to carry this list on into next week!
Acorn necklace
from Peaches4Me
Woodland fascinator
from thehoneycomb
Harvest yarn wreath
from KnockKnocking
Acorn stamp
from Corrabelle
Ivory stag locket
from locket2you
Hand-carved return address label
from sugarskull77
“Stained Glass” 8×8 photograph
from shannonpix
FALL sign letter
from oldcrowfarm
Whoops. I forgot to list the prices. I’m too tired, y’all.
The power cord to my laptop broke, and I have literally been holding it in with one hand for about the past hour until the battery had over a 25% charge, so please excuse my lateness. Oh, and I’ve worked every day since Monday and don’t get a day off until Tuesday. I’m miserable and exhausted.
I had planned to do it this week, but next week I’ll be doing a special FF on autumn-related finds. If you’re selling anything or have found anything online (doesn’t have to be Etsy) that makes you think of fall, comment with a link!
The following are all things I purchased in the past couple of weeks. I can’t believe how much I’ve spent on myself since getting my job.
Bloom personalized stationery
from Silhouette Blue
I bought these in pool. I cannot describe how gorgeous they are, and I really hate not having a camera. (I plan on taking a TON of pictures of things I’ve bought once I get one.)
Vintage green wall organizer
from violet64
I’d been wanting this for awhile, and when my Adsense check came in, I snatched it up. It’s adorable, and I can’t wait to start using it!
Vintage-style cotton jar
from BlueCaravan
Another item I’d been drooling over. The thing is huge and awesome. Now I just need cotton balls…
Rose and feather fascinator with bird
from beevintagehoney
And the third item I bought with my Adsense money. GAH! It is so gorgeous, and I can’t wait to wear it out.
Springtime animals “Chloe” apron
from Boojiboo
I’ve been wanting an apron from Boojiboo for as long as I’ve known about Etsy, and I finally splurged on this one. It is so incredibly cute.
So I need letters to send and receive, cotton balls, a place to go to wear my fascinator, a day off, and something to bake, and I’ll be good!
Don’t forget — Sunday is the last day to enter the contest to win anything under $20 from my store!
Owl tape measure – $18
from feltmates
The cuteness. is. killing me.
Hostess apron -$27
from spicerakdesigns
How perfect a hostess apron is this?!
Knitware vases – $60
from alyssaettinger
I have been coveting a knit-print vase or mug for over a year now. These are gorgeous.
Vinyl wall phrases (set of eight) – $19
from TastySuite
I love, love the idea of having the outside of one’s door read “hello” and the inside read “good-bye.”
Deer headband – $32
from prettygoodthings
Yes, dear readers, I would absolutely wear this around the house and to the store. I’m either weird or extremely fabulous. Let’s pretend the latter — and who wouldn’t look fabulous in this?!
“Hello” necklace – $95
Squirrel & branch earrings – $46
both from Joannarutter
The cutest, sweetest jewelry I’ve seen in the longest time. It’s so friendly and cheerful, and I absolutely love it.
Black dress with ruffle collar – $945
from louiseblack
Would I wear this with the deer headband? Yes. Yes, I would.
I also discovered Operation Nice this week. The whole premise of the site and movement is to be nice. I’ve been told I’m too nice, and it’s true, but I’ve found that smiling when others are irritable towards you is the best way to live life. So next time you’re out and in a long line, or someone cuts you off in traffic, or a customer yells at you about something totally not your fault, just smile your way through it. You may want to punch yourself in the face initially and find yourself snarling through a grin, but if you remember that everyone is human and that being angry is just a waste of time, you’ll probably find yourself in a better place in life. Or just punching yourself over the cheesiness you exude, but it’s worth a shot, right? Hey, it’s working for me. (And I’ll post about my optimism experiment when I have a chance.)
Currently coveting:
- Most of the stuff from last week!
- Pink depression glass
- Ornate picture frames
- A birdcage veil
- Deer, squirrels, owls, and foxes
His & Hers Savings Accounts – $8
from violet64
If I had a live-in boyfriend or husband, I would absolutely need one of these.
Melamine serving platter – $42
from junkculture
The only reason I’m posting this is because I know there’s no way I can afford it anytime soon. But it’s kind of my dream dish.
Reclaimed metal picture frames – $25
from CharlotteCramer
I’m all about ornate, over-the-top decor made modern.
70’s coat – $95
from TheLovelys
Whoever ends up with this is one lucky lady; it’s absolutely gorgeous.
Make Do & Mend print – $59
from boldandnoble
I spotted this a few days ago when I was having a bit of a hard time, and this has become my new motto. While the original message was about literal mending of one’s clothes (it was originally a British wartime poster), I think it’s equally as translatable as doing with what you have and healing yourself. I’m going to have to save up my pennies for this!
Cowl scarf - $65
from thehouseofhemp
This looks so incredibly cozy. I think I’d probably never take it off.
Counter clockwise from top left: Lacy Grove Canister ($24), Stacking Trinket Trio ($36), Lacy Grove Soap Dish ($12), Lacy Grove Tumbler ($12)
My purchases this week:
Deer figurine from elizabethwrenvintage
How adorable is this?! I’ve been a huge lover of woodland creatures and imagery since I was a little girl, and I decided recently to start collecting deer, owls, and foxes. This is the first piece of my collection, and I can’t stop looking at it. Plus the packaging it arrived in was so cute that I hated to open it.
Madden Girl Selestee Ruffle Pump – $39.95
These were my birthday present to myself. I’m in love…
I’m also currently coveting:
- A yellow rotary phone
- A hostess apron
- A full apron
- More woodland goodies!
- Anything mint-colored
- Old photographs
- Letterpressing
- Boots, sweaters, blazers, and new autumn clothes
- Fascinators and birdcage veils
- More vintage luggage (I’ll take pictures of mine once I get my new camera!)
- MY NEW CAMERA!
And I just got a job! Etsy-inflicted bankruptcy, here I come!
I know I’m a day late. And I had really meant to post FF’s this week, too! But, look, I bought The Sims 2 Bon Voyage last night, and can you really expect me to tend to my blog when Caster Nova and his wife, Lola, need a vacation? Hello!
Yellow peacock headpiece — $59
from portobello
God, I wish I could afford this.
Half-apron — $15
from jazzygeminis
Half-aprons are my new thing. I think every hostess needs (more than) one.
Bow necklace — $18
from BROOKLYNrehab
One of my new favorite Etsy shops. Their stuff is amazing.
Bird on branch earrings — $17
from DayDefyProject
Another new favorite shop. Amazingly delicate, woodland-inspired jewelry. *dies*
You Are All I Need mini-poster — $15
from rollandtumblepress
Love, love, love the letterpress posters on this shop.
And here are a few goodies I’ve purchased recently:
Come On To My Neighborhood pillow — from OIive
I will absolutely be buying more from OIive. The pillow is absolutely adorable, very well-made, and amazingly soft. She uses gorgeous fabrics, and her house pillows are to die for.
Lady Amherst Feather Headband — from LovMely
I’d been coveting LovMely’s headbands from several months now, so this was one of the first purchases I made off of Etsy. I’m in love with it. I’d been wanting a feather for my hair for a long time, and hers was obviously made with love and a lot of care. I’m absolutely going to be buying more.
If you like the new layout on my page, you can purchase your own from my Etsy store!
In other news, I’m soon going to be opening a second Etsy store. I plan on selling aprons, pillows, embroidery, cross-stitching, and jewelry. I’m super excited!
