Taking a Thrifting Break

Thank you all for your kind words of support for the loss of my Grandma. You are all truly wonderful friends and your words were like a giant warm hug. Thank you! Even though I haven't met most of you in person, I feel that I know you and you know me so I feel like my blog is a safe place to express myself and you will accept me warts and all.

I'm laying low this week, just puttering around the house a bit, doing a bit of cleaning and general organizing. I did make a list of things to do today and surprisingly posting on my blog wasn't one of them. I decided to take a break from thrifting this week as I have been going a little crazy lately and need to work on what I have before buying more. I do have some neat things to share though. Some I will share today and some on my next post.

First off, I would like you to meet Amy. Amy has a sweet little shop in NE Portland called Poppy & Ivy. I stumbled upon Amy's blog a couple months ago and really wanted to check out her shop so, after my last trip over to Monticello, I made my way to NE Portland and paid a visit to Amy. Was I ever glad I did. Her shop is as sweet as Amy. We just started talking and talking and I instantly felt like we were old friends. Fortunately, Amy was kind enough to let me take some pictures.

She carries a combination of vintage items and new vintage inspired items.

My pictures don't do her shop justice, but you can get a general idea of the items she carries. I just realized that I forgot to take a picture of the back area where you will find vintage clothing and children items along with some wonderful artwork.

If you are in the Portland area, please stop at Poppy & Ivy and say hi to Amy.

I bought a little roses covered tablecloth piece, gorgeous vintage rhinestone brooch, and some cute gum packages for the kids. I could have spent a whole lot more there, but I was trying to be good.

Saturday was the day I mentioned that Isabel and I were going to the "3 Friends" Sale. We had a great time and it was fun seeing how cute everyone decorated their own individual sales. I even got to meet some sweet bloggers, Sheila was helping Joy, Rene was shopping at Joy's as was Stephanie. Here is a picture of what I got at the 3 sales.

At Joy's I got the sweet vintage slip and minty green pillowcase with lace. At Diane's I got the hyacinth in the vintage pot, a pink roses ticking, bunch of milinery roses, crochet basket with eggs and lovely hat box. At Cindy's I got the cute white lap desk, pink roses, white milinery and ribbon. I was very happy with my finds.

I have been keeping a secret for awhile, but now I just have to tell you. I'm too excited. On Friday I am going to Sally Jean's studio in Portland to attend a Soldering Workshop. I have been wanting to try soldering for a long time. I hear from those who have taken her class that it is not an easy skill to master and that it takes a lot of practice, but I am definitely up for the challenge. Wish me luck!

On my next post I want to share with you some pictures of a very special swap that I participated in. It deserves a post all to itself. Until then, have a happy day!