Etsy purchase #3!!

Oh boy, could I be any more addicted? I've actually made 5 purchases in all (1 is on its way soon and the other I haven't photographed yet). I never imagined that I would be on Etsy this year, but since last January I've been taking one giant step after the other and now have 15 items in a shop and one sale under my belt. Through the experience (albeit somewhat daunting when paypal asks you to fill out a small business form), I've come to appreciate Etsy and learn how necessary it is to build knowledge as a buyer in order to be a better seller. Also, knowing that the products I'm buying are handmade and designed/packaged/etc by the seller themselves, adds a whole other level of enjoyment to it, especially considering the kind of quality that is being produced.

This purchase was once again done from Joo Sweetie's shop (total favourite price-wise and cute-wise). My second purchase from this seller was driven by the attention to detail and the quality of her creations. Her magnets are so incredibly well-designed and cute. Actually, I stumbled upon her shop because I had searched "Croatia" out of curiosity and found a magnet set (which I later bought) of two cuties greeting each other with "Zdravo" ("Hi"). This time I had to get the "let them eat cake" Marie-Antoinette and Louis magnets because.. well, you'll see in the photos, I just had to have them! But that couldn't be all, so I decided to also purchase one of her "mystery goodies" that I could give them as gifts. I do think I need a brake from all of this shopping. I should focus more on making some money if I have any hopes of making my dreams come true!

These keychains are glorious! In her shop, they seemed quite small but when I saw this one in person, it was huge! I have an idea who I could give this to..

These are gorgeous little glass bead earrings. A little detail you might not notice: the metal wire doesn't go all the way through to the bottom.

Jason Mraz 2008

Almost three lovely years ago, I got to see a singer and songwriter I've totally loved since his debut song "The Remedy" came out in 2002. I felt so incredibly lucky to have been able to buy a ticket and when I went to the show, it was even better than I had expected!! It was such a fun night. Jason Mraz is all-around talented, vocally, lyrically, musically, I wonder what else he can do??? I sincerely hope he comes to my city again and that I'll get to see and listen to him perform once more. As a teenager and even young adult, I never really went to see my favourite artitsts perform.. which is a real shame I think! It is such a euphoric experience and for (on average) 30-60$ a ticket, I think it's a small price to pay to have some happy in your life. Which is why these days I keep my first, second and third eye out for a show I know I won't want to miss and that won't burn a hole in my pocket. 

Here is a compilation video of the clips I filmed during the show, hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Fantastic thrifting

As I had previously mentioned, here are the other thrift goods I bought in the last 2-3 days. I've been incredibly lucky with my finds. I found 2 gorgeous teacups, a beautiful handcut papercraft of a kitty, green themed dish-ware, a cute mini metal fish mold, some weird upside down short cup thing with gorgeous illustrations and an illustrated book of the history of photo cameras. Now that isn't actually everything, just the highlights :) I seem to be shopping with living in my own apartment in mind... I've been collecting cups/plates/dishes for a little while all within the same feel but totally mismatched, which I am loving!

I have no clue as to what this is... the drawings blew my mind and despite not knowing what to use this for, I bought it anyway!

Vogue Knitting 1969

Today, I went to Village des Valeurs which is a chain similar to the Salvation Army. When I was really really young, my mother used to bring me there to buy clothing or toys. My early memories associated to thrifting were very positive, I was so in love with my poodle skirt and my neck-to-hem ruffled short sleeved white blouse and proud that I had won a drawing contest which allowed me to buy that bag of barbies and ponies. However, I went through a phase during my tweens when I was really embarrassed about having second hand stuff and began coveting new clothing and jewelry. It was a sad phase and I am so glad it's gone! Because now every time I go to a second hand store, I always find something I need or love or both! On today's hunt, I found a (misplaced, next to a bart simpson wall clock) Vogue Knitting magazine from 1969! As soon as it had caught my eye, I was flipping through it and immediately put it in my basket. As you'll see in the photos below (and there are plenty to look at), how could I not buy it!? And do you know what else? I have a pattern for every single piece..and it only cost me 99 cents. I also bought other gems, of which I will photograph later :)

And now be amazed at the glam, the kitsch and all of the shades of gray in between..